Law Offices of David R. Silldorf, APC
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We believe in the power of the criminal jury system to allow us to achieve justice for our clients—both in and out of the courtroom—against the single most powerful government in the history of the world.
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People v. an Individual
[SCN428594]
Client was charged with first degree murder for stabbing a gang member one time in the heart. Client faced 25 years to life in prison. Case resolved on the day of trial for INVOLUNTARY MANSLAUGHTER , 3 years in local custody (1.5 YEARS with good-time credits; no actual prison) with no probation or parole to follow.
People v. an Individual
[SWF1900099]
Accessory after the fact to murder
DISMISSED 1 week before trial. Client received a NO CUSTODY MISDEMEANOR destruction of evidence with 150 days of home confinement (75 days at halftime) and the accessory after the fact to murder was dismissed.
Client charged with attempted first degree murder.
DISMISSED at Preliminary Hearing
People v. an Individual
[CD284273]
Client was charged with attempted murder, elder abuse, and assault with great bodily injury after client suffered a psychotic break in the home he shared with his elderly mother. During the episode, our client got into a fight with his mother and allegedly choked her. He then grabbed a knife and proceeded to cut both of his wrists, his neck, and stabbed himself in the torso and liver. He survived the grievous self-inflicted injuries.
The court granted 2 years of MENTAL HEALTH DIVERSION. The case was DISMISSED and all arrest records were ordered sealed. Our client will be able to say that he was never arrested or charged as a result.
First degree murder with a gun
ACQUITTED of at Jury Trial of 1st & 2nd Degree Murder
People v. an Individual
[SCD267616]
First & Second Degree Murder
NOT GUILTY
United States v. an Individual
[23-cr-0355-JLS]
Client charged with importing 8.52 (18.74 pounds) kilograms of methamphetamine that was hidden in the external spare tire of the car she was driving from Mexico into the United States. Government DISMISSED the case before trial based on the strength of the defense investigation and pretrial litigation.
United States v. an Individual
[22-CR-1067-GPC]
Client charged with importing 90 packages of narcotics, including 33.5 kilograms (73.85 pounds) of methamphetamine, 11.06 kilos (24.38 pounds) of heroin, and 2.24 kilos (4.93 pounds) of fentanyl. Case DISMISSED after filing pre-trial motions to dismiss with no time waiver.
United States v. an Individual
[22-CR-0329-BAS]
Client charged with importing 45.16 (99.56 pounds) kilograms of methamphetamine in his car from Mexico through the San Ysidro Port of Entry. Case DISMISSED on the strength of the defense evidence and pre-trial investigation.
United States v. an Individual
[21-CR-02656-CAB]
Client charged with importing 24.56 (54.15 pounds) kilograms of methamphetamine in her car from Mexico through the San Ysidro Port of Entry. Case DISMISSED on the strength of the defense evidence and pre-trial investigation.
United States v. an Individual
[20-CR-02754-CAB]
Client charged with importing 7.90 kilograms of methamphetamine in her car from Mexico through the Otay Mesa Port of Entry. Client received a TIME-SERVED sentence (6-days custody) after pleading guilty to a FALSE STATEMENT.
United States v. an Individual
[20-CR-02123-CAB]
Client was charged with transporting 24.72 kilograms of methamphetamine in his car through the Highway 86 checkpoint near Westmorland, CA. Case DISMISSED on the strength of the defense evidence and pre-trial investigation.
United States v. an Individual
[19-MJ-03140-MSB]
Possess with intent to distribute a controlled substance (over 5 kilograms of cocaine) while on board a vessel on the high seas.
DISMISSED
United States v. an Individual
[19-MJ-01543-WVG]
Importing 19.22 kilograms (42.28 pounds) of methamphetamine from Mexico into the U.S.
DISMISSED
United States v. an Individual
[19-CR-05248-CAB]
Client charged in a 5-defendant, 3-count indictment, alleging conspiracy to import heroin and cocaine, importation of heroin and cocaine, and aiding and abetting. Client received a TIME-SERVED sentence after pleading guilty to aiding and abetting the unlawful importation of merchandise under 18 U.S.C. §§ 545 and 2.
United States v. an Individual
[18-CR-02089-AJB]
Importing 1.34 kilograms (2.95 pounds) of heroin and 26.06 kilograms (57.45 pounds) of cocaine from Mexico into the U.S & aiding and abetting. DISMISSED
United States v. an Individual
[possession of methamphetamine]
Client was arrested by Bureau of Land Management (BLM) officers for possession of methamphetamine.
