Attorney Anna Reese Yum's Legal Cases

Criminal defense

First Degree Murder

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OUTCOME: Case DISMISSED.

Client was charged with FIRST DEGREE MURDER. He, along with two co-defendants, was accused of killing the victim while at a house party. Specifically, the prosecution alleged that the defendants were i ... nvolved in a fight with the victim; during the fight, the defendants allegedly kicked and stomped the victim to death. Upon extensive negotiations with the prosecution and upon thorough defense investigation, the DA agreed to DISMISS ALL CHARGES against my client. Through investigation, it was shown that Client was not a participant of the fight and that he was not involved in the murder of the victim. Case dismissed with prejudice before preliminary hearing.

Criminal defense

Lewd or Lascivious Acts on a Minor

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OUTCOME: Probation

Client was a swim coach who was arrested for committing lewd and lascivious acts on a minor. Specifically, he was charged with committing various sex crimes against one of his students. I was able to ... negotiate a probation sentence, along with alternatives to custody.

Criminal defense

Petty Theft

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OUTCOME: Case DISMISSED.

Client was arrested for allegedly shoplifting a number of items from Home Depot. Client was a veteran who was diagnosed with PTSD. After extensive negotiations, prosecution agreed to dismiss the case ... .

Criminal defense

Possession of Controlled Substances

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OUTCOME: Case DISMISSED.

Client was talking to his girlfriend in his vehicle, which was parked legally on the street. A police officer approached him and blocked his vehicle from leaving. The police officer asked him what he ... was doing and asked Client if he had anything illegal in his car. Officer proceeded to search Client's person and vehicle. Controlled substances and marijuana were found in the vehicle. After litigating a motion to suppress the evidence based upon an illegal detention, the court granted our motion. Case dismissed.

Criminal defense

Domestic Violence

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OUTCOME: Case DISMISSED.

Client was charged with felony domestic violence. The government alleged that Client punched his wife in her face more than 10 times. The complaining witness sustained a fractured and bruised eye. Cl ... ient also sustained injuries to his chest and arm. There was a long history of alleged domestic violence between both the complaining witness and Client. Prosecution dismissed all charges against my Client.

Criminal defense

Possession of Counterfeit Money

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OUTCOME: NOT GUILTY.

Client was charged with possession of counterfeit money. Client was at risk of losing his taxi cab license if he were to be convicted of a felony. Client was apprehended by law enforcement because he h ... appened to be standing next to a vehicle which was getting pulled over for a traffic violation. Upon police contact, Client allegedly dropped an envelope containing approximately $1000 of counterfeit currency. An officer looked at the currency and determined that it was possibly counterfeit; subsequently, Client was arrested for possession of counterfeit money. After trial, the jury acquitted my client and voted NOT GUILTY. Client was able to maintain his taxi cab license and to keep his job due to the acquittal on the felony charge.

Criminal defense

Possession of Controlled Substances for Sale

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OUTCOME: No jail time. Simple Possession.

Client was charged with possession of methamphetamine for purposes of sales and felony possession of stolen property. Prosecution wanted 180 days in custody and felony charges. After negotiations, I wa ... s able to convince the prosecution to agree to a possession charge with deferred entry of judgment for future dismissal and a reduction to a misdemeanor regarding the stolen property. Client served NO JAIL TIME.

Criminal defense

Domestic Violence

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OUTCOME: Case DISMISSED.

Client was charged with several counts of domestic violence. Client had been convicted of domestic violence in the past and the complaining witness had also been previously arrested for domestic violen ... ce. Client had previously served in the military and he had been deployed on at least 3 separate occasions. On the day in question, Client and the complaining witness engaged in a heated altercation. Girlfriend sustained a black eye and a bump on her forehead. Client maintained that his girlfriend had assaulted him and that he acted in self-defense. Due to thorough defense investigation, new evidence surfaced to show the violent and volatile character of the girlfriend. In addition, the complaining witness changed her previous statement to reflect significant inconsistencies in the facts of the case. Upon discussions with the prosecutor, the government dismissed all charges against Client.

Criminal defense

Possession of Controlled Substances for Sale

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OUTCOME: No jail time.

Client was charged with possession of cocaine and methamphetamine for purposes of sale. The prosecution alleged that Client sold cocaine and methamphetamine to another while at a local nightclub. Clien ... t had a previous arrest for possession of controlled substances for sale. After in-depth defense investigation and negotiations, Prosecution agreed to NO jail time for client. Client was also eligible to earn a simple possession as a misdemeanor after one year.

DUI and DWI

Felony DUI

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OUTCOME: Reduced to misdemeanor

Client was arrested and charged with a fourth DUI within 10 years. Client was driving erratically on the freeway and several drivers called 911 to report his bad driving. When apprehended by the police ... , Client performed poorly on the field sobriety tests and he tested positive for being under the influence of controlled substances at the time. Prosecution originally asked Client to serve 2 years in prison. After meticulous negotiation with the prosecution, the government agreed to strike one of Client's prior convictions resulting in a misdemeanor. Client did not serve any prison time. Client received a grant of probation and he was eligible for no jail time and house arrest.

Anna Reese Yum's Legal Cases (20)

First Degree Murder

Lewd or Lascivious Acts on a Minor

Petty Theft

Possession of Controlled Substances

Domestic Violence

Possession of Counterfeit Money

Possession of Controlled Substances for Sale

Domestic Violence

Possession of Controlled Substances for Sale

Felony DUI