People v. JR
Our Client was charged with Vehicular Invasion, Robbery, Aggravated Battery and Unlawful Restraint. If convicted, he faced up to 15 years in prison. The Police alleged that our Client took a ride in a taxi. Once he reached his destination, instead of paying, our Client allegedly robbed the taxi driver. The entire incident was recorded on the taxi's internal camera. Through negotiation, we were able to convince the prosecution to offer the minimum of 4 years in prison. We were not able to negotiate probation for our Client because he had a violent background with several prior felony cases including theft, residential burglaries and robberies. However, we were able to have a conference with the Judge ,and were able to convince her to offer our Client Boot Camp. The Boot Camp program is only 120 days and a far better option than 4 years in prison.
People v. MG
Client was charged with Felony DUI and Driving on a Revoked or a Suspended License. Our client has never been issued a license and his driving privileges were revoked/suspended for a prior DUI. The Officer on the case testified that our client was sitting in a parked vehicle with another passenger with the engine running. Both our Client and the passenger were allegedly sleeping in the vehicle. Upon approach, our Client and the Passenger woke up. The Officer noticed a strong odor of alcohol coming from our Client's breath and our Client admitted to drinking the night prior. Even though the Client refused a breathalyzer, the Officer claimed he agreed to participate in and failed Field Sobriety Tests which led the officer to believe he was intoxicated. After cross examination of the officer the Judge found No Probable Cause and the case was dismissed at the Preliminary Hearing Stages.
People v. CB
Client was charged with Felony Possession of a Controlled Substance. The case was dismissed during the Preliminary Hearing Stages.
People v. CM
Client was charged with Felony Manufacturing and Delivery of Cannabis - 1000 feet of a school. The arresting Officer testified at the Preliminary Hearing that he approached our Client while he was sitting alone in a running vehicle which was legally parked. The Officer testified that he smelled the odor of Cannabis from about 6 feet away and saw our Client moving around in the vehicle. Our Client allegedly told the the Officer that he dropped a blunt on the floor. The Client was arrested at that point for Possession of Cannabis. An inventory search of the vehicle revealed approximately 2 ounces of cannabis under the hood of the vehicle. Because our client was in possession of $1100 in "small bills" the Officer claimed that he must've been selling. On cross examination, the Officer couldn't remember if the vehicle belonged to our client. The Officer never saw our client place the Cannabis under the hood. The Officer didn't see our client smoking the blunt. The Officer didn't remember if the alleged blunt was lit. The contents of the blunt were not tested for Cannabis. The Judge found No Probable Cause and the case was dismissed.
People v. JM
Our Client was charged with Armed Robbery with a Firearm and Aggravated Unlawful Restraint. The Client was facing 21-45 years in prison. It was alleged that our Client and another individual robbed a woman at gun point outside a local convenience store and stole money and a cell phone. The victim claimed to have run into the store to report the robbery. At trial, on cross-examination, the victim changed her story multiple times. The victim first claimed that our Client took money out of her pocket. Then she claimed that she threw the money on the ground and our Client picked up the dollars (about 10) one at a time while simultaneously holding the gun on the victim. In the long run, there was reasonable doubt and our Client was found Not Guilty.
People v. SA
Client was charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance. Surveillance Officers claim to have witnessed the driver of a vehicle that our Client was a passenger of exit the vehicle and approach another parked vehicle. After a brief conversation, the driver of our Client's vehicle gave the driver of the other vehicle some money and received several objects in return. Then the driver returned to the vehicle where our Client was still waiting and drove away. Believing a narcotics transaction had occurred, the Surveillance Officers radioed the Enforcement Officers who then pulled our Client's vehicle over. The Enforcement Officers claim that as they approached, the driver passed some paper object to our Client in the passenger seat in the car who then placed the object in her bra. All right in front of the Officer. When the Officer asked what was in her bra, our Client said "it's just some blows," and then gave the Officers 12 tinfoil packets of heroin. The charges were dismissed at the Preliminary Hearing.
People v. BB
Our Client was charged with Retail Theft. She, along with her accomplice placed items from Walmart into a bag which was already in their cart. They then placed a coat over the items and attempted to exit the store. They were stopped by Loss Prevention Agents and arrested. We were able to get the Prosecution to offer her the Theft Deterrent Program. If she completes the program, ALL CHARGES WILL BE DROPPED.
People v. JG
Client was charged with Domestic Battery. Client has an extensive criminal history. Two police officers claim to have witnessed Client punching his girlfriend in the face multiple times. Even though Client was looking at up to a year in jail, a fine of $2500 or some combination of the two, we were able to negotiate a deal for time considered served and our Client will be released today!
People v. SF
Our Client was charged with Felony Aggravated Battery of a Police Officer and DUI. Our Client was facing up to 7 years in prison. It was alleged that our Client was involved in a traffic accident. When Officers arrived on the scene they claim our Client had red, bloodshot glassy eyes, slurred speech and smelled of alcohol. Our Client allegedly failed the Field Sobriety Tests on scene and was arrested for DUI. While being transported to the station, our Client escaped from the handcuffs. When Officers attempted to re-cuff our Client, they claim she turned on her side and kicked and officer in the chest and jaw multiple times. At the station, our Client participated in a breath test showing a BAC of .199 (more than double the limit). We were able to convince the prosecution to offer our Client supervision on the DUI, avoiding a conviction. We also convinced the prosecution to reduce the Felony Aggravated Battery to a misdemeanor and offer probation on that charge as well. Another Felony Conviction avoided!!!
People v. OO
Our Client was charged with Felony Manufacturing and Delivery of Cannabis. The Police pulled a vehicle over for a minor traffic violation. Our Client was a backseat passenger in the vehicle. The Police allegedly were able to smell a strong odor of cannabis emitting from the vehicle. Our Client and the other passengers allegedly admitted to smoking cannabis earlier that day and frequently "hot boxing" the vehicle. The police ordered everyone out of the vehicle and searched the car. They found multiple marijuana blunts in the center console. When searching our Client's backpack, the police recovered mason jars filled with over 20 bags of cannabis. Our Client allegedly admitted to ownership of the marijuana and to selling weed to make money. All charges were dismissed at the preliminary Hearing.
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