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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.

My client was charged in a felony conspiracy to assault individuals with a firearm. I investigated the case and was able to show the District Attorney that no gun was present and that their witness had lied. I provided proof of my client's employment and lack of criminal history, and the District Attorney agreed to dismiss the case in the interest of justice.

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.

My client was in custody facing a felony ammunition charge. We challenged the District Attorney's evidence at a Preliminary Hearing. The judge dismissed the felony charge. Based on that we were able to get my client's bail reduced so that she could get out of 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.

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.

My client was charged with felony child abuse. I filed a written motion to reduce the charge to a misdemeanor. I presented evidence that parents were working with medical professionals to help the child, who had Fetal Alcohol Syndrome when they adopted him. I also gathered and presented character letters that showed a good deal of community support for my client. After considering everything, the judge reduced the charge to a misdemeanor.

My 19-year-old client faced multiple charges, both misdemeanor and felony. During the time of the charged incidents, he had begun to struggle with symptoms of a serious mental health diagnosis. Prior to the mental health issue, he had no record so I asked to put him in a mental health diversion program. We argued the issue in court and the judge agreed. My client is now receiving treatment, has a job, and is doing well. By complying with treatment, he will earn a dismissal of all charges and have a clean record going forward.

My client was charged with felony possession of stolen property. She was in school earning an Associates Degree and hoped to continue her education beyond that. After a conversation with the DA about her good character and future prospects, they agreed to resolve the case for a misdemeanor and entry into a Deferred Entry of Judgment program. My client can now earn a dismissal of the case and continue with her education.

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.

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.

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.

My client was in custody, pending felony charges. We challenged the District Attorney's evidence at a Preliminary Hearing. The felonies were dismissed. My client was able to resolve her case for misdemeanor charges and was released from custody.

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.

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.

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.

My client was charged with one felony and five misdemeanors. He was looking at 16 months in state prison and multiple charges on his record. We set trial and prepared to fight the case. Ultimately, the District Attorney offered to drop everything except one misdemeanor. My client admitted the misdemeanor, avoiding a felony record and a state prison sentence.

My client faced at least three years in prison on a robbery charge. We pushed the case to trial quickly, hired an expert to testify regarding self-defense, and filed numerous motions regarding the criminal history of the complaining witness. We forced a quick resolution for a less serious charge and my client was released from custody, avoiding prison altogether.

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.

My client was a senior citizen charged with felony resisting and trying to remove the officer's weapon. He was struggling in custody and not well. I was able to successfully argue that the court should reduce his bail to an amount my client could afford. My client posted bail and was released back home.