PROVEN RESULTS · PALM BEACH COUNTY
Verdicts, Dismissals, and Reductions That Change Lives.
A selection of cases defended by Andrew Jeacoma in Palm Beach County, ranging from misdemeanor DUI to life felonies. These are not negotiated quick fixes. They result from preparation, depositions, motion practice, and, when necessary, jury trial. Andrew goes to trial when it matters most and fights to protect your record, your career, and your life.
About These Case Results
The case summaries below describe actual outcomes in cases defended by Andrew Jeacoma. Client names and identifying details have been omitted to protect confidentiality.
Past results do not guarantee or predict a similar outcome in any future case. Every case is unique and turns on its own facts, evidence, and procedural history.
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NOT-GUILTY VERDICTS
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- NOT GUILTY · JURY TRIAL
Attempted First-Degree Murder with a Firearm and Burglary of an Occupied Conveyance While Armed
Life felony and first-degree felony punishable by life; Prison Releasee Reoffender
The client, designated a Prison Releasee Reoffender, faced attempted first-degree murder with a firearm, a life felony, and burglary of an occupied conveyance while armed with a firearm, a first-degree felony punishable by life. Under the PRR designation, a conviction on either charge as filed would have required a mandatory life sentence with no early release. After a full jury trial, the jury found the client not guilty of the armed burglary and attempted first-degree murder and convicted the client only of a lesser included offense.
✓ Not Guilty on Armed Burglary; Lesser Offense on Attempted Murder; Mandatory Life Sentence Avoided
- NOT GUILTY · JURY TRIAL
DUI with Cocaine and Alcohol
DUI, driving under the influence
The client was charged with DUI while both cocaine and alcohol were in his system. After a full trial, the jury returned a not-guilty verdict on all counts.
✓ Not Guilty at Trial
- NOT GUILTY · JURY TRIAL
DUI with Open Container
DUI, driving under the influence
The client was charged with DUI with an open beer in the cup holder. After a full trial, the jury returned a not-guilty verdict on all counts.
✓ Not Guilty at Trial
- NOT GUILTY · JURY TRIAL
Battery, Assault, and Improper Exhibition of a Deadly Weapon
Multiple misdemeanor charges
The client faced multiple misdemeanor charges, including battery, assault, and improper exhibition of a deadly weapon. After the defense presented its case at trial, the jury returned a not-guilty verdict on all counts.
✓ Not Guilty at Trial
DISMISSALS
Charges Dropped Before Trial
- DISMISSED · PRETRIAL
Possession of Fentanyl with Intent to Sell, Possession of Cocaine, and Sale of Methamphetamine
Two second-degree felonies and one third-degree felony; up to 35 years in prison
The client faced a combined maximum of 35 years in prison. After reviewing the circumstances of the arrest, Andrew filed a motion to suppress, arguing that law enforcement conducted an unlawful stop, seizure, and search. Before the motion was heard, the State dropped all charges.
✓ All Charges Dropped
- DISMISSED · PRETRIAL
Battery by Strangulation and Resisting Without Violence
Third-degree felony and first-degree misdemeanor
The client was charged with battery by strangulation, a third-degree felony punishable by up to 5 years in prison, and resisting an officer without violence. After an investigation and a motion to dismiss, the State dropped both charges before trial.
✓ All Charges Dropped
- DISMISSED · PRETRIAL
Dealing in Stolen Property, False Verification of Ownership, and Petit Theft
Second-degree felony and related charges
The client faced multiple theft-related charges, including dealing in stolen property, a second-degree felony punishable by up to 15 years in prison. After depositions, the State dropped the dealing in stolen property and petit theft charges.
✓ Two of Three Charges Dropped
- DISMISSED · PRETRIAL
Battery
First-degree misdemeanor
The client was charged with battery after an altercation with a former partner. After a motion to dismiss on self-defense grounds was filed, the State dropped the charge before the motion was heard.
✓ Charge Dropped
CHARGE REDUCTIONS
Felony Exposure Eliminated
- REDUCED · NEGOTIATED
Aggravated Battery with a Deadly Weapon
Second-degree felony
The client was charged with aggravated battery with a deadly weapon, a second-degree felony punishable by up to 15 years in prison. Through depositions and negotiation, the charge was reduced to misdemeanor battery, avoiding a felony conviction and significant prison exposure.
✓ Reduced to Misdemeanor
- REDUCED · NEGOTIATED
Aggravated Stalking, Robbery, and Battery
Third-degree felony, second-degree felony, and first-degree misdemeanor
The client was charged with aggravated stalking, a third-degree felony punishable by up to five years in prison, robbery, a second-degree felony punishable by up to 15 years, and battery. Through depositions, investigation, and negotiation, the State agreed to withhold adjudication on the aggravated stalking, reduce the robbery to third-degree robbery by sudden snatching with a withhold of adjudication and probation, and adjudicate guilt only on the misdemeanor battery. The client resolved the case without becoming a convicted felon.
✓ No Felony Conviction
PROBATION VIOLATIONS
Supervision Preserved
- REINSTATED · NEGOTIATED
Violation of Probation on Sexual Battery and Lewd or Lascivious Molestation Charges
Probation violation with exposure to substantial additional prison time
The client was on probation for serious sexual battery and lewd or lascivious molestation offenses and faced a violation that exposed him to a lengthy additional prison sentence. Through investigation and negotiation with the State Attorney, Andrew secured reinstatement of probation with no additional prison time.
✓ Probation Reinstated, No Additional Prison Time
Past results do not guarantee or predict a similar outcome in any future case. Every case is unique and turns on its own facts, evidence, and procedural history.
- WHY TRIAL READINESS MATTERS
The Threat of Trial Changes Everything.
Andrew Jeacoma began his career at the Office of the Public Defender for the 15th Judicial Circuit, defending clients in the same courtrooms where he now practices as a private attorney. He knows how cases move through Palm Beach County’s courts because he has handled hundreds of them there.
Every case summary on this page reflects that reality. Whether the outcome was a not-guilty verdict, charges dropped before trial, or a felony reduced to a misdemeanor, the result rested on the same foundation: investigation, preparation, and a credible readiness to try the case.
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Andrew Jeacoma, Criminal Defense Attorney
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