Whitaker & Penix, LLC Case Results
Criminal Defense Case Results
Not Guilty at Trial -
Felony Sexual Assault on an At-Risk Person (Indeterminate Life Sentence)
Client faced a potential life sentence. After a full jury trial, the verdict was Not Guilty on all counts.
Dismissed -
Felony Sexual Assault – Unable to Consent
Through strategic pretrial litigation and investigation, the charges were fully dismissed before trial.
Misdemeanor Probation – No Sex Offense Designation -
Felony Sexual Assault on a Child (x3); Position of Trust; Pattern Allegations
Facing multiple life-sentence counts, the case resolved to misdemeanor probation with no sex offense designation.
Misdemeanor Probation – No Sex Offense Designation -
Felony Sexual Assault on a Child; Position of Trust
Originally charged as a life-sentence felony, the outcome was reduced to misdemeanor probation without sex offense status.
Probation Imposed -
Felony Internet Solicitation of a Child (Indeterminate Life Sentence)
Despite exposure to a potential life sentence, the client received probation instead of prison.
Misdemeanor Probation -
Felony Sexual Assault on Spouse & Attempted Homicide
Serious violent felony charges were reduced, resulting in misdemeanor probation.
Dismissed After Motions Hearing -
Misdemeanor Unlawful Sexual Contact
After aggressive motion practice challenging the evidence, the case was dismissed.
Dismissed -
Indecent Exposure
Charges were fully dismissed, protecting the client’s record and reputation.
Misdemeanor Deferred – No Registration -
Felony Juvenile Sexual Assault
The juvenile client received a deferred misdemeanor with no requirement to register as a sex offender.
Reduced to Misdemeanor – No Probation -
Felony Assault on At-Risk Adult (Facing 32 Years DOC)
At trial, the felony was reduced to a misdemeanor with no probation imposed.
Dismissed -
Felony Domestic Violence – 2nd Degree Assault
The felony domestic violence charge was dismissed prior to trial.
Dismissed -
Felony Assault (Bar Fight) & DUI
Both charges were dismissed, avoiding a felony conviction.
Misdemeanor Probation -
Felony Assault with Deadly Weapon; Bias-Motivated Crime
Serious felony allegations were reduced to misdemeanor probation.
Suppressed & Dismissed -
Felony Menacing
Key evidence was suppressed, leading to full dismissal.
Dismissed -
Felony Menacing
The charge was dismissed, protecting the client from a felony record.
Not Guilty at Trial -
Drug Possession & Domestic Violence Assault
After trial, the jury returned not guilty verdicts on all charges.
3 Years Community Corrections -
Drug Felony Class 1 (Facing 8–32 Years DOC)
Instead of decades in prison, the client received a community corrections sentence.
Misdemeanor Probation -
Drug Felony Class 1 & Possession of Firearm by Previous Offender
Multiple serious felonies were reduced to misdemeanor probation.
Dismissed -
Drug Child Abuse
The child abuse charge tied to drug allegations was dismissed.
Dismissed -
Child Abuse – Neglect
The case was dismissed, clearing the client of all allegations.
Deferred & Dismissed -
Felony DUI with Serious Bodily Injury
The felony DUI was resolved through a deferred agreement and ultimately dismissed.
3 Years Community Corrections -
Felony DUI with 7 Priors
Despite significant prior history, the client avoided prison.
Dismissed -
Felony Motor Vehicle Theft
The theft charge was fully dismissed.
Petty Offense – Fine Only -
Felony Motor Vehicle Theft & Burglary
Originally charged as felonies, the case resolved to a petty offense with a fine only.
Deferred & Dismissed – License Not Revoked -
Back-to-Back DUI (1st & 2nd)
Both cases were deferred and dismissed, and the client maintained driving privileges.
Suppressed & Dismissed -
DUI with Wildlife Crash
After suppressing critical evidence, the DUI was dismissed.
Case Dismissed -
Felony Domestic Violence Assault with Deadly Weapon
The serious felony domestic violence case was dismissed.
Misdemeanor Probation -
Felony Domestic Violence – Strangulation (2–6 Years Mandatory DOC)
The mandatory prison exposure was avoided with a misdemeanor probation outcome.
One Firearm Violation – Fine Only -
Felony Domestic Violence, Assault & 20 Firearm Counts
Multiple felonies were reduced to a single firearm violation with a fine only.
Case Dismissed -
Felony Trespass – Domestic Violence
The domestic violence trespass charge was dismissed.
Case Dismissed -
Misdemeanor Domestic Violence Assault
The charge was dismissed, avoiding a conviction.
Unsupervised Probation -
Careless Driving Causing Death (Child)
The case resolved without incarceration and no supervised probation.
Fine Only -
Careless Driving Causing Injury (Child)
The client avoided jail and resolved the case with a fine only.
Infraction – Fine Only -
Reckless Driving & 120 MPH Speed
Reduced from criminal charges to a traffic infraction.
Dismissed -
Leaving the Scene
The charge was dismissed in full.
Infraction – CDL Maintained -
CDL Major Violation (Wrong Way on Highway)
Reduced to an infraction, allowing the client to keep their commercial driver’s license.
Dismissed -
Juvenile Felony Terroristic Threats on Law Enforcement Officer
The felony allegation against the juvenile client was dismissed.
Deferred & Dismissed -
Juvenile Discharge of Firearm
The case was resolved through a deferred agreement and ultimately dismissed.
Personal Injury Case Results
$500,000 Settlement -
Personal Injury – Car Crash
Recovered substantial compensation for injuries and other losses following a serious motor vehicle collision.
$212,000 Settlement -
Wrongful Death – Law Enforcement
Recovered compensation for the family after a fatal incident involving law enforcement.
$120,000 Settlement -
Personal Injury – Dog Bite
Secured compensation for injuries and related damages caused by a dog attack.
$79,000 Settlement -
Personal Injury – Assault
Obtained financial recovery for injuries and losses resulting from a violent assault.