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Case Studies

Case Study Type

Shooting Into an Inhabited Dwelling – Los Angeles County

Charges:

The client faced more than 10 years in custody.

Results:

After investigation and mitigation, the case was resolved with house arrest only and no license suspension.

Battery on a Peace Officer – San Bernardino County

Charges:

The charge was reduced to resisting arrest.

Results:

Resulting in work release and fines rather than custody.

Assault, Criminal Threats, and Weapon Allegations – Fresno County

Charges:

The court approved mental health diversion.

Results:

With dismissal upon successful completion of treatment.

Assault with a Deadly Weapon – Riverside County

Charges:

After challenging the evidence and negotiating with the prosecution.

Results:

The case was dismissed.

Felony Domestic Violence and Criminal Threats – Los Angeles County

Charges:

The client faced significant prison exposure.

Results:

The case was resolved with formal probation and counseling, avoiding incarceration.

Domestic Violence – Corporal Injury on a Spouse – San Bernardino County

Charges:

After negotiations and compliance with court requirements.

Results:

The case was dismissed, allowing the client to move forward without a conviction.

Evading a Peace Officer – Riverside County

Charges:

The client was charged with evading, which carried serious consequences.

Results:

The charge was reduced to reckless driving, avoiding jail time and felony exposure.

Reckless Driving – Kern County

Charges:

The charge was reduced to an infraction.

Results:

 Preventing a criminal conviction and minimizing penalties.

Failure to Complete DUI Program – Ventura County

Charges:

The client faced months in jail for failing to complete a DUI program.

Results:

Through mitigation and advocacy, the client was reinstated into the program and avoided custody.

Driving on a DUI-Suspended License – San Bernardino County

Charges:

The charge carried mandatory jail time.

Results:

Our office was able to reduce it to a non-jailable offense, allowing the client to resolve the matter with fines only.

DMV Administrative Per Se Hearing – Orange County

Charges:

The client faced a license suspension following a DUI arrest.

Results:

After a contested DMV hearing, the suspension was set aside and no action was taken against the license.

Felony DUI Causing Injury – Los Angeles County

Charges:

The client faced felony DUI charges with significant prison exposure.

Results:

After extensive litigation and review of causation issues, the case was dismissed.

DUI with Additional Allegations – Fresno County

Charges:

This matter involved multiple allegations beyond DUI.

Results:

After negotiations, the case was resolved with a reduction to wet reckless and no custody.

DUI While on DUI Probation – San Bernardino County

Charges:

This case carried mandatory consequences if convicted.

Results:

After aggressive defense and negotiations, the case was dismissed in its entirety.

DUI with Collision – Riverside County

Charges:

Although the case involved a traffic collision.

Results:

Our office was able to resolve the matter as a wet reckless. This allowed the client to avoid work release and alcohol monitoring.

DUI with Speed Enhancement – San Diego County

Charges:

The District Attorney was seeking custody time due to excessive speed allegations.

Results:

The case was resolved as a wet reckless with reduced penalties and no jail time.

Multiple DUI Cases Filed Within a Short Timeframe – Kern County

Charges:

The client was facing multiple DUI cases filed within days of one another.

Results:

Through coordinated negotiations, two of the cases were reduced to wet reckless, helping the client avoid jail and limit long-term exposure.

Drug-Related DUI – Ventura County

Charges:

This DUI case was based primarily on subjective observations rather than clear chemical evidence.

Results:

After negotiations, the charge was reduced to wet reckless, sparing the client from harsher DUI penalties.

DUI Involving Alcohol and Marijuana – Orange County

Charges:

The prosecution alleged impairment from both alcohol and marijuana.

Results:

After challenging the sufficiency of the evidence and the basis for impairment, the charge was reduced to dry reckless. The client received informal probation and avoided DUI classes.

High-BAC DUI – Riverside County

Charges:

Despite an extremely high blood alcohol level.

Results:

Our attorneys were able to reduce the DUI charge to wet reckless. This outcome helped the client avoid enhanced penalties, extended DUI programs, and custody time.

Second DUI with Commercial License at Risk – Los Angeles County

Charges:

This case involved a second DUI where the client held a Class A commercial license. A conviction would have likely ended his career.

Results:

Through extensive negotiations, the DUI was reduced to wet reckless, and the client was able to retain and reinstate his commercial driving privileges.

