Recent Case Wins
The Winning Edge
A majority of cases that the Edge Law Firm defends result in a favorable outcome for our clients such as dismissal or reduction of charges. Thanks to our high percentage of recent case wins, many of our clients are referred to us by friends and family members – and a large number of those referrals even come from other attorneys or police officers.
DUI | Drug Crimes | Violent Crimes | Non-Violent Crimes | Traffic Offenses | Other Cases
DUI
DUI – Case Dismissed
In a recent case, attorney Brian Morton discovered discrepancies with the testing process for a client that was arrested for DUI. Fortunately, as soon as he presented the testing discrepancy to the opposing side, the DUI case was dismissed.
DUI – Case Dismissed
Stephen Edge took charge in a recent case where his client performed a breath test and was charged with DUI. With a defense strategy in mind, Stephen contested the evidence that was brought up in court and the judge dismissed the case. The client also had his DUI charge instantly expunged by the judge, which doesn’t happen often, and the client was very happy.
DUI – Case Dismissed
In a recent case, attorney Brian Morton used his decades of experience in court to garner a win for his client by patiently observing the moves of the state and only taking appropriate action when the timing was right. In this certain case, the state had made some mistakes by not admitting evidence properly. Knowing this would help his client obtain a favorable outcome, Brian Morton waited and presented his findings in his closing at court with case law to support his assertion to the judge. The judge agreed with Mr. Morton and our client regained their dignity and freedom.
DUI – Case Dismissed
Some police officers come prepared to court. Others do not come prepared and talk in generalities. These officers make statements that are indefinite, unspecific, and not reliable accounts of what actually happened during an investigation and arrest. Brian Morton recently encountered an officer who was not fully prepared for court, which ultimately led to dismissal and win for our client. By the time the Edge Law Firm steps foot into any courtroom, they will know more about the case than the officer that made the arrest and the prosecution trying to get a conviction. Preparation is what leads to favorable outcomes.
DUI – Case Reduced
Recently, The Edge Law Firm represented a client who was charged with DUI. He had a prior DUI within the last 10 years, which means the current charge should be filed as a felony. The state filed it as a misdemeanor and then a few days later filed it as felony—2 cases for one event. We helped our client position himself to get his plea entered on the misdemeanor before any other announcements, which is an important issue in this case. The state then tried to tell the judge they were dismissing the misdemeanor because the felony was already filed. We immediately said that a plea had already been tendered and it is too late to dismiss, according to case law, which supported our position. Ultimately, attorney Stephen Edge saved our client from getting a felony DUI charge, which was a much more favorable outcome.
DUI – Case Dismissed
In a more recent case, The Edge Law Firm defended a client that was racially profiled during a traffic stop. The police made up a bogus reason to stop the client and the police conveniently said that their body cameras were not working during the stop. Our client was asked if he had a firearm in his vehicle and said yes because it was in a locked glove box, which is legal. The firearm was also enclosed in a case. The police said they smelled alcohol and immediately arrested him for carrying a loaded firearm. Attorney Jason Edge filed a motion stating that he wasn’t carrying while intoxicated, but instead transporting the firearm from one location to another. There was no evidence of intoxication on his report and the police did not administer any roadside field sobriety tests or breath tests. Our attorneys prevailed and the case was dismissed.
DUI Driver’s License Case Wins
Knowing more about the case than the opposing side and knowing how to strategically cross-exam cases are just a couple of reasons why the Edge Law Firm has such a successful track record. Attorney Brian Morton recently won 2 driver’s license cases back-to-back, which resulted in 2 very happy clients.
Carrying Firearm While Under the Influence – Dismissed
In a more recent case, The Edge Law firm had a client that was charged with carrying a firearm while under the influence. During the stop, the police officer was quick to presume that our client was under the influence and happened to have a firearm in their vehicle. Attorney Jason Edge conducted an extensive interview with our client, which included a timeline of events that day up until the stop. He also began to collect evidence and started devising a strategy for the case. The fact of the matter was that our client was simply transporting a firearm from one location to another, which is not illegal in the State of Oklahoma. He was not carrying a firearm while under the influence, and Jason Edge was able to prove this in court, which led to a dismissal of the charge.