NO CHARGES FILED
United States v. an Individual
[22-cr-1903-CAB]
18-year-old client charged with importing 69.6 kilograms (153.44 pounds) of methamphetamine and 2.22 kilograms (4.89 pounds) of fentanyl in her car from Mexico into the United States. Case resolved for a TIME-SERVED (2-days custody actually served) MISDEMEANOR on day originally set for motions in limine before trial. No fine, or supervised release were ordered.
United States v. an Individual
[ 22-CR-0030-AJB]
Client charged with importing 23.50 (51.81 pounds) kilograms of methamphetamine from Mexico through the San Ysidro Port of Entry.
DISMISSED
United States v. an Individual
[Prefiling 2021/No Case No.]
Client was under investigation by the DEA for conspiracy to manufacture/distribute/transport large quantities of marijuana. Client ultimately received an agreement from the federal prosecutor that there would be NO CHARGES FILED.
United States v. an Individual
[21-CR-2139-BAS]
Client (a legal permanent resident) charged with importing 24.98 kilograms of methamphetamine in her car from Mexico through the San Ysidro Port of Entry. Case resolved for a MISDEMEANOR accessory after the fact to a 1325. If convicted of the drug trafficking charges, client would have lost her green card and been deported to Mexico. The misdemeanor carried a 90-day statutory maximum. Client received a sentence of TIME SERVED, NO FINE, and NO PROBATION.
United States v. an Individual
[ 20-CR-03621-AJB]
Client charged with possession of 6.80 kilograms of methamphetamine with intent to distribute at the Highway 86 Checkpoint near Westmorland, CA. Case resolved for making a FALSE STATEMENT.
United States v. an Individual
[20-CR-0564-CAB]
Client was arrested at the Otay Mesa Port of Entry with 42.76 kilograms of methamphetamine hidden in his Mercedes Benz E350.
Client faced a 10-year-minimum-mandatory sentence on federal drug trafficking charges. Case resolved for a false statement. Client received a sentence
TIME SERVED (24 days actual)
United States v. an Individual
[20-CR-00867-CAB]
Client charged in a 10-defendant, 14-count wire-tap indictment. Client was charged with conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine, heroin, fentanyl, and possession with intent to distribute those drugs. Client received a sentence of TIME-SERVED (totaling 14-days custody before posting bond) after pleading guilty to a “phone count.”
United States v. an Individual
[19-CR-04243-JLS]
Client was arrested for the importation of 27.14 kilograms of methamphetamine while driving her daughter and granddaughter across the US Mexico border.
DISMISSED
United States v. an Individual
[19-CR-02264-AJB]
Importing 18.84 kilograms (41.53 pounds) of methamphetamine from Mexico into the U.S Drug charges DISMISSED and client received a time-served sentence for bulk-cash smuggling.
United States v. an Individual
[18-CR-02828-LAB]
Importing 1.88 kilograms (4.14 pounds) of methamphetamine concealed on her body. 5-YEARS PROBATION
United States v. an Individual
[22-CR-0861-BAS]
Client charged with transporting two illegal aliens in the back seat of his car. Client was arrested after a high-speed chase in which border patrol used a spike strip to blow out the client’s tires. Client received a sentence of TIME SERVED (1 day) at sentencing.
United States v. an Individual
[20-CR-0156-MSB]
Client charged with transporting seven illegal aliens. Case resolved for a TIME SERVED MISDEMEANOR, accessory after the fact to an illegal entry.
United States v. an Individual
[20-CR-0465-WQH-AGS]
Transporting 2 Chinese illegal immigrants from Mexico in the U.S.
TIME SERVED federal MISDEMEANOR
United States v. an Individual
[18-CR-02537-JMA]
Bringing in illegal aliens without presentation and for financial gain.
DISMISSED.
United States v. an Individual
[18-CR-04528-AJB]
Client charged with bringing in illegal aliens and aiding and abetting as a foot guide. TIME SERVED at sentencing.
United States v. an Individual
[17-CR-01140-CAB]
Client was arrested at the Ocotillo Border Patrol Checkpoint with three illegal aliens concealed in his car. DISMISSED.
United States v. an Individual
[09-CR-3330-WQH]
Smuggling two aliens concealed behind the front seat in the vehicle
ACQUITTED
United States v. an Individual
[08-CR-0894-WQH]
Smuggling an alien under the backseat of the vehicle.
