DISTEFANO & MATTTINGLEY

PFMA
Kalispell man had his PFMA charges dismissed after BDM convinced the county attorney that incident was self-defense.

Three Federal Drug Crimes
Billings man charged with three federal drug crimes carrying mandatory minimum of ten years sentenced to reduced charge and below guideline sentence after BDM convinced the government it could not meet its burden to prove drug quantities.

SIWOC to Criminal Endangerment
Kalispell man charged with SIWOC of a 13-year-old girl received reduced charge offer and eventual dismissal after BDM convinced the county attorney that it could not meet its burden.

Four Federal Firearm Crimes
Missoula man charged with four federal firearm crimes carrying mandatory minimum of seven years sentenced to reduced charge and below guideline sentence after BDM convinced the government of its issues with sentencing witnesses.

SIWOC Removed to Youth Court
Cascade County 17 year old charged as adult with SIWOC of a 13 year old girl received a youth court adjudication after successful argument removing to youth court.

Criminal Mischief and Disorderly Conduct Dismissed
Libby man had his two misdemeanors dismissed after BDM convinced the city attorney that it could not meet its burden.

Revocation of Federal Supervised Release
A Missoula man facing mandatory minimum upon revocation of federal supervised release is outright released after BDM convinces the judge that his time was miscalculated further supervision is unnecessary.

Felony Criminal Endangerment
Polson man had his Felony charges dismissed after mistrial and county attorney convinced it could not meet its burden at a subsequent trial.

Two Federal Drug Crimes
Great Falls man charged with two federal drug crimes and career criminal enhancement sentenced below guideline and without career criminal enhancement after BDM convinced the judge the enhancement was not applicable.

Felony Assault With a Weapon Reduced to Disorderly Conduct
Flathead County man charged with Felony Assault With a Weapon had his charges reduced to misdemeanor Disorderly Conduct after BDM convinced the county attorney that it could not meet its burden.

Felony Strangulation
Kalispell man has his felony strangulation charged reduced to misdemeanor and eventually dismissed after BDM convinced the county attorney that it could not meet its burden.

Felony Tampering With Evidence
Cascade County women charged with Felony Tampering With Evidence has charges dismissed when BDM convinced county attorney that evidence would be suppressed and it could not meet its burden.

Dram Shop
Montana woman received $120,000 from bar after injuring her leg in car accident caused by a Montana man who was overserved.

Mortgage Servicing Error
Montana woman received $75,000 from national bank for errors committed in mortgage servicing.

Contract for Deed Foreclosure Error
Montana woman has home saved from foreclosure and received $241,750 after BDM convinced opposing party that its actions were fraudulent and in breach of the contract.

Sexual Assault
Montana juvenile received $120,000 from minor’s parents insurance after parents negligently allowed their child to sexually assault Montana juvenile.

Breach of Contract & Negligence
Montana business owner received verdict in his favor when another business sued him for damages to equipment because BDM convinced the judge that business’s claims resulted from its own negligence.

Personal Injury
Montana woman received $107,000 for injuries sustained from a deck collapse.

Discrimination
Montana man received $50,000 after BDM convinced opposing counsel that his employer discriminated against him and falsified his work record after terminating his employment.

Breach of Contract
Montana woman has real property saved from business partner and received $102,000 after BDM convinced opposing party that business partner’s actions were outside the scope of their agreement.

Personal Injury
Flathead County woman received $55,000 for injuries sustained in an auto accident.

Property Insurance
Flathead County business owner received $306,600 for damages caused to airplane while flying after BDM convinced opposing counsel the windshield damage and downtime rendered the airplane valueless.