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Not Guilty of all Charges at Trial DWI - Second Offense, Open Container, No Tag Light
Mr. Nelson's client was arrested and charged with Driving While Intoxicated - Second Offense, Open Container, and No Tag Light. Mr. Nelson was able to show the court that the police officer made several crucial mistakes in arresting and charging his client. These mistakes added up to an acquittal for Mr. Nelson's client, who the court found not guilty of all charges after a trial.
Dismissed Domestic Assault Third Degree
Mr. Nelson's client was charged with Domestic Assault Third Degree after he allegedly pushed his girlfriend. Mr. Nelson convinced the prosecutor to dismiss all charges without the need of a trial, which saved his client's job and immigration status.
Case Dismissed Domestic Battery Third Degree
Case Description: Client was charged with Domestic Battery Third Degree for allegedly injuring his wife during an incident at a concert. The client’s employer suspended him without pay until the case was resolved. Mr. Nelson quickly convinced the prosecutor to dismiss the case within 5 days of being hired. Within a week of the arrest, the case was dismissed, and Mr. Nelson’s client was able to go back to work.
Not Guilty Carrying a Prohibited Weapon
Case Description: Client was stopped at a seatbelt checkpoint. Client was arrested and charged with Carrying a Weapon after the police found a loaded handgun in the vehicle. Mr. Nelson was able to successfully argue at the trial that it is not illegal in Arkansas to simply possess a handgun. After a trial, Mr. Nelson’s client was found not guilty.
Case Dismissed Felony Revocation
Case Description: Client was on felony probation and was arrested and charged with DWI. The prosecutor originally sought to put the client in jail for six years. Mr. Nelson convinced the prosecutor to dismiss the revocation resulting in no fines and no jail time.
Case Dismissed Negligent Homicide
Case Description: Client was charged with negligent homicide after a traffic accident resulted in the death of another motorist. Mr. Nelson was able to convince the prosecutor to dismiss the case prior to trial.
Federal Charges Dismissed
The federal government wrongly accused Mr. Nelson's client of stealing government property. After fighting against the resources of the federal government for nearly a year, Mr. Nelson convinced the federal prosecutors to dismiss all charges three weeks prior to the jury trial.
No Charges Filed Possession of Controlled Substance, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Mr. Nelson's client was charged with felony Possession of Controlled Substance and felony Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Through a swift negotiation, Mr. Nelson pointed out the weaknesses in the case and, even though Mr. Nelson's client was the only occupant in the vehicle with the alleged drugs and paraphernalia, he was able to convince the prosecutor to not file any charges. Within 10 days of hiring Mr. Nelson on pending felony charges, his client was able to leave his office with the case closed and no charges pursued.
Client Found Not Guilty DWI
Mr. Nelson's client was charged with DWI, Refusing the Breath Test, Improper Lane Usage, and Disobeying a Traffic Control Device. At trial, Mr. Nelson was able to convince the Judge that the traffic violations did not occur, and therefore the stop was illegal and unlawful. Based on this ruling, Mr. Nelson's client was found not guilty on all charges.

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