Below, I have included several client testimonials and other successful case outcomes. These are just a few examples of what my office has been able to achieve in the past. Remember, when the client whose cases are reflected below came to me, they were as worried and unsure about their case as you may be. After a lot of hard work, I was able to get the following results:
Butts County (2002). Client was a college sophomore who was caught driving with five passengers in his car, and pulled over for throwing a beer bottle at a store front window. He was charged with DUI, among other offenses. We were able to get that charge reduced to reckless driving.
Here is what my client had to say, in his own words: “I was referred to Mr. Jackson by a friend of mine who had used him previously. It turns out that he had gotten one of my friend’s DUI's thrown out due to a bad stop, and another DUI reduced to a charge of reckless. When I went into the office and explained my situation, Mr. Jackson was extremely honest and easy to talk to. I explained my case to him and was shocked to hear him say that we had a tough case and he couldn’t make any guarantees. I was disappointed by the news, but at the same time it was good to hear someone not try to sell me something. Because of my friend’s recommendation and his truthfulness, I obtained Mr. Jackson’s services. Watching him work in the courtroom it was easy to see why he came so highly recommended. What started out as a case with no loopholes or officer mistakes, and me doing everything I could to incriminate myself during the traffic stop turned into the case being dropped to a much lesser traffic violation which had no negative influence on my background history. Without Jay Jackson’s help I surely would have been in much more trouble and would not have the job I have now. I cannot express my gratitude enough or recommend someone any higher.”
I had the opportunity to go to my Client’s college graduation party, and have kept up with him and his family since then. Needless to say, I am proud of him.
Walton County (2009). Client was an executive who had previous DUI arrests and could not have another. He was stopped outside of a liquor store and was seen falling out of his car. He had to be taken by deputies to the hospital due to his intoxication level, and admitted to them that he had drank a bottle of scotch. We were able to get this case dismissed after my client addressed his substance abuse problem, as well as after finding flaws with the case.
Here is what my client had to say, in his own words: “Jay was the answer I was looking for. When I came to him he gave it to me straight, got me to seek treatment, and then found problems with the case the officers didn’t know they had. After this case was dismissed, I felt like I had a second chance. I got a new job and am now married to a wonderful woman. If I or any of my friends ever need help, we’re calling Jay”.
Fayette County (2005). Client was charged with multiple offenses in a short amount of time. Compounding the difficulty in this case was that my client was also on probation. After various efforts by my client to address the root cause of his problems, we were able to convince the court not to put my client in jail. We were also able to preserve my clients deferred adjudication status, therefore saving his license and keeping his record clean.
Here is what my client had to say: Jay Jackson is of the highest caliber. Being referred to him by a family friend with a similar issue I contacted him about my case. He immediately returned my call with answers to all my questions and realistic options I could pursue. He was knowledgeable and friendly, and never exaggerated about his capabilities. He was dead honest with me from the start and remained so throughout the case. Any time I had worries, he would immediately return my calls. I have since referred him to several of my friends and co-workers and have only gotten top marks from them about Jay.
Cobb County (2008). Client was charged with two counts of molestation, by two different girls. Through investigation, including obtaining the diary of one of the girls, we were able to show that they were telling numerous inconsistent stories about the events they claimed happened. My client was looking at jail time for these offenses, as well as being placed on the sex offense registry. We were able to determine that no improper physical acts were done by my client. He pleaded to misdemeanor contributing to the delinquency of a minor, and was given a short period of first offender probation. After probation ends, the affect of these serious charges on my client will be minimal.
Clayton County (2009). Client was charged with aggravated assault, a serious felony. He was accused of stabbing another man at a party. As a repeat offender, he was looking at 20+ years in jail. After two days of trial, where I was able to cross examine the State’s eye witnesses and show them to be untrustworthy, we were able to get my client a plea to a misdemeanor with time served. He went home that day.
Fayette County (2007). Client was stopped at a road block and detained for suspicion of DUI. He performed three field sobriety tests, was arrested, and refused to take the breath test. The arresting officer, a Peachtree City DUI “expert”, claimed my client “failed” his field sobriety tests. Through cross examination, we were able to show the jury that this self proclaimed expert improperly administered the field sobriety tests. The jury came back with not guilty on every charge.
Walton County (2009). Client, an elderly man with a previous DUI history, ran into an off duty GBI agent on his way to a golf tournament. According to the agent and video, my client was “out of control”. A blood test revealed that the only drug in my client’s system was ambien. Through consultation with the GBI crime lab, I was able to ascertain that my client must have ingested the ambien in the morning, just previous to him leaving home to play golf. We were therefore able to show that my client had mistakenly taken ambien instead of his heart medication. Due to the circumstances, we were able to show that my client was involuntarily intoxicated, and therefore not responsible for his actions. The DUI and all other charges were dismissed.
Fulton County (2008). Client went to a fast food restaurant after having been to a Halloween party. She was stopped in the parking lot at 2 a.m. after driving through the drive-thru and realizing it was closed. After field sobriety tests were performed she took the State’s breath test and blew over twice the legal limit. We were able to convince the State that the stop may be questionable. Although she gave such a high reading, we were able to get the DUI reduced to a reckless driving.
Henry County (2009). Client wrecked his car in a ditch on the side of the road. According to the officer at the scene (another “DUI expert”) my client failed his field sobriety tests and later refused to submit to a state test by failing to give a sufficient breath sample. My client was arrested and charged with a DUI. This would have been his second DUI in five years.
After two motion hearings, we were able to show that the implied consent read at the scene was improper. My client got a reduced charge of reckless driving, and we saved his license.
Hall County (2010). Client was charged with her second DUI in five years after being stopped for driving on the sidewalk. She failed her field sobriety tests, and the officer noted that she was disheveled, smelled of alcohol, and stumbled while walking outside of her car. After a motions hearing, where the officer admitted to losing some evidence, we got the DUI charge reduced. Client’s license was saved, and she went home that day.
Henry County (2003). Client was charged with DUI after he was involved in an accident on I-75. According to the Lieutenant who made the stop, Client failed three field sobriety tests, was uncooperative, and intoxicated. This was Client’s third DUI charge in 10 years. After a three day trial, the jury came back not guilty on all charges.
Walton County (2010). Client arrested for damaging victims car and putting victim in hospital after allegedly beating him. After investigating the victim, we were able to show victim was somewhat culpable for the altercation. Charges were reduced to a misdemeanor with no jail time and a small fine. Client left the courtroom with no felony on his record, and a very relieved family.
These are just a few of the cases I have handled. Not every case is resolved with such positive outcomes. Sometimes, despite all efforts, the best we can do is mitigate the damaging aspects of a criminal case. However, I strive on every case to get the best result possible for my client. Please call or email if you would like to consult with me about your case.
