Lotze Mosley PLLC Criminal Lawyer Verdicts
Distribution & Gun | Dismissed
United States v. Client, 2024 CF2 6276
Secured dismissal of case where client charged with possession with intent to distribute cocaine while armed, possession of a firearm during drug trafficking, felon in possession of a firearm, and carrying a pistol without a license in D.C. Superior Court
- Secured client’s release from pretrial detention after litigating government’s failure to disclose Brady and discovery material
- Extensively litigated government’s failure to preserve and disclose evidence resulting in dismissal of case with prejudice on July 11, 2025
Murder & Gun | Not Guilty by Jury
United States v. Client, 2019 CF1 2219
Secured a not guilty verdict by jury for client charged with first degree murder while armed, possession of a firearm during commission of a crime of violence in D.C. Superior Court
- Successfully litigated challenges to government’s failure to disclose Brady material, resulting in client’s pretrial release
- Secured not guilty verdict even though three eyewitnesses identified client as shooter at trial
CPO | Dismissed
Petitioner v. Client, 2025 CPO 774
Successfully negotiated out of court settlement including voluntary withdrawal of civil protection order (CPO) petition filed against client in D.C. Superior Court
- Client with successful lobbying career concerned with collateral consequences, hired me to prevent the entry of a CPO against her following the break-up of a work place romance which ended in client’s ex-lover serving her with a temporary protection order (TPO)
- Secured settlement with terms very favorable to client despite the fact that Petitioner had evidence of texted threats to visit Petitioner’s home and wife, photographs, and other extensive texts
Murder | Not Guilty by Jury
United States v. Client, 2013 CF1 20553
Secured a not guilty verdict by jury in D.C. Superior Court case where client was charged with second degree murder in stabbing captured on video outside a nightclub on Georgia Avenue
- Client was held without bond following his arrest, but I successfully appealed trial court’s bond decision and secured client’s pretrial release
- Successfully argued the case to the jury, resulting in a not guilty verdict
CPO | Dismissed by Judge
Petitioner v. Client, 2025 CPO 2470
Court ruled in favor of client following Judge trial in D.C. Superior Court, denying civil protection order (CPO) sought by Petitioner against client after lengthy contested hearing
- Client had long history of disputes with Petitioner and hired me to prevent the entry of a CPO against him where client already had a CPO against the petitioner and petitioner had been convicted of violating the CPO against client.
- Secured favorable ruling despite evidence of texts and photographs which could be construed as threats
DUI | Dismissed
District of Columbia v. Client, 2024 CTF 2411
Successfully negotiated dismissal of DUI case in D.C. Superior Court
- Client charged with driving under the influence after being involved in single car accident and failing field sobriety tests
- Successfully negotiated diversion resolution pursuant to which case was dismissed after client completed community service
Distribution & Gun | Not Guilty by Jury
United States v. Client, 03-cr-122 (EGS)
Secured a not guilty verdict by jury for client charged with possession with intent to distribute, possession of a firearm during drug trafficking, and felon in possession of a firearm in U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia
- Successfully argued case to the jury resulting in not guilty verdicts on all charges despite evidence including audio, video, and eyewitness testimony that client had sold cocaine to undercover officer while armed with a handgun
ASO | Dismissed
Petitioner v. Client, 2025 ASO 792
Successfully negotiated out of court settlement in D.C. Superior Court including voluntary withdrawal of anti stalking petition
- Client with a security clearance and years of experience in the armed services was accused of stalking after a breakup with an influential entrepreneur
- Although the Petitioner had witnesses, texts, and other evidence, I was able to negotiate a favorable out of court settlement which included voluntary withdrawal of the petition
Att. Murder | Not Guilty by Jury
State of Maryland v. Client, CT 11-1777X
