Bedard & Bobrow News
David J. Bobrow has been asked to present at a NBI Conference in December of 2011 on the subjects of deferred prosecution and domestic violence.
David J. Bobrow presented to the Maine Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers in June of 2010 on the subject of defending domestic violence charges.
David J. Bobrow appeared on the cover of Maine Lawyers Review Weekly on February 21, 2008 for prevailing on an appeal involving a non-discharging mortgage.
David J. Bobrow was asked to join the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers in 2010.
David J. Bobrow is running for the position of At-Large Director for the Maine Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.
David J. Bobrow was asked for input on LD1365 which was primarily designed to create a hearsay exception for prior convictions of domestic violence in protection from abuse proceedings. Mr. Bobrow extended his opposition to the proposal to the legislative committee.
Bedard and Bobrow 2011 Success Stories
State v. D.E. - Second Offense OUI
Facts: D.E. was accused of a second offense OUI following a motor vehicle accident. D.E. failed field sobriety tests and had a .12 breath alcohol level. State was seeking minimum of 14 days incarceration and D.E. was facing a two year loss of license.
Result: Case dismissed
Reason: Client prevailed at administrative motor vehicle hearing due to failure of officer to properly administer the breathalyzer. Field Sobriety tests were challenged and state dismissed the charge.
State v. M.R. - OUI
Facts: M.R. was accused of OUI following traffic stop. Was unable to complete field sobriety tests. Was arrested and blew a .24 breath alcohol at station.
Result: Case dismissed
Reason: Officer failed to follow proper procedure for breathalyzer.
State v. D.T.- Unlawful Felony Sexual Contact
Facts: D.T. was charged with having sexual contact with a minor under the age 16. State was seeking a felony conviction and jail time.
Result: Plea to misdemeanor, no actual jail time.
Reason: Motion to Suppress statements by client was granted in part. Investigation by firm's primary investigator uncovered information that was helpful to client.
State v. T.E. - Seven Counts of Felony Burglary
Facts: T.E. was accused of having burglarized seven vehicles. State was seeking significant jail time.
Result: Plea to one misdemeanor, no jail time for burglaries.
Reason: Motion to Suppress statements and subsequent evidence obtained was granted. State dismissed indictments.
State v. H.W.- Indecent Conduct
Facts: H.W. was charged with exposing himself from his jail cell. State was seeking jail time.
Result: Case dismissed.
Reason: Hearing on probable cause provided evidence that jail cell was not a public place for purposes of charge.
H.B. v. C.T.- Divorce
Facts: Client owned several pieces of real estate before marriage and purchased some after marriage. Parties had entered into a prenuptial agreement before marriage and client had provided all monies for new property. Opposing side was claiming prenuptial agreement was invalid and that they had provided monies for new property.
Result: Prenuptial agreement declared valid. All properties awarded to client.
