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We successfully tried the case and did such a good job of confusing the complaining witness that he identified the detective (and not my client) as the person who assaulted him. The client was acquitted of the assault with a deadly weapon and criminal threats charges.

Client was seen on videotape (along with another person) striking the victim who claimed that he passed out and lost consciousness. If he had lost consciousness, then the case was a “strike” and a “Serious Felony” which would have resulted in a prison sentence. We reviewed the medical records and retained a medical expert who reviewed the videotape and was able to conclusively prove that the victim never lost consciousness. As a result, the case was reduced from a serious felony to a misdemeanor.

After a gang fight, local police arrested our client for these charges. We reviewed each of the statements of the alleged victims and were able to obtain the cellphone tower information to conclusively prove that our client was not in the area at the time of the assault.

The “victims” then changed their stories and gave a “new” time that my client was in the area. At trial we were able to show that there was another person who was stopped in the area by the police who was dressed exactly like the description given by the “victims” of their assailant. The case was dismissed after the prosecutor discovered that the “victims” were discussing and coordinating their testimony in his office.

Client had just been released on a 5150 hold from the local hospital. He and his brother walked into a convenience store and the client shouted, “show me the money.” The brother told him to be quiet and left the store and waited at the curb. The police arrived and arrested him for attempted robbery.

At his preliminary hearing, we had a psychiatrist testify about his mental state and that he often shouted out things that were socially inappropriate, but given the fact that he did nothing else to try and take any money, the court found that he did not have the specific intent to steal and dismissed the case.

In California, a conviction of simple battery has the consequence of being prohibited from possessing firearms or ammunition for a ten-year period of time. Client was accused of striking a cab driver over an argument regarding the fare. We were able to contact the driver and he agreed that it was a misunderstanding and we procured a civil compromise and the judge dismissed the case.

Client was a professional who was involved in an altercation whilst he had been consuming alcohol. Client needs to possess a firearm for his employment. We were able to conduct our own investigation and provide witnesses who could provide statements showing that that client acted in self-defense. After presenting this information to the DA they declined to press charges against the client.