Case Results in Wisconsin Criminal & OWI Defense
Our attorneys have secured dismissals, acquittals, and favorable outcomes in OWI, felony, and other complex criminal cases throughout Southern and Central Wisconsin.
Results Matter
At Chirafisi Anderson, S.C., results matter. Our attorneys have achieved dismissals, acquittals, and favorable resolutions in criminal and OWI cases across Southern and Central Wisconsin, including Dane, Rock, Columbia, Sauk, Jefferson, Dodge, Iowa, and Green Counties. Each case we handle is built on meticulous investigation, motion practice, and trial advocacy. The results below reflect our firm’s commitment to protecting our clients’ rights, challenging unlawful police conduct, and delivering real outcomes when everything is on the line.
Attorney Corey Chirafisi
Recognized statewide for his trial skill and record of not guilty verdicts, Attorney Corey Chirafisi has defended clients in some of Wisconsin’s most serious and high-profile criminal cases, including homicide and complex OWI litigation. His success in suppression hearings and jury trials has been featured in local and national media, and his results consistently exceed expectations across Dane, Rock, Jefferson, and surrounding counties.
Attorney Michael Covey
Attorney Michael Covey brings extensive courtroom and appellate experience to every case he defends. A recipient of multiple awards from the Wisconsin Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (WACDL), he is known for challenging unconstitutional searches, unreliable forensic testing, and overreaching prosecutions. His work spans complex felony and OWI matters throughout Wisconsin.
Attorney David K Anderson
With a proven record of dismissals and acquittals in OWI, drug, and felony cases, Attorney David K. Anderson has earned recognition from Super Lawyers® every year since 2018. His work focuses on detailed case analysis, suppression motion practice, and trial advocacy across Dane, Rock, Columbia, Sauk, and Jefferson Counties, among others. His results speak to his precision and persistence in achieving justice for his clients.
Wisconsin OWI Case Results
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OWI First Offense & CDL Protection – Jefferson County (April 2026)
Result: OWI and PAC Charges Amended to Reckless Driving; CDL Disqualification Avoided
Handled By: Attorney David K. Anderson
Summary: The client, a commercial driver whose livelihood depended on his license, was arrested for a first-offense OWI and Operating with a Prohibited Alcohol Concentration (PAC). A conviction on either charge would have resulted in a mandatory disqualification of his Commercial Driver’s License (CDL). Attorney Anderson engaged in aggressive litigation, filing a motion to suppress evidence to challenge the State’s case. While the motion was ultimately denied, the pressure applied through the litigation process created leverage for continued negotiations. Attorney Anderson successfully secured an amendment to a non-alcohol-related charge of Reckless Driving, allowing the client to avoid the OWI conviction and preserve his professional driving credentials. -
PAC 4th Offense – Dane County (April 2026)
Result: Hung Jury; Charges Dismissed with Prejudice
Handled By: Attorney Corey Chirafisi
Summary: The client was charged with having a Prohibited Alcohol Concentration (PAC) of .04, where his legal limit was restricted to .02 due to prior offenses. Facing a lifetime revocation of his driving privileges, the client proceeded to trial. Attorney Chirafisi presented a technical defense focused on a malfunction of the Intoximeter prior to the client’s test. While the State’s expert claimed the machine was functional, the defense expert testified that the device should have been removed from service following the detected errors. After six hours of deliberation, the jury was unable to reach a unanimous verdict, resulting in a mistrial. Following the mistrial, the State moved to dismiss the case with prejudice, ensuring the charge can never be refiled and protecting the client’s license for life. This marked Attorney Chirafisi’s fourth consecutive acquittal or dismissal at trial. -
OWI with Minor Passenger – Sauk County (February 2026)
Result: Minor Passenger Enhancer Dismissed; Case Reduced to Civil First-Offense OWI
Handled By: Attorney David K. Anderson
Summary: The client was charged in Sauk County with Operating While Intoxicated with a Minor Passenger, a criminal offense carrying mandatory jail time. Attorney Anderson challenged several issues in the case, including the basis for the initial traffic stop and the probable cause supporting the arrest. After raising these concerns with the prosecution, the minor passenger enhancer was dismissed. The case was ultimately resolved as a civil first-offense OWI, allowing the client to avoid a criminal conviction and mandatory jail sentence. -
OWI 3rd / PAC .127 – Columbia County (August 2025)
Result: Not Guilty on All Counts
Handled By: Attorney Corey Chirafisi
Following a report of erratic driving and property damage, the client was charged with OWI 3rd and PAC .127. Attorney Chirafisi argued that the client consumed alcohol only after driving, meaning the test result did not reflect the BAC at the time of operation. The jury deliberated for just 45 minutes before returning not-guilty verdicts on both counts. -
OWI 1st / PAC .086 – Marathon County (August 2025)
Result: Amended to Reckless Driving
Handled By: Attorney Corey Chirafisi
