Law Offices of David R. Silldorf, APC
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Location
402 W. Broadway, Suite 1300, San Diego, CA 92101
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.
Our Results Speak For Themselves
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-0864-LL]
Client charged in a 3-defendant federal indictment for (1) conspiracy to distribute controlled substances; (2) conspiracy to distribute firearms without a license; (3) engaging in the business of dealing in firearms without a license; (4) distribution of controlled substances; (5) possession of a firearm in furtherance of drug trafficking; (6) aiding and abetting; and (7) transfer of a machinegun. Client faced a mandatory minimum 10 years for the controlled substance charges and a mandatory minimum consecutive 5 years for the firearms charges. Client received a sentence of TIME SERVED (approximately 15 months).
United States v. an Individual
[23-CR-1387-JLS]
Client, a Mexican citizen, charged with importing 60.54 kgs (133.47 lbs.) of methamphetamine into the United States. Client maintained his innocence from the moment of his arrest and the case was set for trial. Case DISMISSED on the strength of the defense evidence and aggressive pre-trial investigation. Client went home to his family an innocent man after spending 90 days in federal custody.
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-1404-AGS]
Client charged in significant, multi-national 50-defendant, 4-count indictment. Client’s indictment was related to multiple prior cases totaling over 100 charged defendants in a broad narcotics, weapons, and money laundering conspiracy. Client was charged with conspiracy to import a controlled substance, conspiracy to distribute a controlled substance, and conspiracy to launder monetary instruments involving the Sinaloa cartel. Client maintained his innocence and rejected the government’s misdemeanor offer before trial. Case was ordered DISMISSED just three weeks before trial.
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
[24-MJ-4018-KSC]
Client charged with importing 59.60 kgs. (131.3 lbs) of cocaine into the United States. Client admitted getting paid to cross narcotics into the United States on at least 20 other occasions prior to his arrest. Case ordered DISMISSED prior to client’s arraignment..
United States v. an Individual
[23-CR-1647-JLS]
Client charged with importing 0.13 kgs (0.30 lbs.) of fentanyl into the United States. Client had a lengthy criminal history and was facing 51-63 months in custody. Client received a sentence of TIME SERVED (119 DAYS).
United States v. an Individual
[22-CR-2112-GPC]
Client charged with importing 20.70 kgs (45.64 lbs.) of methamphetamine into the United States. Client received a sentence of 4-months custody and 1 year HOME DETENTION, allowing her to stay at home and be with her three young children.
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-03235-RSH]
Client charged in a 2-defendant, 6-count indictment, alleging distribution of methamphetamine and conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine. Client faced a 10-year minimum-mandatory sentence on federal drug-trafficking charges. Client received a sentence of TIME SERVED (10 days) and 12 MONTHS HOME DETENTION allowing him to stay at home and keep his job.
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
[25-CR-0372-JO]
Client charged with bringing in aliens without authorization, bringing in aliens for financial gain, and aiding and abetting. Client was arrested after 2 undocumented aliens were caught hidden in her trunk when she attempted to cross the border into the United States. Case was DISMISSED before motions based on strength of the defense evidence and pre-trial investigation proving client’s innocence.
United States v. an Individual
[24-CR-2200-BAS]
Client charged with aggravated identity theft, false impersonation in immigration matters, and aiding and abetting. Client admitted to recruiting her co-defendant to transport an undocumented minor from Mexico to the United States and using a fake passport for the minor in an attempt to evade U.S. immigration laws. Client received a TIME-SERVED sentence (2-days) allowing her to remain home and continue working to provide for her children.
United States v. an Individual
[23-CR-2501-LL]
Client charged with conspiracy to transport illegal aliens after she presented false documents at the border for her minor female passenger, a Mexican citizen. Client had prior arrest for suspicion of illegal alien smuggling and a dated conviction for importing drugs into the United States. Client received a sentence of TIME SERVED at sentencing (approximately 4 ½ months).
United States v. an Individual
[23-CR-0595-BAS]
Client charged with transporting illegal aliens in the back seat of his car with his co-defendant and recruiter. Client was arrested after a high-speed car chase and Client attempting to flee on foot before getting caught by border patrol agents. Client received a sentence of TIME SERVED at sentencing.
United States v. an Individual
[23-CR-2109-LAB]
Client charged with conspiracy to transport aliens after she gave a false statement and presented forged documents at the border for her female passenger, a citizen of Mexico. This was client’s third arrest for transporting aliens and first- time charges were filed against her. Client was accepted to the ALTERNATIVE TO PRISON SOLUTIONS DIVERSION PROGRAM resulting from rigorous defense advocacy and investigation. Client was released from custody during the pendency of her diversion period so she could continue working and remain home with her children. Client’s federal felony case will be DISMISSED, and her guilty plea will be withdrawn after 1 year of successful completion of diversion.
