Criminal Cases Results
Cases That Khalaf & Nguyen Have Represented Defendants
Not Guilty ~ Client was found Not Guilty of Murder after a 4 Day Trial in Hinds County Circuit Court. Khalaf & Nguyen vigorously defended an innocent man who was indicted on murder. The jury returned a verdict of Not Guilty.Non-Adjudication a Felony 6-count Medicaid/Medicare Fraud Indictment in which the Attorney General's office prosecuted. Client was facing up to 30-years in prison. Khalaf & Nguyen fought hard for the client and all Felony 6-counts were later dismissed.No Billed ~ Client was charged with Manslaughter in Pike County and Khalaf & Nguyen fought hard at a Pre-liminary Hearing. The Grand Jury no billed the Manslaughter charge.Not Guilty ~ Client was found Not Guilty after a trial in Municipal Court on 2 counts of Simple Assault. Khalaf & Nguyen, on cross examination, was able to get the alleged victim to confess that the allegations were not true. The Judge found the client Not Guilty after a half-day trial.Not Guilty after a 2-day Trial - Client was charged with 2 counts of Simple Assault in youth court and facing up to 1-year in the youth detention center. Khalaf & Nguyen conducted a 2-day trial before a judge. After a tough trial, the judge found the client Not-Guilty.Dismissed ~ Malicious Mischief Charge was Dismissed Client was indicted on one count of Felony Controlled Substance in DeSoto County Circuit Court. Khalaf & Nguyen was able to keep the client from going to prison by successfully negotiating a Non-Adjudication for the client. His felony indictment was later Dismissed.Non-Adjudication on numerous Clients' charged with Possession of Paraphernalia in Justice Court and Municipal Court. Many of those later had their arrests expunged.Client was indicted for Armed Robbery in Forrest County Circuit Court. Khalaf & Nguyen fought hard for the client and the Armed Robbery was reduced to the lesser offense of Robbery. Client served minimal incarceration time.In Marion County, Client was indicted on 4 counts of Exploitation. The Government initially wanted a 30 year sentence, but the Government had an extremely weak case. Khalaf & Nguyen fought hard for the client, who served very minimal incarceration time.Khalaf & Nguyen represented a client on a half-day trial in the lower court on the charges of Disorderly Conduct and Resisting Arrest; however, the client's charge of Simple Assault/Domestic Violence was Dismissed because of Khalaf & Nguyen poking holes in the Government's case. The client's convictions were later expunged.Non-Adjudication on a DUI charge in Hinds County Court after Khalaf & Nguyen conducted a trial at the lower court.Case Dismissed after an adjudication hearing/disposition hearing in Youth Court in which parent was accused of physical abuse. Khalaf & Nguyen fought hard to show that the Government's case was weak and the evidence was lacking. The case was ultimately dismissed. The client was never indicted by a grand jury.Case dismissed in County Court after client was convicted in Justice court and sentenced to jail. Khalaf & Nguyen was retained on the case after the client represented herself at Justice Court. Khalaf & Nguyen fought hard for the client in County Court, and the Government dismissed the case at County Court.Client convicted of Simple Assault by Threat at lower court. The case was resolved on appeal to the County Court.Embezzlement indictment ~ Khalaf & Nguyen was able to dig into an embezzlement case and resolve the case with client pleading guilty and serving a minimal prison sentence.Client indicted on Possession of more than 5 kilograms of marijuana and facing a 30-year prison sentence. Khalaf & Nguyen worked on the case and was able to resolve the case with client serving 1/4 of an 8-year sentence.Client charged with 11 misdemeanors and also had an adjudication hearing in youth court regarding her children. Khalaf & Nguyen was hired and immediately went to work on the case. 5 charges were dismissed and client plead guilty to the remaining charges, which were later completely expunged. And client was able to keep her children because her youth court case was dismissed.Numerous cases in which clients have been charged with misdemeanor possession of marijuana. Khalaf & Nguyen has been able to have many of these resolved through non-adjudication with many later expunged.Expungement of a Medicaid Fraud Indictment in which the client's indictment was later Nolle Prosequi, which means dismissed.Client charged in Municipal Court with domestic violence with a no-contact order. Client later charged with Disturbing the Peace. The case was Non-Adjudicated.Non-Adjudication and later Dismissed ~ Client initially charged in Municipal Court with Drag Racing.Drug Court ~ Numerous clients have been accepted into Drug Court instead of being incarcerated. Khalaf & Nguyen will work on behalf of a client to dig through discovery and work on resolving the case.Dismissed ~ In Justice Court, Khalaf & Nguyen fought hard for a client who was charged with Disturbing the Peace and Improper Parking/Stopping. Both charges were Dismissed, and the arrest record was later expunged.
