Attorney Daniel Martin Smith's Legal Cases

Civil rights

United States v. Juan Labrada-Padilla 17-CR-2239-LAB

Nov 17, 2017

OUTCOME: Not Guilty by Jury Trial

Innocent man was targeted to use as a Mula Ciega or Blind Mule and drugs were loaded in a spare tire accessible from the outside of the Ford Truck. Dan Smith and Jon Pettis demonstrated that Mr. Labrad ... a's civil rights were violated when interrogated and then proceeded to show that Government did not prove its case. The agents did not follow up on important evidence. Dan Smith and Jon Pettis demonstrated how quickly the drugs were planted and who was going to retrieve them without Mr. Labrada knowing the drugs were in the spare tire.

Criminal defense

United States v. Solis-Bobadilla

Jan 22, 2013

OUTCOME: Plea to Title 21 Section 834(b) Telephone Count with a 48 month maximum

Client charged with transportation of 15 kilos of cocaine into United States for distribution and was facing a ten year minimum mandatory sentence with a maximum of life imprisonment.

Criminal defense

People v. Bradley Austin Smith

Apr 19, 2011

OUTCOME: Voluntary manslaughter w/knife 12 year determinite sentence

Cold Case of 6 years where Client charged with First Degree Murder of an individual found in a shallow grave by Julian, CA. Numerous witnesses all involved in use of methamphetamine, but telling consis ... tent account of the alleged murder in defendant's father's home. Client facing life sentence if convicted. Dan Smith negotiated all the way to second in command of San Diego County District Attorney.

Criminal defense

People v. Jose Garcia

Mar 24, 2011

OUTCOME: Determinate Sentence of 22 years

Murder Case - Client Facing Life in Prison with Gang Allegations and evidence that my client was only individual armed with a knife in North County Vista Court. Mr. Smith was not offered any negotiatio ... ns. Mr. Smtih arranged for a meeting with the Deputy District Attorney in charge of Gang cases throughout the County and Successfully Negotiated for a determinate sentence so the client would have some future to have a life.

Criminal defense

People v. Marquez

Aug 08, 2008

OUTCOME: Jury Trial - Not Guilty Verdict

Felony Domestice Violence reduced and proceed to Jury Trial in Southbay District of San Diego Superior Court. Daniel Smith argued that victim was untruthful about events in part because bruises do not ... form in 20 minutes. Jury deliberated for less than one day.

DUI and DWI

Underage DUI with high BAC

Oct 18, 1911

OUTCOME: Dry Reckless Driving VC 23103 - Avoided up to 6 months in jail and dismissal of Navy applicaion

Client originally charged with underage DUI with a BAC of .14. Under these conditions with strong evidence and multiple officers at the scene the case was very difficult. The client wanted to join the ... Navy which would have been impossible had he suffered a conviction for DUI. Got off with 60 days probation then the case is to be dismissed. We talked to the Navy recruiting officer and negotiated that it will not affect his status. Client may now fulfill his dream of joining the Navy

Daniel Martin Smith's Legal Cases (6)

United States v. Juan Labrada-Padilla 17-CR-2239-LAB

United States v. Solis-Bobadilla

People v. Bradley Austin Smith

People v. Jose Garcia

People v. Marquez

Underage DUI with high BAC