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Murder

The Defendant was arrested and accused of shooting and killing an individual. A witness on the scene positively identified the Defendant as the person who shot and killed the victim. Mr. Hernandez was hired early on in the pre-file stage of the case and prior to the Prosecutor filing charges. Mr. Hernandez interviewed witnesses. He provided the Prosecutor with alibi witnesses and paperwork showing the Prosecutor the Defendant’s location on the date and time of the murder. Moreover, Mr. Hernandez provided the results of a polygraph examination by the Defendant showing that his client was innocent. The Prosecutor agreed and dismissed the murder charge.

Human Trafficking

The Defendant was arrested by the Human Trafficking Task Force in Miami Dade County. A search warrant was executed at two alleged brothels and evidence was collected and processed. Woman were interviewed and identified the Defendant as being the “boss” who directed and controlled the prostitution brothels. Mr. Hernandez was hired early on in the pre-file stage of the case and prior to the Prosecutor filing charges. Mr. Hernandez was able to convince the Prosecutor that there where legal issues with the manner in which the investigation was conducted violating the Defendant’s constitutional rights. The Prosecutor agreed and dismissed all charges which included Human trafficking.

Armed Robbery Firearm The Defendant was accused of robbing two men with a co-defendant. After pre-filing the alleged victims, the State filed charges. Attorney Hernandez was hired on the case after the state had filed charges. Attorney Hernandez proceeded with discovery and forced the case to trial. On the morning of trial, the State Attorney’s Office dismissed the charges against his client.

Trafficking in Cocaine (2 Kilograms) The Defendant was accused of trafficking in two (2) kilograms of cocaine. Attorney Hernandez was hired after the case had been filed by the State Attorney’s Office. The Defendant was looking at a 15 year Minimum Mandatory prison sentence if found guilty at trial. Attorney Hernandez was able to negotiate a CTS plea where the client was given time served. The Defendant received no jail and no probation.

Aggravated Battery with a Deadly Weapon Defendant was arrested and accused of striking someone with a machete. Multiple witnesses were present during the incident. Mr. Hernandez was able to interview and provide witnesses to the State Attorney’s Office who called in to question the alleged victims credibility. The State agreed to dismiss the charges.

Two counts of Aggravated Assault with a Firearm and Battery

The Defendant was accused of assaulting two people with a firearm and committing a battery on one of them. The case took 19 months to litigate and depositions of all witnesses were taken. On the day of trial, the State decided to dismiss all the charges.

Displaying a firearm while committing a Felony, tampering with physical evidence and shooting a deadly missile The Defendant was arrested for allegedly firing a firearm in the direction of civilians in an apartment complex and later disposing of the weapon in a canal. Mr. Hernandez was able to convince the State during pre-file stage to dismiss all counts.

Lewd and Lascivious Battery on a child between 12-16 years old The Defendant was arrested for impregnating a 14 year old female. The alleged victim was 9 months pregnant and delivered the baby. Mr. Hernandez was able to convince the State to dismiss the charges against his client.

Trafficking in Credit Cards The Defendant was arrest for trafficking in credit cards. He consented to a search of the vehicle where the officer found contraband. Mr. Hernandez was able to convince the state to dismiss the charge against his client.

Credit Card Forgery and Possession of Marijuana The Defendant was arrested for four counts of credit card forgery. Mr. Hernandez was able to convince the state to dismiss all the charges.

Aggravated Battery of a Pregnant Woman The Defendant was arrested for battering his pregnant girlfriend. Mr. Hernandez was able to acquire surveillance video and text message showing that the incident did not happen as the alleged victim described. The state dismissed the charges.

Domestic Battery by Strangulation The Defendant was arrested for beating and strangling his wife. Mr. Hernandez was able to convince the state the they did not have enough evidence to move forward with the case. The charge was dismissed.

False Imprisonment, Battery and Tampering with a Witness The defendant was arrested for battery and false imprisonment. Mr. Hernandez was able to convince the state to dismiss all the charges.

Possession of a Controlled Substance The Defendant was arrested for possessing illegal drugs in his vehicle. Mr. Hernandez was able to convince the state to dismiss the charge.

Grand Theft The Defendant was accused of stealing items at a major department store. Everything was captured on closed circuit television. Mr. Hernandez was able to convince the State to drop the Charges.

Two Counts of Battery The Defendant was accused of battering his ex-wife and her new boyfriend. After trial and multiple witnesses called by the State and Mr. Hernandez, the jury returned a verdict of not guilty as to all counts.

Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon and Possession of Cocaine The Defendant, who was a convicted felon, was arrested for possessing a firearm as a convicted felon and possession of cocaine. He was looking at a 3 year minimum mandatory if he was found guilty of possessing the firearm as a convicted felon. After trial, the jury returned a verdict of not guilty as to all counts.

Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon The Defendant was accused of trying to run over his ex-wife’s lover with his car at a high rate of speed as the alleged victim walked in an apartment complex. After trial, the jury found the defendant not guilty of all charges.

3rd DUl The Defendant was arrested for a third DUI offense. Traditionally, the State attorney's office would require a long period of incarceration for such behavior. However, Mr. Hernandez was able to avoid jail for his client and convinced the State Attorney’s office that probation and no jail was appropriate.

Attempted Armed Robbery

The defendant was arrested and accused of being the getaway driver in an Armed Robbery which took place at a local convenience store. Mr. Hernandez made contact with the prosecutor during the pre-filing phase of the case. Mr. Hernandez convinced the prosecutor that the facts did not support the State Attorney’s Office filing charges on his client based on the principal theory. The state agreed and dismissed all the charges.

Domestic Battery by strangulation, False Imprisonment, Aggravated Assault and Tampering With a Witness

Defendant was accused of grabbing a females neck and dragging her to a bedroom. He then took bedsheets and covered her face to the point that her breathing was impeded. Defendant then began to hit her face. Mr. Hernandez pushed the case to trial and the state dismissed all the charges on the trial date.

Attempted Felony Murder

The Defendant and the victim engaged in a physical domestic dispute in a parking lot. During the physical altercation, the Defendant recovered a sword from his vehicle and stabbed the victim with the sword. The Defendant stabbed the victim in the lower abdomen causing a laceration approximately 3 inches long. The Defendant then stabbed the victim in the left pectoral which also caused a laceration. The blade of the sword penetrated the victims left chest area and the tip of the blade exited the left side of the victims back. Numerous witnesses observed the altercation and provided sworn statements. Attorney Armando Hernandez was retained early in the prefile stage of the case after the Defendant was arrested but before the State had made a filing decision. Attorney Armando Hernandez was able to convince the Prosecutor to Dismiss all the charges against his client.

Conspiracy to Possess with intent to distribute 500 grams or more of cocaine | Federal Court

The Defendant conspired with intent to distribute 500 grams or more of cocaine in the Southern District of Florida. The Defendant was looking at a 5 Year Minimum Mandatory sentence to 40 years imprisonment if convicted. Attorney Armando Hernandez was able to convince the Government that a probationary plea was appropriate. The Government waived the Minimum Mandatory Sentence and the Judge sentenced the Defendant to probation.