Secured a not guilty verdict by jury for client charged in Prince George’s County Circuit Court with attempted first degree murder while armed, first and second degree assault, and use of a handgun in commission of a crime of violence in shooting of ex-wife’s boyfriend
- Client was convicted of all counts at first trial with different counsel before court of appeals reversed client’s conviction
- Successfully argued the case to the jury at re-trial resulting in not guilty verdicts on all charges despite testimony from many neighbors who identified client, strong motive evidence, and GPS evidence that put client on scene
Revenge Porn | Not Guilty by Judge
State of Maryland v. Client, D-05-CR-24-013172
Secured a not guilty verdict by judge for client charged in Prince George’s County District Court with distribution of revenge porn
- Despite evidence introduced at bench trial included texts and photographs from client to ex-girlfriend including photograph of ex-girlfriend’s genitalia, successfully argued case to the Judge resulting in a not guilty verdict
Murder & Gun | Hung Jury
United States v. Client, 2023 CF1 004250
Second degree murder while armed, felon in possession of a firearm, Judge Ryan, D.C. Superior Court, jury hung February 19, 2025
Distribution & Gun | Plea to Misdemeanor
United States v. Client, 2021 CF2 003170
Possession of a firearm during drug trafficking, possession with intent to distribute while armed, possession of an unregistered firearm (x2), unlawful possession of ammunition (x2), plea to misdemeanor possession of an unregistered firearm and unlawful possession of ammunition on August 12, 2022, sentenced to unsupervised probation
Assault | Dismissed
State of Maryland v. Client, 6E00695106
Second degree assault, all charges dismissed on April 8, 2022, case subsequently expunged
Assault & Gun | Dismissed
State of Maryland v. Client, 3E00722501
Second degree assault, use of a firearm during commission of a crime of violence, loaded handgun on person, handgun in vehicle, P.G. County District Court, all charges dismissed on March 8, 2022, case subsequently expunged
Murder & Gun | Plea to Lesser Charge
State of Maryland v. Client, CT20-1169X
First degree murder, use of a firearm during commission of a crime of violence, loaded handgun on person, P.G. County Circuit Court, guilty plea to possession of a firearm and sentenced to time served on September 2, 2021
Gun Possession | Dismissed
State of Maryland v. Client, 1E00646892
Loaded handgun in a vehicle, loaded handgun on person, handgun in vehicle, handgun on person, Judge Katina Steuart, Maryland District Court for Prince George’s County, evidence suppressed and case dismissed October 21, 2019.
Assault | Not Guilty
United States v. Client, 2019 CMD 294
Three counts of simple assault, Judge Richter, D.C. Superior Court, not guilty all charges September 18, 2019;
Distribution & Gun | Not Guilty
United States v. Client, 2016 CF2 19503
Felon in possession of a firearm, possession with intent to distribute marijuana while armed, possession of a firearm during a drug trafficking offense, carrying a pistol without a license, Judge Salerno, not guilty of all charges September 13, 2019
Distribution & Gun | Not Guilty
United States v. Client, 2015 CF2 5469
Possession with intent to distribute heroin while armed, possession with intent to distribute cocaine while armed, felon in possession of a firearm, carrying a pistol without a license, possession of an unregistered firearm, unlawful possession of ammunition, Judge Ryan, D.C. Superior Court, not guilty all charges March 22, 2019.
Bank Fraud | Dismissed
United States v. Client, 17-CR-161 (TSC)
Conspiracy to commit bank fraud, unlawful monetary transactions, bank fraud, false statement on loan application, Judge Chutkan, U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, case dismissed August 21, 2018.
Case Dismissed
State Maryland v. Client, CT 17-0215X
Judge Northrop, Prince George’s County Circuit Court, evidence suppressed and case dismissed September 1, 2017
Distribution | Dismissed
United States v. Client, 2015 CF2 945
PWID heroin, Judge Raffinan, D.C Superior Court, evidence suppressed and case dismissed October 17, 2016
Kidnapping & Assault | Not Guilty
United States v. Client, 2016 CF3 3758
Kidnapping While Armed, Assault With a Dangerous Weapon, Threat to Kidnap or Injure a Person. Judge Edelman, D.C. Superior Court, not guilty all charges October 5, 2016.
Sex Abuse | Not Guilty
United States v. Client, 2016 CMD 5098
Sex Abuse- Misd. Judge Gardner, D.C Superior Court, not guilty all charges September 15, 2016.
