Felon in Possession
Dec 19, 2014OUTCOME: Dismissed
Client was charged as a felon in possession of a firearm and narcotics and offered 6 year deal. After filing and arguing a motion to suppress, all evidence was suppressed and the case dismissed.
Los Angeles, CA
Criminal defense Lawyer at Los Angeles, CA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, White Collar Crime
OUTCOME: Dismissed
Client was charged as a felon in possession of a firearm and narcotics and offered 6 year deal. After filing and arguing a motion to suppress, all evidence was suppressed and the case dismissed.
OUTCOME: Not guilty
Jury trial. After government rested Melissa made a motion to acquit. Motion granted.
OUTCOME: All charges dismissed (successfully negotiated Federal diversion)
Former Los Angeles City Planning Commissioner charged in multi-count, multi-defendant case. Melissa wrote a motion for severance. Motion granted
OUTCOME: Motion granted
Businessman charged in Federal Court in the Eastern District of New York. Melissa wrote a motion to transfer venue to the Central District of California.
OUTCOME: Case Dismissed
Successful businessman charged after altercation with his wife. Melissa thoroughly investigated the case, and then wrote a detailed letter to the District Attorney.
OUTCOME: All charges dismissed (successfully negotiated Federal diversion)
Melissa wrote motions to suppress and dismiss, including motion to dismiss based on prosecutorial misconduct before the Grand Jury.
OUTCOME: Multiple overt acts were stricken from the Indictment
Alleged head of international crime family extradited to the United States. Melissa wrote a motion arguing that the doctrines of dual criminality and specialty had been violated.