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Defendant was charged with murder with use of a deadly weapon, conspiracy to commit kidnapping, conspiracy to commit robbery, first degree kidnapping with use of a deadly weapon, and robbery with use of a deadly weapon. Defendant was facing life in prison without the possibility of parole. As a result of Ms. Connolly’s vigorous advocacy, the defendant was able to plead guilty to one count of accessory and received probation. If probation is successfully completed, the charge will be reduced to a gross misdemeanor.

Defendant was charged with Conspiracy to Distribute a Controlled Substance (Methamphetamine), Distribution of a Controlled Substance (Methamphetamine), Possession of a Controlled Substance With Intent to Distribute (Methamphetamine), and Aiding and Abetting. She accepted a guilty plea to Conspiracy to Distribute a Controlled Substance (Methamphetamine) and was facing a mandatory minimum federal guidelines sentence of 10 years. Due to Ms. Connolly’s efforts and advocacy, the judge departed from the guidelines and imposed a sentence of time served.

Defendant was charged with Sexual Assault with a Minor Under 14 Years of Age, First Degree Kidnapping of a Minor, and Lewdness with a Child Under the Age of 14. Ms. Connolly obtained a complete dismissal of all charges.

Defendant was facing a sentence of life in prison without the possibility of parole, if convicted of the charges of first degree kidnapping and murder. Ms. Connolly secured a plea to one count of voluntary manslaughter with a deadly weapon and a sentence of a minimum of 8 years in prison.

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Defendant who has several domestic violence convictions was charged with felony domestic battery by strangulation. Ms. Connolly successfully negotiated the charge down to a first offense misdemeanor domestic violence with counseling and community service.

Defendant charged with a felony battery constituting domestic violence – strangulation, victim 60 years of age or older and battery constituting domestic violence. As a result of Ms. Connolly’s advocacy, charges were reduced to a simple battery.

The defendant was charged with first degree murder with use of a deadly weapon and other charges. He was facing a potential sentence of life in prison without the possibility of parole. A guilty plea was negotiated. Client pled guilty to one count of voluntary manslaughter with use of a deadly weapon with a stipulated sentence of 5-12 years, to run concurrent with a federal sentence.

The defendant was charged with 3 counts of first degree murder with use of a deadly weapon as well as other charges. He was facing the death penalty. He was convicted by a jury of 3 counts of first degree murder. Prior to his penalty hearing where the prosecution would argue for a death sentence, the case was negotiated. It was agreed that the defendant would accept a sentence of life with the possibility of parole on each count. The defendant thereby avoided a potential death sentence.

Defendant was charged with DUI. As a result of Ms. Connolly’s advocacy, the charges were ultimately reduced to driving in a careless manner.

Defendant pled guilty to federal drug trafficking offense and was facing a mandatory minimum sentence of 10 years. As a result of Ms. Connolly’s efforts, the judge sentenced her to 36 months.

The defendant pled guilty to a serious federal drug offense. The government requested that the judge impose a sentence of 108 months in prison as did the United States Department of Parole and Probation. The judge imposed a sentence of 36 months.

Defendant violated probation and was facing years in prison. Ms. Connolly secured her release to a treatment program.

Client was charged with accessory to attempted murder and racketeering. He was facing a potential sentence of life in prison. As a result of Ms. Connolly’s advocacy, the charges were reduced to attempted racketeering which carried a sentence of 3-8 years.

Defendant charged with domestic battery. The case was ultimately dismissed as a result of Ms. Connolly’s advocacy.

Juvenile was arrested for child sex abuse. As a result of Ms. Connolly’s efforts on his behalf, no petition was ever filed and instead the juvenile received treatment.

Client was charged with domestic violence. The case was ultimately dismissed.

The defendant was charged with 2 counts of first degree murder with use of a deadly weapon. He was facing the rest of his life in prison on both counts with no chance of parole. On the eve of trial, a plea deal to the significantly reduced one count of second degree murder with use of a deadly weapon was secured for Defendant.

Defendant was charged with domestic violence. The charges were ultimately dismissed.

The defendant was charged and convicted in federal court with sex trafficking. The government requested a 30 year sentence. Ms. Connolly secured a lesser sentence of 13 years.

Client was charged with attempted sexual assault, open and gross lewdness, first degree kidnapping, and battery to commit sexual assault which carry a life sentence upon conviction. As a result of Ms. Connolly’s advocacy, a plea was negotiated resulting in client pleading guilty to the lesser charge of coercion. He was sentenced to probation.

The defendant was charged with a slew of crimes including First Degree Murder with use of a deadly weapon. He was facing life in prison without the possibility of parole. A deal was reached which could result in his release after serving only eight years in prison.

Defendant was charged with 4 felony counts of Child Abuse and Neglect, and 2 felony/gross misdemeanor counts of Attempting, Preventing of Dissuading a Witness or Victim from Reporting a Crime or Commencing Prosecution. The case was negotiated down to two minor misdemeanors.

Karen Connolly represented the defendant on post-conviction relief after the district court denied his request to withdraw his guilty plea to two counts of first degree murder. On appeal, the Nevada Supreme Court reversed the district court’s ruling. The defendant is now scheduled to proceed to trial.

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The defendant was charged with First Degree Murder. He gave a videotaped confession to the police. Karen A. Connolly successfully argued that his constitutional rights had been violated and the confession was thrown out.

Defendant charged with DUI. The charges were ultimately reduced to reckless driving.

The Defendant was arrested and charged with drug possession. All charges were dismissed.

Defendant was charged with felonies of Grand Larceny and 3 counts of burglary. Ms. Connolly secured a plea deal to a reduced gross misdemeanor – attempt theft.

Defendant was charged in federal court with racketeering. The charges were ultimately reduced to conspiracy.

The defendant was charged with having committed two separate murders with use of a deadly weapon. In the first case, all charges were dismissed. In the second murder case, the State was seeking the death penalty. Defendant plead guilty to the significantly reduced charge of second-degree murder. The defendant who was facing the death penalty may now reclaim his freedom after serving only 10 years in prison.

After a jury trial, Defendant was convicted of 8 counts of burglary while in possession of a firearm, 12 counts of robbery with use of a deadly weapon, and 1 count of coercion. Ms. Connolly successfully argued on direct appeal that the defendant’s constitutional rights had been violated. The Nevada Supreme Court agreed and reversed all convictions.

After a jury trial, the defendant was convicted of First Degree Murder. The prosecution tried to convince the jury that he should be sentenced to death. The jury did not impose a death sentence.

The defendant went to trial in Federal Court on charges of Drug Trafficking and Money Laundering. The verdict was NOT GUILTY.

The defendant was charged with Sexual Assault of a Minor and First Degree Kidnapping and other charges. The defendant was acquitted.

The defendant went to trial for First Degree Murder. The verdict was NOT GUILTY.