DUI – Case Dismissed
In a more recent case, The Edge Law Firm represented a client that was charged with DUI that involved a traffic accident. Attorney Jason Edge conducted a thorough investigation of the case and was able to convince the court system that the police could not prove that our client was driving the vehicle that was involved in this accident. Jason Edge also asserted that the illegal misdemeanor arrest was not warranted because the officer did not actually witness what happened. The police and prosecution are quick to make assumptions and conclusions without understanding all of the facts involved in any case. This case was ultimately dismissed due to the fact that Jason Edge was better prepared and did more investigative work than the prosecution and arresting officer. He found a crack in the case and used it to help our client regain their freedom and dignity.
DUI – Dismissal of Charges
Our client was stopped for allegedly weaving. The officer conducted a brief investigation and arrested the client for driving under the influence (DUI). However, based on our interview during our initial consultation with the client, we had reason to suspect that the arresting officer manufactured the basis for the stop. After obtaining video and arguing the matter to the court, the court agreed that the stop was illegal resulting in a dismissal of charges against our client.
DUI – Reduced Charges
Our client had a commercial drivers license (CDL), and drove commercially for a living. On the evening of our client’s arrest, however, the client was driving his personal vehicle. Through negotiation with the prosecutor’s office, we were able to obtain a reduction in charges that allowed our client to maintain his CDL and his livelihood.
DUI – Reduced Charges
Our client was stopped for driving erratically. He exited his car to speak with the officers, and, during this conversation, officers developed suspicion that client was intoxicated. They arrested him for DUI. The state filed felony charges due to client’s history of DUI arrests. After reviewing the specific timing of the previous charges as well as the statutes that were in effect at the time, our client pled to the earlier cases. We determined that client’s current charge should be misdemeanor DUI, not felony DUI. We argued this issue successfully to the court resulting in probation for a misdemeanor DUI rather than felony charges.
DUI – Trial Win
Our client was charged with misdemeanor DUI, and was adamant from the start that he was innocent. However, he refused to take the state’s breath test. His innocence was proven at trial when attorneys Jason and Bruce Edge secured a not guilty verdict.
DUI – Dismissed
Our client was charged with DUI. Upon investigation, attorney Jason Edge discovered that the arresting officer was outside of his jurisdiction when he made the arrest. This led to the entire charge being dismissed.
Drug Crimes
Multiple Felony DUI and Drug Charges – Dismissed
Our client was charged with three separate cases within the span of two months including a second felony DUI and possession of a controlled substance. After several rounds of motions to exclude key pieces of evidence, his felony DUI charges were dismissed and refilled as what amounted to a traffic ticket. The client was ordered to pay minimal fines only. His other case including the possession of controlled substance was dismissed after a motion hearing showed that the alleged traffic violations leading to the stop of client were not in fact violations of the law at all, proving that our firm knows the law better than the officers who enforce it.
Drugs and Firearm Charges – Dismissed
Our client was charged with trafficking in heroin and possession of a firearm in commission of a felony. Attorney Jason Edge found that there was a problem with the lab in identifying the drugs, which led to a dismissal of the trafficking charge. Since that charge was dismissed, there was no longer a felony to support “in commission of a felony” and therefore the firearm charge was dismissed as well.
Marijuana and Gun Charges – Dismissed
Our client was charged with cultivation of marijuana, possession with intent to distribute, and possession of a firearm in the commission of a felony. All charges were dismissed with costs to the state at the preliminary hearing when it was shown that the arresting officer engaged in highly illegal actions in relation to the arrest. This officer was himself charged and prosecuted for those actions.
Methamphetamine Charges – Dismissed
Our client was charged with trafficking in methamphetamine. The case was dismissed after the preliminary hearing based on defense motions we filed showing that the state lacked proper jurisdiction over the case.
Violent Crimes
Criminal Charge – New Post-Conviction Relief Plea Deal
In a recent case, The Edge Law Firm defended a client who had a long criminal history, and received a heavy sentence but pleaded with the knowledge that he would get a sentence review in one year. The year came and everything was looking ok, except for a hardened probation officer, who found an obscure citation that stated that the client wasn’t eligible for probation. The judge was sympathetic but said that his hands were tied in the case. We then filed for post-conviction relief and argued the client’s original plea. Fortunately, the judge heard his motion and agreed. Our client’s plea was withdrawn and a new plea was entered. He is a free man today because Jason Edge will not accept no for an answer.
Felony Charges – Dismissed
Our client was arrested for assault with a dangerous weapon while wearing a mask. Although these are very serious offenses, during an interview with the client, we became suspicious that the incident had been overcharged. After reviewing the reports and discussing the matter thoroughly with our client, we declined to accept any offers of settlement from the state. The matters were ultimately dismissed against our client.
