Drug Charges Dismissed
Police searched my client’s home and found drugs after claiming to have tracked a known felon there using GPS. After consulting with digital forensic experts, I told the judge that the prosecution had not turned over important GPS records. The judge issued an order for the DA to turn those records over to the defense. The DA dismissed the case. Continue reading →
Felony Vandalism Dismissed
My client was charged with felony vandalism. I convinced the DA to reduce the charge to a misdemeanor and dismiss the case when the client had paid to fix the damage. This “civil compromise” means no probation or other terms; the charges were dismissed. Continue reading →
Felony Charges Expunged
My client faced multiple felony counts of criminal threats. I tried the case and hung the jury. I then convinced the DA to resolve the case for misdemeanors and allow my client to participate in Veteran’s Court. My client successfully completed Veteran’s Court and all of his charges were expunged. Continue reading →
Lifetime Registration Avoided
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 and then convince the DA to resolve the case for a misdemeanor with no custody time and no registration. Continue reading →
Drug Case Dismissed
My client was arrested for drug possession in 2017, but moved to Montana before the case resolved. I filed a motion informing the Court and District Attorney of all the positive steps my client had taken since moving to Montana. The District Attorney agreed to dismiss the case and my client did not have to return to California. Continue reading →
Domestic Violence Case Dismissed
My client was facing more than 10 years in prison on domestic violence charges. I convinced the DA to dismiss all charges on the eve of the trial. Continue reading →
Not Guilty of Battery
I did a jury trial for my client on three counts of battery. The jury came back “not guilty” on all counts. Continue reading →
No Jail Time
My client was charged with a felony hit and run that caused significant injuries to the victim. I convinced the DA to resolve the case for a misdemeanor and no time in jail. Continue reading →
Case Dismissed
The judge dismissed my case after a hung jury, finding it unlikely that a retrial would result in a guilty verdict. Continue reading →
Judge Reduced Charges
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
My client was charged with possession of misappropriated property and drug paraphernalia. I set the case for a jury trial and filed a motion to suppress evidence. The judge granted my motion, ruling that the police had violated my client’s 4th amendment rights by performing an illegal search. The case was dismissed. Continue reading →
Felony Case Dismissed
My client was facing felony charges. I found and provided surveillance video to the DA that proved my client’s innocence. The case was dismissed. Continue reading →
No Conviction
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 →
Elder Abuse Case Dismissed
After a preliminary hearing on felony financial elder abuse charges, the judge granted my motion to dismiss all charges. Continue reading →
Drug Case Dismissed
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 and the DA dismissed all charges. Continue reading →
Client Avoids Prison
My client was charged with felony drug sales and was facing prison time. I was able to convince the DA to resolve the case for a misdemeanor and no time in custody. Continue reading →
Acquitted of Felony
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 →
Charges Not Filed
I convinced the DA not to file domestic violence battery charges on my client during the pre-charging phase. Continue reading →
Drug Case Dismissed
My client was charged with possession of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia found when law enforcement searched her car during a traffic stop. I challenged the legality of the search, and the judge excluded the drugs and paraphernalia from evidence. The case was dismissed. Continue reading →
Charges Not Filed
My client was caught in a “sting” selling cigarettes to a minor. After several communications with the Sacramento DA’s charging desk, I convinced the DA not to file charges against my client. Continue reading →