People v. RD
Client was charged with Felony Possession of a Controlled Substance. The case was dismissed at the Preliminary Hearing Stages.
People v. VK
Client was arrested with 2 other friends on New Year's Eve. The police claim to have followed the sound of gunshots to a backyard. Upon arrival, the police allegedly observed our Client and his Co-Arrestees discharging numerous firearms (including an SKS Assault Rifle). According to the Police, when our Client and the Co-Arrestees noticed the Police, they fled into the house, discarding their weapons as they ran. All three were arrested and charged with numerous weapons violations. We were able to negotiate a deal for Probation for our Client and avoid prison time.
People v. JA
Our Client was charged with Felony Disorderly Conduct for submitting a false police report. He was facing up to 3 years in prison. The Police claimed that after being involved in a minor traffic accident, our Client fled the scene and contacted Officers claiming that he had been carjacked at gunpoint in an effort to cover up his involvement in the accident. Our Client allegedly admitted everything. We were able to negotiate a deal for a reduced charge of misdemeanor Disorderly Conduct, and our Client was able to avoid a felony conviction!
People v. AG
Client was charged with Felony Possession of a Controlled Substance. The case was dismissed at the Preliminary Hearing Stages.
People v. SB
Our Client was charged with Felony Possession of a Controlled Substance. The Police said that they saw 2 vehicles obstructing traffic. The driver of one of the vehicles was standing at the window of the second. Our Client was a passenger in the second vehicle. Allegedly, the Police saw a transaction between the drivers of the 2 vehicles. The Police pulled our Client's vehicle over. As they approached, they claimed that they saw the driver of our Client's vehicle pass our Client and our Client allegedly made movements toward the waist. Upon inquiry, our Client supposedly made a confession to possessing narcotics and was arrested. All charges were dismissed at the preliminary hearing.
People v. TJ - Felony Manufacturing and Delivery
Our Client was charged with Manufacturing and Delivery of Cannabis Near a School. He was facing 3 - 7 years in prison if he was convicted. The Police had a search warrant. While searching the residence, the police recovered a loaded semi-automatic handgun, multiple rounds of ammunition, narcotics packaging and multiple bags of cannabis (estimated street value of approximately $1,000). Our Client allegedly also made an admission that all of the drugs in the house were his because he smokes a lot of weed. All charges were dismissed at the Preliminary Hearing.
People v. JC
Our Client was charged with Felony Possession of a Controlled Substance. Because of our Client's significant felony history of 6 prior convictions, she was facing up to 6 years in prison. It was alleged that police approached a vehicle that was blocking the crosswalk. While they were approaching, the vehicle sped away. Our Client was the driver of that vehicle. Officers were eventually able to stop the vehicle. Our Client was unable to produce a license and was arrested. While searching our Client, officers recovered several items of crack cocaine from our Client's waistband. Although the case went beyond the Preliminary Hearing Stages of the case, we were able to negotiate a special kind of probation which includes treatment for our Client's issues. Our Client did not have to go to prison.
People v. MW
Client was charged with Felony Driving on a Revoked or a Suspended License with 2 priors. We were able to negotiate a deal for time considered served and probation. Our Client will be released today!
People v. LC
Our Client was charged with Felony Unlawful Use of a Weapon by a Convicted Felon. Our Client had 3 prior Felony convictions and this case was his second gun case as a convicted felon. He was facing up to 14 years in prison. The police pulled over a vehicle that our Client was driving for a minor traffic violation. A subsequent investigation revealed that a passenger in the vehicle was a gang member. Our Client was on parole at the time and was arrested for having contact with a gang member while being on parole. The police searched the vehicle and found a loaded gun in the center console. Our Client allegedly made a statement admitting ownership of the gun. We litigated a Motion to Suppress Evidence which was denied and set the case for trial. The prosecution made an offer of 7 years in prison on the day of trial. Our Client rejected that offer, and we had a conference with the judge. Despite our Client's damaging background we were able to convince the Judge to offer our Client the minimum sentence allowed under the law.
People v. IF
Our Client was charged with DUI. Police pulled our Client over because they observed him driving his vehicle on the sidewalk. Our Client allegedly had bloodshot eyes and a strong odor of alcohol on his breath. He was not able to produce a driver's license when asked. Our Client participated in and failed multiple standardized field sobriety tests. These tests were on video. There were numerous open containers of alcohol in the vehicle, including vodka and beer. While being transported to the station, our Client vomited multiple times. At the station, our Client took a breathalyzer test, and the result was .230 (nearly triple the limit). Our Client also made confessions regarding drinking before driving the car. We were able to successfully negotiate time considered served for our Client with no additional fines!
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