David Little, JD/MBA Representative Criminal Case Results

Disclosure: Cases are fact specific, and actual results of your case may be different.

Represented a client in Federal Court charged with Conspiracy to Defraud the United States and accepting and paying kickbacks in a healthcare fraud case. Government alleged client was involved in a $60 million conspiracy along with multiple co-defendants. Client proceeded to trial and was acquitted of the conspiracy charge. The jury returned guilty verdicts on the charges of accepting and paying kickbacks, resulting in a loss less than $1 million; significantly reducing the client’s potential exposure. Client received a sentence after trial significantly shorter than the Government’s proposed plea agreement offered pretrial.

Pinellas County Jury acquits former Pinellas County School Board employee of lewd & lascivious molestation. Client was originally arrested in November 2018 and accused of sexually battering a girl under the age of 16. The case proceeded to trial and in January 2020 our client was acquitted by a jury in Pinellas County.

Represented a client in Federal Court accused of conspiring with numerous other co-defendants to commit multiple violent robberies in Florida.  Following trial, client was acquitted by a Federal jury in Tampa.

Successfully obtained a dismissal of murder charges on behalf of client. Client was charged with the murder of his former girlfriend’s infant child. Less than a week before trial was to begin, the State of Florida filed a dismissal of all charges against the client.

Represented a client accused of traveling from out of state to engage in a sexual relationship with a minor.  Client was arrested and accused of sexual battery, traveling to meet a minor, and possession of child pornography.  All charges dismissed by the Government.

Represented a client who was accused of driving under the influence and causing property damage following a serious accident. Client was found not guilty after trial.

Represented a client accused of Boating Under the Influence and Refusal to Submit to Testing. Client was found not guilty of Boating Under the Influence by a jury following trial. After trial, the Court dismissed the Refusal charge finding that the State of Florida improperly charged our client for refusing a breath test.

Represented a client accused of manufacturing and discharging explosive devices, and child neglect. Client faced a minimum mandatory sentence of 20 years in prison. Negotiated a reduced charge of criminal mischief and disorderly conduct. Client was sentenced to 18 months probation; eligible for early termination. Client avoided a 20 year minimum mandatory prison sentence.

Represented a client accused of driving under the influence and leaving the scene of an accident.  All charges dismissed by the Government.

Represented a client charged with felony leaving the scene of an accident resulting in injuries and DUI. After successfully arguing a motion to suppress certain statements made by our client, the State reduced the DUI to a lesser charge of reckless driving, and agreed to withhold adjudication on both charges. Client avoided having a criminal conviction and was sentenced to probation.

Client was arrested and charged for his alleged involvement with a stolen property theft ring. State’s initial offer was a 2nd Degree felony conviction and prison time. Resolved case for a misdemeanor, time served. Client avoided a felony conviction and additional jail time.