DUI Reduced to Wet Reckless – San Bernardino County

Charges:

The client was charged with a misdemeanor DUI and was facing license suspension and possible custody.

Results:

After reviewing the stop, evidence, and test results, our office negotiated with the District Attorney and secured a reduction to wet reckless. This allowed the client to avoid a DUI conviction and significantly limited long-term consequences.

Commercial Burglary Allegation

Charges:

Client was charged with burglary based on alleged intent to steal upon entry into a business.

Results:

We negotiated a reduction to misdemeanor trespass. Client avoided a felony conviction and jail time.

Theft by False Pretenses

Charges:

Client was accused of fraud-related theft involving financial transactions.

Results:

Through negotiation and restitution discussions, criminal charges were dismissed following resolution of the financial dispute.

Organized Retail Theft Allegation

Charges:

Client was accused of participating in coordinated retail theft activity.

Results:

By identifying evidentiary weaknesses and inconsistencies, we secured a substantial charge reduction. Client avoided custody.

Petty Theft With Prior

Charges:

Client faced enhanced penalties due to a prior theft conviction.

Results:

We negotiated a diversion-based resolution. Upon successful completion of the program, the case was dismissed.

Felony Grand Theft

Charges:

Client was accused of embezzlement involving significant monetary loss.

Results:

We negotiated restitution terms and reduced the felony to a misdemeanor. Client avoided jail and preserved future professional opportunities.

Domestic Violence With Strike Exposure

Charges:

Client faced a potential strike offense due to prior history.

Results:

Through structured negotiation and mitigation advocacy, the strike allegation was dismissed. Case resolved as a misdemeanor with probation.

Protective Order Violation Allegation

Charges:

Client was accused of violating a protective order based on alleged indirect communication.

Results:

After presenting context and lack of intent, the prosecution dismissed the allegation.

Domestic Disturbance – No Visible Injury

Charges:

Police responded to a domestic disturbance call and filed charges despite minimal physical evidence.

Results:

Through negotiation and mitigation, charges were reduced to a non-violent offense. Client avoided a domestic violence conviction.

Domestic Violence With Immigration Concerns

Charges:

Non-citizen client faced charges carrying potential immigration consequences.

Results:

We negotiated an alternative resolution structured to avoid deportable consequences. Client preserved lawful status and avoided custody.

 Allegations During Custody Dispute

Charges:

Client was charged with domestic battery amid an ongoing custody battle.

Results:

By presenting communications and contextual evidence, the prosecution dismissed the case prior to trial.

Domestic Violence With Parallel Restraining Order

Charges:

Client faced a criminal domestic violence charge along with a temporary restraining order.

Results:

We successfully contested the restraining order allegations and negotiated a favorable outcome in the criminal case. Client avoided jail and long-term protective order restrictions.

Felony Domestic Violence With Injury Allegation

Charges:

Client was accused of causing corporal injury during a domestic dispute.

Results:

Through early intervention and presentation of mitigating evidence, the felony was reduced to a misdemeanor. Client avoided prison exposure and resolved the case with counseling requirements only.

Residential Drug Case

Charges:

Client was accused of possessing narcotics in his residence with allegations suggesting distribution.

Results:

After careful review of the evidence and mitigation advocacy, prosecutors reduced the case to simple possession. Client avoided a felony conviction and resolved the case without custody.

Drug Possession With Enhancement Allegation

Charges:

 Client faced additional penalty enhancements tied to the location of the offense.

Results:

We negotiated removal of the enhancement, substantially reducing exposure. Client resolved the matter with probation and no jail time.

Possession With Prior Record

Charges:

Client with a prior criminal history was arrested for drug possession, increasing potential penalties.

Results:

We negotiated a treatment-focused resolution emphasizing rehabilitation. Client avoided additional custody and resolved the case through counseling and compliance.

Transportation of Narcotics

Charges:

Client was accused of transporting a controlled substance across county lines, facing serious felony exposure.

Results:

After reviewing discovery and highlighting evidentiary inconsistencies, we secured a dismissal of the transportation charge. Client successfully completed a diversion program, and the case was ultimately dismissed.

Felony Possession for Sale

Charges:

Client was arrested after narcotics and cash were discovered during a vehicle investigation. Prosecutors alleged intent to sell, exposing the client to felony penalties and potential custody.

Results:

Through strategic negotiation and presentation of mitigating evidence, the felony was reduced to a misdemeanor offense. Client avoided jail and protected long-term employment opportunities.

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