Summary: The client was charged after crashing into multiple mailboxes and admitting to drinking. Despite a blood-alcohol reading of .086, Attorney Chirafisi identified a crucial flaw: the officer could not establish when the vehicle was last operated, making the test result potentially inadmissible under Wisconsin’s three-hour rule. Before trial, the State agreed to amend the charge to Reckless Driving, avoiding an OWI conviction. -
3rd Offense OWI – Columbia County (August 2025)
Result: All Evidence Suppressed, Case Dismissed
Handled By: Attorney David K Anderson
Summary: Client was stopped after an anonymous caller reported erratic driving. Officers detained him at a gas station and questioned him without sufficient basis. Attorney Anderson filed a motion to suppress, arguing that police lacked reasonable suspicion to extend the stop. The court agreed—suppressing all evidence and resulting in a full dismissal of the case. -
OWI 1st / PAC 1st – Sauk County (June 2025)
Result: Not Guilty on All Counts
Handled By: Attorney David K Anderson
Summary: Client was involved in an accident that was clearly not his fault. Law enforcement however started an investigation for operation while intoxicated based on the smell of intoxicants. Attorney Anderson filed a motion to suppress based on a lack of probable cause for arrest. The court denied that motion. Understanding that there are scenarios where a jury may have a different opinion than the judge, Attorney Anderson successfully argued the case at trial – Not Guilty on all counts. -
2nd Offense OWI – Rock County (April 2025)
Result: Evidence Suppressed
Handled By: David K Anderson
Summary: Client was initially detained on an unrelated warrant. While in custody, law enforcement began questioning him about alcohol consumption, ultimately leading to field sobriety tests and an OWI charge. Attorney Anderson argued that these statements and observations were obtained in violation of the client’s Miranda rights. The court agreed, suppressing all resulting evidence. -
OWI 1st / PAC .286 – Columbia County (March 2025)
Result: All Evidence Suppressed
Handled By: Attorney Corey Chirafisi
Summary: A visiting Illinois driver was charged after sliding off a snowy road late at night. Attorney Chirafisi challenged the legality of the field-sobriety request, arguing the trooper lacked reasonable suspicion to extend the stop. The court agreed, suppressing all evidence and dismissing the case—protecting the client from serious licensing consequences in Illinois. -
4th Offense OWI – Columbia County (March 2025)
Result: Case Dismissed Following Motion to Suppress
Handled By: Attorney David K. Anderson
Summary: Law enforcement requested a blood draw from a client who did not speak English. Although a translator had been used earlier in the investigation, none was provided when seeking consent to test. Attorney Anderson moved to suppress the blood test results on the grounds that consent was not voluntary or informed. The court ruled in favor of the defense, and the prosecution dismissed the case. -
OWI 5th / Felony Drug Possession – Sauk County (March 2025)
Result: Dismissed at Preliminary Hearing for Lack of Probable Cause
Handled By: Attorney Corey Chirafisi
Summary: Charged with fifth-offense OWI and felony drug possession, the client faced significant prison exposure. During cross-examination at the preliminary hearing, Attorney Chirafisi secured testimony from the arresting officer admitting he lacked probable cause to arrest. The officer also failed to explain when he became aware of the .02 BAC threshold applicable to repeat offenders. The judge dismissed all felony charges for lack of probable cause. -
OWI 7th Offense – Dane County (February 2025)
Result: All Evidence Suppressed – Case Dismissed
Handled By: Attorney Corey Chirafisi
Summary: Charged with a felony-level seventh offense OWI carrying mandatory prison, the client was stopped because his ignition-interlock device appeared to malfunction while driving. Officers noted nervous behavior and requested field sobriety tests. Attorney Chirafisi challenged the detention, arguing the IID alarm did not create reasonable suspicion of impairment. After a lengthy hearing, the court agreed, suppressing all evidence and ending the prosecution. -
OWI / Restricted Controlled Substance – Dane County (February 2025)
Result: Amended to Reckless Driving
Handled By: Attorney Corey Chirafisi
Summary: Police found the client walking away from a single-vehicle crash, disoriented and shoeless. After arrest, a blood test showed a detectable amount of Delta-9 THC—a strict-liability offense in Wisconsin. Attorney Chirafisi moved to suppress the continued detention for field-sobriety testing, arguing the officer lacked reasonable suspicion. Rather than litigate the motion, the State amended the OWI/RCS charge to Reckless Driving, sparing the client an automatic conviction. -
OWI 1st / PAC .186 – Columbia County (February 2025)
Result: All Evidence Suppressed – Case Dismissed
Handled By: Attorney Corey Chirafisi
Summary: The client was stopped for displaying a temporary plate in the rear window, leading to OWI and PAC charges. After reviewing video and photographic evidence, Attorney Chirafisi demonstrated that the temporary permit was clearly visible and valid. The court ruled the stop unconstitutional, suppressing all evidence and prompting the State to dismiss the case outright. -
OWI 1st / PAC .10 – Columbia County (February 2025)
Result: Amended to Reckless Driving
Handled By: Attorney Corey Chirafisi
Summary: Police found the client asleep in his truck after driving into a stranger’s yard overnight. Although his BAC was .10 when tested hours later, Attorney Chirafisi moved to exclude the test as presumptively inadmissible under the three-hour rule. Before trial, the prosecution amended the charge to Reckless Driving, meeting the client’s goal of avoiding an OWI conviction. -