TIME-SERVED plea
United States v. an Individual
[21-CR-0665-TWR]
Client charged with transporting multiple undocumented individuals in the back seat of the vehicle he was driving. Client received a TIME-SERVED sentence (63 days).
United States v. an Individual
[20-CR-0156-BAS-MSB]
Transporting 7 illegal immigrants.
TIME SERVED federal MISDEMEANOR.
United States v. an Individual
[19-CR-01436-JLS]
Bringing illegal aliens from Mexico into the United States.
DISMISSED upon successful completion of diversion.
United States v. an Individual
[18-CR-03401-AJB]
Client arrested at the Campo Border Patrol Checkpoint for transportation of illegal aliens. TIME SERVED in custody.
United States v. an Individual
[18-CR-03401-AJB]
Client arrested at the Campo Border Patrol Checkpoint for transportation of illegal aliens. TIME SERVED in custody.
United States v. an Individual
[17-CR-01215-BEN]
Attempting to bring in one illegal alien concealed inside his vehicle from Mexico to the U.S. DIVERSION
United States v. an Individual
[17-CR-0437-WVG]
Client charged with bringing in six (6) illegal aliens without presentation from Mexico to the U.S. TIME SERVED
United States v. an Individual
[09-CR-0330-WQH]
Smuggling Illegal Aliens
NOT GUILTY
People v. an Individual
[JCF002828]
Transportation & possession of controlled substances for sale.
DISMISSED
People v. an Individual
[no case filed]
Client was arrested for illegally transporting illegal aliens and aiding and abetting. Government agreed to NO CHARGES FILED against Client due to early intervention by defense team and negotiations.
People v. an Individual
[SCS223261]
Felony drug possession in 2008.
REDUCED felony to a misdemeanor pursuant to Prop 47.
People v. an Individual
Client, a college student at SDSU, was being investigated for various allegations of sexual assault, rape, oral copulation, and use of an intoxicating substance in furtherance of the sexual assault. Investigation was closed and no charges filed due to defense investigation, evidence, and case work-up.
NO CHARGES FILED
People v. an Individual
[21120354]
Client, a juvenile, was under investigation for sexual assault pursuant to CA PC 243.4. Sheriff agreed to DROP CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION and NO CHARGES FILED due to early intervention by defense team and defense investigation and work up.
People v. an Individual
[SCN423254]
Client charged with 5 violent felony strike counts with PC § 1192.7 allegations. Client ACQUITTED after jury trial on all felony strike counts, and the lesser included misdemeanor PC § 240 simple assault. Client found NOT GUILTY on all charges.
People v. an Individual
[CD276607]
Client, a navy seal, was arrested for felony assault causing great bodily injury for head-stomping victim in the Gas Lamp District. Client was charged with assault with force likely (no GBI). At the time of the guilty plea (and before the preliminary hearing), the Court reduced the felony per PC 17(b) to a misdemeanor over the People’s objection. 8 months later at sentencing, the Court agreed to
EXPUNGED & DISMISSED
People v. an Individual
[Petition No. H6690 – Juvenile]
Juvenile client charged with assault with a firearm after accidentally shooting his best friend with a ghost gun. Client was charged with a felony strike under PC § 245(a)(2) with § 1192.7(c)(9) and § 12022.5(a)(1) allegations. After extensive pre-trial investigation, negotiations, and litigation, the case resolved for a non-strike 245(a)(4) 4 days before trial. Client received PROBATION with no custody. His record was later SEALED AND DESTROYED.
People v. an Individual
[SWM2004935]
client charged with battery along with his wife who was charged with brandishing a firearm. The Riverside District Attorney’s Office used the Covid-19 emergency declaration to delay resolution for nearly 2.5 years before agreeing to DISMISS ALL CHARGES against both defendants on the morning of trial.
People v. an Individual
[SCD286847]
Client was charged with PC 245(a)(4) for allegations of punching and head stomping the victim in a bar fight. Client received 1-year formal PROBATION, no custody, with no opposition to a misdemeanor reduction and expungement upon successful completion.
People v. an Individual
[CD291041]
Client charged with PC § 245(a)(1), § 245(a)(2), and § 245(a)(4) for allegedly racking and “dry firing” a gun multiple times at his Uber driver’s vehicle and person before pistol-whipping the Uber driver. Client struck the Uber driver multiple times in the face with a gun, causing significant laceration and bruising. Case originally resolved for a non-strike felony with alternatives to custody (6-months CPAC). Additional litigation and negotiations resulted in a felony-strike allegation to avoid custody after CPAC denial. Ultimately, client received PROBATION, 6-months SCRAM/home detention with alcohol monitoring, 8-hours of anger management and community service hours. In all, Client served less than 1 day in custody.
