People v. A.S. (Domestic Violence -- felony)

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OUTCOME: convinced District Attorney to reject the case

People v. R.M. (Murder -- life in prison)

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OUTCOME: reduced to Vehicular Manslaughter (three years)

People v. G.S. (Assault with a Deadly Weapon -- 27 years)

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OUTCOME: not guilty after jury trial

People v. Corey Stewart (Rape -- two charges, two life sentences)

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OUTCOME: dismissed on first day of jury trial

People v. M. H. (Domestic Violence)

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OUTCOME: not guilty after jury trial

People v. J.C. (Kidnapping, Sexual Assault, and Gang Rape of a Minor: life sentence)

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OUTCOME: reduced to misdemeanor after Preliminary Hearing, all other charges dismissed

Van Nuys Courthouse, September 2018. Client was charged with Kidnapping and 11 felony counts involving Sexual Assault/Rape and Gang Rape of a Minor. Client was facing life in prison. Ms. Saffari g ... ot the Kidnapping charge dismissed after proving to the District Attorney that the legal elements of a Kidnapping charge were not met. She conducted a Preliminary Hearing and got all the Sexual Assault/Rape/Gang Rape charges dismissed. The client plead to a misdemeanor with time served for Unlawful Consensual Sex with a Minor (because of the age difference). All six co-defendants (four adults and two minors) were released as a result of her efforts, with all charges dismissed.

People v. R.T. (Rape -- 2 Strikes, 47 years)

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OUTCOME: misdemeanor only and no jail after jury trial

People v. W.S. (Failure to Register as a Sex Offender – 2 years in prison)

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OUTCOME: negotiated 30 days in jail

People v. D.R. (Sexual Battery investigation)

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OUTCOME: convinced District Attorney to reject the case

People v. A.R. (DUI with Injury -- felony, prison)

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OUTCOME: negotiated community service only