Recent Criminal Defense Results
Conspiracy to Commit Murder (June 2018) People v. Arellano
-After negotiations with DA, reduced to misdemeanor – credit for time served
Two Counts of Murder (2015) People v. Saleh
-JURY found defendant NOT GUILTY in less than two hours
First degree Murder Charge (2015) People v. Valencia
-My Client found NOT GUILTY by the jury
Possession for Sale of 26 pounds of Methamphetamine (2017) People v. Barraza
-District Attorney DISMISSED charges after defense motion filed
2014 – First degree Murder Charges with Special Circumstances
-Defendant not held to answer on those charges
Felony Assault with a Deadly Weapon (ADW) and Gang Allegation
– Dismissed in full – Client released from custody
2 Counts Felony Robbery – Probation given; credit for time served plus rehabilitation program
– NO STATE PRISON
Driving under the Influence
– Drivers’ license restored – suspension by DMV set aside
Felony Statutory Rape
– Case dismissed
Felony Driving under the Influence of Alcohol Causing Injury
– Case reduced to misdemeanor with no jail time!
Transportation and Sales of Methamphetamine (5 pounds)
– Case dismissed and charges dropped!
Assault with the Intent to Commit Rape
– Client not bound over for trial on charge at preliminary hearing
Domestic Violence Charge
– Jury Trial – Found NOT GUILTY
Felony Theft Case
– Charge reduced to Misdemeanor
DMV Suspension Hearing
– License Suspension Reversed
Suspected Sexual Assault Case
– Charges not filed
Felony Child abuse
– Case Dismissed at preliminary hearing
Drive by Shooting
– Case reduced to Misdemeanor with NO jail time
Felony Burglary
– Reduced to Misdemeanor
Gross Vehicular Manslaughter
– Jury found Defendant NOT GUILTY
Juvenile Child Molestation
– Charges found NOT TRUE by judge after trial