1st Offense OWI – Sauk County (January 2025)
Result: Case Dismissed
Handled By: Attorney David K. Anderson
Summary: Client was pulled over for an equipment violation. After an officer saw a vape pen in the car, she was ordered out and made to perform field sobriety tests. Attorney Anderson filed a motion challenging the legality of the detention and field testing. On the eve of the hearing, the City dismissed the case outright. -
OWI and Operating with a Restricted Controlled Substance – Dodge County (August 2024)
Result: All Charges Dismissed
Handled By: Attorney David K. Anderson
Summary: Client was found on a highway off-ramp arguing with his girlfriend when officers arrived. After a brief investigation, law enforcement arrested him for OWI. Attorney Anderson prepared a suppression motion challenging the officer’s probable cause for arrest. After discussion with the prosecutor, the State agreed to dismiss the case before the hearing, saving the client from license revocation and penalties. -
OWI 3rd / PAC 3rd – Dane County (February 2024)
Result: Case Dismissed on Motion
Handled By: Attorney Corey Chirafisi
Summary: After replacing prior counsel, Attorney Chirafisi immediately identified a critical evidentiary flaw the first lawyer missed and filed a motion challenging the admissibility of the blood-test result. At the hearing, the prosecution conceded the defense was correct and voluntarily dismissed all charges. -
OWI 1st (Head-On Collision) – Richland County (February 2024)
Result: Amended to Reckless Driving
Handled By: Attorney Corey Chirafisi
Summary:The client collided head-on with a semi whose dash camera captured the crash. Although the BAC was .078 (below the limit), prosecutors sought conviction based on the crash video. Having tried two previous cases against the same prosecutor—both wins—Attorney Chirafisi negotiated a favorable amendment to Reckless Driving, avoiding an OWI conviction altogether. -
OWI 3rd / PAC .13 – Columbia County (January 2024)
Result: Case Dismissed with Prejudice
Handled By: Attorney Corey Chirafisi
Summary: The client was stopped for crossing the centerline and produced a .13 BAC. On the morning of trial, the State lacked the legally qualified technician who drew the blood sample. Attorney Chirafisi cited Wisconsin’s statutory requirement that the blood-drawer testify to qualifications; without that witness, the test was inadmissible. The prosecution moved to dismiss with prejudice—an outright victory. -
OWI 5th / PAC 5th / Failure to Install IID – (November 2023)
Result: Case Dismissed During Jury Selection
Handled By: Attorney Corey Chirafisi
Summary: Facing a fifth offense OWI carrying mandatory prison, the client was accused of operating under a .02 limit and ignoring an IID restriction. Attorney Chirafisi secured suppression of the client’s statements and exposed timing problems with the alleged operation, undermining admissibility of the BAC. When a mistrial was declared during jury selection, the State chose to dismiss entirely. The client avoided incarceration and maintained his driving privileges. -
OWI and Refusal Charge – Rock County (September 2023)
Result: Both Charges Dismissed
Handled By: Attorney David K. Anderson
Summary: Client was stopped for driving 10 mph over the limit and was seen allegedly pouring a beer out of his window. Officers detected no odor of alcohol and noted no slurred speech or balance issues. Despite this, they arrested the client and cited him for OWI and test refusal. Attorney Anderson demonstrated that law enforcement lacked probable cause and negotiated a full dismissal of both charges before trial. -
Motion to Suppress Granted – Dodge County (June 2023)
Result: Evidence Suppressed, Case Dismissed
Handled By: Attorney David K. Anderson
Summary: Attorney Anderson challenged the voluntariness of his client’s consent to a blood draw, arguing it was obtained under coercive circumstances. The court agreed and granted the motion to suppress, leading to a full dismissal of the OWI case. -
First Offense OWI – Dane County (March 2023)
Result: Evidence Suppressed, Not Guilty Verdict
Handled By: Attorney David K. Anderson
Summary: Client was stopped for speeding and subsequently arrested after field sobriety tests suggested impairment. Attorney Anderson successfully moved to suppress the chemical test results based on procedural errors. Despite the suppression ruling, prosecutors pursued the case to trial. Attorney Anderson obtained a not guilty verdict, securing a complete victory. -
OWI / PAC 1st – Dane County (March 2023)
Result: Case Dismissed After Officer Testimony
Handled By: Attorney Corey Chirafisi
Summary: Stopped for speeding at 1:50 a.m., the client was charged after a breath test registered .08. At a bench trial, Attorney Chirafisi’s cross-examination of the arresting officer exposed errors in testing procedures and field sobriety instructions. Mid-hearing, the prosecutor moved to dismiss both OWI and PAC charges, acknowledging the State could not prove its case. This marked another of Chirafisi’s 12 dismissals or acquittals in 14 recent trials. -
OWI / PAC Causing Injury – Vernon County (March 2023)
Result: Blood-Test Result Suppressed
Handled By: Attorney Corey Chirafisi
Summary: Following a head-on collision with injuries, the client was charged with felony OWI Causing Great Bodily Harm after a .178 BAC result. Attorney Chirafisi demonstrated that officers told the client he was under arrest for a felony before probable cause for that charge existed. The court agreed that the misstatement invalidated the client’s decision to submit to testing and suppressed the blood evidence. The case remains pending, but the suppression ruling fundamentally weakened the prosecution’s case. -
