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Los Angeles County Criminal Courts

A Few Recent Case Results from Various L.A. County Courts

 

Bellflower Court

Felony Possession of Ecstasy for Sale: Client is an 18-year-old with no criminal record, but a history of drug addiction and abuse. Client was arrested with over 100 tabs of Ecstasy and charged with felony possession for sale, transportation for sale, and numerous other felony charges. Not only was the evidence overwhelming, the Client admitted having just come from a Rave and both knowledge & possession of the drugs. Client faced several years in state prison. After difficult, though effective, negotiation with the Deputy District Attorney in Charge of the Courthouse, my Client was allowed to serve a 120 day jail sentence in a residential rehab center to be followed by probation. NO STATE PRISON!

Client called after being ordered to surrender for 45 days jail: Client, single mother, barely making ends meet, was ordered by the Court to return in one week to surrender and serve 45 days in county jail for failing to fulfill the terms of her DUI plea - enroll in classes and pay the fines & fees. She contacted me that afternoon in a panic knowing that any time in jail would cost her job and her child. Two days after she called, I went to the courthouse, spoke with the District Attorney and was able to get the Judge to agree to a chambers conference. Client now has a year to pay the fines & fees and complete the classes. No Jail. No additional court appearances.

Pasadena Court

Felony Assault with a Deadly Weapon: Client was arrested and booked on suspicion of Assault with a Deadly Weapon after a fight in which his opponent was sent to the hospital by ambulance with serious injuries, including a severed temporal artery. Within hours of receiving the call, I had met with the client in custody, investigated the scene of the incident, and reviewed the surveillance video - before the Police had reviewed it. I concluded from the evidence I had gathered, that the opponent was the aggressor and that my client had a clear case of self defense. I met with the head DA, before the Police even submitted the file, and the case was summarily rejected when it arrived. Case dismissed before it was filed.

Beverly Hills Court

Felony Commercial Burglary: Client, a sworn peace officer, was arrested and booked on suspicion of Commercial Burglary when it was discovered that, without her knowledge, her shopping companion - now former friend - had shoplifted merchandise from a Beverly Hills department store. Within hours of receiving the call, I had been to the store, met with the lead detective, and reviewed the surveillance video that showed no criminal conduct by my client. The following morning, I met with the charging DA and the case against my client was rejected, although her companion was arraigned. No charges filed against my client.

Alhambra Court

Multiple Misdemeanor Counts: Client was charged with drug possession, receiving stolen property, false vehicle registration, and driving on a suspended license...ALL IN ONE TRAFFIC STOP! Client received only 4 days in private jail followed by probation

West Covina Court

Misdemeanor Possession of Meth: Client was charged with possession of meth in a vehicle. No Jail. Probation and diversion only.

Torrance Court

Misdemeanor Shoplifting: Client was charged with shoplifting numerous items. No Jail. Charge was reduced to an infraction with the minimum community service and a small fine.