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
[25-CR-0133-CAB]
Client charged with felony transportation of illegal aliens. Client was arrested after he was caught driving 3 undocumented aliens by the border and admitted that he was being paid to take them to Los Angeles. Client, a 20-year-old legal permanent resident, faced permanently losing his green card status to remain in the United States with his family. Case resolved for MISDEMEANOR accessory after the fact and a TIME-SERVED SENTENCE (approx. 1 month) resulting from rigorous defense advocacy and mitigation, allowing client to return home to his family and keep his LPR status in the U.S.
United States v. an Individual
[24-CR-1907-AHG]
Client charged with conspiracy to transport certain aliens and attempted transportation of certain aliens while he was under federal supervision for a previous federal drug conspiracy case. Client received a TIME-SERVED sentence (approx. 5-months).
United States v. an Individual
[24-CR-1503-JLS]
Client charged with transporting illegal aliens in the back of his car. Client received a TIME SERVED sentence.
United States v. an Individual
[23-CR-0827-AJB]
Client charged in a 2-defendant, 2-count information, alleging transportation of illegal aliens. Client recruited her co- defendant and agents found a gun inside the car. Client received a sentence of TIME SERVED at sentencing.
United States v. an Individual
[23-CR-01352-AJB]
Client charged in a 2-defendant, 2-count indictment, alleging transportation of 2 underage illegal aliens in vehicle Client was driving. One of the juvenile aliens jumped out of the car onto the road as Client fled Border Patrol, causing her to hit her head, lose consciousness, and fall into a month-long coma. Case was DISMISSED on strength of the defense evidence and pre-trial investigation. Client also successfully petitioned to retrieve his cellphone and vehicle that were seized by border patrol as evidence in connection to his arrest.
DISMISSED.
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
[CN452477]
Client charged with possession of a controlled substance and being an unlicensed driver. Client was arrested after he was caught driving with a missing front plate, no registration, no license, and no proof of ownership of the vehicle. Client’s vehicle was searched and officers found a small amount of cocaine. Client was granted 1-year MISDEMEANOR DIVERSION without having to plead guilty or admit to any of the allegations. Diversion will be terminated after 6 months upon proof of 10 hours of narcotics anonymous meetings. Once diversion is terminated, client’s case will be dismissed, and there will be no record of the charges.
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
[CD302628]
Client was arrested on allegations of (1) transportation of a controlled substance exceeding 20 kgs. while armed with a firearm; (2) possession of a controlled substance exceeding 20 kgs. for sale while armed with a firearm; (3) possession of a firearm as a possessor of a controlled substance; and (4) possession of a firearm without an identification number (ghost gun). Client was arrested after he was caught driving without a license plate and pulled over. A search of client’s vehicle revealed a ghost gun and approximately 22.8 kgs. of methamphetamine in the back of his car.
ALL CHARGES AND ALLEGATIONS DISMISSED.
People v. an Individual
[CN446055]
Client charged with two counts of possession of large amount of cannabis for sales and one count of driving on a suspended license while on DUI probation. Officers searched Client’s car and found a stolen gun, a knife, 5 cellphones, over $4,800 in cash, and 149 cannabis vape cartridges in the trunk.
1-YEAR INFORMAL PROBATION.
People v. an Individual
[SCS223261]
Felony drug possession in 2008.
REDUCED felony to a misdemeanor pursuant to Prop 47.
People v. an Individual
Client accused of statutory rape after having multiple sexual relations with a 17-year-old who used a fake ID to trick her into thinking he was over 18. INVESTIGATION DROPPED, NO ARREST, and NO CHARGES FILED due to early intervention by defense team.
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
United States v. an Individual
[23-CR-0595-BAS]
Client was arrested on allegations of: (1) rape by force and/or fear; (2) possession of a firearm by a person on probation; (3) possession of ammunition by a convicted felon; (4) carrying a concealed weapon in his vehicle; (5) possession of a firearm by a convicted felon; and (6) carrying a loaded firearm in a vehicle in a public place. Client was arrested while on federal supervised release for an federal felony alien smuggling conviction. He had been on supervision for just two months at the time of his arrest. Client was held in federal jail and maintained his innocence from the moment of his arrest. FEDERAL AND STATE INVESTIGATIONS DROPPED and ALL CHARGES AND ALLEGATIONS DISMISSED on strength of defense evidence and aggressive defense investigation work up. Client returned home to his family and remains on federal supervised release.