Client indicted for murder and facing life in prison. Khalaf & Nguyen was ready for trial and to present a self defense argument. moments prior to trial, the district attorney offered a lesser offense of manslaughter with a sentence that would allow the client to go home on parole.Felony reduced to a misdemeanor ~ client indicted for felony abuse of a child. Khalaf & Nguyen argued that the evidence proves that client should not have been indicted on felony abuse of a child. Khalaf& Nguyen was able to get the district attorney to reduce the felony to a misdemeanor child abuse with a suspended jail sentence.client indicted on felony aggravated assault and facing upwards of 20 years in prison. Khalaf & Nguyen fought hard for the client, who ended up with a sentence of credit for time served with no additional prison sentence. client went home instead of going to prison.client indicted for felony conspiracy, felony auto theft, and felony strong arm robbery. client was facing the rest of her life in prison. Khalaf & Nguyen went to work going through discovery and investigating the case. ultimately, Khalaf & Nguyen was able to negotiate a plea for the client to plea only to felony simple robbery with a suspended jail sentence and the remaining felonies were dismissed. Client was able to go home.client indicted for felony possession of cannabis, a schedule I controlled substance. client was facing a prison sentence, but Khalaf & Nguyen was able to work on the case and get the district attorney to offer pre-trial intervention. client avoided going to prison, successfully completed pre-trial intervention, and did not have a felony conviction on his record.client arrested and charged with DUI 1st. Khalaf & Nguyen advocated for the client, and the state prosecutor did not prosecute the case.client charged with 3 counts of simple assault. Khalaf & Nguyen was able to get two of the charges dismissed. client was found guilty on the third charge of simple assault at justice court. Khalaf & Nguyen appealed to circuit court, and the charge was dismissed by the prosecutor. Khalaf & Nguyen went to bat for the client and was able to get all three counts of simple assault dismissed.client was indicted on felony possession of methamphetamine, a schedule ii controlled substance. client was also charged with possession of paraphernalia, expired tag, and no insurance in municipal court. Khalaf & Nguyen was able to get the client enrolled in pre-trial intervention regarding the felony. client avoided prison, completed pre-trial intervention, and did not have a felony conviction. Khalaf & Nguyen was able to get two of the misdemeanors dismissed in municipal court.felony dismissed ~ client arrested and charged with felony possession of methamphetamine, a schedule ii controlled substance. Khalaf & Nguyen fought hard soon after the arrest, and the state prosecutor agreed not to proceed with the felony. client was also charged with a misdemeanor possession of paraphernalia. Khalaf & Nguyen investigated and argued that the client should be allowed to enter the non-adjudication program. client completed the non-adjudication program, avoided jail, and avoided a conviction.client was arrested and charged with misdemeanor possession of a controlled substance and expired tag. later, the district attorney indicted client for the same possession of a controlled substance, a schedule ii. Khalaf & Nguyen filed an interlocutory appeal with the Mississippi Supreme Court regarding double jeopardy. The Mississippi Supreme Court disagreed and ruled that it was not double jeopardy. district attorney eventually dismissed the felony case.client indicted in state court for felony armed robbery and convicted felon in possession of a firearm. Client had recently been convicted of a felony in federal court; therefore, Khalaf & Nguyen worked out a plea to run concurrent the state felony sentence of armed robbery with the federal conviction. furthermore, the district attorney dismissed the indictment of convicted felon in possession of a firearm.felony nolle prosequi ~ client indicted for felony sexual battery and faced a 30 year prison sentence. Khalaf & Nguyen dug into the case and discovered crucial evidence which led to the district attorney having no choice but to nolle prosequi the case, which means the district attorney will no longer prosecute the case.dui dismissed ~ client charged with DUI. Khalaf & Nguyen represented the