DUI, Misdemeanor, and Sacramento Cases
camille.halley@cohendefense.com

Camille Halley understands how oppressive the criminal justice system can seem to a person who’s been arrested. Being accused of a crime can have long-term consequences and Camille wants to minimize those consequences for her clients, whenever possible. “A big concern for me is the collateral consequences of a conviction, and how damaging even a misdemeanor conviction can be to a person’s future,” she says. “A criminal conviction can impact a person’s housing, employment, even schooling.”

Camille has long wanted to advocate for people accused by the state. “When the state is taking steps to restrict someone’s liberty it can be very difficult for an individual to fight against that level of power. I want to help people to the best of my ability, give them a chance when they’re up against an entity that has all that power and all of those resources.”

Camille put her ideals to work at the earliest opportunity, honing her ability to challenge state action and work for fair outcomes for her clients. At the California Appellate Project, she assisted women facing the death penalty, researching confinement conditions and gathering mitigation evidence for their defense. At the Habeas Corpus Resource Center, Camille drafted a Freedom of Information Act complaint against the Federal Bureau of Investigation. During her time at the U.C. Davis School of Law, Camille worked for an extended period for a Civil Rights Clinic, helping to represent a formerly incarcerated woman in civil rights litigation against prison officials. Her dedication was recognized in 2022 by the Clinical Legal Education Association when they awarded her the Outstanding Clinic Student award.

With the Cohen Defense Group, Camille continues her work, helping people facing all kinds of charges, from domestic violence to DUI. She analyzes each case at every level, challenging bad acts by police that can get the case dismissed, collecting mitigation evidence that can minimize negative consequences for her client, and ultimately preparing to stand between her client and the state at trial. According to her colleague, Amber Zehrung, “Camille has a passion for her work. She communicates extensively with her clients regarding their cases and their options. She does not back down from a fight and never gives up until justice is served. Because of her dedication to her work and care for her clients, she achieves great results. She is a huge asset to our team.”

Camille earned her undergraduate degree at U.C. Santa Cruz and her law degree from U.C. Davis School of Law. When she’s not working, Camille enjoys bike rides, hikes, Pilates, and yoga.

Born in San Francisco and raised in San Mateo, Camille became a member of the California State Bar in 2022. Education: University of California, Santa Cruz (B.A., Classical Studies and History, Cum Laude, 2017); University of California, Davis School of Law (J.D., Public Interest Law Certificate, 2022). Member: Placer County Bar Association, California Public Defenders Association.

Camille’s Results

Drug Case Dismissed

My client was charged with possession of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia found when law enforcement searched her car during a traffic stop. I challenged the legality of the search, and the judge excluded the drugs and paraphernalia from evidence. The case was dismissed.
No Jail Time

My client faced significant time in jail for multiple violations of probation and two misdemeanor charges. The judge granted my motion to allow my client to participate in Mental Health Diversion. My client got to participate in treatment and didn't have to serve any time in jail.
Charge Reduced

I moved to suppress evidence discovered during a search of my client's purse. Before the judge could hear the motion, the DA dismissed my client's drug charge and the case resolved as a traffic infraction.
Case Dismissed!

I brought a 4th Amendment challenge to the search of my client's car by a police K9 unit. The judge ruled in my favor and my client's drug charges were dismissed.
Case Dismissed!

My client was charged with domestic violence. I presented positive information about my client to the DA and pointed out why I thought they would have trouble proving the case. After hearing from me, they dismissed all charges.
Case Dismissed!

My client was charged with battery on his girlfriend. His girlfriend did not want to prosecute and could assert her 5th Amendment privilege to remain silent and not testify against him. I emailed the DA and laid out the problems I saw with their case against my client. The DA dropped the charge and the case was dismissed.
Illegal Search Leads to Dismissal

My client was charged with possession of illegal drugs after police conducted a “pat search” of his person and found a substantial amount of methamphetamine. I filed a motion to suppress and asked the judge to exclude the drugs from evidence because the officer had no legal basis for the pat search. The judge agreed and the case was dismissed.

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Drug Case Dismissed

No Jail Time

Charge Reduced

Case Dismissed!

Case Dismissed!

Case Dismissed!

Illegal Search Leads to Dismissal

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