Sex Abuse & Assault | Not Guilty
State Maryland v. Client, CJ 15-2224
Fourth degree sexual abuse of a patient & second degree assault. Judge Dwight Jackson, P.G. County Circuit Court, not guilty all charges February 12, 2016
Assault | Not Guilty
United States v. Client, 2015 CMD 7902
Simple assault. Judge Cushenberry, D.C. Superior Court, not guilty February 8, 2016
Murder | Not Guilty
United States v. Client, 2013 CF1 13496
Second degree murder. Judge Anderson, D.C. Superior Court not guilty all charges December 2, 2015.
Assault & Obstruction | Not Guilty
United States v. client, 2015 DVM 1343
Simple assault (2 counts), obstructing a 911 call, contempt. Judge Linda Turner, not guilty all charges October 28, 2015
Kidnapping & Assault | Not Guilty
United States v. Client, 2014 CF3 12802
Kidnapping, assault with a dangerous weapon, felony assault, felony threats. Judge McKenna, not guilty all charges October 23, 2015
Distribution | Not Guilty
United States v. Client, 2013 CF2 6023
Possession with intent to distribute cocaine, Possession of heroin, and Possession of marijuana. Judge McKenna, D.C. Superior Court, not guilty all charges May 22, 2015.
Distribution | Dismissed
United States v. Client, 2014 CF2 9140
PWID cocaine, Judge McKenna, D.C. Superior Court, evidence suppressed and case dismissed March 9, 2015
Armed Robbery | Not Guilty
United States v. Client, 2013 CF3 2353
Conspiracy to commit armed robbery, 2 Counts armed robbery. Judge William Jackson, D.C. Superior Court, not guilty November 14, 2014
Gun Possession | Not Guilty
United States v. Client, 2013 CF2 14233
Possession of a firearm, Carrying a pistol without license, Possession of unregistered firearm/ammunition. Judge Leibovitz, D.C. Superior Court, not guilty all charges October 30, 2014.
Assault & Gun | Not Guilty
United States v. Client, 2012 CF2 007862
Assault with a dangerous weapon, Threats, Possession of firearm, Possession of unregistered firearm/ammunition. Judge Richter, D.C. Superior Court, not guilty all charges September 17, 2014.
Assault | Not Guilty
United States v. Client, 2012 CF3 8958
Assault with a dangerous weapon. Judge William Jackson, D.C. Superior Court, not guilty all charges September 11, 2014.
Distribution | Not Guilty
United States v. Client, 2013 CF2 003033
Possession with intent to distribute cocaine and Possession of drug paraphernalia. Judge Beck, D.C. Superior Court, not guilty all charges June 30, 2014.
Sex Abuse & Kidnapping | Not Guilty
United States v. Client, 2013 CF1 000256
First degree sex abuse with aggravating circumstances, Second degree sex abuse with aggravating circumstances, Kidnapping, Attempted aggravated assault, and Robbery. Judge Leibovitz, D.C. Superior Court, not guilty all charges November 4, 2013.
Distribution | Not Guilty
United States v. Client, 2012 CF2 014329
Possession with intent to distribute liquid PCP and Operating after suspicion. Judge Reid, D.C. Superior Court, not guilty all charges July 10, 2013.
Gun Possession | Not Guilty
United States v. Client, 2012 CF2 16262
Possession of a firearm and Carrying a pistol without a license. Judge Leibovitz, D.C. Superior Court, not guilty all charges June 28, 2013.
Murder & Gun | Partial Guilty
United States v. Client, 2011 CF1 004795
Conspiracy to commit first degree murder while armed, first degree murder while armed, second degree murder while armed, Possession of firearm during crime of violence, and Unlawful possession of a firearm. Judge John Johnson, D.C. Superior Court, not guilty on First degree murder while armed, Second degree murder while armed, Three counts of possession of firearm during crime of violence and unlawful possession of a firearm. Guilty on Conspiracy April 8, 2013.
Murder & Gun | Partial Guilty
United States v. Client, 2010 CF1 18501
First degree murder while armed, Possession of firearm during crime of violence, assault with intent to kill while armed, carrying a pistol without a license, and Possession of unregistered firearm/ammunition. Judge Williams Jackson, D.C. Superior Court, not guilty first degree murder while armed, possession of firearm during crime of violence, and assault with intent to kill while armed. Guilty on Carrying pistol without license and Possession of unregistered firearm May 14, 2012.