client, and the state prosecutor did not prosecute the case, and the case was dismissed.client accused with sexually assaulting his own child. Khalaf & Nguyen represented client, investigated, and fought hard for the client because the charge was frivolous. The state prosecutor found that the allegations were unfounded and dismissed the case. client charged with dui 1st, possession of marijuana, and speeding. Khalaf & Nguyen was able to get the possession of marijuana and the speeding dismissed. Khalaf & Nguyen was able to get the client enrolled in the non-adjudication program and upon completion of the program, the dui 1st was dismissed.client was indicted for felony motor vehicle theft and was facing a lengthy prison sentence. Khalaf & Nguyen worked hard to get a plea that included client being in the trusty program at the local county jail. this helped client avoid a lengthy prison sentence.Client was arrested and charged with domestic violence. Khalaf & Nguyen was able to negotiate a plea to keep the client from going to jail and to keep the client from having a conviction. client was arrested and charged with felony grand larceny. Khalaf & Nguyen dug in and investigated. eventually, Khalaf & Nguyen was able to get the State prosecutor to dismiss the felony.client was charged with felony possession of controlled substance. Khalaf & Nguyen was able to get the client enrolled in pre-trial intervention, avoid prison, and avoid a felony conviction.client arrested and charged with dui 1st. Khalaf & Nguyen negotiated a plea for client to enroll into the non-adjudication program. upon completion of the program, client had no conviction.felony and misdemeanors dismissed ~ client arrested and charged with felony possession of controlled substance, misdemeanor charge of possession of paraphernalia, and misdemeanor charge of public intoxication. Khalaf & Nguyen fought hard on behalf of the client and was able to get all of the charges dismissed.client was arrested and charged with the following felonies: exploitation of a vulnerable adult, credit card fraud, exploitation of a child, felony possession of meth, and child endangerment. This was a tough case, but Khalaf & Nguyen took it step by step. in the end, Khalaf & Nguyen was able to get the following felonies dismissed: exploitation of a child, felony possession of meth, and child endangerment. client plead guilty to exploitation of a vulnerable adult and credit card fraud. Khalaf & Nguyen was able to get the client enrolled in an in-patient drug treatment program. in so doing, the district attorney suspended all jail time and placed the client on 5 years of supervised probation. client arrested and charged with dui 1st. Khalaf & Nguyen was able to get the state prosecutor to agree to the non-adjudication program. upon completion of the program, client's dui 1st was dismissed.client was arrested and charged with simple assault/domestic violence. Khalaf & Nguyen was able to get the charge dismissed.
dismissed ~ client arrested and charged with 2 counts of felony commercial burglary. Khalaf & Nguyen represented client at preliminary hearing, and the state prosecutor dismissed both felony charges.dismissed ~ client arrested and charged with simple assault/domestic violence. Khalaf & Nguyen was able to get the charge dismissed.dismissed ~ client charged with felony possession of controlled substance. Khalaf & Nguyen was able to get the client enrolled in an in-patient drug rehab program. the state prosecutor agreed to dismiss the felony.
Dismissed with Prejudice ~ Client was found guilty in Municipal Court and afterwards hired Khalaf & Nguyen. Immediately, Khalaf & Nguyen went to work on the case and worked the case up. Khalaf & Nguyen appealed to County Court, and the County Court Judge eventually Dismissed with Prejudice the DUI and Careless Driving.Preliminary Hearing ~ Khalaf & Nguyen have represented numerous clients at Pre-Liminary Hearings regarding Clients who have been arrested and charged with felonies. Khalaf & Nguyen have had charges dismissed as a result of advocating on behalf of Clients at Preliminary Hearings.Bond Reductions ~ Khalaf & Nguyen have helped clients obtain a lower bond by either requesting a Bond Reduction Hearing and/or negotiating with the Government.Bond Reduction Hearing and Preliminary Hearing ~ Client was charged with Sexual Battery. The Judge reduced the bond after Khalaf & Nguyen appeared at a Bond Reduction