Marijuana Possession while Driving – Malibu Court
Sep 13, 2016OUTCOME: Charges Dismissed
Client stopped speeding, with DUI symptoms, and drugs in the car. Client pled no contest to infraction and all other charges dismissed.
Los Angeles, CA
Criminal defense Lawyer at Los Angeles, CA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Federal Crime ... +3 more
OUTCOME: Charges Dismissed
Client stopped speeding, with DUI symptoms, and drugs in the car. Client pled no contest to infraction and all other charges dismissed.
OUTCOME: Jury Acquittal
Our client was charged with multiple counts of robbery with a firearm at a fast food restaurant. Client was seen at the drive through window of the restaurant subsequent to the incident, his license pl ... ate was taken down, and detectives placed his photograph in a six-pack photographic lineup. Client was positively identified as the culprit by four employee/victims and was facing 17 years in prison. The defense employed an eyewitness identification expert at trial and we demonstrated the suggestiveness of the photographic six-pack, the suggestiveness of the procedures used by law enforcement, the discrepancies in the description of the suspect, and lack of corroborative evidence against the client. Our client was acquitted of all counts after a five-day jury trial.
OUTCOME: Probation
Probation with house arrest (San Fernando Court).
OUTCOME: Felony Charges Reduced to Misdemeanor
Client obtains misdemeanor disposition, with no jail time, enabling him to enter the military (Santa Clarita Court).
OUTCOME: Time Served
Our client was charged with murder after leading police on a high-speed chase that ended in a crash that killed a pedestrian. We had an expert review the chemical test obtained from the client and an e ... ngineer review vehicle speed at the time of the accident. At the first trial, our client was found guilty of vehicular manslaughter. The case was reversed on appeal. On retrial, our client was convicted of involuntary manslaughter and was released from custody for time already served.
OUTCOME: DUI Dismissed
Our client was charged with driving under the influence (DUI). We challenged the legality of the stop by law enforcement during pretrial motions, arguing there was insufficient probable cause to stop o ... ur client’s vehicle. The Judge agreed and the case was dismissed prior to trial at this pretrial motion.
OUTCOME: Case Dismissed
Van Nuys Court - Client charged with spousal battery against his ex wife, and facing a probation violation. We were able effectively negotiate the case with the District Attorney and the case was dismi ... ssed. At the probation violation hearing, we cross examined the complaining witness. The court found no violation and our client was reinstated on probation.
OUTCOME: Not Guilty Verdict
Client found Not Guilty after two week jury-trial. He had been facing state prison and a lifetime sex offender registration requirement. (San Bernardino Court)
OUTCOME: Case Dismissed
Successful suppression motion leads to case being dismissed at the preliminary hearing. (Ventura Court).
OUTCOME: Charges Dismissed
Client settles case for infraction related to having expired sales license, after we presented evidence of defense investigation to prosecutors. (LAX Airport Courthouse)