Hung Jury, Charge Reduced
After jury hung 7-5 in favor of “not guilty” of a DUI, we resolved the case for a non-driving offense with no jail time and no penalties on client’s license.
After jury hung 7-5 in favor of “not guilty” of a DUI, we resolved the case for a non-driving offense with no jail time and no penalties on client’s license.
Client was facing a probation violation and we argued it was too late to punish him because his probation had already expired. The trial judge rejected our argument and sentenced our client. The appellate court agreed that the client’s probation term had already expired and reversed the judgment and sentence.
Appellate court agreed to strike our client’s unlawful condition of probation.
Client was convicted of a firearm offense with a gang enhancement. The appellate court agreed with our argument that the prosecution failed to present enough evidence on the gang enhancement and reversed the enhancement.
Client was convicted of robbery with a weapon enhancement for using a machete. The appellate court agreed with our argument that the trial judge failed to give proper jury instructions and reversed the weapon enhancement.
After the trial court denied two motions for pretrial diversion, we obtained an order from the Court of Appeal directing the trial court to grant a new diversion hearing. After winning in the Court of Appeal, the trial court granted diversion for our client facing four counts of felony assault with a firearm.
In an appeal from a jury trial, we argued that the prosecution had failed to present enough evidence for a conviction. The State agreed with us and conceded that the conviction should be reversed, and the court reversed the conviction.
Obtained reversal of trial court’s unlawful order forcing our client to testify and refusing to let our client assert his constitutional right to remain silent.
Client had pleaded guilty to first-degree murder. Six years later, the court granted our motion to vacate the guilty plea on grounds it was an illegal plea from the start.
Client was convicted of sex offenses at jury trial where he was forced to represent himself even though he asked for an attorney. We obtained a full reversal of all convictions on grounds the trial court violated our client’s right to counsel.
Jury acquitted client of theft despite video surveillance showing client leaving the store without paying.
Jury acquitted client of hit and run, and court dismissed a lesser charge for lack of evidence.
In first-degree murder case, court granted our motion to dismiss on double-jeopardy grounds.
Client found not guilty at jury trial for sex offense that would have required lifetime registration as a sex offender.
Client charged with four felonies was facing 11-year prison sentence. After we filed a motion arguing the felony charges were unlawful and had to be filed as misdemeanors, the prosecutor reduced the charges to misdemeanors and our client was released from custody.
In felony domestic-violence case, client’s ex-girlfriend testified but admitted during cross-examination that she lied in her testimony. Court dismissed the case for lack of evidence.
Client charged with felony firearm possession. Court dismissed the case after granting our motion to suppress on grounds the police found the firearm through an illegal search.
Client charged with felony firearm possession. Officer testified that he saw our client throw a firearm from a car window. Through cross-examination, we convinced the judge the officer was not credible, and the court dismissed the case for lack of evidence.
Client charged with four felony counts of assault with a firearm. After the trial court denied two motions for diversion, we successfully petitioned the Court of Appeal to direct the trial court to grant us a new hearing. After we won in the Court of Appeal, the trial court granted diversion.
Obtained dismissal of felony rape case. Judge granted motion to dismiss on grounds the client’s former attorney had a conflict of interest.
Client found not guilty at jury trial for felony residential burglary.
In federal prosecution for drug conspiracy, obtained full case dismissal. Client had been facing a mandatory minimum sentence of at least 5 years.
In federal prosecution for drug conspiracy, obtained full case dismissal. Client had been facing a mandatory minimum sentence of at least 10 years.