OWI / PAC .16 – (March 2023)
Result: Amended to Reckless Driving
Handled By: Attorney Corey Chirafisi
Summary: An Illinois driver facing license revocation was charged with OWI after a routine traffic stop for a headlamp violation. His BAC was .16. At an Administrative Review hearing, Attorney Chirafisi established that the officer failed to observe the mandatory 20-minute period before breath testing, making the result inadmissible. The state amended the charge to Reckless Driving, avoiding a lengthy revocation and preserving the client’s Illinois driving privileges. -
OWI 5th Offense – Dane County (January 2023)
Result: Case Dismissed
Handled By: Attorney David K. Anderson
Summary: Client was arrested for an OWI 5th offense — a felony carrying mandatory prison exposure. However, officers had not observed him operate or drive any vehicle, nor could any witnesses confirm he had done so. Attorney Anderson filed a motion challenging probable cause for arrest. The court agreed, finding that law enforcement lacked sufficient grounds to arrest. All charges were dismissed. -
OWI 9th with Minor Passenger – Dane County (January 2023)
Result: Not Guilty on All Charges (Complete Acquittal)
Handled By: Attorney Corey Chirafisi
Summary: Charged with his ninth OWI, including minor-passenger enhancements carrying a six-year mandatory minimum prison sentence, the client faced overwhelming odds. Prosecutors relied on a .15 BAC test—seven times his reduced .02 limit—and a 911 call from the client’s ex-spouse. At trial, Attorney Chirafisi undermined the reliability of the State Lab’s blood-testing machine, showing through cross-examination that the same instrument had been pulled from service for inaccurate results. After three hours of deliberation, the jury returned not-guilty verdicts on all counts. This marked Attorney Chirafisi’s 11th not-guilty verdict in his last 13 trials. -
OWI 1st Offense – Dane County (November 2022)
Result: Not Guilty at Trial
Handled By: Attorney David K. Anderson
Summary: Client was charged with operating while intoxicated and failure to keep her vehicle under control after experiencing an adverse reaction to prescription sleep medication. The State alleged she had abused her medication. At trial, Attorney Anderson successfully argued that her condition was the result of involuntary intoxication. The jury agreed – returning not guilty verdicts on all charges. -
OWI 4th/PAC – Columbia County (November 2022)
Result: Motion to Suppress Granted, Case Dismissed
Handled By: Attorney Corey Chirafisi
Summary: Client was detained at the scene of her boyfriend’s accident and charged under the .02 limit for repeat offenders. Attorney Chirafisi revealed that the officer did not know of the .02 standard before requesting field sobriety tests. The State conceded the motion and dismissed the felony charges in full. -
OWI 1st Offense – Rock County (October 2022)
Result: Case Dismissed
Handled By: Attorney David K. Anderson
Summary: Client was stopped for alleged erratic driving. Officers believed they saw an open can of beer in the car and proceeded to arrest her. Attorney Anderson filed a motion challenging probable cause for arrest. The court ruled in favor of the defense, and the State dismissed the case before trial. -
OWI 4th – Dane County (July 2022)
Result: Operation Not Proven, Felony Dismissed
Handled By: Attorney Corey Chirafisi
Summary: Client, arrested while on bail for OWI 3rd, faced felony charges. Attorney Chirafisi showed that no one had seen the client driving and that surveillance footage contradicted the claim. The State dismissed all felony charges before trial. -
OWI/PAC 2nd Offense – Dane County (June 2022)
Result: Case Dismissed Following Motion to Dismiss
Handled By: Attorney David K. Anderson
Summary: Client was located by police outside his vehicle during a domestic dispute. The car was not running, and neither he nor his wife admitted to driving. Attorney Anderson filed a motion to dismiss, arguing that the State lacked proof of operation. The prosecution conceded, and the court dismissed all charges. -
OWI 5th Revocation Hearing – Dane County (June 2022)
Result: Probation Not Revoked
Handled By: Attorney Corey Chirafisi
Summary: Client on probation for an OWI 4th was accused of a 5th offense. At the revocation hearing, Attorney Chirafisi demonstrated that the State could not establish time of operation or whether the client drank after driving. The ALJ ruled the Department failed to prove a violation, and the client was released. -
OWI 2nd .15 – Dane County (May 2022)
Result: Evidence Suppressed, Case Dismissed
Handled By: Attorney Corey Chirafisi
Summary: After a single-car crash, police transported the client too far for field sobriety testing without arresting him. The court found this exceeded the lawful detention distance, suppressed the .15 BAC, and dismissed all charges. -
Refusal Hearing – Dodge County (May 2022)
Result: Refusal Dismissed
Handled By: Attorney Corey Chirafisi
Summary: At a refusal hearing held before lab results were returned, the prosecution failed to prove venue—an essential element. Attorney Chirafisi raised the issue, and the court dismissed the refusal, preventing license revocation. -
OWI in Commercial Vehicle with Minor Passenger – Dane County (January 2022)
Result: Not Guilty at Trial
Handled By: Attorney Corey Chirafisi
Summary: Client, a semi-truck driver operating with his child on board, was charged after a .07 PBT and .04 BAC limit. Despite expert testimony against him, Attorney Chirafisi persuaded the jury that the State’s case was unproven. The client was acquitted and kept his livelihood intact.
