Attorney W. James Payne Defends Hardworking Mexican Immigrant Accused of Sex-Related Crimes – MISTRIAL-Jury Deadlocked 10-2 in Favor of Acquittal!

By W. James Payne Law Firm

Wilmington, NC – The land of opportunity is also a land of justice and freedom for all. A fair outcome is expected of every trial. Ernesto Cruz Martinez is a hardworking immigrant from Mexico who moved to the United States over 30 years ago to build a better life for his family. Throughout this time, Ernesto has labored and improved his skill set and progressed in his career, only to be wrongfully accused of a violent sexual crime by his employer’s grandchild, thus, exploiting his minority and immigrant status for their own gain.

It is relatively easy to blame the innocent and victimize the vulnerable to disguise the truth or to destroy the opportunity for freedom for another.  This frequently occurs either as a means of concealing inconvenient truths or vindication of the guilty and the destruction of the innocent.

The facts surrounding the Martinez case offer a glimpse into what happens when false allegations of a violent sexual nature are made against an innocent defendant. But for the defense of W. James Payne, Mr. Martinez’ reputation and life would have been ruined with virtually no possibility of repair.

Mr. Payne, Mr. Martinez’ defense lawyer, fought tirelessly for his client using the truth and evidence.  With the skill of a surgeon, Attorney Payne dissected the State’s case and revealed Mr. Martinez’ integrity, work ethic, honesty and, ultimately, the trial was declared a mistrial due to the jury deadlock 10-2 in favor of ACQUITTAL.

“Defending the Innocent is the essence of what we do and we will continuously to tirelessly fight for Ernesto Martinez’ Freedom,” said Mr. Payne.

W. James Payne is a criminal defense attorney, representing white-collar criminal matters and military justice matters. Mr. Payne has been local to the Shallotte and Wilmington, North Carolina areas since 1988. Mr. Payne retired as a Colonel in the United States Marine Corps Reserve after 30 years of dedicated service. He had the honor to spend five years of that service as a Military Judge.

The W. James Payne Law firm is unwavering in its commitment to protecting the life, liberty, and property of every one of its clients. W. James Payne tenaciously and professionally defends his clients. Mr. Payne has decades of experience as an attorney handling military crimes, serious felonies and death penalty cases.

For more information concerning this case please contact the W. James Payne Law Firm at:
Phone: (910)-754-4389
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.Jamespaynelaw.com

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