Criminal Defense

Client found NOT GUILTY at Jury Trial

Client was charged with a class I felony, Child Abuse Recklessly Causing Harm, which carried a possible maximum prison term of 3½ years and a $10,000 fine. Defendant was defended by lawyers at Schwitzer Simon, LLC and acquitted (found NOT GUILTY) of all charges by a twelve person jury.  – September 10, 2009

Client found NOT GUILTY at Jury Trial

Client was chaged with two counts of Manufacture/Delivery of Cocaine, a class F felony and a class G felony, which carried a possible maximum term of 22½ years in prison and a $50,000 fine. Defendant was defended by lawyers at Schwitzer Simon, LLC and acquitted (found NOT GUILTY) of all charges by a twelve person jury.  – July 6, 2009

Client Found NOT GUILTY at Jury Trial

Client was charged with one count of Operating a Motor Vehicle While Intoxicated - 6th Offense, a class H felony, which carried a possible maximum term of 6 years in prison and a $10,000 fine.  The defendant was represented by an attorney with Schwitzer Simon, LLC and was acquitted (found NOT GUILTY) of all charged by a twelve person jury.  - January 23, 2008

Case of Domestic Abuse DISMISSED

Client was charged with misdemeanor battery and disorderly conduct for allegedly assaulting his former girlfriend, which carries a possibility of 1 year in jail and an $11,000 fine.  The attorneys with Schwitzer Simon, LLC investigated the case and found that the former girlfriend was not credibile and may have fabricated the story.  All charges were dismissed. - August 12, 2009

Charges Reduced

Client was charged with several prescription drug related felony charges, as well as felony bailjumping charges, which carried a possibility of over 30 years in prison and over $60,000 in fines.  The attorneys with Schwitzer Simon, LLC successfully negotiated a reduction in the charges which resulted in no felony convictions, probation, and 10 days in jail.  - August 7, 2009

Operating While Intoxicated-4th Offense DISMISSED

Client was charged with Operating While Intoxicated - 4th Offense, which carries a possible sentence of 1 year in jail and $2,000 in fines.  Attorney with Schwitzer Simon, LLC files a motion challenging the constitutionality of the client's arrest.  The Judge agreed with the motion and the case was dismissed.  -  February 26, 2007

Charges Reduced

Client was charged with Disorderly Conduct as a Domestic Violence Offense, and was the possibility of 90 days in jail and over $1,000 in fines.  Attorney with Schwitzer Simon, LLC investigated the case and successfully negotiated a resolution to the case whereby the criminal charge of Disorderly Conduct was reduced to an ordinance violation for disorderly conduct and a $150 fine.  Client was therefore able to avoid a criminal conviction. - March 3, 2009

Operating While Intoxicated - 5th Offense - DISMISSED

Client was charged with Operating While Intoxicated - 5th Offense, which is a class H felony and carries a possible sentence of 6 years in prison and a $10,000 fine.  Attorney with Schwitzer Simon, LLC filed a motion challenging the constitutionality of the stop of the client's vehicle.  The Judge agreed with the motion and the case was dismissed.  - November 30, 2009

Operating While Intoxicated - 2nd Offense - Reduced

Client was charged with Operating While Intoxicated - 2nd Offense, which is a criminal misdemeanor charge and carries a potential penalty of at least 5 days in jail, or up to 6 months in jail and $1,100 in fines.  Attorney with Schwitzer Simon, LLC filed a motion arguing that the charge should be a 1st offense, and that the State should not be allowed to charge the client with a 2nd offense given certain circumstances in the client's case.  The State conceded that we were correct, and amended the charge to a 1st offense, which is not a criminal offense and carries no jail sentence. - July 28, 2009

Charges Reduced

Client was charged with Burglary, a class F felony which carries 12 1/2 years in prison and up to $25,000 in fines.  Attorney with Schwitzer Simon, LLC successfully challenged the charge and convinced the State to reduce the felony charge to two misdemeanors.  Client was sentenced to 1 year of probation and community service. - December 3, 2007

 Charges DISMISSED

Client was charged with Battery - With Use of a Dangerous Weapon; a misdemeanor which carries a potential penalty of 9 months in jail and a $10,000 fine, plus an additional 6 months in jail due to the weapons charge.  Attorney with Schwitzer Simon, LLC argued that the client was acting in self-defense, as she was being attacked by her boyfriend.  All charges were dismissed. - February 3, 2009

Charges Reduced

Client was charged with one count of Burglary, which is a class F felony and carries 12 1/2 years on prison and up to $25,000 in fines.  Client was also charged with 2 counts of Theft, which were charged as misdemeanors carrying 9 months in jail and $10,000 in fines, for each count.  Attorney with Schwitzer Simon, LLC successfully negotiated an amendment of the felony Burglary, to a misdemeanor.  Client was therefore able to avoid having a felony record.  Client sentenced to 18 months of probation and community service.  Client was also found to be eligible for expungement, meaning that if the client completes his probation successfully, his record will be wiped clean. - December 22, 2009

