Felony Charge Reduced-Jail Time Avoided

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.

About Zachary Merliss

Zachary Merliss HeadshotZachary Merliss is certified by the California State Bar as a Specialist in Criminal Law. A senior trial attorney with the Cohen Defense Group, Zach has earned numerous accolades over the course of his career. He has been recognized by Super Lawyers Magazine as a Rising Star for numerous consecutive years and has been selected as a “Top Lawyer” by both Sacramento and SacTown magazines. Zach supervises the Cohen Defense Group’s DUI Unit, and handles serious cases of all types, including felonies and homicides.