Charges Dismissed:

Client was charged with Burglary in the First Degree and Criminal Sexual Conduct in the Third Degree. The State alleged that client entered a residence without permission and committed criminal sexual conduct against an occupant of the dwelling. If convicted, client faced a prison sentence in excess of five years. Client informed Attorney Knuesel that victim was lying and that she had allowed him into the home and had engaged in consensual sexual relations with him. After thorough evaluation of the evidence, Attorney Knuesel set the matter on for trial. Trial was set for a Monday. On the Thursday before trial, State dismissed the charges against client.