People v. TL
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. JG
Client was charged with Felony Possession of a Controlled Substance. The case was dismissed at the Preliminary Hearing Stages.
People v. CB - Felony Aggravated Unlawful Use of a Weapon
Our Client was charged with Felony Aggravated Unlawful Use of a Weapon. He facing a prison sentence of 1 - 3 years if convicted. Police observed our Client walking along the perimeter of the Puerto Rican fest while trying to conceal a metal object. The Police approached for further investigation and observed the butt and hammer of a Derringer style handgun sticking out from our Client's flip flops. Our Client allegedly made a confession that he knew he wasn't supposed to have the loaded weapon on him because he didn't have a concealed carry license but needed it for protection. We convinced the prosecution to reduced the charges to a misdemeanor. Another Felony Conviction Avoided!!!
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. AL
Our Client was charged with 3 separate cases: A Felony Residential Burglary, An Attempt Felony Residential Burglary and a Felony Possession of a Controlled Substance. He was facing up to 15 years in prison if he was convicted. It was alleged that our Client broke into someone's house and stole a digital camera, laptop, iphone, wallet, credit cards and a bookbag. While inside the house, he was confronted by the owner and chased away. Our Client was also caught on camera in another instance attempting to break into another person's house. After unsuccessfully trying to break into the house, he committed multiple acts of vandalism and destruction of the Victim's property. He was picked out in a line-up for that incident. Finally, our Client was also stopped police after they were alerted that he was trying to pick-pocket some people. When they searched him, they found 22 bags of narcotics. Although the case went beyond the Preliminary Hearing Stages we were able to convince the Judge to go along with TASC probation for our Client over the Prosecution's strenuous objection. TASC probation is a special kind of probation that includes drug treatment. If our Client successfully completes the probation, he is eligible to have his convictions vacated and avoid having these felonies remain on his permanent record.
People v. GW
Client was charged with Felony Aggravated Unlawful Use of a Weapon - 1000 Feet of a School. The Police alleged that they saw our Client loitering on school grounds and drinking from a plastic cup which they believed to contain alcohol. When they approached, our Client allegedly fled holding his waistband. After a brief chase, our Client was caught by the police and searched. They allegedly recovered a loaded handgun. Even though our Client was facing 2-5 years in prison, we conferenced the case with the judge. After intense negotiations with the Judge and the Prosecution, our client was offered 1 year on a reduced charge. We got our Client credit for all the time he had served and our Client was home 2 days after accepting the deal!
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. WM
Client was charged with Felony Possession of a Controlled Substance. The case was dismissed during the Preliminary Hearing Stages. The Judge found that there was no reason for the Police Officer to pull our client out of his vehicle and search him when he was only pulled over for not using his turning signal.
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.
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