Cocaine Trafficking
State v. VJ
It was alleged that the defendant and a co-defendant conspired to traffic in cocaine. When the alleged drug deal went bad, it went real bad. A shootout occurred and gunshots were fired in a residential neighborhood. The police responded and the defendant was stopped driving his car near the scene of the shootout. A large amount of cocaine was found in the vehicle, the defendant’s fingerprints were on the package containing the cocaine, the defendant gave an incriminating recorded statement, and the co-defendant turned state’s witness and testified at trial against the defendant.
The Defense
At trial, Mr. Molle argued that his client was in the wrong place at the wrong time. He argued that his client was simply giving the co-defendant a ride to a friend’s house and was not aware that a drug deal was going to occur. Mr. Molle was able to explain away his client’s fingerprints being on the package containing cocaine and his client’s incriminating statement. As far as the co-defendant testifying against his client, Mr. Molle crucified him on the witness stand. The jury saw the truth; that the co-defendant was a criminal trying to save himself at the expense of an innocent man.
The Verdict: Not Guilty
Attorney Paul Molle is a trial attorney with the reputation of taking cases to trial and winning! That is why you want him on your side if you are ever accused of committing a crime.
Get Your FREE Consultation Today!
The Criminal Justice Center's main office is centrally located in downtown Fort Lauderdale, directly across the street from the Broward County Courthouse. We also have offices in Pompano Beach (North Broward Office) and Delray Beach (Palm Beach Office).
Main Office:
Downtown Broward Office
200 Southeast 6th Street, Suite 207
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301
Tel: +1 (954) 522-7575
Fax: +1 (954) 522-7399
Email: pmolle@bellsouth.net