Mr. Ruiz thrives under pressure and has amassed a demonstrated record of excellent results in state, federal and military courts. Below is a list of notable results.
United States District Court
Middle District of Florida:
Case No. 8:05-cr-121-T-30-TBM
| Charge(s):
ARMED CAREER CRIMINAL FELON IN POSSESSION OF FIREARM Statute: 18 U.S.C.§ 922(g) | Maximum Punishment::
Fifteen year minimum mandatory prison sentence. |
| Disposition: Jury Trial, Not Guilty. |
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
MIDDLE DISTRICT OF FLORIDA:
CASE NO. 8:07 CR-475-T-26MSS
| Charge(s):
CONSPIRACY TO MANUFACTURE MARIJUANA (1000 or more plants) Statute: 21 U.S.C. § 841 | Maximum Punishment:
Ten year minimum mandatory prison sentence. |
| Disposition: Jury trial, Not Guilty. |
United States District Court
Middle District of Florida:
Case No. 8:06-CR-112-T-24-MSS
| Charge(s):
ARMED CAREER CRIMINAL FELON IN POSSESSION OF FIREARM Statute: 18 U.S.C. § 922(g) | Maximum Punishment:
Fifteen year minimum mandatory prison sentence. |
| Disposition: Jury Trial, Hung Jury (Mistrial). Charge Dismissed |
STATE OF FLORIDA V. R.N.A.; 2002-CF-011353-A-O
| Charge(s):
1. SECOND DEGREE MURDER Statute: 782.04(2) First Degree – Felony 2. AGGRAVATED ASSAULT WITH A DEADLY WEAPON Statute: 784.021(1)(A) Third Degree – Felony 3. AGGRAVATED ASSAULT WITH A DEADLY WEAPON Statute: 784.021(1)(A) Third Degree – Felony 4. AGGRAVATED ASSAULT WITH A DEADLY WEAPON Statute: 784.021(1)(A) Third Degree – Felony 5. AGGRAVATED ASSAULT WITH A DEADLY WEAPON Statute: 784.021(1)(A) Third Degree – Felony 6. AGGRAVATED ASSAULT WITH A DEADLY WEAPON Statute: 784.021(1)(A) Third Degree – Felony 7. SHOOTING FROM VEHICLE W/IN 1000′ OF PERSON Statute: 790.15(2) Second Degree – Felony | Maximum Punishment:
Life in Prison. |
| Disposition: Jury Trial. Not Guilty on all Counts. |
STATE OF FLORIDA V. G.R.B.; 2002-CF-006593-A-O
| Charge(s): 1. SEXUAL BATTERY (CHILD UNDER 12) Statute: 794.011(2)(A) Capital Offense 2. SEXUAL BATTERY (CHILD UNDER 12) Statute: 794.011(2)(A) 3. LEWD OR LASCIVIOUS MOLESTATION Statute: | Maximum Punishment:
Mandatory Life in Prison. |
| Disposition: Jury Trial. Not Guilty on all Counts |
STATE OF FLORIDA V. G.G.L.; 2000-CF-011474-A-0
| Charge(s):
1. ROBBERY WITH FIREARM Statute: 812.13(2)(A) 2. GRAND THEFT OVER 100000 DOLLAR Statute: 812.014(2)(A) 3. AGGRAVATED ASSAULT WITH A DEADLY WEAPON Statute: 4. AGGRAVATED ASSAULT WITH A DEADLY WEAPON Statute: 5. AGGRAVATED BATTERY (GREAT BODILY HARM) Statute: 6. AGGRAVATED ASSAULT WITH A DEADLY WEAPON Statute: 7. AGGRAVATED BATTERY (GREAT BODILY HARM) Statute: 9. AGGRAVATED BATTERY (GREAT BODILY HARM) Statute: 10. BURGLARY Statute: 810.02(4) First Degree – Felony 11. THEFT Statute: 812.014 Third Degree – Felony 12. BATTERY Statute: 784.03(1)(A)(1) First Degree – Misd 13. WEARING MASK ENHANCED PENALTIES Statute: 775.0845 | Maximum Punishment:
Life in Prison. |
| Disposition: Hung Jury, Mistrial.
Client offered plea to charge 2 and dismissal of all other charges. Plea entered to Charge 2. Sentenced to :5 YRS Doc w/c 1 YR, 157 dys t/s cons w/any oth sent pay cc (100 mth beg 60 dys rel) |
STATE OF FLORIDA V. D.M.D. 2002-CF-012841-A-O
| Charge(s):
GRAND THEFT THIRD DEGREE MOTOR VEHICLE Statute: 812.014(2)(C)(6) Third Degree – Felony | Maximum Punishment:
Five year prison term. |
| Disposition: Jury Trial, Not Guilty. |
STATE OF FLORIDA V. A.S. 2001-CF-004257-A-O
| Charge(s):
1. SEXUAL BATTERY -NOT LIKELY TO CAUSE INJURY Statute: 794.011(5) Second Degree – Felony | Maximum Punishment:
Fifteen year prison term. |
| Disposition: Jury Trial. Not Guilty |
STATE OF FLORIDA V. K.D.E. 2001-CF-004773-A-O
| Charge(s):
1. CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE OFFENSE Statute: 893.13(1)(A)(1) Second Degree – Felony | Maximum Punishment:
15 year prison term. |
| Disposition:
Jury Trial. Not Guilty. |
UNITED STATES NAVY AND MARINE CORPS TRIAL JUDICIARY
UNITED STATES V. S.N.P.W CASE NO.1-00 369782816
| Charge(s):
1. SECOND DEGREE MURDER (Child under 12) Article:118 (10 U.S.C. 918) 2. AGGRAVATED ASSAULT Article:128(b)(2) (10 U.S.C. 928) | Maximum Punishment.