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
[M294346]
Client charged with battery under PC § 242 after he punched a stranger in the face at a grocery store. Client suffered from untreated mental health issues at the time. Attorneys worked with client and family to adjust his medication and provide proof of his mental health treatment following his arrest. Client was granted 1-year MISDEMEANOR DIVERSION without having to plead guilty or admit to any of the allegations. Diversion will be terminated after 6 months upon proof of client’s continued mental health treatment (counseling 2x per month) and ongoing medication compliance. Once diversion is terminated, client’s case will be dismissed, and there will be no record of the charges.
People v. an Individual
[CN459138]
Client arrested on felony allegations of resisting arrest and misdemeanor charges of battery and domestic violence. Felony charge reduced to misdemeanor at client’s arraignment and all other allegations dismissed. Client was granted 1- year MISDEMEANOR DIVERSION without having to plead guilty or admit to any allegations. Diversion will be terminated after 6 months upon proof of 14 alcoholic anonymous meetings and the case will be DISMISSED.
People v. an Individual
[SCD302135]
Client charged with felony assault by means likely to produce great bodily injury, assault with a deadly weapon, battery, attempted kidnapping, hit and run, hit and run with injury, battery upon an emergency personnel with injury, attempting to dissuade a witness from reporting a crime, and vandalism under $400. Client received a suspended sentence of 6 years and 3 years of formal probation. Client RELEASED ON PROBATION at sentencing after the preliminary hearing.
People v. an Individual
[M292084]
Client was charged with battery and vandalism under $400, after he allegedly punched an uber driver in the face, struck the uber driver’s vehicle with his vehicle, fled the scene, and later broke into the police storage yard to attempt to get his vehicle back. Client was granted 1-year MISDEMEANOR DIVERSION without having to plead guilty or admit to any of the allegations. Diversion will be terminated after 6 months upon proof of 8 hours of community service at a non-profit organization of his choosing. Once diversion is terminated, client’s case will be dismissed, and there will be no record of the charges.
People v. an Individual
[Booking No. 23707236]
Client arrested for felony elder abuse/great bodily injury on an elderly person under PC § 368(b)(1). NO CHARGES FILED resulting from early defense intervention and strength of defense investigation. Client received a subsequent Certificate of Release, reclassifying client’s arrest as a mere detention only per PC § 849.5.
People v. an Individual
[CE419289]
Client charged with felony assault by means likely to produce great bodily injury under PC § 245(a)(4) and misdemeanor corporal injury to spouse and/or roommate under PC § 273.5(a) for having punched his girlfriend 20 times in the face, kicked her to the ground, and strangled her. Case refiled as MISDEMEANOR charges as to both counts and client received a sentence of 3-YEAR PROBATION with credit for time served.
People v. an Individual
[Booking No. 232260101]
Client arrested on allegations of felony assault likely to produce great bodily injury under PC § 245(a)(4) for fighting at school and punching the alleged victim, a juvenile. Client was arrested while on 2-year probation for a former state case, and client had a history of getting into fights at school. NO CHARGES filed resulting from early defense intervention and strength of defense investigation. Client received a subsequent Certificate of Release, reclassifying client’s arrest as a mere detention only per PC § 849.5.
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
[CD304943]
Client charged with a strike felony for assault with a deadly weapon after getting into a bar fight in Pacific Beach. Client was alleged to have struck the victim over the head with a glass bottle approximately 4-5 times. Client received a 1-year suspended sentence followed by 3 years of formal probation. Client RELEASED ON PROBATION after 1 day in custody. Client’s charge will be REDUCED TO MISDEMEANOR, potentially as soon as 6-months upon successful completion of agreed-upon terms including community service and anger management.
People v. an Individual
[CN451061 & CN455453]
Client charged with multiple counts of resisting arrest, weapons possession as a restricted person, owning firearms without serial numbers, criminal storage of firearms, child cruelty, battery on multiple officers, attempted escape from jail, and damaging jail property. Client suffered a psychotic break after he stopped taking his medication and receiving mental health counseling. He became increasingly paranoid and obsessed with firearms and religion. Client was arrested after family reported concerning behavior to the police and multiple unregistered firearms were located in his home. Client was declared mentally incompetent and taken to jail where he ripped off the padding in his protected cell and attempted to flee from custody. Client was medicated, psychologically evaluated, and later restored to competency. Client was granted bond after rigorous defense advocacy and released to a 2-week residential mental health treatment program. Client later, at attorneys’ direction, completed an intensive outpatient mental health treatment program followed by continued therapy and worked with his psychiatrist to establish a routine medication plan. The Court granted 2 years of MENTAL HEALTH DIVERSION prior to trial. The case will be DISMISSED and all arrest records will be ordered sealed. Client will be able to say that he was never arrested or charged as a result.
