Case Results

At Patrick S. Fragel, Attorney at Law, P.C., we are proud to have a history of success, both in and out of the courtroom. An accomplished trial lawyer, Attorney Fragel has secured numerous acquittals and “not guilty” verdicts on behalf of clients who were facing serious criminal charges. Our track record has helped us earn recognition as a leading defense firm in the area. Browse our case results here on our site and, if you need a criminal defense attorney in Traverse City or throughout the state of Michigan, contact Patrick S. Fragel, Attorney at Law, P.C. today.

  • Not Guilty
    1st Degree CSC
    The jury found the eyewitness testimony to be unbelievable. Instead, the physical evidence indicated another person committed the sexual assault. The jury deliberated for just over an hour and returned a verdict of not guilty.
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  • Case Dismissed
    3rd Degree CSC
    The Defense obtained DNA evidence to show the Defendant did not have contact with the complaining witness. A 15 year felony was dismissed.
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  • Not Guilty
    Breaking and Entering
    The Defense gave the jury a reason why the Defendant’s fingerprints were at the home. A verdict of not guilty was given, and lengthy incarceration was avoided.
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  • Not Guilty
    Confession Suppressed
    The defendant’s confession was suppressed, and not used against him. While in custody, he was interrogated by a Detective but not read his Miranda rights. He was later found not guilty at trial.
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  • Case Dismissed
    Drunk Driving 3rd
    A pre-trial motion showed the Police did not have a legal basis for stopping the vehicle. As such the felony drunk driving charge was dismissed.
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  • Case Dismissed
    Felony Drug Charges
    The Defendant had felony drug charges placed on a “non-public” record and ultimately dismissed after completing a drug rehabilitation program and period of probation.
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  • Full Acquittal
    Drunk Driving 2nd
    Police neglected to interview a potential driver of the vehicle. The jury was convinced the unidentified person may have been the driver, giving reasonable doubt. The Defendant was acquitted after the jury deliberated for less than an hour.
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