Case Results

The Law Office of Kurtis C. Bronston, LLC Recovering Millions For Our Clients
Contact Us Today

recent trials

JURY TRIAL WIN

State of Georgia vs. B.G.S.

Chatham County Superior Court

Client was falsely accused of 2 counts of Child Molestation. After a hard fought Jury Trial and following mid-trial motion from Mr. Bronston, the Judge entered a Directed Verdict of NOT GUILTY on all charges.

JURY TRIAL WIN

State of Georgia vs. D.C.

Effingham County Superior Court

Client was charged with Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon, DUI (Less Safe), 2 counts of Obstruction of an Officer, and Speeding.


VERDICT: We conceded on one count of misdemeanor obstruction and Speeding. NOT GUILTY on all other counts.

TRIAL WIN

State of Georgia vs. X.S.

Scriven County Superior Court

Client was Charged with Felony Fleeing to Ellude, Fleeing, and Speeding. VERDICT: Not Guilty on the Felony Fleeing to Ellude.

Felony Cases

Mr. B.P.

SPCR21-00771-J2

Chatham County Superior Cour

Original Charges:

1. Possession of Adderall,

2. PWID Marijuana,

3. PWID MDMA,

4. PWID, THC Extract,

5. Drug Related Objects

Maximum Exposure: 33 years and 12 months in prison; plus, fines

Result: plead Guilty to one count of Possession of Marijuana with Intent to distribute, under the First Offenders’ Act, to a 5-year sentence all to be served on probation,  with a 3-year behavioral incentive date. NO FINES and NO JAIL & NO PRISON time.  In this case, Kurtis was retained shortly after Mr. P was arrested by the Chatham Counter Narcotics Team. Kurtis immediately jumped into action to get Mr. P a Bond, 

then after obtaining the evidence began negotiating with the Prosecutor to dismiss 4 of the charges prior to indictment. The ultimate result of this case was that if Mr. P is successful on Probation, he will only have 3 years of probation (Behavioral Incentive Date), and he will have no felony on his record after probation (First 

Offender's Act).

Mr. B (Larry Bennett)

4:21cr191

The United States District Court

Original Charges:

1. Possession, Delivery of a Controlled Substance with Intent to Distribute 

(Alprazolam)

2. Probation Violation

3. Possession, Delivery of a Controlled Substance with Intent to Distribute

4. Possession of a Controlled Substance

5. Purchase, Possession, Manufacturing, Distributing or Sale of Marijuana

6. Possession of Dangerous Drugs

7. Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon or Felony 1st offenders (two 

counts)

8. Theft by Receiving Stolen Property

9. Possession of a Firearm during Commission of/or Attempt to Commit Certain 

Felonies

Maximum Exposure: 10 years imprisonment, 3 years supervised release, a $250,000 fine, and additional court fees.

Results: Plead guilty to Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon and before possessing the firearm, the defendant knew he was a convicted felon, that is a 

crime punishable by imprisonment for more than one year. Court fines.

Mr. W (Leon Wilson)

SPCR21-02359-J2

The Superior Court of Chatham County

Original Charges:

1. Burglary – 1st degree (two counts)

2. Aggravated Assault – Family Violence (3 counts)

3. False Imprisonment

4. Possession of a Firearm during Commission to Commit Certain Felonies (two 

counts)

5. Battery – Family Violence

6. Theft by Taking (2 counts)


Maximum Exposure: 140 years.


Results: Plead guilty to one charge of Aggravated Assault – 5 years, serve 1 year. All other charges dismissed. Court fines.

Mr. B (Maurice Brown)

SPCR19-01996-J6

The Superior Court of Chatham County

Original Charges:

1. Entering an Automobile (4 counts)

2. Probation Violation


Maximum Exposure:


Results: Guilty Plea pursuant to 17-10-5

Mr. B (Maurice Brown)

SPCR21-00404-J6

The Superior Court of Chatham County

Original Charges:

1. 

Maximum Exposure:

Results: Guilty Plea pursuant to 17-10-5

Mr. C (Arthur Cannon)

CR12-1757

The Superior Court of Chatham County

Original Charges:

1. Burglary

Maximum Exposure: 10 years, 5 years to serve, balance probated. General Conditions of Probation. Court Fines and Fees. 4th Amendment Waiver.

Results: Burglary – plead guilty, 5-years probated. Court fines

Mr. C (Arthur Cannon)

SPCR21-00906-J5

The Superior Court of Chatham County

Original Charges:

1. Robbery

2. Aggravated Assault

3. Criminal Damage to Property – 2nd degree

4. Probation Violation

Maximum Exposure: Robbery – 20 years. Aggravated Assault – 20 years. Criminal  Damage to Property – 2nd degree – 5 years. Possession of a Knife during Commission of a Felony – 5 years.