People v. an Individual
[M290540]
Client charged with misdemeanor battery with a hate crime special allegation under PC § 242/422.7(a). Client granted 1-
year MISDEMEANOR DIVERSION without having to plead guilty or admit to any of the allegations. Diversion will be
terminated after 6 months upon client submitting proof of 22 hours of community service. Once diversion is terminated,
client’s case will be dismissed, there will be no record of the charges, and it will be as if his arrest never happened.
People v. an Individual
[Booking No. 23710986]
Client arrested on multiple felony counts, including felony domestic violence under PC § 273.5 and assault by means likely to produce great bodily injury under PC § 245(a)(4). NO CHARGES FILED resulting from early defense intervention and strength of defense investigation. Client received a subsequent Certificate of Release, reclassifying client’s arrest as a mere detention only per PC § 849.5.
People v. an Individual
Client, a juvenile, was detained at school after he reportedly egged a pedestrian while riding in his brother’s car, confronted the pedestrian, then punched the pedestrian multiple times in the face. INVESTIGATION DROPPED, NO ARREST, and NO CHARGES FILED due to early intervention by defense team.
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.
United States v. an Individual
[CD200407]
Client and his brother were charged with felony possession of an assault weapon after their home was searched by
federal agents from the Department of Fish and Wildlife. Client and his brother both received misdemeanor convictions
and were sentenced to 1-DAY with credit for time served and a $250 fine.
United States v. an Individual
[CN455250]
Client was arrested on allegations of (1) possession of a firearm by a felon; (2) possession of ammunition/firearm as a prohibited person; (3) driving under the influence of alcohol; and (4) driving while having a measurable blood alcohol concentration of 0.08% or more.
ALL CHARGES AND ALLEGATIONS DISMISSED
United States v. an Individual
[23-CR-0595-BAS]
Client was arrested on allegations of: (1) rape by force and/or fear; (2) possession of a firearm by a person on probation; (3) possession of ammunition by a convicted felon; (4) carrying a concealed weapon in his vehicle; (5) possession of a firearm by a convicted felon; and (6) carrying a loaded firearm in a vehicle in a public place. Client was arrested while on federal supervised release for an federal felony alien smuggling conviction. He had been on supervision for just two months at the time of his arrest. Client was held in federal jail and maintained his innocence from the moment of his arrest. FEDERAL AND STATE INVESTIGATIONS DROPPED and ALL CHARGES AND ALLEGATIONS DISMISSED. on strength of defense evidence and aggressive defense investigation work up. Client returned home to his family and remains on federal supervised release.
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
[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
[CN451061 & CN455453]
Client charged with multiple counts of resisting arrest, weapons possession as a restricted person, owning firearms without serial numbers, criminal storage of firearms, child cruelty, battery on multiple officers, attempted escape from jail, and damaging jail property. Client suffered a psychotic break after he stopped taking his medication and receiving mental health counseling. He became increasingly paranoid and obsessed with firearms and religion. Client was arrested after family reported concerning behavior to the police and multiple unregistered firearms were located in his home. Client was declared mentally incompetent and taken to jail where he ripped off the padding in his protected cell and attempted to flee from custody. Client was medicated, psychologically evaluated, and later restored to competency. Client was granted bond after rigorous defense advocacy and released to a 2-week residential mental health treatment program. Client later, at attorneys’ direction, completed an intensive outpatient mental health treatment program followed by continued therapy and worked with his psychiatrist to establish a routine medication plan. The Court granted 2 years of MENTAL HEALTH DIVERSION prior to trial. The case will be DISMISSED and all arrest records will be ordered sealed. Client will be able to say that he was never arrested or charged as a result.
People v. an Individual
[CD302628]
Client was arrested on allegations of (1) transportation of a controlled substance exceeding 20 kgs. while armed with a firearm; (2) possession of a controlled substance exceeding 20 kgs. for sale while armed with a firearm; (3) possession of a firearm as a possessor of a controlled substance; and (4) possession of a firearm without an identification number (ghost gun). Client was arrested after he was caught driving without a license plate and pulled over. A search of client’s vehicle revealed a ghost gun and approximately 22.8 kgs. of methamphetamine in the back of his car.
ALL CHARGES AND ALLEGATIONS DISMISSED.
People v. an Individual
[23-CR-0864-LL]
Client charged in a 3-defendant federal indictment for (1) conspiracy to distribute controlled substances; (2) conspiracy to distribute firearms without a license; (3) engaging in the business of dealing in firearms without a license; (4) distribution of controlled substances; (5) possession of a firearm in furtherance of drug trafficking; (6) aiding and abetting; and (7) transfer of a machinegun. Client faced a mandatory minimum 10 years for the controlled substance charges and a mandatory minimum consecutive 5 years for the firearms charges. Client received a sentence of TIME SERVED (approximately 15 months).