People v. an Individual
[CD277623]
Arson charges for allegedly setting fire to building causing in excess of $350,000 in damage.
DISMISSED at the preliminary hearing.
People v. an Individual
[M278128]
Client charged in 4 counts for carrying a loaded firearm [PC § 25850(a)], carrying a concealed firearm [PC § 25400(a)(2)], possessing a firearm in the airport [PC § 171.5], and introducing a weapon into the San Diego airport [(SDCRAAC § 7.01(c)]. Case resolved for MISDEMEANOR DIVERSION. Case will be dismissed upon successful completion in one year.
People v. an Individual
[CD291041]
Client charged with PC § 245(a)(1), § 245(a)(2), and § 245(a)(4) for allegedly racking and “dry firing” a gun multiple times at his Uber driver’s vehicle and person before pistol-whipping the Uber driver. Client struck the Uber driver multiple times in the face with a gun, causing significant laceration and bruising. Case originally resolved for a non-strike felony with alternatives to custody (6-months CPAC). Additional litigation and negotiations resulted in a felony-strike allegation to avoid custody after CPAC denial. Ultimately, client received PROBATION, 6-months SCRAM/home detention with alcohol monitoring, 8-hours of anger management and community service hours. In all, Client served less than 1 day in custody.
People v. an individual
[CS319771]
Client charged with criminal storage of a firearm, receiving a firearm while under a restraining order, and child abuse after Client’s juvenile son accidentally shot his best friend with Client’s ghost gun. Client received a sentence of PROBATION, credit for time served (1-day custody).
People v. an Individual
[22-CR-1068-TWR]
Client charged in three counts with the illegal transportation of multiple firearms between states. Client also admitted to delivering the guns to family members in Mexico. Client received a sentence of 4 MONTHS OF CUSTODY on all 3 felony counts.
People v. an Individual
[Petition No. H6690 – Juvenile]
Juvenile client charged with assault with a firearm after accidentally shooting his best friend with a ghost gun. Client was charged with a felony strike under PC § 245(a)(2) with § 1192.7(c)(9) and § 12022.5(a)(1) allegations. After extensive pre-trial investigation, negotiations, and litigation, the case resolved for a non-strike 245(a)(4) 4 days before trial. Client received PROBATION with no custody. His record was later SEALED AND DESTROYED.
People v. an Individual
[CD273868]
Client was arrested on two counts of assault with a semi-automatic firearm and one count of carrying a loaded firearm registered to another.
5-YEARS PROBATION.
People v. an Individual
[SCN430171]
Client, a documented member of an outlaw motorcycle gang, was charged in 3 counts for being a felon in possession of various firearms, and 1 count of possession of an illegal assault rifle (AR-15). Client received a sentence of TIME SERVED (1 day in custody) and PROBATION.
People v. an Individual
[Incident No. 23011587]
ASSAULT WITH A DEADLY WEAPON
Client arrested on multiple felony charges, including assault with a deadly weapon with force/possible great bodily injury, and spousal/cohabitant abuse with minor injury. NO CHARGES FILED due to early intervention, case work up, and prefiling investigation by the defense team.
People v. an Individual
[M257210DV]
ASSAULT WITH A DEADLY WEAPON
Client arrested for felony assault on his girlfriend for choking her and use of a knife. PROBATION
People v. an Individual
Willfully inflicting corporal injury resulting in a traumatic condition upon a victim. No charges filed resulting from defense intervention and strength of defense investigation.
NO CHARGES FILED
People v. an Individual
[C406360]
Client arrested on multiple felony and misdemeanor charges including: corporal injury to a spouse; battery of a current or former significant other; and two counts of cruelty to a child by endangering their health. Case DISMISSED before trial.
People v. an Individual
[22134480]
Client charged with domestic battery per PC § 243(e)(1). NO CHARGES FILED. Received a subsequent Certificate of Release, reclassifying client’s arrest as a mere detention only per PC § 849.5.
People v. a Minor
[JCM240299]
Juvenile client was arrested for felony assault on his girlfriend, choking her unconscious, and threatening her with a knife.
DISMISSED
People v. an Individual
[Booking No. 21122882]
Client charged with domestic battery per PC § 243(e)(1).