Results: Plead guilty for Robbery - 20 years, serve 2 years; 18 years probated. Pleadguilty to Aggravated Assault - 20 years, serve 2 years; 18 years probated. Plead guilty to Criminal Damage to Property (2nd degree) - 5 years, serve 2 years; 3 years probated. Possession of a Knife during Commission of a Felony – NO BILL. Credit for Time Served. Drug & Alcohol Assessment and Counseling recommended. Drug Rehabilitation recommended and No Violent Contact with the Victim.

Mr. C (Ahmand Canty)

SPCR20-00167-J3

The Superior Court of Chatham County

Original Charges:

1. Violation of Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO)

2. Theft by Receiving Stolen Property (4 counts)

Maximum Exposure: RICO – 5 to 20 years, Theft by Taking (4 counts) – 1 to 10 years.

Results: 15 years’ probation. Plead guilty to RICO charge, 10 years probated. Plead guilty for 4 counts of Theft by Taking – 10-year probation, concurrent with RICO 

charge.

Mr. D (Jeremy Denman)

SPCR21-03101-

The Superior Court of Chatham County

Original Charges:

1. Possession of Methamphetamine

2. Possession of Drug Related Object

3. Speeding

4. Failure to Maintain Lane

Maximum Exposure: RICO – 1 t0 8 years. Possession of Drug Related Objects – up to 12 months. Speeding – up to 12 months. Failure to Maintain Lane – up to 12 months.

Results: 8 years – Straight Probation. Plead guilty for Possession of Methamphetamine – 8 years probated. Plead guilty for Possession of a Drug Related  Object – 12 months probated – Concurrent to count one. Speeding and Failure to  Maintain Lane – Nolle prosequi.

Ms. G (Erica Gough)

SPCR22-00204-J6

The Superior Court of Chatham County

Original Charges:

1. Possession of Methamphetamine

2. Possession of Schedule I Controlled Substance (Fentanyl)

3. Possession of Methamphetamine with Intent to Distribute

4. Possession and Use of Drug Related Objects

5. Possession of Scheduled IV Controlled Substance (Clonazepam)

Maximum Exposure: Possession of Methamphetamine with Intent to Distribute – 10-40 years. Possession of Methamphetamine – 1-15 years. Possession of Schedule II Controlled Substance – 1-3 years. Possession of Drug Related Objects – 12 months.

Results: Plead guilty, 10 years, serve 1 year, balance of 9 years on probation. 4th Amendment Waiver. Drug and Alcohol Treatment.

Mr. K (Tyron Kinlaw)

SPCR18-00397-J6

The Superior Court of Chatham County

Original Charges:

1. Theft by Receiving Stolen Property

2. Driving without a License

3. Turn Signal Violation

4. Failure to Yield Upon Entering Roadway

5. Probation Violation (two counts)

Maximum Exposure:

Results: Took First Offenders for Theft by Receiving Stolen Property and Driving 

Without a License. Turn Signal Violation – Dismissed. Failure to Yield Upon Entry Roadway – Dismissed. Probation Violation (2 counts) – Probation Revoked – 5 years probated. 4th Waiver. No contact with the Victim.

Mr. K (Tyron Kinlaw)

SPCR21-00888-J6

The Superior Court of Chatham County

Original Charges:

1. Possession of Tools for the Commission of Crime

2. Theft by Taking

Maximum Exposure:

Results: Plead guilty for Theft by Taking – 5 years probated. Possession of Tools for 

the Commission of Crime – Nolle Prosequi. Credit for Time Served.

Ms. K (Tamara Klein)

RCCR21-13295

Recorder’s Court of Chatham County

Original Charges:

1. Battery – Domestic Violence

2. Criminal Trespassing

Maximum Exposure: Battery – 1 year incarcerated and $1,000 fines.

Results: Completed Domestic Violence Diversion Program. (PTD) - Case Dismissed.

Mr. R (Rashamel Lewis)

SPCR20-01418-J6

The Superior Court of Chatham County

Original Charges:

1. DUI Per Se (Blood)

2. DUI Less Safe

3. Speeding (56mph in a 35 mph zone)

4. Failure to Maintain Lane

Maximum Exposure:

Results: Plead guilty to all charges. 6 years, serve 16 months probate balance, concurrent between cases and with the probation case CR16-0456 (Revoke 16 months and return to probation). Completed Drug Rehabilitation Classes and Substance Abuse evaluation and treatment to his current conditions.

Mr. R (Rashamel Lewis)

SPCR20-01420-J6

The Superior Court of Chatham County

Original Charges:

1. Possession of Cocaine

2. Possession of Marijuana, less than an ounce

3. Obstruction of an Officer

Maximum Exposure: 3 years, 24 months. Possession of Cocaine – 1 to 3 years. 