Wisconsin Criminal Case Results
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False Imprisonment & Battery – Dane County (April 2026)
Result: All Evidence Suppressed; All Charges Dismissed
Handled By: Attorney Corey Chirafisi
Summary: The client was charged with multiple domestic-related offenses, including False Imprisonment and Battery, following an incident at the family residence. The prosecution argued that police had “exigent circumstances” to enter the home without a warrant because a third party reported that a woman inside had been battered and was unable to call for help. Attorney Chirafisi conducted a meticulous review of the officers’ body camera footage and filed a motion to suppress, challenging the legality of the warrantless entry. At the evidentiary hearing, the defense established that the officers lacked specific knowledge of the woman’s location or safety at the moment of entry. The Court agreed, finding no legal justification for the warrantless search and suppressed all resulting evidence. With the State’s evidence excluded, the case was dismissed in its entirety. -
Probation Revocation – Sauk County (April 2026)
Result: Probation Revocation Denied; Client Maintained on Supervision
Handled By: Attorney David K. Anderson
Summary: The client, having recently begun probation for a felony drug conviction, faced a high-stakes legal crisis after being charged with a 3rd-offense OWI, Refusal, Failure to Install an IID, and Possession of Controlled Substances. Collectively, these allegations exposed the client to over 15 years of potential incarceration if his underlying probation were revoked. During the revocation proceedings, Attorney Anderson aggressively contested the State’s case, arguing that the Department of Corrections failed to prove key allegations. Furthermore, he successfully argued that the proven violations did not warrant the drastic measure of revocation. As a result, the client avoided a lengthy prison sentence and was permitted to remain on supervision in the community. -
Disorderly Conduct – Grant County (March 2026)
Result: Not Guilty Verdict; Acquitted at Trial
Handled By: Attorney David K Anderson
Summary: The client was charged with Disorderly Conduct following an altercation that occurred on his own property. The incident began when an individual followed the client home and initiated a confrontation. At trial, the defense focused on the fundamental rights of self-defense and the defense of property, arguing that the client’s actions were a justified response to an unwelcome intruder. After hearing the evidence, the jury returned a verdict of not guilty, fully acquitting the client of all charges. -
Possession of Cocaine, Dismissed – Sauk County (March 2026)
Result: Case Dismissed Following Suppression of Evidence
Handled By: Attorney Corey Chirafisi
Summary: This matter followed a successful defense in a related OWI case where the Court suppressed all evidence due to a lack of reasonable suspicion. Despite the OWI being resolved, the State proceeded with a felony cocaine charge based on the same traffic stop. The defense filed a formal motion to suppress, challenging the legality of the State’s evidence. On the eve of the scheduled hearing, the State conceded the suppression issues, leading to a total dismissal of the charge. -
Pre-Charge Second-Degree Sexual Assault – Dane County (January 2026)
Result: Prosecution Declined; No Criminal Charges Filed
Handled By: Attorney Corey Chirafisi
Summary: In a high-stakes pre-charge representation, the firm was hired to replace prior counsel after the client became uncomfortable with the direction of the investigation. The allegations involved the sexual assault of an unconscious person, a severe felony. Our team immediately intervened, securing relevant text message evidence that cast significant doubt on the complaining witness’s statements to police. Through persistent negotiations and advocacy with the District Attorney’s office over a two-month period, we successfully demonstrated that the evidence did not support a conviction. The State ultimately declined to file any charges, sparing the client from the stress and public record of a criminal prosecution. This is the second sex assault case in a row that Chirafisi Anderson, S.C. was able to avoid criminal charges being brought. -
Fourth-Degree Sexual Assault – Green County (January 2026)
Result: Case Dismissed Following Competency Evaluation
Handled By: Attorney Corey Chirafisi
Summary: The firm was retained to take over this case from previous counsel after the client felt the matter was not progressing effectively. The client, an elderly man suffering from significant age-related dementia, faced allegations where his competency and mental responsibility were clearly in question. Despite these cognitive issues, the State initially declined to dismiss the charges. Upon joining the case, our team coordinated specialized evaluations for both competency and mental responsibility. Facing the results of these evaluations, the State moved to dismiss the case prior to the scheduled hearing. -
Felony Criminal Damage to Property and Disorderly Conduct – Dane County (March 2026)
Result: All Charges Dismissed
Handled By: Attorney David K. Anderson
Summary: The client was charged in Dane County with Felony Criminal Damage to Property and Disorderly Conduct. As a result of the allegations, the client was subject to significant bond conditions, including GPS monitoring while the case was pending. The evidence against the client was largely circumstantial. After working with multiple prosecutors assigned to the case and highlighting the weaknesses in the State’s evidence, Attorney Anderson ultimately secured dismissal of all charges. The case concluded without any criminal conviction. -
Attempted First Degree Intentional Homicide – Dane County (February 2026)
