Commonwealth v. R.M.
Man accused of possessing a gun and selling narcotics to an informant. The defendant was arrested in Philadelphia but the case was initiated by Buck’s County Authorities. Mr. Walker argued that the case was being prosecuted in the wrong county. The judge agreed.
Commonwealth v. G.M.
Man facing 5-10 years mandatory for possession with intent to distribute pills and PCP. Mr. Walker requested that the actual jar of PCP be brought to court. After seeing the broken jar of PCP, the judge didn’t believe the police officer’s testimony. Motion to Suppress GRANTED.
Commonwealth v. R.B.
While patrolling North Philadelphia on a summer night, police claimed to have seen the defendant throw a gun on the ground. The police recovered the gun.
Commonwealth v. J.G.
Man accused of illegally possessing a hand gun in his vehicle. Mr. Walker realized that the Commonwealth had previously prosecuted his client for traffic citations. He successfully argued that the prosecution for the gun violated his client’s right not to be prosecuted for the same crime twice. Motion to Dismiss on “Double Jeopardy Grounds” GRANTED.
Commonwealth v. T.S.
Man accused of conspiring to sell three pounds of marijuana.
Commonwealth v. B.C.
Man accused of hiding drugs and a gun in his room. Motion to Suppress Evidence GRANTED.
Commonwealth v. J.H.
Man accused of selling drugs and possessing a gun in a house. Mr. Walker argued that the gun and the drugs were someone else’s, despite the fact that his client’s I.D. and mail were found in the same room.
Commonwealth v. B.C.
Man accused of illegally carrying a gun and pills in his vehicle. Mr. Walker argued that the police had unlawfully searched under the hood of the car without a warrant and in violation of his client’s rights. Motion to Suppress GRANTED.
Commonwealth v. R.W.
Man in vehicle accused of illegal possession of a gun. The DA finished calling the police officer to the stand and rested his case. Mr. Walker surprised the DA and called the other arresting officer to the stand. Their stories did not match, and Mr. Walker argued that they were lying. Motion to Suppress GRANTED […]
Commonwealth v. R.G.
Man facing 5-10 mandatory for possession with the intent to deliver heroine.