Possession of Marijuana – 12 months. Obstruction of an Officer – 12 months.

Results: Plead guilty to all charges. Possession of Cocaine - 3 years – straight probation! Possession of Marijuana and Obstruction of an Officer concurrent to count one.

Mr. R (Ernest Rouse)

SPCR21-02762-J1

The Superior Court of Chatham County

Original Charges:

1. Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon



Maximum Exposure: 10 years incarcerated.


Results: Plead guilty, 5 years with 2 years to serve, 3 years probated. (Concurrent with SPCR21-02935-J1).15 years serve 2 years (concurrent with SPCR21-02935-J1). Recidivism Waived. Credit for time served. No Ban. 4th Amendment Waiver. Random Drug and Alcohol 

Testing.

Mr. W (Braylon Williams)

CR17-1135

The Superior Court of Chatham County

Original Charges:

1. Aggravated Assault

2. Aggravated Assault – Reduced to Battery – Family Violence Act

3. False Imprisonment

4. Criminal Trespass

5. Hindering Emergency Telephone Call

6. Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon

Maximum Exposure:

Aggravated Assault – 20 years. Aggravated Assault reduced to Battery (Family Violence Act) – 20 years. False Imprisonment – 10 years. Criminal Trespass – 12 months. Hindering Emergency Telephone Call – 12 months.

Results: Plead Guilty, 7 years with 6 months to serve followed by 6 years, 6 months 

on probation

Port Wentworth Municipal court

Felony Criminal Damage to property and Battery (family violence) dismissed prior to preliminary hearing.

Chatham Conty Recorders court:

(RABON)

Charged with Drugs criminal damage – ALL CHARGES DISMISSED

DUI Case Types

DUI Charge Dismissed

Chatham County State Court

State of Georgia vs. R.B.


Client was Charged with DUI (Less Safe) and Open Container.

RESULT: All charges dismissed prior to Trial.

DUI Case Dismissed

Chatham County State Court

State of Georgia vs. E.P.


Client was charged with two separate DUI’s in one night.


Case 1 RESULT: All charges dismissed prior to Trial.

Case 2 RESULT: DUI Recduced to Reckless Driving.

DUI Charge Dismissed

Chatham County State Court

State of Georgia vs. J.A.


Client was originally charged with DUI (Less Safe) and Failure to Maintain Lane.

Results: All charges dismissed at Hearing on a Motion to Suppress evidence.

DUI Case Dismissed

Chatham County State Court

State of Georgia vs. F.L.


Client was originally charged with DUI (Less Safe) and Failure to Maintain Lane.


Results: All charges dismissed following a Hearing on a Motion to Suppress all evidence as a result of a bad stop.

DUI Charge Dismissed

Chatham County Recorders Court

State of Georgia vs. D.B.


Chatham County Recorders Court


Client was originally charged with DUI (Less Safe), Speeding and Failure to Maintain Lane.

Results: The DUI and the Speeding charge were dismissed.

Blood Test DUI Charge Dismissed

Candler County State Court

State of Georgia vs. D.N.


Client was originally charged with DUI (Less Safe Drugs) supported by a Blood Test indicating that the Client had medications in his system, and Failure to Maintain Lane.


Results: The DUI charge was dismissed ahead of a hearing on a motion to suppress evidence.

St. Patrick’s Day DUI Reduced

Recorder’s Court of Chatham County

State of Georgia vs. S.G.


Client was originally charged with DUI (Less Safe), and Speeding


Results: The DUI was Reduced to Reckless driving.

DUI Charge Reduced

Chatham County Recorders Court

State of Georgia vs. R.R.


Client was charged with DUI (Less Safe) and Speeding.


RESULT: the DUI charge was reduced to a Reckless driving, and the Speeding charge was dismissed.

DUI Breath Test Charge Reduced

Chatham County Recorders Court

State of Georgia vs. L.M.


Client was charged with DUI (Per Se) and Speeding. Client Submitted to the State Breath test, which resulted in a Blood Alcohol Content of .150, almost double the legal limit.


RESULT: the DUI charge was reduced to a Reckless driving, and the Speeding charge was dismissed.

DUI Breath test Charge Reduced

Chatham County Recorders Court

State of Georgia vs. K.L.


Client was charged with DUI (Per Se), Improper Stopping, and Failure to maintain lane. Client Submitted to the State Breath test, which resulted in a Blood Alcohol Content of .171, more than double the legal limit.


RESULT: the DUI charge was reduced to a Reckless driving, and the remaining charges were dismissed.

DUI Charge Reduced

Recorder’s Court of Chatham County

State of Georgia vs. R.H.


Client was originally charged with DUI (Less Safe), Speeding, and Open Container.