Result: Attempted Homicide Charge Reduced; Client Received Probation After Sentencing Hearing
Handled By: Attorney Michael Covey
Summary: A 15-year-old client was charged in adult court with Attempted First Degree Intentional Homicide following a shooting in Dane County before Attorney Michael Covey became involved in the case. Over the course of approximately 18 months, the defense worked with multiple experts to develop substantial mitigating evidence regarding the client’s background and circumstances. Atty. Covey consistently argued that the case had been significantly overcharged. After extended negotiations, the client ultimately entered a plea to a substantially reduced offense. Following an argued sentencing hearing, the court imposed probation, allowing the client to return home to his family rather than serve a prison sentence. -
Intimidating a Victim and Disorderly Conduct (Domestic Abuse) – Dane County (January 2026)
Result: All Charges Dismissed
Handled By: Attorney David K. Anderson
Summary: The client was charged in Dane County with Disorderly Conduct and Intimidating a Victim, both alleged as domestic abuse offenses. After reviewing the circumstances of the case and discussing the evidentiary issues with the prosecutor, Attorney Anderson was able to secure dismissal of all charges within a few weeks of being charged. As part of the resolution, the client agreed to complete a four-hour domestic violence education class. The case was dismissed without any conviction. -
False Imprisonment and Sexual Assault – Columbia County (February 2026)
Result: Not Guilty on False Imprisonment; Jury Unanimously Rejected Second-Degree Sexual Assault; Remaining Lesser-Included Charge Later Dismissed
Handled By: Attorney Michael Covey
The client was accused of sexually assaulting a peer at a party. Following extensive investigation and witness preparation, the defense presented six witnesses who testified that the allegations were false. Attorney Covey highlighted numerous inconsistent and exculpatory statements from the State’s witnesses and exposed significant deficiencies in the law enforcement investigation. After trial, the jury acquitted the client of false imprisonment and unanimously rejected the second-degree sexual assault allegation, considering only a lesser-included offense of third-degree sexual assault before ultimately deadlocking 9–3 in favor of the defense. Following the mistrial, the State ultimately dismissed the remaining charge, resulting in no conviction. -
2nd Degree Sexual Assault – Langlade County (August 2025)
Result: Felony Charge Dismissed During Jury Trial; Resolved as Misdemeanor with Time Served
Handled By: Attorney Michael Covey
Summary: The client was charged with forcibly sexually assaulting a teenage girl, exposing him to years of potential imprisonment. The jury trial centered on the credibility of the alleged victim. During cross-examination on the first day of trial, Attorney Covey elicited more than a dozen highly inconsistent statements that fundamentally undermined the State’s case. The prosecution dismissed the second-degree sexual assault charge mid-trial. The client entered a plea to a single misdemeanor and received time served, avoiding a lengthy prison sentence. -
Probation Revocation Hearing / Battery by Prisoner – Dane County (July 2025)
Result: Probation Not Revoked; Battery Charge Later Dismissed
Handled By: Attorney Michael Covey
Summary: While in custody for minor conduct, the client was attacked by another inmate. Despite this, the State sought to revoke probation, alleging the client was responsible for the altercation. Attorney Covey demonstrated the lack of injuries, deficiencies in the jail’s investigation, and the absence of credible evidence against the client. The Administrative Law Judge found the client credible and declined to revoke probation. Following that ruling, the District Attorney’s Office dismissed the battery by prisoner charge. -
Child Abuse, Strangulation, and Theft – Dane County (July 2025)
Result: Not Guilty on All Counts
Handled By: Attorney Michael Covey
Summary: The client was accused of abusing and stealing from his stepson following a minor physical altercation during a contentious divorce. At trial, Attorney Covey exposed numerous inconsistencies in the testimony of the complaining witnesses through detailed cross-examination, demonstrating that the allegations had been exaggerated and distorted. The jury rejected the State’s theory and acquitted the client on all charges. -
Felony Stalking Charge – Dane County (June 2025)
Result: Amended to Misdemeanor and Offered Deferred Prosecution
Handled By: Attorney David K Anderson
Summary: Allegations were made from an ex which led to felony stalking charges. Client was arrested in Colorado, where he lived, and held for close to six weeks before being brought to Dane County. His professional career was on the line if he was convicted of any criminal charges. Through detailed review of the facts and aggressive negotiations, Attorney Anderson was able to secure not only a deferred prosecution, but also an immediate reduction to misdemeanor charges. -
Probation Revocation Hearing – Waushara County (March 2025)
Result: Probation Not Revoked
Handled By: Attorney Michael Covey
Summary: The client faced revocation proceedings after relapsing during substance abuse treatment. Attorney Covey emphasized the client’s significant progress and accomplishments while on supervision, successfully arguing that the probation hold itself was sufficient. The Administrative Law Judge agreed, allowing the client to return home without revocation. -
Armed Robbery (Facing 40 Years) – Grant County (February 2025)
Result: Amended to Theft from Person, Fine Only
Handled By: Attorney David K. Anderson
