Charge dismissed
Speeding in a school area
The client’s speeding citation was dismissed without fines or traffic school.
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Charge dismissed
The client’s speeding citation was dismissed without fines or traffic school.
No jail time
A felony DUI-with-injury case was resolved without time in custody.
Reduced and dismissed
One charge was dismissed and another reduced to a misdemeanor, avoiding a felony conviction.
Original charges dismissed
The original charges, including a gang-related allegation, were resolved as misdemeanor disturbing the peace.
DMV hearing won
The defense demonstrated that the required refusal warning had not been properly given.
Charges reduced
After a Valley Center collision, the DUI was reduced to a misdemeanor and the other charge dismissed.
Diversion resolution
The published disposition provided for dismissal after completion of the Community Justice Initiative program.
Reduced to an infraction
The misdemeanor allegation was reduced to an infraction for disturbing the peace.
Charge reduced
The misdemeanor charge was reduced to an infraction without driving-record points.
Charge reduced
The defense presented mitigating circumstances and obtained a resolution as non-domestic battery.
Reduced to wet reckless
Negotiations resulted in a lesser wet-reckless disposition rather than a DUI conviction.
Charges reduced
After a suppression motion, the case resolved with one possession count and credit for one day served, with no additional jail time.
Reduced to a misdemeanor
A negotiated resolution included a misdemeanor disposition, required programs, and 30 days of SCRAM monitoring instead of jail.
Charges dropped
Before arraignment, counsel presented evidence that the client was legally entitled to possess the substance.
Case dismissed
The client was arrested on allegations of manufacturing a controlled substance, possession of marijuana for sale, and possession of concentrated cannabis. The defense filed a motion to suppress evidence for consideration at the preliminary hearing. The prosecution dismissed the entire case because it could not justify the warrantless search and seizure.
Case dismissed
The clients’ case was dismissed after they completed an agreed restitution resolution.
Charges dropped
Corroborating statements supported the client’s self-defense account and the charges were dropped.
Completely dismissed
Witness testimony helped preserve the client’s license and establish that she had used a designated driver. The prosecution dismissed the case.
Charges reduced
The allegation was reduced to a disturbing-the-peace infraction with program attendance and restitution.
Misdemeanor resolution
After showing the client was not involved in the alleged conspiracy, the defense secured a single misdemeanor plea.
Reduced to a small fine
Two charges were dismissed and the case concluded with a small fine.
Not guilty
Following trial, the jury acquitted the client of two felony gross vehicular manslaughter counts and driving under the influence.
Not guilty
A jury found the client not guilty after trial on an allegation of injuring a cohabitant.
Reduced to wet reckless
A nurse faced a DUI charge with a high-blood-alcohol allegation. Following negotiations, the charge was reduced to wet reckless.
DMV hearing won
The client’s license was suspended after allegations of driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs and evading police. The firm reports a successful DMV hearing.
Misdemeanor, no jail
The client faced felony criminal threats and battery involving a significant other, with a prior strike conviction. The charges were reduced to a misdemeanor without jail time.
Case dismissed
The felony allegation was dismissed at the second hearing.
Misdemeanor and house arrest
A felony DUI allegation involving a collision, injuries to another driver, and a reported .18% blood alcohol concentration was resolved as a misdemeanor with house arrest.
Case dismissed
Charges reduced
A retail-theft case was resolved as disturbing the peace rather than a theft conviction.
All charges dropped
Charges were dismissed before the preliminary hearing and the defense won the DMV hearing.
Charges reduced
Discovery and negotiation led to a two-year fire-camp disposition in a case with substantial alleged sentencing exposure.
Public works resolution
The published resolution included seven days in a public works service program.
Charges reduced
Following discovery motions, the case resolved with local custody and probation on a possession-for-sale disposition.
Charges dismissed
Scene photographs presented to the prosecutor helped resolve the allegations; the client recovered his equipment.
Charges dismissed
Following release on recognizance and negotiations, the case was dismissed.
Reduced to an infraction
After extended negotiations, the case resolved without a theft-related conviction.
Felony acquittal; second count dismissed
The jury rejected the felony resisting count but convicted on a lesser misdemeanor; the prosecution dismissed the animal-related count.
Reduced to misdemeanor
Not guilty
Not guilty
Not guilty
Not guilty
Dismissed after investigation
Dismissed after investigation
Misdemeanor, no jail
Reduced to misdemeanor
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