Murder Cold Case – Dismissed
Our client was charged with first-degree murder based solely on DNA evidence roughly 20 years after the alleged crime. Luckily for our client, our attorney Jason Edge had recently spent a week in Boise, Idaho studying DNA evidence. Edge and attorney Melanie Lander investigated and found that there were multiple problems with the DNA test that made it completely unreliable. Based on this, they were able to secure a dismissal for a client who should not have even been arrested on this charge.
Kidnapping and Domestic Assault – Dismissed
Our client was charged with assaulting and kidnapping his wife. We believed from the start that the charges were false. After months of investigating, we were able to show that in fact the charges were false. Attorney Jason Edge got a dismissal on all charges.
Armed Robbery – Early Release
Our client was charged with two counts of first-degree armed robbery and sentenced to 15 years in prison. Attorney Jason Edge was able to secure an early judicial review, and got the client released after two years. The client has since turned his life around and is working and living with family.
Firearm Charges – Dismissed
Our client was charged with pointing a firearm from a motor vehicle. By using our private investigator, we were able to prove that not only had the victim misidentified our client and his vehicle, but also the vehicle she did identify belonged to a known violent drug dealer and not our client. The case was dismissed with all costs to the state on the day of trial.
Non-Violent Crimes
4 Non-Violent Crimes – Never Charged or Arrested By Police
The police are quick to charge people with crimes without completely understanding any given situation. In this day and age, you are guilty until proven innocent. That is unless you have a criminal defense attorney in your corner that is known for challenging our unfair criminal justice system. This happened more recently when 4 clients were being investigated for similar crimes. Attorney Jason Edge immediately launched his own investigation and proactively reached out to law enforcement and explained the situation and facts. This proactive measure prevented all 4 clients from being arrested or charged with any crimes. Recruiting an attorney early on while you are being investigated for any crime is one of the most strategic moves that anyone can take to obtain the most favorable outcome. The sooner the attorney gets involved, the better the results.
Vandalism – Dismissed
Our client was charged with vandalism of an automobile during an alleged argument with another person. Supposedly, there was video evidence of the entire event. However, attorney Jason Edge discovered that the video (which may have shown innocence on behalf of the client) had been lost. Based on this, we were able to get the charges completely dismissed.
Traffic Offenses
License Suspension – Case Dismissed
Our client was a passenger in a car that was stopped for a traffic violation. The client was improperly searched and given a ticket. He called the court and was told an attorney was not necessary- he could just pay the ticket. Unfortunately, he was not told that he would later receive notice his driver’s license was suspended. The Edge Law Firm stepped in and strategically came up with a unique solution that had not been quoted in cases since 1958. This included withdrawal of plea, post-conviction relief and a writ of error in coram nobis that led to an incredible win for Edge Law Firm’s client.
Other Cases
Other – Case Dismissed
In a recent case, attorney Jason Edge discovered discrepancies where his client was charged under the wrong statute and the accusations did not fit the requirement of any other charge. Jason’s attention to detail and dogged determination resulted in the case being dismissed. The nightmare is now over for his client who can now gain back their life and dignity.
Other example case results:
- .17 BAC test: Licenses returned and no alcohol conviction.
- .19 BAC test: License returned and no conviction.
- .19 BAC test with CDL: License returned.
- .26 BAC test: License returned.
- .32 BAC test: Dismissed and license returned.
- .15 BAC, felony with pilot’s license: License returned and case dismissed.
- .21 BAC test with an accident in view of police: Driver’s license returned and no alcohol conviction.
- Under 21, second case and an accident: License returned and case dismissed.
- Under 21, .11 BAC test: License returned and no conviction.
- Under 21 student with BAC over the legal limit: No conviction and no loss of license.
- Under 21 student involved in an accident with injuries and a BAC over the legal limit: No conviction and no loss of license.
- DUI accident: Not guilty and license returned.
- Tulsa felony DUI: Case dismissed.
- Oklahoma felony DUI: License returned and reduced to reckless driving.
- Four DUI arrests in 1.5 years: Driver’s license returned and no alcohol convictions.
- Former law enforcement officer with two DUI’s in six months: Dismissed and license returned.
- Two counts of vehicular manslaughter: Not Guilty.
- First-degree vehicular homicide where deceased was in a wheelchair and a blood test found two illegal drugs: Not guilty.
