People v. FK
Client was charged with Felony Possession of Cannabis. The case was dismissed at the Preliminary Hearing.
People v. SC - Felony DUI
Our Client was charged with Felony DUI. Because of our Client's background, he was facing up to 6 years in prison. The Police responded to a 1 vehicle traffic accident where a vehicle hit a pole while exiting the expressway. Our Client was alleged to be the driver of that vehicle. Due to his injuries, our Client was taken to the hospital where hospital staff performed a blood test to determine his Blood Alcohol Level (BAC). The BAC came back as .256 which was over 3 times the legal limit. We were able to successfully negotiation a reduction in the charges to a misdemeanor. Another felony conviction avoided!
People v. LC
Our Client was charged with 2 connected Felony cases. One case of Felony Forgery for allegedly possessing counterfeit money and one case of Felony Theft for using counterfeit money to buy a car. Our Client was facing up to 5 years in prison for these cases. Although the cases went beyond the Preliminary Hearing Stages, we were able to negotiate a successful outcome. The prosecution agreed to a sentence of "Second Chance Probation," if our Client agreed to pay the Victim of the Theft case "real" money to replace the counterfeit money. If our Client pays the restitution and successfully completes the probation, these cases will be dismissed, will not result in felony convictions and will be immediately eligible for expungement after dismissal.
People v. SA
Client was charged with a Class 1 - Manufacturing and Delivery of a Controlled Substance. Our Client was facing up to 15 years in prison. The case was completely dismissed.
People v. OO
Client was charged with a Class 3 Possession of Cannabis with Intent to Deliver and a Violation of Probation that was received for a Class 1 Residential Burglary. Client was facing being re-sentenced to up to 15 years in prison for the Violation of Probation alone. Additionally, the Client was facing up to 10 years on an extended term for the Possession of Cannabis with Intent to Deliver case. We successfully conferenced the cases and convinced the Judge and Prosecution to completely dismiss the Possession of Cannabis with Intent to Deliver Case. We also successfully argued for the minimum time. Finally, we obtained credit for all the time in custody that our Client had plus an additional half a day credit for each day the Client was in special IBM (Inmate Behavioral Modification) programs for a total credit of 271 days. Our Client is going to be home very soon!
People v. AW
Client was charged with Felony Possession of a Controlled Substance. Police Officers claimed to have seen our Client engage in a conversation with an individual, accept cash from the individual and tender that individual an unknown item. As Arresting Officers approached, our Client allegedly tossed two zip lock baggies with black spade logos to the ground. The Police recovered those baggies and they tested positive for heroin. The case was dismissed at the Preliminary Hearing!
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. BR
Our Client was charged with a Felony Driving on a Revoked or a Suspended License. He was facing 2 - 5 years in prison because he had previously been convicted of Driving on a Revoked or a Suspended License on 9 prior occasions. The Police claim that they witnessed our Client driving a vehicle and fail to properly use his turning signal. After pulling him over, the police learned that Our Client's license was suspended for a prior DUI and that he had 9 previous convictions for driving on a suspended license. We were able to negotiate the minimum time of 2 years for our Client. Although this outcome may not seem like a success, it demonstrates that a person's background can have a strong negative effect on the outcome of the case. We really had no grounds to argue for probation for our Client when he had 9 prior convictions for the same thing, plus Felony Burglary and Felony Theft convictions. The minimum prison time really was the best deal our Client could get. The good news is that we successfully argued to have more than half of the time credited because of time our Client spent on Electronic Monitoring. Our Client will get out before the end of the year!
People v. MM
Our Client was charged with a DUI. Because he refused to take a breath test, his license was summarily suspended by statute and he was not permitted to drive. We demanded a hearing to rescind that Statutory Summary Suspension. At the hearing, the prosecution failed to meet their burden of proof and our request to have our Client's driving privileges reinstated was granted. The Statutory Summary Suspension was granted!
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.
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