In Ionia County, our legal team secured the complete dismissal of a major felony case for our client, “CD,” who was facing two serious charges: Assault With a Dangerous Weapon and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony. The first charge carried a potential prison sentence of up to four years, while the second, a mandatory felony firearm charge, would have added a consecutive two-year sentence.
Through a detailed investigation, we uncovered that the alleged victim had fabricated significant portions of her testimony. Under oath, she falsely claimed to have conceived a child with our client and placed the baby up for adoption. As we investigated further, her story collapsed. Not only had no adoption occurred, but it was also revealed that she had undergone a hysterectomy several years earlier, making it physically impossible for her to have carried our client’s child. This fact severely undermined her credibility.
Moreover, we discovered that the alleged victim had been spoofing communications—creating fake phone numbers and sending false text messages, trying to frame our client for harassment. In reality, it was she who was instigating the contact. Despite a court order to seize her electronic devices for forensic analysis, she wiped her devices clean before handing them over. While this was a clear obstruction of justice, the local authorities chose not to investigate or pursue charges against her.
As the trial date neared, the prosecutor recognized the inconsistencies in the alleged victim’s claims and ultimately dismissed the case in its entirety. Needless to say, our client was elated by the outcome.
This result would not have been possible without the expert involvement of DeClercq Investigations, whose forensic computer examination played a crucial role in unraveling the truth.
The case highlights the immense value of a thorough defense, underscoring that the right legal team, backed by skilled investigators, can make all the difference.