 Charges DISMISSED 

Client was charged with one count of Battery and one count of Disorderly Conduct, and both counts were charged as domestic violence offenses, which would have prohibitted our client from owning or possessing a firearm, even for hunting or for personal protection.  Attorney with Schwitzer Simon, LLC successfully challenged the charges and put the State on notice that we were willing to go to trial.  State chose to dismiss the charges, explaining to the court that they did not believe that they would have been able to prove their case to the jury  - April 6, 2010 

Record Expunged

Client was convicted in 2003 of Theft and Fraudulent Use of a Credit Card.  Seven years later client is unable to get a promotion at his job due to this criminal record.  Client hires the attorneys with Schwitzer Simon, LLC to pursue and expungement of these convictions.  Schwitzer Simon, LLC first attempts to obtain the cooperation of the District Attorneys Office.  The District Attorney is unwilling to cooperate.  Attorneys file a motion in court, where oral arguments are presented to the court.  District Attorney opposes expungement.  The court agrees that expungement in this case is appropriate, and client's record is wiped clean.  - April 22, 2010

Charges Reduced

Client was charged with one count of Criminal Damage to Property and one count of Disorderly Conduct, and both counts were charged as domestic violence offenses.  Attorney with Schwitzer Simon, LLC successfully challenged the charges and negotiated a settlement with the State.  The State dismissed the criminal charges and client was found guilty of only an ordinance violation for disorderly conduct, resulting in a $100.00 fine. - July 26, 2010

Charges Reduced

Client was charged with Manufacture/Deliver THC (marijuana) for growing marijuana plants in his basement.  This is a felony offense which carries a possibility of a lengthy prison sentence.  Attorneys with Schwitzer Simon, LLC were able to negotiate a settlement whereby the client was found guilty of only 2 low class misdemeanors.  Client was sentenced to 1 year of probation and only 3 days in county jail.  - July 26, 2010

Operating While Intoxicated - 4th Offense - Reduced

Client was charged with a 4th offense OWI/DWI/DUI.  While that offense was pending and not yet finished, our client was arrested for and charged with OWI/DWI/DUI once again.  This would have been a 5th offense felony which means that our client would very likely have been sentenced to a lengthy prison term if convicted.  Attorneys with Schwitzer Simon, LLC filed motions challenging his prior OWI convictions, arguing that they lacked the necessary constitutional requirements for counting purposes.  The motions were successful and client not found guilty of 5th felony. - June 14, 2010

Operating While Intoxicated - 4th & 5th -  Reduced

Client was charged with a 4th offense OWI/DWI/DUI and a 5th offense OWI/DWI/DUI in close proximity to one another.  The offenses were charged in 2 different counties.  The charges were approximately 10 years old, however the State refused to dismiss the cases.  Client was elderly and was the only person who could care for his wife, who was in failing health.  Attorney with Schwitzer Simon, LLC had both cases consolidated into one county.  Attorney then negotiated a settlement whereby the client would be sentenced to only probation and a short term in jail.  Attorney then contacted the sheriff's department and convinced the sheriff to place the client on electronic home monitoring, given the special circumstances in this case.

Charge Reduced

Client was charged with Disorderly Conduct, which carried a possible 90 day jail sentence and a $1,000 fine.  Attorneys with Schwitzer Simon, LLC pushed the State to the brink of trial, causing the State to amend the charge to a non-criminal ordinance violation to avoid trial.  - October 14, 2010.

Client Not Prosecuted

Client was involved in an altercation with an ex-boyfriend with whom she shared a child.  Ex-boyfriend called police and police informed client that she would be charged with a domestic violence related criminal offense.  Client hired attorney with Schwitzer Simon, LLC who contacted the District Attorney and convinced them not to charge client with any offense.  Client was able to avoid any criminal charges.

Operating While Intoxicated - 2nd Offense - DISMISSED

Client was charged with OWI-2nd offense after being pulled over by Green Bay Police.  Attorney with the law firm of Schwitzer Simon, LLC filed a motion challenging the reason for the stop as an unlawful detention.  Court agreed and the case was dismissed. - January 25, 2011

Charge Reduced

Client got into an argument with his fiance and was arrested for Disorderly Conduct - Domestic Abuse.  District Attorney planned to charge client with 2 counts of Disorderly Conduct - Domestic Abuse.  Client hired the law firm of Schwitzer Simon, LLC.  Attorney discussed case with District Attorney before it was charged and convinced the District Attorney to charge only 1 count.  Attorney then engaged in further negotiations with District Attorney and was successful in getting the charge reduced to an ordinance violation, which resulted in only a small fine. - April 7, 2011

Charges DISMISSED

Client was charged with several felony and misdemeanor charges which carried maximum potential penalties of over 60 years in prison.  Attorney with Schwitzer Simon, LLC filed several motions challenging certain aspects of the District Attorney's case.  The motions resulted in a total of 4 charges being dismissed outright.  Motions also resulted in some of the District Attorney's evidence being thrown out, which weakened their case against the client.  - April 19, 2011

