People v. D.S.
Feb 27, 2023OUTCOME: Murder and attempted murder case reversed on appeal.
Murder and attempted murder case reversed in full on appeal for insufficient evidence.
Elana Goldstein's Legal Cases (9)
Encino, CA
Criminal defense Lawyer at Encino, CA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Appeals
People v. Denard
Dec 03, 2015OUTCOME: Two prior strike convictions (under California's Three Strikes Law) reversed on appeal in published case.
Represented Client on appeal after he was convicted by a jury (while represented by another attorney) of commercial burglary with two prior strike offenses (one for manslaughter, one for burglary). Ca ... lifornia Court of Appeal agreed with all of our arguments, and the Court reversed both prior strike offenses. Court of Appeal issued published written opinion on the case: http://www.courts.ca.gov/opinions/documents/B253464.PDF
Felony domestic violence
Apr 28, 2015OUTCOME: No criminal charges filed.
Domestic violence incident, with injuries, between two college students led to arrest of female student with no criminal record. After negotiating with prosecuting agency, no criminal charges filed.
Drunk in public in West Hollywood
Feb 02, 2015OUTCOME: Criminal charges dismissed.
Client arrested for drunk in public after engaging in argument with paramedics treating another person. Criminal charges dismissed for lack of sufficient evidence.
Child molestation criminal investigation
Nov 10, 2014OUTCOME: No criminal charges filed.
Client accused by ex-wife of molesting daughter. Lengthy investigation due to the nature of the charges. Worked with private investigator and investigating detective to prove that the allegations wer ... e false.
Felony assault with baseball bat
Jul 09, 2014OUTCOME: No criminal charges filed.
Client arrested for felony assault with a deadly weapon after swinging baseball bat during verbal argument. No criminal charges filed after negotiating civil compromise.
People v. Robert L.
Aug 06, 2013OUTCOME: Conviction reversed on appeal
Represented juvenile Client on appeal after he was convicted (while represented by another attorney) of vandalism. California Court of Appeal agreed with all of our arguments, and reversed Client's con ... viction. Court of Appeal issued opinion: http://www.courts.ca.gov/opinions/nonpub/B244586.PDF
Misdemeanor domestic violence case
Jan 04, 2013OUTCOME: Case dismissed.
Female Client arrested after domestic violence incident between husband and wife. Set case for jury trial. Prosecuting agency dismissed all charges on first day of trial.
Felony assault with deadly weapon
Jan 21, 2011OUTCOME: Probation with no jail time.
Client arrested at Oktoberfest after hitting security guard in face with beer stein, causing injury. Negotiated plea bargain that included residential rehab in lieu of prison.
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