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  • In February 2011, a young man vehemently denied his involvement after being wrongfully charged with felony Stealing of a Motor Vehicle.  At jury trial, Defendant testified convincingly on his own behalf along with several other defense witnesses.  Dan Juengel and Tony Muhlenkamp presented a persuasive case of how a rushed identification and sloppy police work can lead to an innocent man being charged with something he did not do.  Twelve members of a St. Louis County agreed.  They found him not guilty in just under 25 minutes.     

 

  • A woman in Collinsville, Illinois had her house seized after her ex-husband had been caught cultivating over 400 marijuana plants in its basement. The federal government seized the home and initiated civil and criminal forfeiture proceedings on the property. After many legal battles, Matthew Radefeld was successful in getting the criminal forfeiture action dismissed when the Federal Court granted the summary judgment motion. After the success of this motion, the government was quick to dismiss the civil forfeiture once FJ&R requested a jury trial.

 

  • In November of 2008, all charges against a Staunton, Illinois woman were dismissed the day before a jury was to decide her fate on charges of Aggravated Possession of Stolen Firearms (a class 1 Felony) and Theft over $300. Matthew Radefeld was able to convince the State's Attorney that not only was there an improper motive by the complaining witness who fiercely pushed the prosecution, but also that the case was weak and that the defendant would prevail at trial.

 

  • In September 2007, two counts of Robbery in the Second Degree filed against a 21-year-old St. Louis County man were thrown out. Dan Juengel tried the preliminary hearing and cross-examined the two alleged victims. After hearing the testimony and evaluating the evidence, the court dismissed both counts over objection of the State.

 

  • A robbery charge was dismissed in August 2007 against a 30-year old Belleville, IL man who was accused of forcibly stealing money from a man at gunpoint. Matthew Radefeld handled the case for the defense.

 

  • In August 2007, a St. Louis County man was charged with passing a bad check. After reviewing the file, FJ&R discovered the Prosecution had significant legal issues with its case. After the Defense filed motions, the Prosecution dismissed the charges.

 

  • A St. Louis City man was charged with Receiving Stolen Property in Crawford County. The Defendant was on a float trip down the Meramac River when he was stopped by the Police for a Peace Disturbance. After searching the Defendant, the officers found a firearm in his possession that was later determined to be stolen. Matthew Radefeld argued the case at Preliminary Hearing, where he cross-examined the Police Officers and proved to the Court that the Prosecutor could not establish the necessary probable cause that Defendant knew the weapon had been stolen.

 

  • A St. Louis County man was charged in St. Louis City Circuit Court with five felony counts of Stealing over $750.00 by deceit and one misdemeanor count of Stealing under $750.00. The Defendant, while on parole for a murder conviction was accused of renting multiple condemned properties to tenants and keeping the money. Four co-defendants were charged in the alleged scheme. The case received significant publicity when the charges were issued, but no publicity when all the charges were dropped. Dan Juengel handled the case for the firm and was instrumental in procuring the dismissal of all charges.

 

  • A Warren County man was charged with Tampering in the First Degree for allegedly stealing a bulldozer and using it to get his friend's vehicle out of a creek bed. At the Preliminary Hearing, Matthew Radefeld cross-examined the arresting Police Officer and the owner of the bulldozer. The testimony showed the court that there was no credible evidence and no witnesses that could link the defendant to the offense. The court dismissed the case, which rarely happens in Warren County.

 

  • Burglary and Stealing charges filed against a 22-year-old woman from Country Club Hills were dismissed when Defense counsel, Dan Juengel, filed and argued a motion based on a violation of the Statute of Limitations. The judge ruled in favor of the defense, threw out both counts, and discharged the Defendant.

Areas of Practice

  • Murder
  • All Sex Offenses
  • Internet Pornography Crimes
  • Assault & Violent Crimes
  • Burglary - Stealing Offense
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