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An MMD&C client recently had felony charges nol prossed as a result of quick and efficient work by partner Richard C. Daubenberger.   The client was implicated in a drug sale to an undercover officer in September of 2017, but was not taken into custody until August of 2018.  Attorney Daubenberger successfully argued that the client was not brought to trial in a timely manner and that the charges must be waived.  The Commonwealth was unable to show that due diligence was used in bringing Mr. Williams to trial and, ultimately, the charges against him were dismissed.

Partner Richard Daubenberger obtained a favorable sentence for a client involved in a car crash that injured four nuns. While it was not contested that the accident occurred, he successfully argued for leniency, on the basis that the client did not have a criminal history, but did have a difficult upbringing and suffers from adjustment disorder, anxiety and depression, https://www.delcotimes.com/news/nun-crash-driver-gets-weekends-probation/article_2b3a185c-024d-11e9-bdf6-8b333d3cc71a.html

We recently had to unexpectedly seek an attorney due to a stupid mistake that could have resulted in a life altering direction with the possibility of facing jail time. The case was unusual due to a registered fire arm being involved with a small amt. of Marijuana. Rich [Daubenberger] was responsive, direct and wanted to ensure everyone understood the options and the direction that was being taken. He was accommodating and accessible for meetings via conference calls and email when needed. He explained the process throughout as it related to hearings, options and what to expect at each one based upon his 20+ years of experience, which was accurate. His knowledge of the process, the court system and legal associates personalities proved to be valuable. His ability to see the good in people and recognize the qualities in people resulted in being able to present the case/facts to the Judge in an open plea decision. The result…NO JAIL time for a felony conviction based upon what the DA sentencing recommendations were (23 mos. incarceration) …but a sentence of 30 day home monitoring and 2 yr probation. THANK YOU RICH for recognizing that all guidelines do not fit the crime and…

Partner Thomas A. Musi recently successfully defended a motion to certify a class action under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 23, in which the plaintiff sought to certify a class against his client under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act.  In doing so, Attorney Musi successfully argued that the plaintiff failed to show any common evidence among the proposed class members.  Rather, he convinced the court that the proposed members of the class had individualized issues of consent that would likely result in thousands of “mini-trials” if the class was certified.

Attorney Peter Maganas, head of the Expungement and Pardon Division at MMD&C recently appeared at the State Capitol to argue two pardon applications. After Peter presented the cases, both applicants were recommended to the governor to be granted clemency. One case involved a felony gun conviction and another case involved felony drug conviction.