Life in Prison, forfeiture of all pay and allowances, dishonorable discharge. |
| Disposition: Jury Trial. Not Guilty of all charges. |
UNITED STATES NAVY AND MARINE CORPS TRIAL JUDICIARY
UNITED STATES V. S.N.P. CASE NO. 4-98 558394982
| Charge(s):
1. VEHICULAR HOMICIDE Article: 119(b) (10 U.S.C. 919) | Maximum Punishment:
Eleven years and 8 months prison, forfeiture of all pay and allowances, dishonorable discharge. |
| Disposition: Jury Trial. Not Guilty count 1; Guilty count 2 Reckless Operation of Vehicle). |
UNITED STATES NAVY AND MARINE CORPS TRIAL JUDICIARY
UNITED STATES V. J. J. CASE NO. 0-98-702747
| Charge(s):
1. COMMUNICATING A THREAT Article: 115(a) (10 U.S.C. 915) | Maximum Punishment.
Five years prison , forfeiture of all pay and allowances dishonorable discharge. |
| Disposition: Jury Trial. Not Guilty of all charges. |
UNITED STATES NAVY AND MARINE CORPS TRIAL JUDICIARY
UNITED STATES V. S.S. CASE NO. 26-99-354506046
| Charge(s):
1. GRAND LARCENY (greater than $1000) Article: 121 (10 U.S.C. 921) 2. ARSON (greater than $1000) Article: 126(b) (10 U.S.C. 926) 3. ASSAULT Article: 128 (10 U.S.C. 928) 4. FALSE OFFICIAL STATEMENT Article: 107 (10 U.S.C. 907) | Maximum Punishment.
Twenty years and three months prison, forfeiture of all pay and allowances, dishonorable discharge. |
| Disposition: Jury Trial. Not Guilty of all charges. |
UNITED STATES NAVY AND MARINE CORPS TRIAL JUDICIARY
UNITED STATES V. G.H. CASE NO. 5-00-313823315
| Charge(s):
1. RAPE Article: 120(a)(1) (10 U.S.C. 920) 2. INDECENT ASSAULT Article 128(c)(1)(2) (10 U.S.C. 928) 3. ADULTERY (2 counts) Article: 134 (10 U.S.C. 934) | Maximum Punishment.
Life in prison forfeiture of all pay and allowances, dishonorable discharge. |
| Disposition: Jury Trial. Not guilty all charges. |
UNITED STATES NAVY AND MARINE CORPS TRIAL JUDICIARY
UNITED STATES V. J.S. CASE NO. 267855955
| Charge(s):
1. ATTEMPTED SODOMY OF CHILD UNDER 12 Article: 80 (10 U.S.C. 880); 125(b)(2)(10 U.S.C. 925) 2. ATTEMPTED SODOMY OF CHLD UNDER 12 Article: 80 (10 U.S.C. 880); 125(b)(2)(10 U.S.C. 925) 3. INDECENT LIBERTIES WITH A CHILD Article 134 (10 U.S.C. 934) 4. INDECENT ACT WITH A CHILD Article: 134 (10 U.S.C. 934) 5. ASSAULT Article 128 (10 U.S.C. 928) | Maximum Punishment.
Life in prison, forfeiture of all pay and allowances and dishonorable discharge. |
| Disposition: Jury Trial. Not Guilty of all charges. |
UNITED STATES NAVY AND MARINE CORPS TRIAL JUDICIARY
UNITED STATES V. J.D. CASE NO. 3-00-169688482
| Charge(s):
1. RAPE Article: 120(a)(1) (10 U.S.C. 920) 2. INDECENT ACT WITH ANOTHER Article: 134 (10 U.S.C. 934) 3. ASSAULT – INDECENT Article: 134 (10 U.S.C. 934) 4. ADULTERY Article: 134 (10 U.S.C. 934) | Maximum Punishment.
Life in prison, forfeiture of all pay and allowances, dishonorable discharge. |
| Disposition: Jury Trial.
Not guilty counts 1-3. Guilty count 4. |
UNITED STATES NAVY AND MARINE CORPS TRIAL JUDICIARY
UNITED STATES V. L.M. CASE NO. 4334593790
| Charge(s):
1. AGGRAVATED ASSAULT Article:128(b)(2) (10 U.S.C. 928) 2. FALSE OFFICIAL STATEMENT Article: 107 (10 U.S.C. 907) | Maximum Punishment.
8 years in prison, forfeiture of all pay and allowances, dishonorable discharge. |
| Disposition: Jury Trial. Count one not guilty of aggravated assault but guilty of lesser included offense of simple assault. Count two not guilty, sentenced to time already served. |
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