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
[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.
[Booking No. 25703141]
Client arrested for felony domestic violence with injury under PC § 273.5(a) while on misdemeanor diversion for an open domestic violence case. NO CHARGES FILED resulting from early defense intervention and mitigation. Client received a subsequent Certificate of Release, reclassifying client’s arrest as a mere detention only per PC § 849.5.
People v. an Individual
[CN459138]
Client arrested on felony allegations of resisting arrest and misdemeanor charges of battery and domestic violence. Felony charge reduced to misdemeanor at client’s arraignment and all other allegations dismissed. Client was granted 1- year MISDEMEANOR DIVERSION without having to plead guilty or admit to any allegations. Diversion will be terminated after 6 months upon proof of 14 alcoholic anonymous meetings and the case will be DISMISSED.
People v. an Individual
[Booking No. 24708654]
Client charged with felony domestic violence under PC § 273.5(A) after getting into an argument with his girlfriend. Client was booked by police on allegations of physical abuse and battery. Felony charges were rejected by the District Attorney’s Office prior to our Client’s arraignment and the case was referred to the City Attorney’s Office for misdemeanor review. NO CHARGES FILED resulting from early intervention by defense team. We since obtained a
Certificate of Release, reclassifying Client’s arrest as a mere detention only per PC § 849.5.
People v. an Individual
[Booking No. 23725436A]
Client, a Brazilian jiu-jitsu blackbelt, was arrested for felony domestic violence after allegedly assaulting his girlfriend. NO CHARGES FILED resulting from early defense intervention after client contacted our firm.
People v. an Individual
[CE419289]
Client charged with felony assault by means likely to produce great bodily injury under PC § 245(a)(4) and misdemeanor corporal injury to spouse and/or roommate under PC § 273.5(a) for having punched his girlfriend 20 times in the face, kicked her to the ground, and strangled her. Case refiled as MISDEMEANOR charges as to both counts and client received a sentence of 3-YEARS PROBATION with credit for time served.
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
[Booking No. 24745851]
Client arrested on multiple felony counts of domestic battery, burglary, and vandalism after allegedly breaking into her boyfriend’s house at night and assaulting him. INVESTIGATION DROPPED and NO CHARGES FILED due to early intervention by defense team. Client will receive a subsequent Certificate of Release, reclassifying her arrest as a mere detention only per PC § 849.5.
People v. an Individual
[Booking No. 23751689]
Client, a former San Diego Police Officer, was arrested for domestic battery under PC § 243(E)(1) after getting into an argument with his wife while their children were home. INVESTIGATION DROPPED and NO CHARGES FILED resulting from early intervention by defense team.
People v. an Individual
[CS326537]
Client charged with two counts of felony child abuse under PC § 273a(a) for allegedly punching and kicking his 8 and 10 year old children and then attempting to cover up the abuse. Client faced up to 6 years in custody per count. Case resolved for formal probation and NO CUSTODY with agreement to 17(b) reduction to a MISDEMEANOR and no probation after 18 months of successful completion.
People v. an Individual
[Booking No. 23710986]
Client arrested on multiple felony counts, including felony domestic violence under PC § 273.5 and assault by means likely to produce great bodily injury under PC § 245(a)(4). NO CHARGES FILED resulting from early defense intervention and strength of defense investigation. Client received a subsequent Certificate of Release, reclassifying client’s arrest as a mere detention only per PC § 849.5.
People v. an Individual
[City Attorney Case No. 1654044]
Client arrested for allegations of being drunk in public under PC § 647(f) and child endangerment under PC § 273(a)(b). Client placed on informal pre-filing diversion and successfully completed 8 weeks of substance abuse and mental health treatment. INVESTIGATION DROPPED and NO CHARGES FILED due to early intervention by defense team.
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
[CS331981]
Client charged with driving under the influence of alcohol after he was allegedly caught going over 95 mph on the freeway, failed to yield properly, and admitted to having two beverages. Case resolved at client’s arraignment for a WET RECKLESS WET RECKLESS. Client received a sentence of 1-YEAR PROBATION with no time in custody and no license suspension.
People v. an Individual
[CN447861]
Client charged with 2 counts of felony driving under the influence of alcohol causing injury to another. Client was driving home with one of his friends when he swerved and hit a pole on the side of the road. Client and his passenger sustained minor injuries upon impact. Police responded after somebody called 911 and reported the crash. Client faced 3 years in prison on each count. Felony charges REDUCED TO MISDEMEANORS at client’s first readiness hearing after extensive defense investigation, mitigation, and negotiations with the prosecutor. Client was sentenced that same day to 3 days on CPAC (location monitoring in lieu of custody), followed by 3 years of informal probation. Client served no more time in custody after posting bail.
