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.

About Zachary Merliss

Zachary Merliss HeadshotZach Merliss focuses his practice on DUI law in Placer County. He teaches the “legal aspects” lecture at a First Offense DUI School in Auburn, and successfully completed the 3-day Standardized Field Sobriety Test Academy, which is the same course police must pass before conducting a DUI investigation. He has litigated dozens of DMV hearings, DUI trials, and motions to suppress evidence. During his time at the Cohen Defense Group, he has worked hard for clients to obtain reduced sentences and dismissals.