Scrofano Law PC
Getting arrested for DUI in DC is a serious matter. You’re facing criminal charges, possible jail time, fines, and a suspended license. The sooner you act, the better your chances of protecting your record and your future.
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Assault Charges Dismissed via Diversion
Client was arrested and charged with assaulting a counter-protestor on the National Mall. Investigated the incident and the witnesses, and secured a diversion for client where the case was dismissed with no conviction.
Loaded Handgun Case Fully Dismissed
Client was arrested for possessing two loaded handguns in plain view in his car. Negotiated a diversion resolution where the case was dismissed with no conviction.
Firearm Storage Case Dismissed
Client was arrested and charged with improperly storing and transporting a firearm. Mr. Kalafat negotiated a diversion settlement where the case was ultimately dismissed with no conviction.
Inauguration Weapons Charges Dismissed
Client was arrested and charged with weapons offenses after being found with a concealed weapon near the Capitol during the presidential inauguration. Mr. Kalafat negotiated a diversion where the case was dismissed with no conviction.
Metro Assault Charges Dismissed
Client was arrested and charged with assaulting another passenger on a metro train. Client was in a sensitive government position, and Mr. Kalafat secured a diversion disposition where the case was ultimately dismissed with no conviction.
Felony Firearm Charges Dismissed
Client was arrested and charged with felony firearm offenses after police officers found a loaded pistol on client during a traffic stop. Mr. Kalafat negotiated a diversion whereby the case was ultimately dismissed with no conviction.
Tourist Firearm Case Dismissed
Client was visiting DC with family from the Midwest, and was arrested and charged with unlawfully possessing a firearm when parking the family car at a government building parking garage. The case was dismissed without conviction after client completed a diversion program negotiated by Mr. Kalafat.
Traffic-Stop Gun Charges Dismissed
Client was arrested and charged with felony firearm offenses after police officers found a loaded pistol in client’s car during a traffic stop. Mr. Kalafat negotiated a diversion whereby the case was ultimately dismissed with no conviction.
Public Restroom Firearm Dismissal
Client was arrested and charged with felony firearm offenses after police officers were called to a business where a loaded firearm was found in the restroom. After police reviewed the business’s CCTV videos, they arrested client at the business and client then admitted owning and possessing the pistol. Despite the strong evidence against client, and the dangerous of leaving a loaded pistol in a public restroom, Mr. Kalafat successfully negotiated a diversion whereby the case was dismissed with no conviction.
Carjacking Self-Defense Case Dismissed
Client was the victim of an attempted carjacking, where two individuals shot at him. Client shot back with an unknown gun-type weapon. The incident was captured on CCTV video. The would-be carjackers escaped, but after calling 911, client was ultimately arrested for weapons offenses. At trial, the jury was not able to reach a unanimous verdict, with most jurors voting to acquit client. The prosecution decided to dismiss the case rather than proceed with another trial.
Vehicle Gun Charges Dismissed
Client was arrested and charged with felony firearm offenses after police officers found a loaded pistol in client’s car during a traffic stop. Mr. Kalafat negotiated a diversion for the client and the case was ultimately dismissed with no conviction.
Embassy-Visit Weapon Charges Dismissed
Client was arrested by U.S. Secret Service officers after visiting an embassy, and then guns were found in his car at his hotel. Mr. Kalafat successfully convinced the court to release the client from jail over the government’s objection, and then obtained a diversion for client where all charges were ultimately dismissed.
Military Base Firearm Dismissal
Client was arrested for unlawful possession of a firearm at a military base in DC; while delivering supplies to the base pursuant to a government contract, officers located a firearm in client’s truck trailer. After a prolonged pretrial process, Mr. Kalafat secured a diversion program which client completed in his home state and the case was dismissed.
Trunk Firearm Charges Dismissed
Client was arrested and charged with multiple firearm offenses after police officers found a pistol magazine in the glove box and a pistol in the trunk of client’s car during a traffic stop. Mr. Kalafat negotiated a diversion whereby the case was ultimately dismissed with no conviction.
Student Assault Case Dismissed
Client was a student at a DC university and was arrested for a fight with a roommate. Client was kicked out of housing and suspended from school, and so client had to return home to the west coast, which rendered client ineligible for a diversion program in the case.. Mr. Kalafat successfully fashioned an alternative diversion agreement acceptable to the prosecution, and client’s case was ultimately dismissed with no conviction.
Active-Duty Soldier Case Dismissed
Client was an active duty NCO in the military, and client was in DC off-duty for a US Army anniversary celebration; client was arrested for carrying a pistol with him. After protracted negotiations with the government, Mr. Kalafat obtained a diversion for client and the case was ultimately dismissed without conviction.
Government Site Weapon Dismissal
Client was arrested and charged with firearm offenses after a civilian screener found a loaded firearm in client’s vehicle during a delivery inspection at a government site and alerted law enforcement. After investigating the facts and circumstances, and emphasizing the positive aspects of the client’s life, Mr. Kalafat negotiated a diversion whereby the case was dismissed with no conviction.
Hit-and-Run Charges Dismissed
Client was charged with Leaving After Colliding following a traffic accident where client left the scene and the other car sustained severe damages. After investigating the incident and damages, Mr. Kalafat demonstrated that the damages were all internal with debatable causation, and the government agreed to offer a diversion. The case was dismissed with no conviction.
Loaded Pistol Case Dismissed
Client was arrested and charged with several firearm offenses after police officers found a loaded pistol in client’s car during a traffic stop. Mr. Kalafat negotiated a diversion whereby the case was ultimately dismissed with no conviction.
Domestic Violence Case Dismissed
Client was arrested and charged with domestic violence assault. Despite the complainant insisting to the prosecution that the case be dropped, the government refused to dismiss the case. Mr. Kalafat devised a trial strategy whereby the case was ultimately dismissed by the court.
Felony Machine Gun Case Dismissed
Client was initially charged with felony Possession of a Machine Gun. After initially securing a reduction to a misdemeanor charge, through extensive research and negotiation Mr. Kalafat convinced the prosecution to dismiss the case entirely.
Kidnapping & Strangulation Charges Dismissed
Client was arrested and charged with felony strangulation and kidnapping, along with co-defendants, after an altercation at her home. Once Mr. Kalafat was retained as defense counsel and began reaching out to the prosecution, the government dismissed the case entirely.


