Springs Style Magazine: "Top Attorneys In Colorado Springs"

"Sometimes the need for an attorney is more than evident: when you’ve been served with a lawsuit, or when you’ve been arrested or charged with a crime. But keep in mind that people hire lawyers for advice and expertise all of the time, in all kinds of situations. While you may be able to get through a legal problem without hiring an attorney, you should always remember that when you represent yourself, you might have a “fool for a client.”

The Colorado Springs Gazette:  "City dismisses case against Hooters waitress"

"A criminal case against a Hooters waitress that raised questions about the integrity of an investigation by Colorado Springs police was dismissed Wednesday at the request of the City Attorney’s Office." Pat Mika, a Springs lawyer who represented waitress Illysa Medina, reiterated his call for a full-scale investigation of the detectives who accused Medina of serving a visibly intoxicated patron on June 23. 

Colorado Springs Independent:  "Judges' findings of cops' reckless and untrue statements raise questions of credibility"

"He has a reputation for being fast and loose with the truth and the reputation of not following the constitutional requirements that other police officers adhere to when they stop and contact citizens in this community," said Pat Mika, a Colorado Springs lawyer who successfully represented Gibbs' girlfriend, Robin Bingham, in her court case."

The Colorado Springs Gazette: "DA dismisses pot case against Springs doctor"

Prosecutors have declined to file charges against a Colorado Springs doctor who was arrested last month on suspicion of illegally growing 83 marijuana plants. At a court hearing on Thursday, the 4th Judicial District Attorney’s Office dismissed the case against Kristine Hembre, a 50-year-old asthma specialist.

The Colorado Springs Gazette: "Springs psychologist cleared of sex assault charges"

Prosecutors on Thursday dismissed sex-assault charges against a Colorado Springs psychologist accused of having a sexual relationship with a combat veteran under her care. The case against Dr. Janice Husted was dismissed because of lack of evidence, prosecutor Kelson Castain said at a hearing. New information surfaced after Husted’s Dec. 31 arrest, according to Castain, who declined to provide details. Husted is still fighting a temporary license suspension related to the allegations, said her attorney, Pat Mika. She had been charged with sexual assault on a client by a psychotherapist.

The Colorado Springs Gazette: "Prosecutors ask judge to drop charges against driver who hit 2 pedestrians" 

Prosecutors have asked a judge to drop all charges against a driver cited in an October crash that killed two pedestrians and sent a 14-month-old girl tumbling down the street in her baby stroller. In a motion filed last week, the El Paso County District Attorney’s Office said it has “insufficient evidence” to pursue criminal charges against Jennifer Eggleton, of Colorado Springs. 

KKTV: Charges Dropped Against Brian Marshall

"The former owner of a million dollar home--which was turned into a meth house--will not face a criminal trial. A fourth judicial district court judge reserved his earlier decision and dropped charges against Brian Marshall."

The Colorado Springs Gazette: "Judge tosses $1M meth house charges against father"

A judge has tossed out drug charges against a Colorado Springs man who had been accused along with his son of having methamphetamine in their former $1 million home. Initially, 4th Judicial District Judge David A. Gilbert had ruled there was enough evidence – but just barely - to try Brian P. Marshall on charges of drug possession and conspiracy. Following a Jan. 25 preliminary hearing, Gilbert ruled in favor of prosecutors, but said he did so reluctantly and observed that their evidence was “pretty close to the line” of what was required for the case to move forward.

Colorado Springs Gazette: "Bach orders review into CSPD, EPSO undercover unit"

On Wednesday, the Colorado Springs city attorney’s office dismissed a case against a Hooters waitress accused of selling alcohol to a visibly-intoxicated patron. The video also led to the dismissal last week of a related charge against the restaurant. Pat Mika, attorney for the Hooters waitress, praised the mayor for “taking it upon himself” to start the investigation. “This is all about trust,” Mika said. “We as a community and a city, have the right to be able to expect that our law enforcement is truthful.” 

The Colorado Springs Gazette: "Deal accepted to avoid 3rd murder trial"

Despite accepting a plea that averted a third murder trial, Deborah Wadle continued to maintain her innocence Thursday in the 1999 death of her 5-month old stepgrandson. Wadle, 53, pleaded guilty to a reduced charge of criminally negligent homicide, avoiding a third trial in the shaken-baby death of Kevin Patrick Caleum Wadle. She entered an Alford plea, which means she maintained her innocence but conceded prosecutors have enough evidence to convict her. 

The Colorado Springs Gazette: "Rape charges dropped against Air Force cadet"

Prosecutors Wednesday dropped a felony rape charge against an Air Force Academy cadet who had been accused of assaulting a teenage girl. Nicholas O. Martin, 21, was charged with first-degree sexual assault after a 17-year-old high school student told police the cadet got her drunk and raped her at a Sept. 10 party in Fountain. 

The Colorado Springs Gazette: "Prosecutors ask judge to drop charges against driver who hit 2 pedestrians"

Prosecutors have asked a judge to drop all charges against a driver cited in an October crash that killed two pedestrians and sent a 14-month-old girl tumbling down the street in her baby stroller. In a motion filed last week, the El Paso County District Attorney’s Office said it has “insufficient evidence” to pursue criminal charges against Jennifer Eggleton, of Colorado Springs.