Summary: Client was accused of armed robbery after selling jewelry and electronics at a Platteville, Wisconsin store. Facing a 40-year potential prison term, Attorney Anderson’s investigation—including use of a private investigator—revealed key inconsistencies in the allegations. The State agreed to amend the charge to a misdemeanor theft, and the court imposed only a fine at sentencing. -
Possession of Child Pornography – Marathon County (February 2025)
Result: Not Guilty by Reason of Mental Disease or Defect (NGI)
Handled By: Attorney Corey Chirafisi
Summary: After a search of the client’s devices revealed illegal images, Attorney Chirafisi presented expert psychiatric testimony showing that the client’s major depressive disorder rendered him unable to conform his conduct to the law. The State’s expert disagreed, but after a bench trial, the judge found the client not mentally responsible and granted conditional release rather than imprisonment. -
Felony Theft – Dane County (November 2024)
Result: Not Guilty at Jury Trial
Handled By: Attorney David K. Anderson
Summary: Client traveled from Arizona to Wisconsin to retrieve a dog he owned after his ex-girlfriend took it during a move. He was charged with felony theft. At trial, Attorney Anderson established ownership and discredited the prosecution’s theory. The jury returned a not guilty verdict, clearing the client of all charges. -
Attempted Homicide (Postconviction Relief) – Dane County (2024)
Result: Conviction Overturned; Reduced Charge with Time Served
Handled By: Attorney Michael Covey
Summary: The client was previously convicted of attempted homicide stemming from an alleged stabbing during a fight. After being appointed postconviction, Attorney Covey identified a critical error in the jury instructions. The conviction was overturned, and the case was resolved with a plea to a significantly reduced charge and a sentence of time served, sparing the client years of additional incarceration. -
Possession with Intent to Deliver – Monroe County (April 2024)
Result: Amended to Simple Possession – Avoided 80+ Years of Potential Imprisonment
Handled By: Attorney David K. Anderson
Summary: Client was pulled over for speeding while traveling from Illinois to Minnesota with a friend. A vehicle search uncovered large quantities of heroin, cocaine, THC, and fentanyl. Attorney Anderson filed a Denny motion identifying the passenger—who had prior drug convictions—as the true possessor. After the court granted the motion, the State offered to amend the charges to a single count of simple possession with probation, sparing the client decades of potential incarceration. -
1st Degree Reckless Endangering Safety – Rock County (March 2024)
Result: Amended to Disorderly Conduct
Handled By: Attorney David K. Anderson
Summary: Client faced a Class F felony for allegedly firing a rifle into the air during a dispute with neighbors. Attorney Anderson’s independent investigation and analysis of evidence demonstrated that the State could not prove intent or danger to others. The prosecution reduced the charge to a non-criminal disorderly conduct violation, and Attorney Anderson successfully petitioned for the return of the client’s seized firearms. -
Felony Battery to Health Care Worker – Dane County (February 2024)
Result: Amended to Municipal Ordinance Violation
Handled By: Attorney Corey Chirafisi
Summary: After being taken to a hospital for alcohol-related concerns, the client was accused of striking a nurse—a felony offense. Medical records showed the client had been involuntarily injected with sedatives. Attorney Chirafisi raised the defense of involuntary intoxication, convincing the prosecutor to reduce the charge to a simple ticket. -
First-Degree Child Sexual Assault – Waupaca County (February 2024)
Result: All Counts Dismissed Before Trial
Handled By: Attorney Corey Chirafisi
Summary: The client was accused of assaulting his daughter years earlier. Attorney Chirafisi’s investigation uncovered multiple false prior allegations and expert evidence that the accuser’s memory had been corrupted by improper interviews. The State dismissed all five counts shortly before trial. -
Criminal Damage to Property – Dane County (September 2023)
Result: Dismissed at Trial
Handled By: Attorney David K. Anderson
Summary: Client was accused of damaging a neighbor’s property during an ongoing dispute. Attorney Anderson presented counter-evidence showing the neighbor’s history of unfounded complaints and aggressive behavior. After jury selection, the prosecution agreed to dismiss the case in its entirety. -
Possession with Intent to Deliver (Cocaine, Heroin, THC) – Dane County (June 2023)
Result: All Charges Dismissed, $6,000 Returned
Handled By: Attorney David K. Anderson
Summary: Client was found asleep in a parked vehicle containing over 25 grams of cocaine, heroin, THC, and $6,000 in cash. Attorney Anderson filed a suppression motion alleging an unlawful search and seizure. The court ruled in favor of the defense, suppressing all evidence and ordering the State to return the seized cash. The case was dismissed in full. -
Disorderly Conduct – Rock County (June 2023)
Result: Case Dismissed
Handled By: Attorney David K. Anderson
Summary: Client was charged with disorderly conduct after being accused of acting in a threatening and loud manner. Video evidence captured by a friend revealed that the client acted in self-defense. Attorney Anderson provided the footage and successfully persuaded the prosecutor to dismiss all charges before trial. -
Battery and Disorderly Conduct – Sauk County (May 2023)
Result: All Charges Dismissed
Handled By: Attorney David K. Anderson
Summary: Client was accused of domestic battery and disorderly conduct following an altercation. Through evidence review and witness interviews, Attorney Anderson demonstrated that his client was, in fact, the victim. The State dismissed all charges prior to trial. -