People v. an Individual
[S328136]
Client charged with driving under the influence of alcohol after he failed to stop behind two stop signs and speeding in an area with heavy pedestrian traffic at night. Case resolved for a WET RECKLESS at arraignment, with 1 year of informal probation.
People v. an Individual
[CE417452 and C417464]
Client charged with felony hit and run driving under the influence of alcohol causing accident and injury, with a blood alcohol concentration of 0.15% or more. Client was arrested again 11 months later on a second DUI with a blood alcohol concentration of 0.15% or more charge. The victims in client’s felony hit-and-run case demanded client go to prison. Both cases ultimately resolved for a global disposition of NO CUSTODY, and a 1 -YEAR HOME CONFINEMENT allowing Client to keep his job.
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
[CN455250]
Client was arrested on allegations of (1) possession of a firearm by a felon; (2) possession of ammunition/firearm as a prohibited person; (3) driving under the influence of alcohol; and (4) driving while having a measurable blood alcohol concentration of 0.08% or more.
ALL CHARGES AND ALLEGATIONS DISMISSED.
People v. an Individual
[M286696]
20-year-old client was driving her friend home after a night out when she crashed into a guard rail on her college campus. Client charged with driving under the influence as a minor with a BAC of .20. Case resolved before trial for informal probation with NO JAIL.
People v. an Individual
[M288342]
Client charged for driving under the influence of alcohol with a blood alcohol concentration of 0.15% or more, after he was arrested driving a golf cart around his neighborhood and admitted to drinking. Case resolved before trial for INFORMAL PROBATION and NO JAIL.
People v. an Individual
[S327460]
20-year-old client was driving several friends home after a night out drinking when she was observed going the wrong way down a street in a busy pedestrian area. Client was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol as a minor under the age of 21. Case resolved for 3 years INFORMAL PROBATION.
People v. an Individual
[CN446609]
Client charged with driving under the influence of alcohol and reckless driving, after he was arrested for going over 130 mph on the freeway. Client faced a mandatory 30-day custody sentence for the reckless driving enhancement. Case resolved before trial for NO CUSTODY and informal probation.
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
[CN451061 & CN455453]
Client charged with multiple counts of resisting arrest, weapons possession as a restricted person, owning firearms without serial numbers, criminal storage of firearms, child cruelty, battery on multiple officers, attempted escape from jail, and damaging jail property. Client suffered a psychotic break after he stopped taking his medication and receiving mental health counseling. He became increasingly paranoid and obsessed with firearms and religion. Client was arrested after family reported concerning behavior to the police and multiple unregistered firearms were located in his home. Client was declared mentally incompetent and taken to jail where he ripped off the padding in his protected cell and attempted to flee from custody. Client was medicated, psychologically evaluated, and later restored to competency. Client was granted bond after rigorous defense advocacy and released to a 2-week residential mental health treatment program. Client later, at attorneys’ direction, completed an intensive outpatient mental health treatment program followed by continued therapy and worked with his psychiatrist to establish a routine medication plan. The Court granted 2 years of MENTAL HEALTH DIVERSION prior to trial. The case will be DISMISSED and all arrest records will be ordered sealed. Client will be able to say that he was never arrested or charged as a result.
United States v. an Individual
[24-CR-2200-BAS]
Client charged with aggravated identity theft, false impersonation in immigration matters, and aiding and abetting. Client admitted to recruiting her co-defendant to transport an undocumented minor from Mexico to the United States and using a fake passport for the minor in an attempt to evade U.S. immigration laws. Client received a TIME-SERVED sentence (2-days) allowing her to remain home and continue working to provide for her children.
People v. an Individual
[Booking No. 24745851]
Client arrested on multiple felony counts of domestic battery, burglary, and vandalism after allegedly breaking into her boyfriend’s house at night and assaulting him. INVESTIGATION DROPPED and NO CHARGES FILED due to early intervention by defense team. Client will receive a subsequent Certificate of Release, reclassifying her arrest as a mere detention only per PC § 849.5.
United States v. an Individual
[23-CR-0428-GPC]
Client was accused of violating the terms of her federal supervised release conditions after she was kicked out of a residential drug treatment program, admitted to using a controlled substance, and for having no contact with her federal United States Probation Officer. Client received a sentence of TIME SERVED (less than 1 month) and was released to a 90-day residential drug rehabilitation program. Probation was originally requesting 5-months custody in their petition to the Court.
