DMV Suspension Set Aside
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My client’s driver’s license was suspended based on an allegation of driving under the influence. I challenged the suspension at a DMV hearing and won, because the time of driving could not be established. My client’s driving privilege was reinstated. Continue reading →
Case Dismissed
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I challenged geofence tracking evidence at a preliminary hearing. The court found the evidence was insufficient to support a charge and dismissed my client’s case. Continue reading →
Immigration Status Preserved
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My client was charged with a felony theft which threatened his immigration status. I litigated the case at a preliminary hearing and the judge reduced the charge to a misdemeanor. Because I was able to avoid the felony, my client’s immigration status was preserved. Continue reading →
Case Dismissed
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The judge dismissed my case after a hung jury, finding it unlikely that a retrial would result in a guilty verdict. Continue reading →
No Conviction
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At trial, a jury was unable to find my client guilty of DUI. The judge declared a mistrial and the DA did not obtain a conviction. Continue reading →