At Claiborne Ferguson Law Firm, P.A., we're dedicated to helping good people
in bad situations. Read our case results to learn how we've successfully
defended many clients in the past, securing favorable outcomes for their future.
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Not Guilty
March 2017 in Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee
Client was charged with a Felon in Possession of a Hand Gun in Tennessee.
Two eye witness security guards testified that they detained our client
with a weapon in his pants and called the police. John discredited the
two witnesses and in five minutes the jury returned with a not guilty verdict.
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All charges dismissed
August 2015 in Horn Lake, Desoto County, Mississippi
Client was charged with second DUI in Mississippi. We successfully moved
to have case dismissed based on stop without probable cause. Judge agreed
after hearing that stop based on officers hearing the sound of a loud
engine prior to seeing client in his vehicle 30 seconds later was illegal.
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Not Guilty
May 2015, Desoto County Justice Court, Mississippi
Client was pulled over for turning too wide. Client performed field sobriety
tests and refused breathalyzer. Preliminary breath test, which was not
admissible at trial showed BAC over legal limit of .08%. We took case
to trial. Client was found not guilty of DUI and careless driving
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Not Guilty - Sentence Reduced
September, 2018 in Shelby County, TN
Our client was indicted for Attempted First Degree Murder and was facing
up to twenty-five years in prison. At trial, John McNeil skillfully discredited
all five of the prosecutor’s witnesses. The jury found our client
not guilty of attempted murder and only convicted him of a lesser offense
where he was sentenced to a term of probation.
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Case Expunged
October, 2018 in Shelby County, TN
Our client was accused of Aggravated Child Abuse and looking at up to twelve
years of incarceration. John McNeil reviewed the evidence and found several
holes in the State’s case. After speaking with the prosecutors,
we were able to not only keep our client out of jail, but gave him the
opportunity to have the case completely expunged from his record.
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Not Guilty on DUI
September 2018 in Southaven, DeSoto County, Mississippi
Client was pulled over for weaving in roadway, while driving from her work
to a bar in Southaven late one night. Client admitted to drinking and
blew .16 on portable breathalyzer. Mr. Lawyer convinced prosecutor that
evidence was insufficient to convict on DUI. DUI charge was dismissed.
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Not Guilty
June 2018 in Cleveland, Bolivar County, Mississippi
Client was charged with Aggravated Assault after shooting at two cars in
the street in front of his house and injuring the driver of one car. Client
claimed self-defense, after a long-running dispute between these men and
himself. Mr. Lawyer successfully discredit the victim’s testimony
and argued self-defense. The jury deliberated for only 30 minutes.
