DISTEFANO & MATTTINGLEY
RESULTS
Dismissal
PFMA
Kalispell man had his PFMA charges dismissed after we convinced the county attorney that incident was self-defense.
Reduced Charge
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 we convinced the government it could not meet its burden to prove drug quantities.
Reduced Charge
Felony Aggravated Assault
Montana woman charged with felony assault received dismissal after we convinced county attorney that it could not meet its burden.
Reduced Charge
SIWOC to Criminal Endangerment
Kalispell man charged with SIWOC of a 13-year-old girl received reduced charge offer and eventual dismissal after we convinced the county attorney that it could not meet its burden.
Reduced Sentence
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 we convinced the government of its issues with sentencing witnesses.
Reduced Charge
Two Federal Drug Charges and Two Firearm Charges
Butte man charged with four federal drug and firearms crimes carrying mandatory minimum of 15 years sentenced to below guideline sentence for felon in possession of firearm after we convinced the government that it could not meet its burden tying Butte man to the conspiracy.
Reduced Charge
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.
Dismissal
Criminal Mischief and Disorderly Conduct Dismissed
Libby man had his two misdemeanors dismissed after we convinced the city attorney that it could not meet its burden.
Dismissal
Felony Theft
Columbia Falls man had his felony theft charges dismissed on the eve of trial as we convinced the county attorney that it could not meet its burden.
Dismissal
Revocation of Federal Supervised Release
A Missoula man facing mandatory minimum upon revocation of federal supervised release is outright released after we convinces the judge that his time was miscalculated further supervision is unnecessary.
Dismissal
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.
Dismissal
Deliberate Homicide
Kalispell women charged with Deliberate Homicide by Accountability received a reduced charge of Criminal Distribution after we convinced the county attorney that it could not meet its burden with regard to Homicide.
Reduced Charge
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 we convinced the judge the enhancement was not applicable.
Reduced Charge
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 we convinced the county attorney that it could not meet its burden.
Dismissal
Federal Drug Conspiracy & Fraudulent Acquisition of Oxy
Washington women charged with Oxycodone Distribution Conspiracy and related charges has all charges dismissed on the eve of trial after we convinces government it could not meet its burden.
Reduced Charge
Felony Strangulation
Kalispell man has his felony strangulation charged reduced to misdemeanor and eventually dismissed after we convinced the county attorney that it could not meet its burden.
Dismissal
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.
Verdict
Federal Drug Conspiracy and Firearms Charges
Utah man facing mandatory minimum of 15 years after being charged with federal drug distribution conspiracy and using firearms in furtherance of a drug transaction received lesser sentence after BDM convinced jury that the government could not meet its burden on the conspiracy and firearms charges.
Settlement
Dram Shop
Montana woman received $120,000 from bar after injuring her leg in car accident caused by a Montana man who was overserved.
Settlement
Mortgage Servicing Error
Montana woman received $75,000 from national bank for errors committed in mortgage servicing.
Settlement
Mortgage Servicing Error
Montana woman received $72,500 from national bank for errors committed in mortgage servicing.
Settlement
Contract for Deed Foreclosure Error
Montana woman has home saved from foreclosure and received $241,750 after we convinced opposing party that its actions were fraudulent and in breach of the contract.
Settlement
Sexual Assault
Montana juvenile received $120,000 from minor’s parents insurance after parents negligently allowed their child to sexually assault Montana juvenile.
Settlement
Wrongful Discharge
Montana woman received $75,000 from employer after BDM convinced opposing counsel that employer’s actions in terminating employment were wrongful.
Verdict
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.
Settlement
Personal Injury
Montana woman received $200,000 for injuries sustained at an event venue.
Settlement
Discrimination
Montana woman received $40,000, after on claims that her employer discriminated against her.
Settlement
Discrimination
Montana man received $50,000 after we convinced opposing counsel that his employer discriminated against him and falsified his work record after terminating his employment.
Settlement
Breach of Contract
Montana woman has real property saved from business partner and received $102,000 after we convinced opposing party that business partner’s actions were outside the scope of their agreement.
Settlement
Personal Injury
Flathead County woman received $87,000 for injuries sustained in an auto accident.
Settlement
Personal Injury
Flathead County woman received $55,000 for injuries sustained in an auto accident.
Settlement
Property Insurance
Flathead County business owner received $306,600 for damages caused to airplane while flying after we convinced opposing counsel the windshield damage and downtime rendered the airplane valueless.
Settlement
Personal Injury
Flathead County family received $290,500 for injuries sustained from a dog bite to child.