Motion to Dismiss Granted – Jefferson County (May 2023)
Result: Three Counts Dismissed for Lack of Probable Cause
Handled By: Attorney David K. Anderson
Summary: Attorney Anderson filed a “four-corners motion” to dismiss three charges in a criminal complaint, arguing that the complaint failed to establish probable cause on its face. The court agreed and dismissed all three counts, significantly reducing the client’s exposure. -
2nd Degree Reckless Injury – Dane County (April 2023)
Result: Case Dismissed
Handled By: Attorney David K. Anderson
Summary: Client was charged with 2nd Degree Reckless Injury after using a knife in self-defense during an altercation. Attorney Anderson’s investigation, including video and witness statements, proved his client’s actions were justified. The prosecution dismissed all charges. -
Four Counts of First-Degree Sexual Assault – Kenosha County (April 2023)
Result: Not Guilty on All Counts
Handled By: Attorney Corey Chirafisi
Summary: Facing four counts of child sexual assault involving his 11-year-old daughter, the client risked lifetime registration and over 250 years in prison. After a three-day trial, the jury deliberated just 55 minutes before acquitting on all charges. This case – one of Attorney Chirafisi’s 12 not-guilty verdicts in his last 14 trials – illustrates his trial experience and ability to prevail in emotionally charged cases. -
Felony Identity Theft – Dane County (March 2023)
Result: Reduced to Ordinance Citation
Handled By: Attorney David K. Anderson
Summary: Client faced multiple felony identity theft charges related to employment. After careful review of discovery and internal records, Attorney Anderson demonstrated the charges were overblown and lacked intent evidence. The State amended the case to a non-criminal citation, avoiding a felony record and preserving the client’s employment. -
Possession of Cocaine – Dane County (March 2023)
Result: Case Dismissed Following Treatment
Handled By: Attorney David K. Anderson
Summary: Attorney Anderson worked closely with the client to obtain treatment for substance use issues. Upon presentation of successful completion documentation, the prosecution agreed to dismiss the possession charge in recognition of the client’s progress. -
Felony Possession of a Controlled Substance – Rock County (December 2022)
Result: Resolved with Time Served (4 Days)
Handled By: Attorney David K. Anderson
Summary: Client had fought a felony possession case for over two years. Before Attorney Anderson’s involvement, prosecutors sought a prison sentence. After identifying critical weaknesses in the State’s evidence, Attorney Anderson negotiated a resolution for time served – four days – resulting in immediate release and closure. -
Possession with Intent to Deliver – Iowa County (December 2022)
Result: Evidence Suppressed
Handled By: Attorney David K. Anderson
Summary: Client was stopped without a valid reason, and police conducted a vehicle search based on alleged “furtive movements.” Attorney Anderson successfully argued that law enforcement lacked probable cause to search. The judge suppressed all evidence obtained, effectively ending the prosecution’s case. -
Fraudulent Writings & Felony Theft – Dane County (November 2022)
Result: All Charges Dismissed Pre-Trial
Handled By: Attorney Corey Chirafisi
Summary: A business dispute turned criminal led to felony charges against the client and her husband. Attorney Chirafisi maintained the dispute was civil in nature and should never have been criminally charged. On the eve of trial, the State dismissed all counts, vindicating the clients after years of litigation. -
Felony Drug and Firearm Case – Kenosha County (November 2022)
Result: Favorable Sentencing Outcome
Handled By: Attorney Corey Chirafisi
Summary: Attorney Chirafisi represented a client in his 2019 drug and firearms case, culminating in a sentencing hearing in November 2022. After intense litigation and media attention, Attorney Chirafisi’s advocacy secured a measured sentencing result recognized in local news coverage. -
Possession with Intent to Deliver THC & Felony Bail Jumping – Jefferson County (September 2022)
Result: All Charges Dismissed
Handled By: Attorney David K. Anderson
Summary: Client was charged with new drug and bail jumping offenses while an earlier THC delivery case was still pending. Attorney Anderson’s investigation revealed the charges stemmed from the same facts as the prior case. After presenting this to the prosecutor, both charges were dismissed in their entirety. -
Child Pornography – Dane County (August 2022)
Result: No Jail on Mandatory-Minimum Case
Handled By: Attorney Corey Chirafisi
Summary: Client faced three counts of child pornography, each carrying a three-year mandatory minimum. Attorney Chirafisi’s expert analysis showed the client lacked technical access to the images and raised statute-of-limitations issues. The court accepted a plea resulting in no jail time. -
Battery to a Health Care Worker – Dane County (August 2022)
Result: No Charges Filed
Handled By: Attorney David K. Anderson
Summary: Client, a graduate student, was arrested after an alcohol-related incident at a hospital. Before charges were filed, Attorney Anderson promptly contacted the prosecutor, provided mitigating background information, and secured the client’s participation in a pre-charge diversion program. The prosecutor declined to file any charges. -
Domestic Battery – Dane County (July 2022)
Result: Amended to Non-Criminal Citation
Handled By: Attorney David K. Anderson
Summary: Client faced two domestic abuse charges—battery and disorderly conduct. Following detailed investigation and strategic negotiations, Attorney Anderson persuaded the prosecutor to amend the case to a single county ordinance violation, eliminating the risk of a criminal conviction.