United States v. an Individual
[19-CR-2472-JAH]
Client was accused of violating the terms of his federal supervision after he failed to comply with drug testing requirements and used a controlled substance on 3 separate occasions. All allegations were DISMISSED.
[2024255100007401]
Client’s vehicle was seized by the United States Customs and Border Protection (CBP). Client’s employee had asked to borrow client’s vehicle under false pretenses and was caught attempting to transport illegal aliens in client’s vehicle. Client’s vehicle was held as evidence during the pendency of her employee’s case. Client reached out to our attorneys who immediately filed a petition preserving her right to contest asset forfeiture of her seized vehicle. Client received her vehicle after successfully petitioning against forfeiture and arguing she was rightfully entitled to it under the Innocent Owner Provision of 18 USC section 983(d). All fines were waived, and client only had to pay the minimum in storage fees to get her car back.
[202356500004301]
Client’s vehicle and 2 cellphones were seized by the United States Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and held as evidence in connection with his ongoing federal felony case for alien smuggling. Federal case was DISMISSED, but client’s cellphones and seized vehicle were held for months by CBP and remained subject to forfeiture. Client was able to get his car and cellphones back after successfully petitioning against forfeiture and arguing he was rightfully entitled to it under the Innocent Owner Provision of 18 USC section 983(d), because his case was dismissed by the government. All fines were waived, his phones were returned for free, and client only had to pay a minimal storage fee to get his car back.
[2023565300060401]
Client’s vehicle was seized by United States Customs and Border Protection (CBP) after client’s husband was driving it and detained on suspicion of alien smuggling. Client’s husband was let go with no criminal charges filed against him, but her car remained in CBP possession subject to forfeiture. Client was able to get her car back after successfully petitioning against her car’s forfeiture and arguing she was rightfully entitled to it under the Innocent Owner Provision of 18 USC section 983(d). All fines were waived, and client only had to pay the minimum in storage fees to get her car back.
[2023565500018401]
Client’s vehicle was seized by United States Customs and Border Protection (CBP) after client was detained on suspicion of alien smuggling. Client was let go with no criminal charges filed against him, but his car remained in CBP possession subject to forfeiture. Client was able to get his car back after successfully petitioning against his car’s forfeiture and aggressive back and forth negotiation with the CBP attorney’s office. All fines were waived, and client only had to pay a small amount in storage fees to get his car back.
[2023250400117401]
Client’s vehicle was seized by United States Customs and Border Protection (CBP) after client was detained on suspicion of alien and bulk cash smuggling. Client was let go with no criminal charges filed against her, but her car remained in CBP possession subject to forfeiture. Client was able to get her car back after successfully petitioning against her car’s forfeiture and weeks of negotiation with the CBP attorney’s office. All fines were waived, and client only had to pay a small amount in storage fees to get her car back.
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
[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.
People v. an Individual
[Booking No. 24704200A]
Client charged with resisting an officer after he was arrested for allegedly engaging in armed robbery, contributing to the delinquency of a minor, and resisting arrest. Client was granted 6-months’ MISDEMEANOR DIVERSION without having to plead guilty, admit to any allegations, or ever come to court. Diversion will be terminated after 3 months upon proof of 8 hours of community service and the case will be DISMISSED.
People v. an Individual
[CN451061 & CN455453]
Client charged with multiple counts of resisting arrest, weapons possession as a restricted person, owning firearms without serial numbers, criminal storage of firearms, child cruelty, battery on multiple officers, attempted escape from jail, and damaging jail property. Client suffered a psychotic break after he stopped taking his medication and receiving mental health counseling. He became increasingly paranoid and obsessed with firearms and religion. Client was arrested after family reported concerning behavior to the police and multiple unregistered firearms were located in his home. Client was declared mentally incompetent and taken to jail where he ripped off the padding in his protected cell and attempted to flee from custody. Client was medicated, psychologically evaluated, and later restored to competency. Client was granted bond after rigorous defense advocacy and released to a 2-week residential mental health treatment program. Client later, at attorneys’ direction, completed an intensive outpatient mental health treatment program followed by continued therapy and worked with his psychiatrist to establish a routine medication plan. The Court granted 2 years of MENTAL HEALTH DIVERSION prior to trial. The case will be DISMISSED and all arrest records will be ordered sealed. Client will be able to say that he was never arrested or charged as a result.
People v. an Individual
[SCD302135]
Client charged with felony assault by means likely to produce great bodily injury, assault with a deadly weapon, battery, attempted kidnapping, hit and run, hit and run with injury, battery upon an emergency personnel with injury, attempting to dissuade a witness from reporting a crime, and vandalism under $400. Client received a suspended sentence of 6 years and 3 years of formal probation. Client RELEASED ON PROBATION at sentencing after the preliminary hearing.
