REDUCED TO INFRACTION
People v. D.F.
Client admits forging car registration (Vehicle Code Section 4463, falsifying or forgery of car registration).
Result:
Misdemeanor dismissed. Negotiated down to infraction for not having valid registration in possession (Vehicle Code Section 4462(b)). No jail, fine only.
RESISTING ARREST CASE DISMISSED
People v. S.S.
Charges:
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Resisting, Obstructing, or Delaying a Police Office (Penal Code Section 148(a)(1)
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Under the Influence of a Controlled Substance (Health & Safety Code Section 11350(a))
Result:
Dismissed. No jail, fine only.
DISMISSED
People v. W.U.
Charges:
Petty theft (Penal Code Section 490.2)
Result:
Dismissed. Identification hearing proved my client was innocent. No jail or fines.
DISMISSED
People v. K.S.
Charges:
Vandalism (Penal Code Section 594(b)(2)(A))
Result:
Dismissed. No jail or fines.
D.U.I. DISMISSED; REDUCED TO INFRACTION
People v. A.O.
Charges:
DUI (Vehicle Code Section 23152(a))
Result:
DUI dismissed. Negotiated to infraction for having a broken taillight. No jail. Fine only.
DISMISSED
People v. J.P.
Charges:
Petty Theft (Penal Code Section 490.2)
Result:
Dismissed with community service.
DISMISSED
People v. K.D.
Charges:
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (Health & Safety Code Section 11364)
Result:
Dismissed after completion of drug education classes.
REDUCED TO INFRACTION
People v. S.P.
Charges:
Displaying a False or Stolen Registration Sticker (Vehicle Code Section 4462.5)
Result:
Misdemeanor dismissed. Client pled to infraction for having an expired registration. No jail, fine only.
DISMISSED
People v. E.C.
Charges:
Petty Theft (Penal Code Section 490.2)
Result:
Dismissed. Released from jail that day.
DISMISSED
People v. C.C.
Charges:
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (Health & Safety Code Section 11364)
Result:
Dismissed. No jail, fines, or immigration consequences.
REDUCED
People v. M.G.
Charges:
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DUI (Vehicle Code Section 23152(a))
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DUI / Driving with a Blood Alcohol Content of .08 Percent or More (Vehicle Code Section 23152(b), client had .10% BAC)
Result:
Reduced to a "Wet Reckless" (Vehicle Code Section 23103/23103.5), no jail.
DISMISSED
People v. H.F. (2 cases)
Charges:
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In Case #1, Under the Influence of a Controlled Substance (Health & Safety Code Section 11550(a))
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Case #2, Possession of a Controlled Substance (Health & Safety Code Section 11350(a))
Result:
Case #1 dismissed. Case #2 to be dismissed after completion of drug education classes.
DISMISSED
People v. L.A.
Charges:
Probation violation. Client faced jail time.
Result:
Violation withdrawn (dismissed). No jail.
REDUCED
People v. J.R.
Charges:
Violation of Criminal Protective Order (Penal Code Section 166(c)(1)) from a domestic violence case.
Result:
Reduced to simple violation of court order (Penal Code Section 166(a)(4)), a non-domestic violence offense. No jail to do. No requirement to complete 104 hours of domestic violence classes. Restraining order dropped.
REDUCED
People v. I.S.
Charges:
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Battery on a Police Officer (Penal Code Section 243(b));
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Violation of a Restraining Order (Penal Code Section 166;
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Simple Battery (Penal Code Section 242)
Result:
3 misdemeanors dismissed. Negotiated down to Disturbing the Peace with Loud Noise (Penal Code Section 415(2)). Released from jail that day.
DISMISSED
People v. A.V.
Charges:
Hit-and-Run with No Injuries (Vehicle Code Section 20002(a))
Result:
Dismissed with completion of community service. No record or immigration consequences.
