People v. DR
Our Client was charged with Felony Reckless Discharge of a Firearm. The Police claim that they were on patrol during the 4th of July holiday. They claim to have heard multiple shots being fired. When they went to investigate, our Client was allegedly in the area acting suspicious. They police stated that our Client then gave them his gun while stating "I only let a few off." The police recovered a gun, live ammunition and shell casings from the scene. The prosecution was offering maximum prison time. We held a conference and convinced the judge to give our Client probation.
People v. IF
Our Client was charged with Felony Unlawful Use of a Weapon by a Convicted Felon and Felony Possession of a Firearm with a Defaced Serial Number. He was facing a mandatory prison sentence of 3-7 years. Police officers had a warrant for our Client's arrest. As they approached, our Client fled. While fleeing, our Client allegedly tossed a handgun. Our Client was eventually caught and the handgun was recovered. The police stated that our Client admitted the gun was his during his arrest while also yelling out various gang related slogans. Our client informed us that he wished to take responsibility for his actions, and instructed us to seek the minimum prison sentence of 3 years. The prosecution offered the maximum of 9 years in prison. We held a conference with the judge and successfully convinced the judge that our Client should get the minimum.
People v. LP
Client was charged with Felony Unlawful Use of a Weapon - Convicted Felon. Police Officers testified that they stopped our Client's vehicle because of a crack windshield. Upon approach, they noticed a strong odor of cannabis coming from the vehicle. They also claim to have seen our Client slamming down the lid of the center console. They asked both our Client and his passenger out of the vehicle. The Police then proceeded to search the vehicle and recovered a loaded gun from the center console. Our Client then allegedly admitted ownership of the gun. We filed a Motion to Quash Arrest and Suppress Evidence which was granted. The Judge said that he believed the testimony of our Client and his passenger more than the Officer's story. All charges were dismissed.
People v. RE
Client was charged with Felony Driving on a Revoked or a Suspended License. The case was dismissed at the Preliminary Hearing.
People v. SB
Our Client was charged with Felony Manufacturing and Delivery of Cannabis. The Police claimed that they noticed our Client knocking at a door. Our Client immediately stopped knocking after noticing the police, and he began to walk to his car. The Police at this point followed our Client as he walked to his car. Our Client allegedly placed a bag inside of his car as the Police approached. The Police recovered that bag, searched it and recovered over 250 grams of cannabis. All charges were dismissed at the Preliminary Hearing.
People v. JE
Client was charged with Felony Possession of Cannabis. The case was dismissed at the Preliminary Hearing.
People v. DJ
Our Client was charged with Theft and Battery and Damage to Property. It was alleged that our Client incapacitated 2 victims with mace. The victims claimed that after being maced by our Client, our Client physically harmed them, stole 2 cell phones and kicked the car causing $1200 in damage. We set our Client's case for trial. On the day of trial, the prosecution agreed to dismiss all counts except the Damage to Property. Our Client received supervision and avoided a conviction on her record.
People v. MS
Our Client was charged with Felony DUI. State Troopers alleged that our Client was speeding and swerving on the expressway. Our Client was pulled over, and allegedly admitted to drinking. A name check showed that our Client's driving privileges were revoked for a prior DUI. Troopers claimed that our Client failed Field Sobriety Tests. A subsequent breath test came back showing a BAC of .221 (almost triple the limit). All charges were dismissed at the Preliminary Hearing.
People v. VL
Client was charged with Felony Aggravated Unlawful Use of a Weapon. The case was dismissed after litigating a Motion to Quash Arrest and Suppress Evidence. The Judge found that the police who were responding to a call of shots fired had no information connecting Client to the shots fired and, therefore, had no reason to search him and recover a weapon.
People v. CD
Our Client was charged with Felony Hate Crime. It was alleged that our Client, along with several other people, stopped and chased 2 people who were on their way home from the grocery store with their kids. Our Client's group allegedly yelled racial slurs while chasing the victims. We set our Client's case for Trial. When the prosecution realized that they would not be able to win, they were forced to dismiss all the charges.
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