Newport Beach, CA
Criminal defense Lawyer at Newport Beach, CA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
OUTCOME: Charges Not Filed
Client's co-worker falsely accused the client of an assault and battery at work and Client was then cited by the police for those crimes. Client hired Fred Thiagarajah early in the case. After Fred s ... poke to the DA's office, the prosecutor chose not to file charges in this case.
OUTCOME: Convinced prosecutor not to file charges.
Client was involved in an altercation with the victim. Client was extremely intoxicated and there were injuries to the victim’s face.
OUTCOME: Case Dismissed
Client was charged with felony possession of cocaine in violation of Health and Safety Code section 11350 & misdemeanor public intoxication in violation ofPenal Code section 647(f). Client’s first att ... orney could only negotiate a diversion program through PC 1000 which would require 6 months of classes and drug testing followed by an additional 12 months of good behavior before case would be dismissed. Client hired Law Offices of Fred Thiagarajah to get a better deal. Fred Thiagarajah negotiated a complete dismissal of the charges immediately without any classes or drug testing required.
OUTCOME: Motion to Seal Arrest Records Granted
Client was arrested for prostitution in 2010 but was never charged with a crime. However, Client is a Canadian citizen and is now being prevented from entering the US because of her arrest only. Clie ... nt retained our office to have her arrest records sealed. The City Attorney sent us a copy of the police report and indicated they would strongly object to our motion because according to the police report, the evidence was very strong against the Client. Furthermore, at our first court appearance on the matter, the assigned judge told us that he almost never grants these motions. Nevertheless, we proceeded on the matter and convinced the judge, over the prosecutor’s objection, to grant the motion to seal arrest records.
OUTCOME: House Arrest
Client was charged 12 counts of felony grand theft in violation of Penal Code section 487. Facts – Client ran a travel agency and sold fraudulent international airline tickets to a dozen separate vict ... ims. Victims were not even aware that tickets were fraudulent until they showed up to the airport ready to travel. Total losses to the victims were almost $60,000. Client faced a maximum possible time of 10 years, 4 months prison. Furthermore, client was now living in Texas with his wife and daughter. We negotiated a deal for client to plead to only one count of theft and receive 9 months jail which could be served as home confinement in Texas.
OUTCOME: Case Dismissed
Victim claimed that Cilent’s vehicle sideswiped his on the freeway. Victim claimed that when he pulled over to exchange information, Client’s passenger rolled down the window and threatened victim. C ... lient was then accused of driving away without providing information. Victim wrote down the license plate and eventually picked Client out of a lineup.
OUTCOME: Case Dismissed
Client was charged with a speed contest in violation of Vehicle Code section 23109(a). Client was caught racing against a Porsche and the Irvine Police Department impounded his car for 30 days. Also, ... Client is a permanent resident who didn't want to plead guilty to anything because of possible immigration issues. First, Fred Thiagarajah requested an impound hearing at the Irvine Police Department and convinced them to release the vehicle immediately. Second, Fred Thiagarajah negotiated a deal with the DA's office that involved a complete dismissal of the case without Client pleading guilty to anything. SEE COMMENT BY CLIENT ON REVIEWS -- "Great lawyer for my 23109(a) speed contest case"
OUTCOME: Case Dismissed
Client shoplifted a pair of earrings from JCPenny. Client is a teacher's aide and didn't want a conviction on her record to ruin her employment opportunities.
OUTCOME: Wet & Reckless
Client caught driving with a blood alcohol level of .10%.
OUTCOME: Motion Granted
Client, a physician, had thrown a lit cigarette out the window of his car and the police cited him for a misdemeanor instead of an infraction. Although Client eventually pled guilty to an infraction i ... nstead of a misdemeanor, his rap sheet still showed a misdemeanor arrest. Fred Thiagarajah successfully prepared and argued a motion to seal arrest records. The DA had filed a written response and had argued against the motion, but the judge agreed with Mr. Thiagarajah's position.
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