Case Results

Results That Speak for Themselves

When your freedom is on the line, results matter. I've spent 20 years fighting for my clients in courtrooms across New Mexico and federal courts nationwide. Here's my track record.

95%

Acquittal Rate

3,000+

Cases Won

$50M+

Exposed in Fines Avoided

20+

Years Experience

Featured Victory
Verdict

NOT GUILTY

Federal Drug Trafficking Conspiracy

Client

Business Owner, 47

Charges

Conspiracy to Distribute Controlled Substances (21 U.S.C. § 846)

Exposure

20 years to life in federal prison

After 18 months of investigation, we uncovered prosecutorial overreach and challenged the government's key informant. The jury returned a full acquittal in under 2 hours.

Client walked free after facing life in prison

By Practice Area

Recent Case Outcomes

Every case is different, but my approach is always the same: fight for the best possible outcome.

Criminal Defense

Not Guilty

First-Degree Murder

Self-defense proven at trial. Client acquitted after 3-week jury trial.

Dismissed

Assault & Battery

Witness credibility destroyed on cross-examination. All charges dropped.

Not Guilty

Armed Robbery

Misidentification proven through alibi witnesses. Full acquittal.

Reduced

Felony → Misdemeanor

Aggravated assault reduced to simple battery. No jail time, probation only.

DUI & Traffic

Dismissed

DUI - Third Offense

Breathalyzer calibration records challenged. Case thrown out.

Dismissed

DUI with Injury

Illegal traffic stop. All evidence suppressed.

Reduced

Felony DUI → Reckless

Negotiated to reckless driving. License retained, no jail.

Not Guilty

DUI - 0.18 BAC

Field sobriety test administration challenged. Jury acquitted.

Drug Charges

Dismissed

Trafficking (5kg Cocaine)

Illegal search and seizure. Evidence suppressed, case dismissed.

Probation

Possession with Intent

First-time offender. Negotiated drug court diversion, no record.

Not Guilty

Manufacturing

Insufficient evidence of manufacturing intent. Full acquittal.

Dismissed

Prescription Fraud

Medical necessity defense. Prosecution declined to proceed.

White Collar

Dismissed

Wire Fraud ($2.3M)

Lack of intent proven. Federal prosecutors dropped all charges.

Not Guilty

Embezzlement

Authorization defense accepted. Client acquitted after 2-week trial.

Reduced

Tax Evasion → Civil

Criminal charges dropped. Resolved as civil tax matter with IRS.

Dismissed

Money Laundering

Insufficient evidence of knowledge. Charges dismissed pre-trial.

Federal Cases

Not Guilty

Federal Conspiracy

RICO charges defeated. Client acquitted on all 12 counts.

Reduced

Bank Fraud

Negotiated from 15 years to 18 months. Client served in minimum security.

Dismissed

Immigration Fraud

Administrative error by government. All charges withdrawn.

Probation

Federal Drug Possession

Substantial assistance to government. No prison time.

Appeals

Reversed

Murder Conviction

Ineffective counsel on appeal. New trial ordered, client later acquitted.

Expunged

Felony Record

Old conviction expunged. Client's record cleared for employment.

Reversed

Drug Trafficking

Constitutional violation identified. Conviction overturned.

Modified

25 Years → 8 Years

Sentence modification granted. Client released 17 years early.

*Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Each case is unique and depends on its own facts and circumstances.

Your Case Could Be Next

These results didn't happen by accident. They happened because I fight harder, dig deeper, and never give up on my clients. If you're facing charges, let's talk about your defense.

(505) 123-SAUL