Attorney Sharon Beth Appelbaum's Legal Cases

Domestic violence

Case Dismissed when Victim Wrongly Charged with Domestic Violence

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OUTCOME: Case dismissed by prosecutors on the eve of trial after firm’s independent investigation in a case where the actual victim had been charged with domestic violence and assault with a deadly weapon in Los Angeles County.

Case dismissed by prosecutors on the eve of trial after firm’s independent investigation in a case where the actual victim had been charged with domestic violence and assault with a deadly weapon in Lo ... s Angeles County.

Criminal defense

Contractor Cleared of Violent Assault Charges with Self-Defense Claim

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OUTCOME: Case dismissed by prosecutors against a contractor in New York County after the firm’s investigation and presentation of a viable self-defense claim.

Case dismissed by prosecutors against a contractor in New York County after the firm’s investigation and presentation of a viable self-defense claim.

Violent crime

Attempted Murder Conviction Overturned on Appeal in Los Angeles

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OUTCOME: Defended client at trial in Los Angeles charged with two counts of attempted murder; case was overturned on appeal due to error made by the Judge which our firm had pointed out and preserved at the time.

Defended client at trial in Los Angeles charged with two counts of attempted murder, shooting at an occupied vehicle, fleeing the scene, and gang enhancements. Jury convicted, but the case was overturn ... ed on appeal due to error made by the Judge which our firm had pointed out and preserved at the time.

Criminal defense

Non-Life Sentence Negotiated in Attempted Murder Case

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OUTCOME: Represented client charged with attempted murder, gang, and firearm enhancements. Negotiated non-life sentence.

Represented client charged with attempted murder, gang, and firearm enhancements. Negotiated non-life sentence.

Criminal defense

Felony Mayhem Charge Reduced to Misdemeanor

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OUTCOME: Represented student in Los Angeles County charged with felony mayhem. After defense investigation and negotiation, charge was reduced to a misdemeanor with no jail time.

Represented student in Los Angeles County charged with felony mayhem. After defense investigation and negotiation, charge was reduced to a misdemeanor with no jail time.

Criminal defense

Mental Health Diversion Granted in Burglary Case

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OUTCOME: Represented client in Los Angeles County charged with burglary. Investigated and had a mental health evaluation conducted. The judge granted mental health diversion, and the client pled to a lesser count.

Represented client in Los Angeles County charged with burglary. Investigated and had a mental health evaluation conducted. The judge granted mental health diversion, and the client pled to a lesser cou ... nt.

Sharon Beth Appelbaum's Legal Cases (16)

Case Dismissed when Victim Wrongly Charged with Domestic Violence

Contractor Cleared of Violent Assault Charges with Self-Defense Claim

Attempted Murder Conviction Overturned on Appeal in Los Angeles

Non-Life Sentence Negotiated in Attempted Murder Case

Felony Mayhem Charge Reduced to Misdemeanor

Mental Health Diversion Granted in Burglary Case