People v. an Individual
Client, a 14-year-old juvenile, was detained at school and accused of conspiracy to harm other students. Her co- defendants, two 14-year-old boys, watched the movie Civil War the night prior. They allegedly planned to poison the school water supply with Clorox and other harmful chemicals. Client was included on text messages that were believed by law enforcement to support a conspiracy to target specific students. INVESTIGATION DROPPED and NO CHARGES FILED due to early intervention by defense team.
United States v. an Individual
[24-CR-0104-JO]
Client charged with one felony count of being a removed alien found in the United States and violating the terms of his federal supervised release from an earlier case. Client was previously convicted of drug trafficking and sentenced to 168 months in federal prison when he was 22 years old. Client was deported and caught attempting to come back into the United States to reunite with his son. Client received a sentence of TIME SERVED at sentencing (192 days), and 2 months consecutive for his supervised release violation.
United States v. an Individual
[22-CR-1239-CAB]
Client charged in a 7-defendant. 5-count federal indictment in San Diego District Court for the Southern District of California, for conspiracy to commit mail and wire fraud, aggravated identity theft, and aiding and abetting. Client worked with others to receive fraudulently obtained EDD benefit information during the Covid-19 Pandemic and provided this information to one of his co-conspirators in prison. Client was released OR and was out for over 2 years before sentencing. Client received a sentence of TIME SERVED (19 days).
People v. an Individual
[Booking No. 24704200]
Client arrested for identity theft, resisting arrest, and contributing to the delinquency of a minor. INVESTIGATION
DROPPED and NO CHARGES FILED resulting from early intervention by defense team.
United States v. an Individual
[23-CR-0595-BAS]
Client was arrested on allegations of: (1) rape by force and/or fear; (2) possession of a firearm by a person on probation; (3) possession of ammunition by a convicted felon; (4) carrying a concealed weapon in his vehicle; (5) possession of a firearm by a convicted felon; and (6) carrying a loaded firearm in a vehicle in a public place. Client was arrested while on federal supervised release for an federal felony alien smuggling conviction. He had been on supervision for just two months at the time of his arrest. Client was held in federal jail and maintained his innocence from the moment of his arrest. FEDERAL AND STATE INVESTIGATIONS DROPPED and ALL CHARGES AND ALLEGATIONS DISMISSED on strength of defense evidence and aggressive defense investigation work up. Client returned home to his family and remains on federal supervised release.
People v. an Individual
[M283969]
Client received notice that a warrant was issued for his arrest after he failed to comply with the conditions of his DUI probation, specifically, that he failed to enroll in the First Conviction Program as ordered by the court. Client contacted our attorneys who immediately went to court, met with the Substance Abuse Assessment Unit (SAAU), pulled his warrant, and got an extension to enroll in the First Conviction Program. Our attorneys further worked with client and SAAU to enroll client in a program that offers online classes as client now lives out of state.
United States v. an Individual
[19-CR-4777-BAS]
Client arrested for violating the terms of her federal supervision after she failed to comply with drug testing requirements as instructed by her probation officer, tested dirty for methamphetamine, and then went on the run for several months having no contact with her federal United States Probation Officer. Client sentenced to complete 90-DAYS INPATIENT at a residential drug rehab center before her release and no additional time in jail.
United States v. an Individual
[23-CR-2074-JLS]
Client charged with escaping from federal custody in violation of 18 U.S.C. §§ 751(a) and 4082(a). Client sentenced to TIME SERVED, with no supervised release nto follow and all fees/fines waived.
People v. an Individual
[City Attorney Case No. 1654044]
Client arrested for allegations of being drunk in public under PC § 647(f) and child endangerment under PC § 273(a)(b). Client placed on informal pre-filing diversion and successfully completed 8 weeks of substance abuse and mental health treatment. INVESTIGATION DROPPED and NO CHARGES FILED due to early intervention by defense team.
United States v. an Individual
[19-CR-2863-AJB]
Client arrested on federal supervised release violation for allegedly failing to report to the U.S. Probation Office following his release from federal prison. Case DISMISSED on strength of the defense investigation.
United States v. an Individual
[17-CR-0532-LAB]
Client arrested for violating the terms of his federal supervision because he failed to comply with drug testing requirements as instructed by his probation officer and tested dirty for both methamphetamine and marijuana during his drug tests. Client sentenced to successfully complete 90-DAYS INPATIENT at a residential drug rehab center.
People v. an Individual
[No Case Filed]
Client accused of stealing over $23,000 from her employer and being caught on video in the act. NO POLICE INVESTIGATION, NO ARREST, and NO CHARGES FILED due to early intervention by defense team after client contacted our firm.
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.
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