Charges DISMISSED

Client was charged with several misdemeanors involving an alleged incident with his girlfriend, and was facing nearly 3 years in jail and several thousand dollars in fines.  Attorney with Schwitzer Simon, LLC obtained documentation and hired private investigator to mount defense in preparation for client's trial.  District Attorney's Office dismissed all charges after seeing all of the evidence obtained in client's defense.  - June 6, 2011

Operating While Intoxicated - 1st Offense -  DISMISSED

Client, a truck driver with a CDL, was charged with OWI - 1st offense.  As a result of being charged, his license was suspended by the Department of Transportation and his employer had to let him go.  Attorney with Schwitzer Simon, LLC filed a motion challenging the suspension of his license and another motion challenging his arrest as being unconstitutional.  Judge found in favor of our client and the OWI charge was dismissed.  DOT was quickly consulted, and client's license was fully restored, allowing him to return to work. - July 11, 2011

Charges Reduced

Client, a prominent business owner in the Green Bay community, was charged with Disorderly Conduct - as a Domestic Violence Offense and Criminal Damage to Property after getting into an altecation with his wife.  Due to the charges, client was facing the possibility of spending a year in jail and losing his right to own a firearm.  Client hired attorney with Schwitzer Simon, LLC who investigated the facts and circumstances of the alleged offense and successfully negotiated a settlement agreement whereby the charges were reduced to a simple ordinance violation, which is non-criminal in nature simply requires the payment of a  fine, such as a ticket.  - September 16, 2011.

Charge DISMISSED

Client was charged with Disorderly Conduct with special enhancements attached for allegedly assaulting a handicapped woman while visiting an individual in an assisted living facility.  Client was facing up to a year in jail if convicted.  Attorney with Schwitzer Simon, LLC hired a private investigator and conducted an investigation independent of the one done by police.  Private investigator for our law firm was able to gather information which convinced the District Attorney that the allegations were likely untrue and therefore the case was dismissed by the prosecutor. - September 26, 2011.

Charges Reduced

Client was charged with Disorderly Conduct for allegedly getting into an argument with his wife and throwing a household item at her.  Client was facing 90 days in jail and $1,000 in fines, in addition to being plagued with a criminal record.  Attorney with Schwitzer Simon, LLC succesfully negotiated a settlement with the District Attorney which resulted in a simple ordinance violation, which is non-criminal in nature and simply requires the payment of a fine.  - September 26, 2011

Charges Reduced

Client was charged with Disorderly Conduct - Domestic Violence, for allegedly getting into an argument with his wife which became physical.  Client then fled the scene before police arrived.  Client was facing 90 days in jail and up to $1,000 in fines, as well as the relinquishment of his right to own a firearm.  Attorney with Schwitzer Simon, LLC successfully negotiated a settlement with the District Attorney which resulted in the charges being reduced to a non-criminal ordinance violation, which simply requires the payment of a small fine. - October 26, 2011

Charges Reduced

Client was charged with Possession of THC/Marijuana with Intent to Deliver, which is a Class I Felony.  Due to the nature of the charge, our client was facing 3 1/2 years in prison and $10,000 in fines.  Attorney with Schwitzer Simon, LLC negotiated a settlement reducing the felony charge to a simple misdemeanor for possession and client received a small fine and 1 year of probation with no jail. - November 4, 2011

Client Not Prosecuted

Client, a professional in Green Bay, was arrested for Domestic Violence related offenses related to a distrubence between he and his wife.  Officers with the Brown County Sheriff's Department kept requesting that he come down to their office to give a statement about what happened.  Client hired attorney with Schwitzer Simon, LLC who promptly advised the Brown County Sheriff's Department that our client would not be making a statement.  Attorney then discussed the matter with the Brown County District Attorney's Office, convincing that office not to file any formal charges against our client. - December 15, 2011

Operating While Intoxicated 4th within 5 years FELONY - Reduced

Client charged with OWI 4th within 5 years, which is a felony in Wisconsin.  Client was facing a felony conviction and possible prison sentence.  Client's 1st offense OWI was from another state.  Attorney with Schwitzer Simon, LLC and client hired another attorney in the state where the 1st offense was located.  Outside state attorney was able to re-open the 1st offense and get it reduced to a non-OWI related offense.  Therefore, Wisconsin was no longer able to count that 1st offense and had to reduce this 4th offense to a 3rd offense, which is a misdemeanor.  - January 3, 2012

 Charge DISMISSED

Client charged with one count of Disorderly Conduct and facing potential penalties of $1000 fine and 90 days in jail along with criminal conviction.  Attorney with Schwitzer Simon, LLC investigated matter and pushed the district attorney to have a trial in the case.  District Attorney chose to dismiss the case rather than face the potential of losing the trial after seeing certain facts presented by Schwitzer Simon attorney. - January 6, 2012

Charge Reduced

Client charged with criminal Possession of THC (marijuana) and facing potential 6 months jail and/or probation.  Attorney with Schwitzer Simon, LLC researched the charges and the facts surrounding the arrest, and filed a Motion to Suppress Evidence in client's defense.  After reviewing the defense motion, the district attorney chooses to offer client a significant reduction in client's charge to a simple ordinance violation and a small fine. - February 13, 2012