In State v. Jonathan Fernandez, No. 2D13-2998, Attorney Nicholas G. Matassini achieved a crucial appellate win in a high-stakes narcotics case. Matassini represented a client facing multiple trafficking charges after a lengthy wiretap investigation. Knowing the value of full transparency in building a defense, Matassini tirelessly fought for the release of key information concerning a cooperating witness, which the prosecution was determined to keep concealed. After successfully arguing the necessity of this evidence in trial court, the prosecution escalated the battle, filing an appeal to withhold the informant’s details.
However, the Second District Court of Appeals sided with Matassini, ordering that the critical information be disclosed to the defense. This decision set a precedent, reinforcing defendants’ rights to crucial evidence even amid heavy opposition from the prosecution.
In State of Florida vs. Michel Gonzalez (Fernandez II), No. 2D14-4147, Attorney Nicholas G. Matassini continued his vigorous advocacy in a complex wiretap narcotics case. Following his initial appellate victory in State v. Jonathan Fernandez, Matassini once again defended his client’s right to critical information. Despite a prior court order, the prosecution refused to disclose required informant statements, forcing yet another trial court ruling and testing the trial judge’s and defense’s patience. Undeterred, Matassini relentlessly pursued the case through a second appeal, leading the Second District Court of Appeals to affirm the trial court’s order for disclosure. This unmasked the informant, finally securing the defense’s access to vital information and upholding the integrity of the defense process.
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