Cohen Defense Group Gets Results

Case Dismissed!

Camille Halley

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. Continue reading →

No Jail Time

Camille Halley

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. Continue reading →

Client Avoids Prison

Amber Zehrung

My client was facing prison time under the 3 Strikes Law. He was already on probation for domestic violence. Through investigation, I showed the DA that the alleged victim was not a reliable witness and that my client’s mental health issues were being addressed. The case was reduced to a misdemeanor and my client did not have to go to prison. Continue reading →

Case Dismissed!

Camille Halley

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. Continue reading →

No Charges Filed

Ryan Couzens

Client fought with her boyfriend in a public place. She was arrested for domestic violence as the “primary aggressor.” After gathering evidence and witness statements, I provided them to the DA. They reviewed the information and decided not to file charges. Continue reading →

Client Avoids Life in Prison

David Cohen

My client was charged with stabbing someone and faced 25 years to life in prison. My investigator found a critical witness for the defense. The case resolved for two misdemeanors and my client was released from custody. Continue reading →

Charges Avoided

Amber Zehrung

When my client was arrested for domestic violence, I had my investigator interview the alleged victim about what really happened. I submitted that statement, along with positive information about my client, to the DA and they decided not to file any charges. Continue reading →

Diversion Granted

Ryan Couzens

My client fled from the police in a 100+ MPH chase, resulting in a felony evading charge. He is a young man with no record who was diagnosed with ADHD. I submitted expert opinion and extensive briefing asking the judge to allow my client to participate in Mental Health Diversion, and the judge agreed. If my client participates in mental health treatment, his case will be dismissed. Continue reading →

Charge Reduced

Camille Halley

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. Continue reading →

No Charges Filed

Amber Zehrung

My client was arrested for domestic violence when his wife called the police to remove him from the house. I put together a packet for the DA that included my client’s school enrollment, proof of employment, character letters, and his wife’s statement. After reviewing the packet, the DA declined to file charges. Continue reading →

Record Expunged

Amber Zehrung

I petitioned the court to reduce my client’s felony to a misdemeanor and expunge his record. The court granted both motions based on the documents and legal briefs I filed that demonstrated my client’s compliance with probation and rehabilitation. Continue reading →

No Charges Filed

Amber Zehrung

My client was arrested for domestic violence against his girlfriend. I submitted a statement from the girlfriend to the DA, along with letters reflecting my client’s good character and proof that he attended counseling. The DA considered this information and decided not to file charges against my client. Continue reading →

Charges Not Filed

Ryan Couzens

My client was caught in a “sting” selling cigarettes to a minor. After I had several communications with the Sacramento DA’s charging desk, the DA elected not to file charges against my client. Continue reading →

Record Expunged

Amber Zehrung

My client was convicted of two crimes many years ago, when he was struggling with mental health issues. I petitioned the court to expunge his records, submitting extensive documentation of the positive progress my client has made. The court expunged my client’s record over the DA’s objection. Continue reading →

No Charges Filed

Amber Zehrung

My client was arrested after arguing with his wife. I submitted a packet to the DA with his wife’s statement, character letters, and proof of family counseling. After considering this information, the DA elected not to file any charges against my client. Continue reading →

Judge Reduced Charges

Danielle Nygren

I convinced the judge to reduce a felony conspiracy to a misdemeanor over the DA’s objection, by presenting mitigating factors to the court. The judge reduced the charge even though my client had 5 prior convictions on her record, including one felony. Continue reading →

Drug Case Dismissed

Matthew Lanthier

My client was a nurse, charged with lying to a police officer during a traffic stop and possessing drug paraphernalia. Conviction on either charge would have cost her her nursing license. I filed multiple pre-trial motions challenging the legality of the police officers’ actions. The DA dismissed all charges. Continue reading →

Acquitted of Felony

Barry Zimmerman

My client was charged with felony animal cruelty. I got the charges reduced to misdemeanors before trial and then won a not guilty verdict from the jury. My client was acquitted and the dogs ordered returned to the family at no cost. Continue reading →

Lifetime Registration Avoided

Barry Zimmerman

My client’s felony child molest charges would have resulted in lifetime sex offender registration if found true. I was able to hang the jury, avoiding conviction at trial. The case resolved for a misdemeanor with no custody time and no registration. Continue reading →