Results: The DUI was Reduced to Reckless driving, and the Open Container was Dismissed.

DUI Charge Reduced

Bryan County State Court

State of Georgia vs. R.F.


2021-ST-SR-411


Client was Charged with DUI (Less Safe), Speeding, and Littering.


Results: DUI Charge was reduced to Reckless Driving.

DUI Charge Reduced

Bryan County State Court

State of Georgia vs. W.C.


Client was Charged with DUI (Less Safe) and Failure to Maintain Lane.


Results: DUI Charge was reduced to Reckless Driving.

Breath Test DUI Reduced

Bloomingdale Municipal Court

State of Georgia v. B.G.


Client Charged with DUI (Per Se) following her submission to the State Breath Test result of .176 BAC; she was also charged with a second count of DUI, and Tire Requirements.


Results: DUI reduced to Reckless Driving, and Tire Charge dismissed.

DUI Charge Reduced

Liberty County State Court

State of Georgia vs. C.J.


Client was Charged with DUI, Too Fast for Conditions, and Improper Lane Usage.


RESULT: DUI was reduced to Reckless Driving, and Improper Lane was dismissed.

Breath Test DUI Reduced

Port Wentworth Municipal Court

State of Georgia vs. C.B.


Client was charged with DUI (Per Se) after the results of the State Breath test indiciated that her blood alcohol content was .159; she was also charged with a second count of DUI and Speeding.


Results: DUI Reduced to Reckless Driving

DUI Drugs Reduced

Garden City Municipal Court

State of Georgia v. K.D.


Client Charged with DUI (Less Safe Drugs), Failure to Maintain Lane, and Failure to Yield to Right of Way, following a single vehicle wreck.


Results: DUI reduced to Reckless Driving, and Failure to Yield dismissed.

Blood Test DUI Reduced

Tybee Municipal Court

State of Georgia vs. W.G.


Client was charged with DUI (Per Se) after the results of the State Blood test indiciated that his blood alcohol content was .210; he was also charged with a second count of DUI, Failure to Maintain Lane, and Speeding.


Results: DUI Reduced to Reckless Driving

DUI Charge Reduced

Liberty County State Court

State of Georgia vs. D.H.


Client was Charged with 2 counts of DUI and Driving with a Suspended License.


RESULT: DUI was reduced to Failure to Exercise Due Care; and Suspended License Charge was reduced to No License on Person.

DUI Charge Reduced

Federal Court

The United States vs. A.M.


United States District Court


Client was originally charged with 2 counts of DUI, Failure to Maintain Lane and Too Fast for Conditions following a single car wreck on Hunter Army Airfield.


RESULT: DUI Charge was Reduced to Reckless Driving.

DUI Charge Reduced

Liberty County State Court

State of Georgia vs. J.C.


Client was Charged with DUI, Too Fast for Conditions, and Failure to Maintain Lane.


RESULT: DUI was reduced to Reckless Driving, and Failure to Maintain Lane was dismissed.

DUI Charge Reduced

Recorder’s Court of Chatham County

State of Georgia vs. R.R.


Client was charged with DUI (Less Safe) and Speeding.


RESULT: the DUI charge was reduced to a Reckless driving, and the Speeding charge was dismissed.

DUI Case Dismissed

Chatham County State Court

Mr. S.S.


Client was charged with 3 counts of DUI, Driving without a license and contempt of court.


Result: All charges dismissed.

DUI Charge Reduced

Chatham County Recorders Court

State of Georgia vs. A.S.


Client was Originally Charged with DUI (Less Safe) and Failure to Maintain Lane.


RESULT: The DUI charge was reduced to Reckless Driving and the Failure to Maintain Lane merged with Reckless Driving.

DUI Charge Reduced

Liberty County State Court

State of Georgia vs. L.M.


Client was Charged with DUI, Fleeing, Obstruction, Reckless Conduct, and Failure to Maintain Lane.


RESULT: DUI was reduced to Reckless Driving, and Failure to Maintain Lane and Fleeing were dismissed.

DUI Charge Reduced

Liberty County State Court

State of Georgia vs. A.Z.


Client was Charged with DUI, Driving without Insurance, Suspened Registration, Affixing a License Plate to Conceal Identity, Too Fast for Conditions, Littering, Open Container, and Failure to Maintain Lane.

RESULT: DUI was reduced to Failure to Exercise Due Care, and Driving without Insurance was reduced to No proof of Insurance, and all other charges were dismissed.

DUI Charge Reduced

Chatham County Recorders Court

Mr. J.W.


Client was Originally Charged with DUI (Less Safe) and Failure to Maintain Lane.


RESULT: The DUI charge was reduced to Reckless Driving and the Failure to Maintain Lane merged with Reckless Driving.

Share by: