People v. DS
Our Client was Charged with Felony Possession of a Cannabis. The Police claimed that they were in an area known for high narcotics and gang activity. While in the area, they allegedly saw our Client suspiciously throw a yellow package into the open window of a parked car. The decided to conduct a field interview and observed the yellow package on the floor of the parked car. Inside the package, the Police discovered a large amount of cannabis in multiple packages. A further custodial search of our Client revealed additional packages of cannabis. All charges were dismissed at the Preliminary Hearing.
People v. FR
Our Client was charged with Felony Burglary. It was alleged that our Client was seen by a citizen breaking into a vehicle which was parked on the street and taking items out of that vehicle. The Police toured the area in search of the Offender. They eventually apprehended our Client who was positively identified by the same citizen from above. Our Client allegedly freely admitted to going into the vehicle and removing items. The items were recovered from our Client's backpack. Through vigorous negotiations we were able to convince the prosecution to reduce the charges to Theft. We negotiated special "2nd Chance Probation" for our Client which can be expunged from our Client's record if our Client successfully completes every aspect of the probation. Yet another felony conviction avoided!
People v. SO
Client was charged with Felony Possession of a Controlled Substance and DUI. The Felony was dismissed a the Preliminary Hearing. We were also able to avoid a conviction for the DUI. Our Client received Supervision.
People v. AR
Client was charged with Felony Possession of a Controlled Substance. The Police were investigating a call of a man walking down the street yelling obscenities. They claim that our Client matched the description of the man and they tried to speak with him. It was at this point that the Police say that our Client attempted to swallow what they believed to be drugs. The Police claim that our Client voluntarily spit the drugs out (the same ones he was allegedly trying to hide by swallowing) but our client said they choked him to recover the narcotics. All charges were dismissed at the Preliminary Hearing.
People v. JL
Our Client was charged with Felony Failure to Register as a Convicted Sex Offender. Despite having a duty to register, state records showed that our Client had failed to do so for several years. Because of our Client's extensive background, including a prior failure to register, he was facing a mandatory 6-30 years in prison as a mandatory Class X Offender. Although the prosecution would not offer anything better than prison time, we requested a conference with the judge. After advocating vigorously for our Client, we were able to convince the Judge to give our Client one more chance. He was released on probation.
People v. RM
Our Client was charged with Felony Retail Theft and was facing 1 - 3 years in prison. Because our Client's family contacted us immediately after his arrest, we were able to appear in bond court and obtain house arrest for him instead of him sitting in the County. At the Preliminary Hearing we were able to convince the prosecution to reduce the charges to a misdemeanor and give our Client Time Considered Served for the 7 days he spend on house arrest. He couldn't believe it!
People v. DI
Client was charged with Felony Possession of a Controlled Substance. The case was dismissed at the Preliminary Hearing Stages.
People v. SP
Our Client was charged with Felony Possession of a Controlled Substance. A State Trooper claimed that he saw our Client talking on a cell phone while he was driving. The Trooper also claimed that his view was obstructed by objects hanging from the rearview mirror. The Trooper tried to pull our Client over who allegedly did not immediately stop. The Trooper claims that he saw our Client moving around trying to hide something while he refused to stop. After pulling over, our Client allegedly admitted to having syringes and heroin (14 bags / 8 grams) which were recovered by the Trooper. All charges were dismissed at the Preliminary Hearing.
People v. BA
Client was charged with Felony Possession of a Controlled Substance. The case was dismissed at the Preliminary Hearing Stages.
People v. JW
Client was charged with Felony Possession of a Controlled Substance. The case was dismissed during the Preliminary Hearing Stages.
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