Hearing and Pre-Liminary Hearing.DUI Refusal Dismissed ~ Khalaf & Nguyen looked at the discovery and was prepared for trial. The Municipal Court Judge Dismissed the DUI-Refusal because the Government was not ready for trial.Non-Adjudication ~ Client was charged with Shoplifting in Municipal Court. Khalaf & Nguyen was able to obtain a Non-Adjudication on the charge. Khalaf & Nguyen was able to have the arrest record Expunged.Non-Adjudication on a DUI ~ Khalaf & Nguyen have represented numerous clients who have been charged with a DUI. Many times, Khalaf & Nguyen is able to get the Client's case Non-Adjudicated upon successful completion of the terms and conditions imposed.Client indicted for Possession of Controlled Substance in Hinds County Circuit Court. Khalaf & Nguyen worked on the case and was able to negotiate a plea deal that did not involved a prison sentence - client was facing up to 3 years incarceration. Instead, Khalaf & Nguyen worked out a deal for the client to be placed on 2 years probation.DUI was Non-Adjudicated in the Municipal Court of Tupelo after Khalaf & Nguyen advocated on the Client's behalf. Client avoided a conviction.Non-Adjudication on Petit Larceny ~ Khalaf & Nguyen represented a Client in Justice Court was able to negotiate a plea deal with the Government. Client's case was non-adjudicated. Khalaf & Nguyen later assisted the client with an Expungement of the arrest record.Client indicted on Obtaining Controlled Substance by Fraud and Burglary of a Dwelling ~ Client was facing a 30-year sentence, and Khalaf & Nguyen worked on the client's behalf. The Government agreed for Client to serve a 2 1/2 year sentence (concurrently).DUI Dismissed ~ Khalaf & Nguyen worked hard on a client's case regarding a DUI. The Judge Dismissed the case. Khalaf & Nguyen worked on obtaining an Expungement for the Arrest Record.Dismissed ~ Client was charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance. Khalaf & Nguyen was able to get the charge Dismissed, and the arrest record Expunged.Cyber Stalking ~ Client was indicted for Cyber Stalking. The case was Non-Adjudicated and the arrest record was Expunged.Remand 1st Degree Murder ~ Client indicted for 1st Degree Murder. Case was Remanded and later Dismissed. The arrest record was later Expunged.Dismissed Simple Assault Charge ~ Client was charged with Simple Assault, Physical Menace to Create Fear, and the charge was Dismissed.DUI/Other Dismissed ~ Client was arrested and charged with DUI/Other. Khalaf & Nguyen spent time investigating the Client's prescriptions and decided to call the doctor to testify at trial. The Government talked with the Client's doctor, and the Government then Dismissed the case.Felony Shoplifting Dismissed ~ Khalaf & Nguyen was able to work on a Client' case in which Client was indicted for Felony Shoplifting. The Government agreed to allow the Client to enter the Pre-Trial Intervention Program. Client's case was later Dismissed.Embezzlement Dismissed ~ Client was indicted for Embezzlement. Khalaf & Nguyen worked hard on the case, and the Government eventually Nolle Prosequi the case, which means the case was Dismissed. The arrest record was later Expunged.Shoplifting Dismissed ~ Client was arrested and charged with misdemeanor Shoplifting. The case was later Dismissed after the client successfully completed the Non-Adjudication program.Expunged Domestic Violence ~ Khalaf & Nguyen filed a Motion to Expunge with the Court, and the Judge signed the Order to Expunge. Cient was able to clear his background.Client indicted in Federal Court on 11 counts of Smuggling Contraband and was facing a lengthy federal prison term. Khalaf & Nguyen worked extremely hard on the case as well as on a sentencing memorandum. The Government agreed to Dismiss 10 Counts. Client plead guilty to just 1 Count and served less than 1 year in Federal Prison.Dismissed Indecent Exposure ~ Client's case was Dismissed, and the arrest record was Expunged.Client indicted for Causing Bodily Injury to an Officer, Failure to Obey an Officer by Operating his vehicle in a reckless manner with extreme indifference to human life, Convicted Felon in Possession of Firearm, and Destroy Government Property. Client was facing a very long prison sentence. Khalaf & Nguyen worked on the case and was able to get a huge reduction in which the client only served a minimal time in prison. The convicted felon in possession of a firearm was Dismissed.