DISMISSED
People v. W.C. (2 cases)
Charges:
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In Case #1, Vandalism (Penal Code Section 594(b))
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In Case #2, Possession of a Controlled Substance (Health & Safety Code Section 11377(a)) and being Under the Influence of a Controlled Substance (Health & Safety Code Section 11550(a))
Result:
Case 1 dismissed. Case 2 dismissed with drug education classes.
DISMISSED
People v. S.R.
Charges:
Embezzlement from an Employer (Penal Code Section 503)
Result:
Resolved pre-charging. DA agreed not to file case.
DISMISSED
People v. S.S.
Charges:
Hit-and-Run with No Injuries (Vehicle Code Section 20002(a)
Result:
Dismissed with community service.
DISMISSED
People v. A.N.
Charges:
Harassing Phone Calls (Penal Code Section 653m)
Result:
Dismissed. Successful "Serna" motion to dismiss for violating my client's 6th Amendment right to a speedy trial.
DISMISSED
People v. W.C. (2 cases)
Charges:
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In Case #1, Vandalism (Penal Code Section 594(b))
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In Case #2, Possession of a Controlled Substance (Health & Safety Code Section 11377(a)) and Under the Influence of a Controlled Substance (Health & Safety Code Section 11550(a))
Result:
Case 1 dismissed. Case 2 dismissed with drug education classes.
DISMISSED
People v. J.P. (3 cases)
Charges:
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In Case #1, two charges of Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (Penal Code Section 11364)
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In Case #2, Drug Paraphernalia (HS 11364) and Possession of a Controlled Substance (HS 11377(a))
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In Case #3, Drug Paraphernalia (HS 11364) and Possession of a Controlled Substance (HS 11377(a))
Result:
Cases 1 and 2 dismissed. Case 3 dismissed with drug education classes. No immigration consequences.
REDUCED
People v. M.G.
Charges:
Violation of Domestic Violence Restraining Order (Penal Code Section 273.6(a))
Result:
Reduced to simple violation of court order (PC 166(a)(4)), a non-domestic violence offense). No jail to do. No 104-hour domestic violence counseling classes. No guaranteed immigration consequences.
DISMISSED
People v. J.V.
Charges:
Statutory Rape of Minor More than 3 Years Younger (Penal Code Section 261.5(c)), a felony.
Result:
Reduced to misdemeanor after preliminary hearing. Dismissed at pretrial conference. Client avoided up to 3 years prison and immigration consequences.
REDUCED TO INFRACTION
People v. J.V.
Charges:
DUI (Vehicle Code Section 23152) and Driving Without a License (Vehicle Code Section 12500(a))
Result:
DUI dismissed. Reduced to infraction for being under 21 and driving with a blood alcohol of at least .05% (Vehicle Code Section 23140).
DISMISSED
People v. S.H.
Charges:
3 counts of Possession of a Controlled Substance Without Valid Prescription (Health & Safety Code Section 11350(a))
Result:
Dismissed the day of jury trial.
DISMISSED
People v. C.M.
Charges:
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Receiving / Possession of Stolen Property (Penal Code Section 496(a)
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Petty Theft (Penal Code Section 484)
Result:
Dismissed. No jail or fines.
NO PRISON
People v. A.M. (2 cases)
Charges:
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Case #1: Possession of a Controlled Substance (Cocaine) for Sale (Health & Safety Code Section 11351), a felony
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Case #2: Driving on a Suspended License (Vehicle Code Section 14601.1(a))
Result:
16 days local jail and probation only rather than up to 4 years state prison in Case #1. Case #2 dismissed saving client about $2,000.
DISMISSED
People v. L.E.
Charges:
Drunk in Public aka Public Intoxication (Penal Code Section 647(f))
Result: Dismissed. No jail or fines. No immigration consequences.
DISMISSED
People v. R.M.
Charges:
Petty Theft (Penal Code Section 484)
Result:
Dismissed the day of trial. No jail or fines.
DISMISSED
People v. E.B.
Charges:
Petty Theft (Penal Code 490.2)
Result:
Dismissed. Client released from jail that day.