Appellate Decision Cases
Hunsucker, Edge v. Fallin, 2017 OK 100 – Challenge to the passage of Senate Bill 643 passed during the 2017 Legislative Session as being unconstitutional for violating single subject and due process rights of license holders by requiring destruction of license without a hearing. SB 643 completely restructured Oklahoma’s DUI laws. Supreme Court held oral arguments in the case, and later ruled that SB 643 was unconstitutional.
Kelly v. DPS, 2015 OK CIV APP 60 – Ruled that District Court erred in sustaining the revocation of driver’s license where officer did not testify as to the contents of the implied consent advisor, and the DPS attorney did not introduce a copy of the advisory into evidence.
Shoptaw v. DPS, 2016 OK CIV APP 32 (Cert Denied – Approved for Publication by Supreme Court and accorded precedential value) – Ruled that supplemental sworn reports used by DPS in an attempt to correct the sworn report issues were not valid as it did not contain a notice of revocation given to the license holder.
Sample v. DPS, 2016 OK CIV APP 62 (Cert Denied) – Ruled that Oklahoma Board of Tests did not properly promulgate the breath simulator by administrative rule, and improperly delegated authority to Board Director to approve mouthpieces. Results in thousands of revocations being set aside.
Adams, Lee, Kraus, Douglas, Jump, Gattis, Dunn, and Jones v. DPS – These were 8 of 24 total cases on appeal that dealt with DPS’ denial of a speedy hearing. The Court ruled that DPS had violated the due process rights of the license holders by taking anywhere from 9-24 months to hold administrative hearings. These cases laid the groundwork for the Nielsen case in which the Supreme Court gave a bright line rule of 60 days to hold hearings.
District Court Wins
- Won case challenging the Board of Tests promulgation of emergency rules in October 2016. District Court ruled the emergency rules were invalid as BOT did not give notice to the Oklahoma Secretary of State of the Special Meeting as required by law. Case is currently on appeal to the Oklahoma Supreme Court.
- Won several cases where DPS attempted to enforce the Erin Swezey interlock requirements after the law changed on November 1, 2019 removing the requirements from the law. Courts held it was not the law in effect at the time the person was revoked, but the law in effect at the time the person sought reinstatement, which in these cases was after November 2019. As a result DPS did not appeal, and ceased enforcement of the old law.
- Won case where DPS could not prove the person who drew blood in the case was properly approved by the Board of Tests.
- Won case where the affidavit DPS had in its possession was not signed by the officer, and DPS had the officer sign the affidavit mere moments before the court appeal. Court would not allow the affidavit into evidence.
- Won case where DPS could not prove that OSBI was accredited by ASCLAD as required by law. This later resulted in DPS setting aside a number of blood test cases prior to hearing.
- Won case where client was an out of state license holder. Officer had read implied consent advisory advising DPS was going to revoke clients driver’s license but the statute required that he be notified DPS was going to revoke his driving privilege. Was able to show Court that DPS had no authority to revoke an out of state driver’s license, but rather an instate driving privilege. The notice the officer read did not comply with the law.
- Won case where officer stopped vehicle for failing to signal right hand turn. Was able to show court that client was in a right hand turn only lane, and there was no other traffic around that could be affected by failure to signal. Court found the stop was unlawful.
- Won case where officer stopped vehicle for failing to stop behind the white stop line at intersection. Was able to show Court that the stop line and where the car actually came to rest were outside the officer’s jurisdiction. Court ruled the stop was unlawful.
- Won case where officer stopped vehicle for turning around in the parking lot of a closed business late at night. Was able to show Court that location is a street that dead ends in the parking lot and there are no signs showing a dead end and no outlet. A person would not realize this until the enter the parking lot and turn around. Court held the stop was unlawful.
- Won case were DPS could not show a blood draw was done in accordance with Board of Test rules. Rules required that the prep site for the blood draw be prepared using a non-alcohol solution. Nurse testified he did not use anything to prep the draw site due to issues of using alcohol swabs. Argued to court the rule required prep, just couldn’t use alcohol and nurse did not prep the site. Court found this did not comply with the rules.
Administrative Hearings
- Won numerous cases where I was able to show that the officer was outside his/her jurisdiction when they made the stop and/or arrest.
- Won numerous cases where the officer failed to follow the breath testing rules by either not checking the mouth for foreign substances, or failure to do a proper deprivation period.
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