Felony Charge Reduced-Jail Time Avoided
My client was charged with felony conspiracy to commit a crime. We fought the charge at a preliminary hearing, and succeeded in getting the judge to reduce the charge to a misdemeanor. I was able to demonstrate to the District Attorney how difficult it would be for them to prove the case at trial, and highlighted my client’s youth and lack of prior record. The District Attorney agreed to resolve the case for no further jail time. Continue reading →
Felony and Jail Time Avoided
My client was charged with a felony DUI involving injury. I collected positive information about my client and advised her to enter outpatient treatment and enroll in a DUI class. Based on my client’s efforts to rehabilitate herself, the District Attorney agreed to resolve the case as a misdemeanor with alternative sentencing so she did not have to go to jail. Continue reading →
Motion to Dismiss Granted
My client was charged with contempt of court. I thoroughly investigated the case and we went to trial. I made a motion to dismiss at trial, at the close of the other party’s case. The judge granted my motion and dismissed the case. Continue reading →
Client Released from Jail-Charges Reduced
My 19 year old client was in custody on a no-bail hold while he faced serious charges involving robbery and participation in a criminal street gang. He was alleged to have been with a group of kids who tried to enter a marijuana grow. Some kids were armed, but my client wasn’t and there were no guns in his car. We prepared and went to Preliminary Hearing, where the District Attorney decided not to proceed on the gang allegation and the judge dismissed the robbery for lack of evidence. Based on this, the no-bail hold was modified and my client was released to his family. Continue reading →
Marijuana DUI – No Charges Filed
My client was arrested for a DUI based on allegedly having marijuana in his system. I created a packet citing scientific articles that explain how marijuana impairment is not correlated with field sobriety tests or toxicology results. I pointed out that my client did not drive poorly, was only stopped for a fix-it ticket violation, and cooperated with police. After considering all of the information I provided, the District Attorney decided not to file any charges. Continue reading →
Charge Reduced
My client was charged with felony burglary. I fought the charge at a preliminary hearing. When the District Attorney saw how difficult it would be to prove their case at trial, they agreed to reduce the charge to a misdemeanor. My client did not have to serve any more time in jail. Continue reading →
Strike Offense Dismissed
My client was charged with felony criminal threats, which is a strike under the Three-Strikes Law and carries the possibility of serving time in state prison. I fought the charge at a preliminary hearing and demonstrated that the accuser’s statements were not reliable. After the hearing, the DA dismissed the strike offense in exchange for a plea to a lesser charge. Continue reading →
Mistrial Means Less Time in Custody
My client faced charges in three cases. We went to jury trial on one of the cases to fight the charges. At trial, the District Attorney failed to advise their witness not to talk about my client’s uncharged acts. I moved for a mistrial and the judge granted my motion. Because of the mistrial, the judge and District Attorney were willing to negotiate a resolution of all three cases for less jail time than my client would have received after trial. Continue reading →
Case Dismissed and Arrest Records Sealed
My client was charged with two counts of driving on a suspended license. I worked with my client to secure DMV waivers in California because my client relocated to Tennessee. My client obtained a Tennessee driver’s license and we provided proof of that to the District Attorney. The District Attorney dismissed the case and my client’s arrest records were sealed. Continue reading →
Second Amendment Rights Protected
My client was charged with manufacturing a firearm, a felony. If convicted, he would have lost his right to own firearms for life. I gathered positive information about my client and kept negotiating with the District Attorney until they agreed to reduce the charge to a misdemeanor and defer the prosecution for six months. If my client completes a class, the case will be dismissed altogether. Continue reading →
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 →
Diversion Granted
My client was cited for a misdemeanor state parks violation. At the first court appearance, I brought to the judge’s attention my client’s youth, lack of prior record, education, and employment status. After considering this information, the judge granted diversion for the limited period of one month, allowing my client to earn a dismissal of the misdemeanor. Continue reading →
Felony Reduced to Low Level Misdemeanor
My client was charged with assault with force likely to create great bodily injury, a felony that carries the possibility state prison time. I thoroughly reviewed the police reports and was able to show the District Attorney that they would have trouble proving that charge. I collected positive information about my client and investigated whether the alleged victim wanted to prosecute. Based on everything I presented to the District Attorney, they agreed to resolve the case for a misdemeanor Disturbing the Peace charge, 15 days on alternative sentencing, and one year of probation. This resolution protected my client’s gun rights as well as avoiding jail time. Continue reading →
Immigration Complications Avoided
My client was charged with a hit and run. I collected positive information about my client, including proof of a valid driver’s license and insurance. My client demonstrated they could obey all laws for three months, and the District Attorney agreed to dismiss the case and seal the arrest records. This protected my client from having to deal with complications during the immigration process. Continue reading →
Case Dismissed
My client was charged with discharging a firearm with gross negligence. Alcohol was involved. I worked with my client to collect positive information about them, including proof that my client had attended AA meetings regularly for six months. I provided the positive information to the District Attorney and they agreed to dismiss the charges. All arrest records were sealed. Continue reading →
Avoided Driver’s License Suspension
My client was charged with a misdemeanor DUI. The DMV was going to suspend their driver’s license, so we set it for a hearing with a DMV hearing officer. I pointed out to the DMV hearing officer that the police officer did not properly administer the breath tests. The hearing officer did not impose the license suspension, and my client retained his right to drive. Continue reading →
Mental Health Diversion Granted
My client was charged with kidnapping, robbery, carjacking, and assault with force likely to create great bodily injury, all felonies that carry the possibility of prison time. I challenged the District Attorney’s evidence at a preliminary hearing and brought to light weaknesses in the case against my client. I filed a motion asking the judge to grant my client mental health diversion. At the contested hearing on my motion, I pointed out the weaknesses in the District Attorney’s case against my client. The judge granted my motion and allowed my client to engage in treatment. If she successfully completes diversion, all of her charges will be dismissed. Continue reading →
Mistaken Identity Defense Successful
My client was accused of participating in a department store theft, based solely on an officer identifying her on the surveillance tape. We tracked down the other charged participant who confirmed that the person who was with him in the store was another woman, not my client. I provided this evidence to the District Attorney, who reviewed it with the officers. The District Attorney dismissed the case in the interest of justice. Continue reading →
Case Dismissed at First Appearance
My client was charged with four counts of shoplifting. I worked with my client to have them complete a theft awareness class before the first court date and provided proof of class completion to the District Attorney. Because my client was proactive and completed the class, the District Attorney dismissed all counts at the first court appearance. All arrest records were sealed. Continue reading →
Diversion Leads to Dismissal
My client was charged with underage drinking. I collected positive information about my client and presented it to the District Attorney and to the Judge. The Judge agreed to give my client a chance in diversion. Once my client completed community service, and two 4-hour classes about underage drinking and drug and alcohol awareness, the judge agreed to dismiss the charge and seal the arrest records. Continue reading →