Attorney Shaheen Francois Manshoory's Legal Cases

Nursing home abuse and neglect

People (Attorney General) v. M.J.C.

Oct 26, 2016

OUTCOME: Dismissed.

Our client was charged with Elder Abuse. After repeated attempts the Attorney General refused to dismiss the case against all 3 defendants (other defendants were represented by private counsel as well ... ). The case proceeded to a Preliminary Hearing. After the Attorney General put on their case, we proceeded with an affirmative defense. The Judge dismissed the case against all 3 defendants. We have advised them to pursue Federal Civil Rights claims.

Domestic violence

People v. G.C.

Oct 04, 2016

OUTCOME: Reduced.

Client was charged with domestic violence. Charge was reduced to a disturbing the peace with simple conditions.

DUI and DWI

People v. R.L.

Sep 29, 2016

OUTCOME: Reduced

Client was charged with a DUI after being found behind the wheel of his vehicle sleeping on the freeway for sometime. His FST's could be considered unsatisfactory and his BAC was a .11. We were abl ... e to reduce the charge to a wet reckless, saving the client his position as a driver.

DUI and DWI

People v. J.T.

Sep 16, 2016

OUTCOME: Reduced

Client was charged with DUI for a BAC of .10% We were able to secure a wet-reckless with minimal fines. This saved the client from having to install an interlock ignition device in his vehicle.

DUI and DWI

People v. R.M.

Sep 16, 2016

OUTCOME: Reduced

Client was charged with driving under the influence of two separate narcotics. Client was seen sleeping behind the wheel with the vehicle in Drive while at a red light. Tested positive for Marijuana an ... d Xanax. After careful discussion with the prosecutor, we reached an agreement to reduce the charge to Reckless Driving, resulting in no license suspension from the court. Client was additionally charged with driving on suspended license which was dismissed. Client was able to obtain his license.

Criminal defense

People v. S.R.

Aug 29, 2016

OUTCOME: Dismissed

Client was charged with petty theft. Upon completion of a theft course, case was dismissed without any additional fines or any community labor.

Criminal defense

People v. S.M.

Aug 15, 2016

OUTCOME: Rejected

Client was charged with illegal taxi by not using his Uber app to pick up an individual. Client expressed he was pressured into accepting money from the undercover agent after repeatedly saying "no" si ... nce the undercover agent stated he was in a rush and did not have the app on his phone. Our firm wrote a letter to the prosecuting agency and expressed that our client was entrapped. The case was ultimately rejected. Client never had to appear in court.

DUI and DWI

People v. F.S.

Jun 24, 2016

OUTCOME: Reduced

Client was charged with both driving under the influence of alcohol and having a blood alcohol concentration of .09%. Objectively, the field sobriety test were subpar and client admitted to feeling the ... effects of the alcohol. However, client's employment required him to drive several different company vehicles and having to install the IID as a condition of the DUI would result in his dismissal from his position. District Attorney agreed to reduce the charge to a wet-reckless and client would not have to install the IID in any vehicle.

Criminal defense

People v. E. G.

Jun 13, 2016

OUTCOME: Dismissed

Client was charged with public intoxication. We were able to get her into a diversion period that resulted in an immediate dismissal upon payment of a $50 court fee. Diversion period lasted about 1 hou ... r, client has no other obligations to the court.

Criminal defense

People v. L.W.

Apr 13, 2016

OUTCOME: Plead to no jail time

Client was charged with making a false bomb threat and felony evading. Our firm was able to dismiss those charges and have client plea to being an accessory after the fact since this charge has minimal ... immigration consequences. Client did not serve any jail time.

Shaheen Francois Manshoory's Legal Cases (53)

People (Attorney General) v. M.J.C.

People v. G.C.

People v. R.L.

People v. J.T.

People v. R.M.

People v. S.R.

People v. S.M.

People v. F.S.

People v. E. G.

People v. L.W.