Vehicular Homicide

Successfully defended S.F. from drug paraphernalia related charges within a Municipal Court in Middlesex County. Mr. Kessous successfully garnered a complete dismissal of all charges as he noted upon review of discovery demanded that the New Jersey State Police Lab only tested positive for CDS the actual Marijuana that the police discovered on the Co-Defendant’s possession, and at no time tested the paraphernalia that the S.F. voluntarily admitted was his own. As Mr. Kessous proved that the paraphernalia was legally purchased as a tobacco instrument, the State was not in a position to prove that the resin therein was, in fact, Marijuana.

Successfully defended A.P.B. for a DWI within 1000’ School Zone, unlicensed and reckless driving allegations within a municipal court in Union County. After extensive negotiations, Mr. Kessous was able to persuade the State and the Court that the purported reading of .28 BAC, well over 3x the legal limit, was questionable as A.P.B.’s knowing waiver of his statutory right to have an independent blood test was effectively denied as a result of a language barrier.

Successfully defended A.R.A. in a city municipal court in Union county. Mr. Kessous was able persuade the State to completely dismiss a criminal charge of Obstruction the Administration of Law. As the Defendant was attempting to adjust his status to remain in the country, this result was critical to his aspirations.

Successfully defended E.L. in Essex County for allegations of shoplifting items in an amount that would have constituted a 3rd degree crime. Mr. Kessous was ultimately able to resolve the matter to a mere local ordinance/non-criminal violation of being loud in public and paid a fine of approximately $200.

Successfully defended S.M. in a Municipal Court in Middlesex County for a charge of Driving While Intoxicated and Refusal to Provide Breath Samples upon request. S.M. was purportedly observed by a pair of “Good Samaritans” who claimed they observed him drinking an alcoholic beverage while walking out of liquor store and then continue to drink as he drove away. While following him, they contacted 911 and claimed they were directly observing repeated motor vehicle infractions consistent with an intoxicated driver. After the police became directly involved and arrested S.M., he refused to provide breath samples. Mr. Kessous was nonetheless able to resolve the matter to a dismissal of the Refusal charge, saving S.M. what would have been an additional minimum four (4) to twelve (12) month term of suspension of his driving privileges as well as additional fines and mandatory installation of the Ignition Interlock system into his vehicle.