People v. AR - Felony Possession of a Stolen Motor Vehicle
Our Client was charged with Felony Possession of a Stolen Motor Vehicle. He was facing up to 7 years in prison. The Police received a phone call from the victim stating that he had located his stolen motor vehicle. When officers arrived, they stopped the car (Range Rover), and discovered that our Client was the driver. At first our Client said that the car belonged to his uncle but he couldn't remember his uncle's name. Later he admitted to "finding" the vehicle. We were able to convince the prosecution to offer our Client Deferred Prosecution which is a special program that, if successfully completed, will result in a completed dismissal of all the felony charges.
People v. BH
Our Client was charged with Felony Failure to Register as a Sex Offender. Our Client had previous been convicted of a sexual assault case and sentenced to prison. Upon being release, he was advised that he was required to register a sex offender within 3 days. Our Client did not register for over a year. Once arrested, our Client made a statement that he knew he was supposed to register but he didn't and after some time passed he knew he would be arrested if he tried to register. Our Client was facing up to 10 years in prison for this offense. Based on the nature of the charges, we were not able to achieve a probation result for our Client. However, after a conference with the Judge, we were able to negotiate the minimum prison sentence allowed of 2 years. We got our Client credit for all of his time in custody. As a result, our Client should be home in time for the Holidays.
People v. MA
Our Client was charged with Felony Manufacturing and Delivery of a Controlled Substance within 1000 feet of a school. The Police claim they witnessed our Client engage in multiple hand to hand transactions during which he would tender narcotics for money. After the transactions, the police say that our Client placed the remaining narcotics inside of a plastic bag and covered it with snow on the ground. The Police detained our Client and searched the bag on the ground and found it to contain 23 separate bags of narcotics. Our Client was a 4 time convicted felon and was facing a mandatory minimum of 6-30 years in prison. He had already done 11 years over his 4 previous felony convictions including 7 years in prison for the last time he was convicted. The prosecutors initially offered him a deal for 8 years in prison. Through tough negotiation, the prosecution came way down on their offer to 2 years in prison of which our client would only have to serve approximately 9 months or less.
People v. AM
Client was charged with DUI. After crashing his vehicle into a bridge, the police arrived. Our Client agreed to take a breathalyzer test and blew over the limit. He was arrested on the spot. Because we were hired immediately, we were able to begin working on the case immediately. As a result of our immediate action, we were able to take care of our Client's case in one court date. We were able to avoid a conviction for our Client!
People v. AK - Felony Possession of a Controlled Substance
Our Client was charged with Felony Possession of a Controlled Substance. The Police claimed that they saw our Client placing a small baggie up to his nose in an alley. The officers believed, based on their experience, that our Client was snorting narcotics. As they approached, our Client dropped a small baggie to the ground that was immediately recovered and found to be cocaine. All charges were dismissed at the Preliminary Hearing.
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!
People v. JM
Our Client was charged with Felony Theft. It was alleged that he stole multiple Ipads from his employer. We were able to successfully negotiate the Deferred Prosecution Program for our Client. As long as he completes the program, all Felony charges will be dismissed.
People v. SB
Our Client was charged with Felony Possession of a Controlled Substance. The Police alleged that they pulled our Client's vehicle over because it didn't have a passenger side mirror. They claimed that after being asked if she had anything illegal on her, our Client freely told the police that she had some heroin, and gave it to them. All charges were dismissed at the Preliminary Hearing.
People v. DW
Our Client was Charged with Felony Delivery of a Controlled Substance. He was facing up to 15 years in prison. Police were on surveillance and claim to observe our client yelling "Blows, Blows!" to cars passing by and people on the street. He was approached at one point by another individual who said "let me get 2 blows." That person then allegedly gave our Client an unknown amount of money in exchange for several unknown items. The Police stopped the alleged buyer and recovered 2 mini ziplock baggies containing a substance believed to be heroin. The Police also stopped our Client and placed him into custody for soliciting unlawful business. Upon searching him, they discovered several mini ziplock baggies that matched the baggies recovered from the buyer. Despite all this alleged evidence, the Officer crumbled under cross-examination. All charges were dismissed at the Preliminary Hearing.
People v. RG - Felony Unlawful Use of a Weapon & Felony Manufacturing and Delivery of Cannabis
Our Client was charged with Felony Unlawful Use of a Weapon by a Convicted Felon and Felony Manufacturing and Delivery of Cannabis. He was facing up to 14 years in prison due to a prior gun conviction. The police claimed that they saw our Client sitting in a vehicle that was parked on abandoned property. As the police approached to investigate, they smelled a strong odor of cannabis coming from our Client and his vehicle. The Police looked inside of the car and saw what they believed to be the handle of a gun protruding from under the driver's seat. They searched under the seat and recovered a loaded gun. A further search of the car revealed 74 baggies of cannabis. The prosecution was offering 7 years in prison. We had a conference with the judge and were able to negotiate the minimum of 3 years.
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