Assault & Sex Abuse | Not Guilty
United States v. Client, 2010 CF1 20882
Two counts of simple assault and two counts of misdemeanor sex abuse. Judge Anderson, D.C. Superior Court, not guilty all charges May 2, 2012.
Distribution | Not Guilty
State of Maryland v. Client, CT10-1469X
Possession with intent to distribute cocaine and Possession of controlled substances. Judge Davey, Circuit Court for Prince Georges County MD, not guilty all charges April 16, 2012.
Distribution | Not Guilty
United States v. Client, 2011 CF2 005704
Possession with intent to distribute ecstasy. Judge Richter, D.C. Superior Court, not guilty all charges February 10, 2012.
Armed Robbery | Not Guilty
United States v. Client, 2009 CF3 023161
Armed Robbery, Possession of firearm during crime of violence, and Carrying a pistol without license. Judge Anderson, D.C Superior Court, not guilty all charges October 6, 2011.
Murder | Not Guilty
United States v. Client, 2004 FEL 005751
First degree murder while armed. Judge Reid Winston, D.C. Superior Court, not guilty all charges October 3, 2011.
Gun Possession | Not Guilty
United States v. Client, 2011 CF2 0000023
Carrying a pistol without a license, Possession of unregistered firearm/ammunition, and Unlawful discharge of a firearm. Judge Morin, D.C. Superior Court, not guilty all charges April 5, 2011.
Distribution | Not Guilty
United States v. Client, 2010 CF2 22114
Possession with intent to distribute PCP. Judge Pasichow, D.C. Superior Court, not guilty all charges March 10, 2011.
Felony Fleeing | Dismissed
United States v. Client, 2008 CF2 22277
Felony fleeing law enforcement and Reckless driving. Judge Motley, D.C. Superior Court, case dismissed July 13, 2010 after jury hung June 23, 2010.
Distribution | Dismissed
United States v. Client, 09-cr-96 (RJL)
Possession with intent to distribute more than 50 grams or more of cocaine base. Judge Leon, United States District Court of Columbia, Case dismissed March 5, 2010 after hung jury November 10, 2009.
Murder & Gun | Not Guilty
United States v. Client, 2006 CF1 10653
First degree murder while armed, Possession of a firearm during commission of a crime of violence, carrying a pistol without a license. Judge Dixon, D.C. Superior Court, not guilty all charges June 9, 2008.
Attempted Murder & Assault | Not Guilty
United States v. Client, 2006 CF1 10649
Assault with intent to kill while armed, Aggravated assault while armed, Assault with a dangerous weapon, Possession of a firearm during commission of a crime of violence, carrying a pistol without a license. Judge Satterfield, D.C. Superior Court, not guilty October 3, 2007.
Distribution | Dismissed
United States v. Client, 04-cr-91(ESH)
Possession with intent to distribute over 62 grams of crack cocaine. Judge Huvelle, United States District Court for the District of Columbia, case dismissed on December 10, 2004 after hung jury on August 16, 2004 and again after retrial on December 6, 2004.
Distribution | Hung Jury
United States v. Client, 02-cr-307(RJL)
Possession with intent to distribute 50 grams or more of cocaine base. Judge Leon, United States District Court for the District of Columbia, hung jury August 25, 2004.
Attempted Murder | Not Guilty
United States v. Client, CT99-0190A
Attempted first degree murder, Attempted second degree murder, Possession of a firearm during commission of a crime of violence. Judge Sothoron, Circuit Court for Prince Georges County Maryland, not guilty July 3, 2003.
Murder | Not Guilty
United States v. Client, 1997 FEL 7766
First degree murder while armed. Judge Wynn, D.C Superior Court, not guilty February 14, 2000.
Murder & Gun | Not Guilty
United States v. Client, 1998 FEL 3341
First degree murder while armed, Possession of a firearm during commission of a crime of violence, Carrying a pistol without a license. Judge Beck, D.C. Superior Court, not guilty October 20, 1999.
