CASE RESULTS

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Below are just a few examples of results that we have been obtained for our clients in State and Federal cases.

  • Murder, Aggravated Assault, Engaging in Organized Activity - Not Guilty by Jury

  • Murder, Aggravated Assault, Engaging in Organized Activity - Not Guilty by Jury

  • Aggravated Sexual Assault – Not Guilty by Jury

  • Murder Reduced to Manslaughter – Probation granted

  • Aggravated Sexual Assault of a minor – Shock Probation Granted

  • Murder - Dismissed in Response to Speedy Trial Motion

  • Murder (2 Counts), Aggravated Assault (6 Counts), Pleaded to Aggravated Assault - Shock Probation Granted

  • Murder, Reduced to Attempted Murder. This case was an alleged home invasion - 12 years prison

  • Possession of Controlled Substance – Dismissed after motion to Suppress

  • Aggravated Assault (Four Counts) – Dismissed after motion to dismiss, under statute of limitations

  • Aggravated Sex Assault (Four Counts) - Dismissed and expunged

  • Aggravated Assault and Aggravated Kidnapping - Probation Granted

  • Money Laundering $50,000 - Dismissed

  • Money Laundering $80,000 - Dismissed

  • Money Laundering $20,000 - Dismissed

  • Money Laundering, possession of cocaine - Dismissed

  • Improper relationship with educator-student - Dismissed

  • Aggravated Assault - Dismissed

  • Aggravated Assault, Evading Arrest – Dismissed

  • Aggravated Sexual Assault – Dismissed

  • Injury to a Child – Dismissed

  • Possession of Controlled Substance (Cocaine) – Dismissed

  • Arson – Dismissed after motion to suppress granted

  • Possession of Controlled Substance 80 pounds of Marihuana – Dismissed

  • Aggravated Robbery, Evading Arrest, Reduced to Misdemeanor Theft – 2 years probation

  • Possession of Controlled Substance 40 pounds of Marihuana – Dismissed

  • Possession of Controlled Substance 20 pounds of Marihuana – Dismissed

  • Possession of 4,000 pounds of Marijuana – 10 Years Probation

  • Possession of 125 pounds of Marijuana – 2 Years Probation

  • Possession of 4 grams of Heroin – 3 Years Probation

  • Possession of 2 kilograms of Cocaine – Dismissed

  • Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle – Dismissed

  • Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle – Dismissed by prosecutor

  • Sexual Assault – Dismissed

  • Injury to a Child – Dismissed

  • Aggravated Sexual Assault – Dismissed

  • Automobile Theft, Engaging in Organized Criminal Activity - Dismissed

  • Possession of Controlled Substance (Cocaine) - Dismissed

  • DWI, Possession of Cocaine – Dismissed by Prosecutor

  • DWI, Felony Third, Lack of Probable Cause for stop– Dismissed

  • Manslaughter, Aggravated Assault – Shock Probation Granted

  • Aggravated Assault – Dismissed

  • Aggravated Assault – Dismissed

  • Driving while intoxicated – Dismissed by prosecutor

  • Driving while intoxicated – Dismissed by prosecutor

  • Driving while intoxicated – Dismissed by prosecutor

  • Driving while intoxicated – Dismissed by prosecutor

  • Driving while intoxicated – Dismissed by prosecutor

  • Family Violence Assault – Dismissed by prosecutor

  • Family Violence Assault – Dismissed by prosecutor

  • Family Violence Assault – Dismissed by prosecutor

  • Family Violence Assault – Dismissed by prosecutor

  • Family Violence Assault – Dismissed by prosecutor

  • Family Violence Assault – Dismissed by prosecutor

  • Family Violence Assault – Dismissed by prosecutor

  • Harassment – Dismissed by prosecutor

  • Aggravated Assault – Dismissed by prosecutor

  • Possession of Cocaine 1 gram – Dismissed by prosecutor

  • Possession of Cocaine 1.5 grams – Dismissed by prosecutor

  • Possession of Cocaine .5 grams – Dismissed by prosecutor

  • Possession of Cocaine 2 grams – Dismissed by prosecutor

  • Possession of Cocaine .25 grams – Dismissed by prosecutor

  • Driving while intoxicated – Dismissed for lack of probable cause, after DPS Judge ruled no probable cause for the arrest

  • Aggravated Assault – Dismissed by prosecutor

  • Evading arrest – Dismissed by prosecutor

As a former State prosecutor Roberto Balli successfully tried cases involving murder, aggravated assault, attempted murder, theft, robbery, domestic violence, human trafficking, intoxication assault, intoxicated driving.

  • Mexican Drug Cartel case involving Possession of Firearm in Drug Trafficking Crime – Not Guilty by Jury, Racketeering charges – Dismissed by judge due to double jeopardy

  • Conspiracy to Possess with Intent to Distribute 100 kilos of cocaine, 1,000 kilos of Marijuana, and 100 kilos of Methamphetamine, and Possession Methamphetamine – Not Guilty by Judge

  • Insurance Fraud (4 Counts) – Not guilty

  • Conspiracy to Transport Aliens (15 Aliens) – Dismissed

  • Transporting Aliens 4 Counts – Dismissed. Alleged mere presence and improper identification.

