Attempted Murder, Armed Robbery & Felony Weapons — Not Guilty
Assault, Robbery, Weapons:
- Assault With Intent to Murder – Not Guilty by Jury
- Robbery (Armed) – Not Guilty by Jury
- Weapons (Firearms) – Possession by Felon – Not Guilty by Jury
- Weapons (Felony Firearm) – Not Guilty by Jury
Earning four acquittals in a case involving multiple violent felonies is rare — but attorney Carl Jordan achieved exactly that. His client, a Detroit man previously convicted of a felony, was accused of shooting and leaving a man dead. If convicted, he faced life-changing consequences, including substantial prison time.
Attorney Jordan reviewed the evidence and identified significant weaknesses, particularly with the credibility of the prosecution’s witness. Confident in the strength of a trial defense, he pushed the case forward rather than seeking an early plea.
With Judge Michael M. Hathaway presiding, Attorney Jordan argued that the evidence did not support the prosecution’s theory and that someone else was responsible for the shooting. Over a three-day jury trial, he strategically dismantled the prosecution’s case.
The jury returned Not Guilty verdicts on all charges:
- Assault With Intent to Murder
- Armed Robbery
- Weapons – Possession by Felon
- Felony Firearm
Attorney Jordan’s work saved his client from a long prison sentence and protected his family’s future.
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