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.
