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 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.