NO CHARGES FILED
People v. an Individual
Client arrested for driving under the influence. NO CHARGES FILED and license suspension SET ASIDE allowing client to maintain his driving privilege after contested admin per se DMV hearing.
People v. a Minor
[Petition No. JCM242307]
Felony DUI causing an accident with serious bodily injury.
DEFERRED ENTRY OF JUDGMENT. DISMISSED
People v. a Minor
[Petition No. JCM242307A]
Misdemeanor hit-and-run.
DISMISSED
People v. an Individual
Client was being investigated for felony hit-and-run charges.
NO CHARGES FILED
People v. an Individual
[M260576 ]
DUI with accident/injury, and child endangerment.
PROBATION
People v. an Individual
[M283969]
Client charged with driving under the influence as a minor under the age of 21 with a BAC of .013. Case resolved before trial for a WET RECKLESS and client received 1-YEAR PROBATION with no time in custody.
People v. an Individual
[CD284273]
Client was charged with attempted murder, elder abuse, and assault with great bodily injury after client suffered a psychotic break in the home he shared with his elderly mother. During the episode, our client got into a fight with his mother and allegedly choked her. He then grabbed a knife and proceeded to cut both of his wrists, his neck, and stabbed himself in the torso and liver. He survived the grievous self-inflicted injuries.
People v. an individual
[SCN423254]
Client charged with 5 violent felony strike counts with PC § 1192.7 allegations. Client ACQUITTED after jury trial on all felony strike counts, and the lesser included misdemeanor PC § 240 simple assault. Client found NOT GULITY on all charges.
People v. an individual
Client arrested for resisting arrest by a peace officer.
NO CHARGES FILED
People v. an individual
Client, an impaneled juror in a civil case, was ordered to appear for criminal contempt charges before the Court for failing to appear at the trial.
DISMISSED by the Court before filing on the strength of defense evidence.
People v. an individual
[CS319771]
Client charged with criminal storage of a firearm, receiving a firearm while under a restraining order, and child abuse after Client’s juvenile son accidentally shot his best friend with Client’s ghost gun. Client received a sentence of PROBATION, credit for time served (1-day custody).
People v. an individual
[17030035940] [burglary]
Client was arrested for burglary (PC § 459) of her boyfriend’s apartment.
NO CHARGES FILED
People v. an individual
[2121024]
Client was arrested and cited for disorderly conduct in Pacific Beach.
DISMISSED
People v. an individual
[SCN420068]
Client charged with 10 counts with multiple felony strikes alleged in two related cases. (3 counts of felony extortion; 1 count of making a criminal threat; 3 counts of attempting to dissuade a witness from reporting a crime / dissuading a witness by force or threat with on-bail special allegations; and 3 counts of false imprisonment by violence, menace, fraud, deceit with on-bail special allegations.) 7 of the 10 felony charges were DISMISSED at the PRELIMINARY HEARING. Case resolved on the day of trial for 1 MISDEMEANOR attempted extortion with credit for TIME SERVED (7-days custody actual).
People v. an individual
[21133915]
Client, a juvenile, was under investigation for a hit & run collision causing property damage per VC 22655(a). Sheriff agreed to DROP CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION and NO CHARGES FILED due to early intervention by the defense team and civil compromise.
People v. an individual
[21202894]
Client was under investigation for felony hit & run involving a collision and property damage per VC 20001 to 5 parked vehicles and a truck. SDPD agreed to DROP CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION and NO CHARGES FILED due to early intervention by defense team, defense work up, and civil compromise.
United States v. an individual
[21-CR0-1929 Santa Cruz, CA Superior Court]
Client charged with 2 felony strikes for making criminal threats and 1 count of misdemeanor stalking. Client received negotiated sentence of 1 felony stalking (non-strike) count and PROBATION (zero-days custody), with 6-months house arrest.
U.S. v. an individual
[18-CR-3066-JLS]
Client, a 100% disabled military combat veteran was indicted on 13 counts of wire fraud and theft of government property. The alleged conduct occurred between 2013 and 2014 and was not indicted until just before the statute of limitations was set to expire in 2018. We were the fourth attorneys on the case when it came to us in 2020 after client had been ordered to be restored to competency at FMC Butner. After years of litigation and discovery-related disputes, the government finally capitulated and agreed to a TIME-SERVED MISDEMEANOR (equal to approximately 10.5 months in custody, primarily in Butner), NO FINE, NO SUPERVISED RELEASE to follow. The court, of course, granted the government’s motion to DISMISS the 13 federal felonies our client had been charged with.
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