Career & Services of Mike Trent

A Sampling of Recent Results

 

Case                                                                                       Result

 

Assault – Bodily Injury                                                   Not Guilty

Prostitution                                                                   Dismissed

Disorderly Conduct – Displaying Firearm                     Dismissed

Aggravated Sexual Assault                                           Mistrial (Hung Jury)

Aggravated Assault                                                      Dismissed

Possession of a Controlled Substance with

Intent to Deliver, 4-200 grams                                     Dismissed

Terroristic Threat                                                          Dismissed

Possession of a Controlled Substance, 1-4 grams       Dismissed

Assault on a Family Member                                        No-billed by Grand Jury

Resisting Arrest                                                             Dismissed

DWI                                                                               Not Guilty

Failure to Stop and Give Information                            Dismissed

Assault on a Family Member                                         Dismissed

DWI                                                                                Dismissed

Injury to a Child                                                             Dismissed

Murder                                                                           Dismissed

Delivery of a Controlled Substance                               Dismissed

Assault on a Family Member                                         Not Guilty

DWI                                                                                Dismissed

Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon                  No-billed by Grand Jury

Possession of a Weapon – School Zone                        Dismissed

Criminal Trespass                                                           Not Guilty

Aggravated Robbery                                                     Dismissed (after hung jury)

Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon                  Dismissed

Credit Card Abuse                                                         Dismissed

Evading Arrest (Motion to adjudicate)                          Dismissed

Tampering with Witness                                                Dismissed

Indecency with a Child                                                  Charges Declined

Possession of a Controlled Substance,                 

less than 1 gram                                                            Dismissed

Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle                           Dismissed

Injury to a Child                                                             Dismissed

DWI                                                                                Dismissed

Assault on a Family Member                                         No-billed by Grand Jury

Criminal Mischief                                                           Dismissed

Robbery                                                                         Dismissed

Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon                  No-billed by Grand Jury

Criminally Negligent Homicide                                     Charges Declined

Murder                                                                          Dismissed

Tampering with Evidence                                              Dismissed

Prostitution                                                                   Dismissed

Failure to Stop and Give Information                           Dismissed

Intoxication Manslaughter                                           Hung Jury

The fundamental job of a trial lawyer is to persuade: Persuade prosecutors, persuade judges, persuade juries and grand juries if necessary. This is what an accused citizen hires a lawyer to do - persuade someone not to prosecute them, either by way of dismissal, no-bill, or acquittal. Or, in some cases, persuade someone to treat them with leniency.

Mike Trent is familiar with the Art of Persuasion. He knows what arguments and approaches are most effective with prosecutors, judges, petit juries, and grand juries. He believes in using the Art of Persuasion to secure good outcomes for his clients.

Many less-experienced lawyers like to brag noisily about how aggressive they are going to be, and how they are going to intimidate the prosecutors and push the government around. Mike believes in speaking softly but carrying a big stick. There are times when being assertive and aggressive is the right approach, but even then Mike doesn’t need to boast or bluster because his reputation precedes him. Prosecutors know that Mike knows what he is doing, and the fact that he can back up what he says in the courtroom – where it counts – is more persuasive than a thousand shouted advertisements. Mike is an experienced tactician. He knows not only the Art of Persuasion but also the Art of War. Lawyers who like to talk a big ballgame and show off for their clients in court are more often than not giving the prosecutors valuable information and advanced warning. Mike believes in the element of surprise. Mike prefers to listen and learn and keep his adversary guessing. Mike thinks that a good attorney doesn't dig his heels into the ground until he has surveyed the battlefield and has found a position he likes.

Mike is honest. Some lawyers only tell their clients what the clients want to hear. Then, when things go horribly wrong later, they just shrug as the client is led away in handcuffs. Mike tells it like it is. He does not sugarcoat anything. If the situation is bad, the client needs to know it so they can make an intelligent decision, and it is their decision to make. When you are his client, Mike believes in working for YOU. He will give you the benefit of his wisdom, experience, advice, and expertise, but he is not the high-and-mighty lawyer who is going to tell you what to do. In the end, if you are his client, the most important decision before you, whether to plead “Guilty” or “Not Guilty,” will be yours. Mike will follow your orders and support your decision 100%.

Mike genuinely cares about his clients. Unlike some lawyers who give the profession a bad name, Mike is not there to take the money and run. He goes the extra mile to ensure your satisfaction. He is rated as “Superb” and a Top Attorney for Criminal Defense on Avvo.com, with all, 5-star ratings from his clients.