Felony Case Dismissed
My client was charged with felony domestic violence. I fought the charge at a preliminary hearing, where I presented significant evidence of self-defense, defense of property, and other evidence that undercut the District Attorney’s case. At the end of the hearing, I argued that the charge should be reduced to a misdemeanor, and the judge agreed. I set the case for jury trial and continued to press the District Attorney’s office to dismiss the case due to lack of evidence. I communicated with multiple levels of District Attorney supervisors and finally succeeded in getting their agreement. The case was dismissed. Continue reading →
Charges Dropped
My client was charged with misdemeanor Disturbing the Peace at Donner Lake. By giving the DA evidence that showed a more complete picture of the charged incident, I was able to demonstrate that prosecution was not warranted in this case. The DA agreed and dismissed the case outright. Continue reading →
Felony Charge Reduced
My client was charged in Truckee with felony assault with a deadly weapon. I presented evidence to the DA that showed my client acted in self-defense. I demonstrated that my client did not have a criminal history, had been steadily employed for a period of time, and had good standing in the Truckee community. After considering everything, the DA agreed to reduce the charge to a misdemeanor. Continue reading →
Charge Reduced
My client was charged with Unlawful Burning at a Tahoe area campground. He was a young man who was fishing next to a pond. He started a small fire to keep warm. Unfortunately, the fire was not in an approved campfire ring, so he was cited for a misdemeanor. I presented evidence to the DA of my client’s youth, his cooperation with authorities, and his willingness to take responsibility for his mistake. The DA agreed to reduce the charge to an infraction and allowed my client to do community service as a penalty, instead of paying fines. Continue reading →
Charges Dismissed
My client, a small business owner in the Tahoe area, was charged with felony theft. I was able to identify weaknesses in the DA’s evidence for trial. I discussed these issues with the DA and ultimately convinced him to dismiss the charges. Continue reading →