  • Conspiracy to Transport Aliens (40 Aliens) – Dismissed

  • Transporting Aliens (3 Counts) – Dismissed

  • Conspiracy to Transport Aliens (Over 100 Aliens) – Dismissed

  • Transporting Aliens (3 Counts) – Dismissed

  • Felon in Possession of a Firearm – Dismissed in Federal Court, prosecuted in State Court, probation granted

  • Possession with intent to Distribute over 100 kilograms of Cocaine, exportation of over 100 firearms to Mexico, and Possession of 100 firearms in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime – Dismissed

  • Possession with Intent to Distribute 2,000 kilograms of marijuana – Dismissed

  • Conspiracy to Possess with Intent to Distribute over 20 kilos Cocaine, and Firearms charge – Dismissed

  • Conspiracy to Possess with Intent to Distribute over 20 kilos Cocaine, Possession with Intent to Distribute over 20 kilos cocaine, Importation of over 20 kilograms of Cocaine, Conspiracy to Possess with Intent to Distribute over 10 kilos heroin, Possession with Intent to Distribute over 10 kilos Heroin, Importation of over 10 kilograms of Heroin, Conspiracy to Possess with Intent to Distribute over 10 kilos Methamphetamine, Possession with Intent to Distribute over 10 kilos of Methamphetamine, Importation of over 10 kilos of methamphetamine – Dismissed

  • Illegal Reentry, Transporting five aliens – Dismissed

  • Conspiracy to Possess with Intent to Distribute over 20 kilos Cocaine, Possession with Intent to Distribute over 20 kilos cocaine. Sting operation – Dismissed

  • Conspiracy to Possess with Intent to Distribute Over 1,000 kilos of Marijuana, over 100 kilos of Cocaine, and over $1,000,0000 in money laundering – time served (21 days) and 7 years of supervised release

  • Conspiracy to Possess with Intent to Distribute 872 Kilos of Marijuana Possession with Intent to Distribute 872 Kilos of Marijuana – Dismissed

  • Brining In and Harboring Aliens – Dismissed

  • Conspiracy to Possess with Intent to Distribute over 33 kilos Cocaine, Possession with Intent to Distribute 33 kilos cocaine, Importation of 33 kilograms of Cocaine – Dismissed Lack of Knowledge

  • Capital Death, Transporting Aliens Causing the Death of an Individual (Vehicle Roll Over, client was alleged driver) – One Alien Dead, four injured – Dismissed

  • Possession with Intent to Distribute 672 kilograms of Marijuana – Dismissed

  • Possession with intent to Distribute 170 kilos of Marijuana – Dismissed after defense asserted that the defendant was coerced to import the drugs

  • Bringing In and Harboring Aliens – Dismissed

  • Conspiracy to Possess with Intent to Distribute over 100 kilos of Marijuana, Possession with Intent to Distribute over 100 kilos of Marijuana – 3 years probation

  • Conspiracy to Possess with Intent to Distribute 500 grams or more of Cocaine – 3 Years Probation

  • Conspiracy to Possess with Intent to Distribute 27 kilos Cocaine, Possession with Intent to Distribute 27 kilos cocaine, part of sting operation, argued lack of knowledge when agent gave client the drugs – Dismissed

  • Bringing in and Harboring Aliens (6 Aliens in Back of Pick-up) (Client the alleged guide) – Dismissed

  • Conspiracy to Possess with Intent to Distribute 13 kilos Cocaine, Possession with Intent to Distribute 13 kilos cocaine, argued lack of knowledge – Dismissed

  • Possession With Intent to Distribute 250 kilograms of Marijuana – Dismissed

  • Possession with Intent to Distribute 60 Kilograms of Cocaine. At the Port of Entry in Laredo, drugs were concealed in a passenger bus, argued lack of knowledge – Dismissed

  • Bringing In Aliens to the United States – Dismissed

  • Possession with Intent to Distribute 7 kilograms of Cocaine, drugs were concealed in the battery of the car operated by client, argued lack of knowledge – Dismissed

  • Truck Driver, 700 kilos of marijuana, argued lack of knowledge – Dismissed

  • Possession of Firearm in relation to a drug trafficking crime (2 counts) – Dismissed by Judge due to double jeopardy

  • Possession of Firearm in relation to a felony (3 counts) – Dismissed by Judge due to double jeopardy

  • Felon in Possession of Firearm – Dismissed after motion to suppress granted

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    Laredo, Texas 78042

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Board Certified in Criminal Trial Law

Roberto Balli is a board certified attorney in criminal trial law by the National Board of Trial Advocacy and the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.

Board certification demonstrates that an attorney has tested substantial experience in a selected field of law. With more than 90,000 attorneys licensed to practice in Texas, less than 7,500 have earned the right to publicly represent themselves as a specialist.

Board Certified Criminal Lawyer in Laredo, Texas