Remand ~ Client was charged with a Felony Controlled Substance with a Gun Enhancement. The State Remanded all of the charges.Expungement ~ Client received an expungement for an arrest and indictment of armed robbery and kidnapping, which had been Nolle Prosequi .Contributing to Delinquency or neglect of a child ~ Client's case was remanded to the file.non adjudication ~ Client was indicted on felony possession of Amphetamine, a Controlled Substance II. Khalaf & Nguyen was able to get the client's case non-adjudicated, which means "no conviction."expungement of auto burglary ~ client received an expungement in circuit court after his felony indictment of automobile burglary was dismissed.remand ~ client was indicted by a grand jury for strong armed robbery. Khalaf & nguyen was able to get the case remanded to the file and ultimately dismissed.Non-Adjudicated and Expunged ~ Client's possession of paraphernalia was non-adjudicated and later expunged.Expungement of Grand Larceny ~ Client plead guilty to felony grand larceny. His conviction was later expunged.simple assault domestic violence ~ client was arrested and charged for simple assault domestic violence. Khalaf & nguyen was able to get the case remanded to the file and ultimately dismissed.shoplifting ~ client was arrested and charged with shoplifting. The case was non adjudicated and ultimately dismissed.youth court ~ Khalaf & Nguyen represented a client in youth court for possession of a controlled substance.felony ~ client was indicted for sexual battery. First offer was 40 years with 20 to serve. Khalaf & Nguyen continued investigating and working up the case. Eventually, the offer was reduced to 20 years with 10 years to serve.Dismissed and Expunged ~ Client was arrested and charged with Possession of marijuana in a motor vehicle. The case was non-adjudicated, dismissed, and expunged.tresspass and damage to property ~ Client's case was remanded to the file and ultimately dismissed.DUI ~ client was arrested and charged with DUI 1st; however, the case never went to trial. since there was no disposition of the case, the charge was dismissed and the arrest record was expunged.DUI Remanded and Dismissed ~ client was arrested and charged with DUI other, but Khalaf & Nguyen was able to get the case remanded and eventually dismissed.Dismissed ~ After a 4-hour hearing, the Judge dismissed a temporary domestic abuse protection order.DISMISSED ~ CLIENT WAS CHARGED WITH A DUI/OTHER AND POSSESSION OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE. BOTH CHARGES WERE DISMISSED.DISMISSED ~ Client charged with felony filming without permission. Charge was dismissed after client successfully completed pre-trial intervention.FELONY REDUCED TO A MISDEMEANOR ~ CLIENT INDICTED ON FELONY POSSESSION, BUT THE FELONY WAS LATER REDUCED TO A MISDEMEANOR.DISMISSED ~ CLIENT CHARGED WITH DUI. AFTER SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETING THE NON-ADJUDICATION PROGRAM, THE DUI WAS DISMISSED.DISMISSED ~ CLIENT CHARGED WITH POSSESSION IN A MOTOR VEHICLE, BUT IT WAS LATER DISMISSED AFTER CLIENT SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED THE NON-ADJUDICATION PROGRAM.DUI DISMISSED ~ client was arrested and charged with a DUI. Due to lack of evidence, the DUI was dismissed.DISMISSED AND EXPUNGED ~ CLIENT ARRESTED AND CHARGED WITH DUI, BUT IT WAS LATER DISMISSED AFTER COMPLETING THE NON-ADJUDICATION PROGRAM. THE ARREST WAS LATER EXPUNGED.
FELONY DISMISSED AND ARREST EXPUNGED ~ CLIENT INDICTED ON FELONY MALICIOUS MISCHIEF. THE CASE WAS NON-ADJUDICATED AND DISMISSED. LATER, THE ARREST WAS EXPUNGED.no incarceration ~ client indicted for felony burglary of a commercial building. a plea was negotiated in which client avoided serving a prison sentence and was ordered to two years on unsupervised probation.dismissed and expunged ~ client was arrested and charged with DUI/other and minor in possession of alcohol. the case was dismissed after client successfully completed the non-adjudication program. the arrest record was later expunged.client indicted on separate indictments: one count of felony aggravated assault and one count of felony attempted aggravated assault. the client was facing 40 years. client plead guilty to 10 years on each indictment to be served concurrently. client would be eligible for parole after serving 5 years of the sentence.expungement of felony conviction ~ client's felony conviction of possession of cocaine was expunged, and his record cleared.dui dismissed because of observation period ~ client was arrested and charged with DUI. Client's case was dismissed because of the officer's observation period. his arrest was later expunged.texting and driving dismissed ~ client was charged with texting and driving. client's case was dismissed.Felony Plea: Khalaf and Nguyen Law Firm of Jackson, Mississippi, represented a client on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, on a felony plea in the Circuit Court of Hinds County, Mississippi. Client was indicted for felony abuse of a child. The plea included the felony being reduced to a misdemeanor with no prison sentence.Felony Plea: Khalaf and Nguyen Law Firm of Jackson, Mississippi, represented a client on Monday, July 21, 2025, on a felony plea in the Circuit Court of Hinds County, Mississippi. Client was indicted for armed robbery and convicted felon in possession of a firearm. The plea included a suspended jail sentence, credit for time served, and to run concurrent to the client's sentence in Federal Court.Pre-Trial Intervention on a Felony: Khalaf and Nguyen Law Firm of Jackson, Mississippi, represented a client on Thursday, August 21, 2025, on a Pre-Trial Intervention regarding a felony possession indictment in the Circuit Court of Rankin County, Mississippi. Upon completion of the Pre-Trial Intervention program, the client will have his case dismissed. Additionally, the client will not have felony conviction, and the arrest record will be expunged.
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