Recent Results

21 U.S.C. 952 importation of controlled substance 110+ pounds fentanyl (hidden in truck tire at border) DISMISSAL – Apr. 2024 (Federal Court Southern District of California – San Diego)

No charges filed after defense investigation felony domestic violence Penal Code 273.5 arrest – August 2024

8 U.S.C. 1324 federal “alien smuggling” charge for hidden person bolted in behind seat compartment at border crossing (substantial risk issue) – misdemeanor with probation no jail (Federal District Court San Diego) – July 2024

California Court of Appeal win: jury trial battery Penal Code 242 conviction reversed for faulty jury instructions (4th District San Diego #D081724) – April 2024

No charges filed after defense investigation felony assault with deadly weapon Penal Code 245 arrest – April 2024

California Court of Appeal win: Reversal of homicide sentencing modification hearing denial (4th District San Bernardino #E080742) – March 2024

Win at deportation/removal hearing after Government concedes asylum claim – Nov 2023

Felony Penal Code 594 dismissed Orange County – Oct 2023

21 U.S.C. 952 importation of controlled substance 50 pounds cocaine (hidden in car at border) – probation no jail (Federal District Court San Diego) – Sept. 2023

Felony assault with firearm on video – plea deal to misdemeanor, 1 year unsupervised probation after extensive defense investigation – June 2023

8 U.S.C. 1324 federal “alien smuggling” charge for hidden person in center console compartment at border crossing, probation no jail (Federal District Court San Diego) – Jun 2023.

2 separate felony assaults with deadly weapon (car as weapon), plea deal to misdemeanor reckless endangerment and misd. assault, no jail, no probation requirements after extensive defense investigation – June 2023

2nd DUI in 7 years, with swerving on shoulder and 18 ng THC in blood (3.5x limit in Washington), plea deal to negligent driving – June 2023

Win at deportation/removal hearing after Government opposes asylum claim – June 2023

Win at deportation/removal hearing after Government opposes asylum claim – May 2023

Deportation/removal case dismissed after client brought directly from California state prison to immigration custody (successful removal of criminal conviction) – May 2023

Mental Health Diversion (dismissal if client continues with treatment) granted in Hot Prowl Home Burglary when DA wanted guilty plea to strike – April 2023

Original charge domestic violence attempted murder — reduced to misdemeanor (Penal Code 17(b)) & dismissed per Penal Code 1203.4, over DA objection – April 2023

Win at deportation/removal hearing after Government opposes asylum claim – April 2023

Criminal threats with firearm – dismissed Feb. 2023

Win at deportation/removal hearing after Government opposes asylum claim – Jan 2023

Professional license saved at ALJ hearing after state seeks license revocation for domestic violence conviction – Nov 2022

Theft – successful motion to dismiss for intrastate detainer act violation – Nov. 2022

Felony assault with weapon, causing GBI, (client ran someone over with car on video during a fight at a gas station) – Oct. 2022 probation. no lifetime DL suspension.

Felony assault with weapon (lengthy defendant criminal history) plea deal to misdmeanor harassment and close case (zero jail, no probation) – Oct 2022

2 counts – Obstructing / Resisting Arrest – successful motion to dismiss for intrastate detainer act violation – Oct 2022

Domestic violence Felony restraining order violation, Assault, Burglary – dismissed 8/2022

Domestic Violence Burglary and restraining order violation – dismissed Aug 2022

Assault and Property Destruction – Dismissed July 2022

HS 11350 – Dismissed July 2022

PC 647 – Dismissed June 2022

Attempted Assault – Not Guilty Jury Trial – May 2022

~$28,000 criminal restitution interest reduced to $1,300 – April 2022

First Degree Assault (Deadly Weapon cause GBI) – 1 year supervised release, no time behind bars – March 2022

2 DUI in 13 months, each .3 BAC (2.5x legal limit) with crash, and prior conviction – 2x reckless driving no jail – Feb 2022

Domestic Violence Battery, False Imprisonment, Dissuading Witness – Dismissed – January 2022

Felony malicious mischief and two assault counts – dismissed – November 2021

Felony assault with firearm – 12 month misdemeanor diversion – August 2021

Felony domestic violence assault – dismissed – August 2021

Postconviction relief motion granted, saving client three years prison after prior lawyer’s error – July 2021

Class A Felony Sex Charges (with co-counsel) – dismissed after investigation and negotiation – April 2021

Assault (neighbor on neighbor) – dismissed after setting for trial and my investigation – March 2021

Driving Without Required Ignition Interlock – dismissed after my investigation of DOL records – March 2021

Assault (strangers) – client stuck in jail, can’t bond out. Dismissed and client released within 24 days after fast investigation and negotiation with prosecutor. March 2021

Physical Control While Under the Influence (drugs) – dismissed after pushing for trial and negotiating with prosecutor – February 2021

DUI with breath test – dismissed after pushing for trial, presenting defense expert to prosecutor – January 2021

DUI Drugs – not guilty trial verdict – December 2020

Assault (neighbor on neighbor) – dismissed after setting for trial and my investigation – November 2020

Stalking and protection order violation – dismissed after pushing for trial, my investigation and negotiation – October 2020

Domestic Violence Assault – dismissed after setting for trial and negotiating with prosecutor – September 2020

Assault Domestic Violence – dismissed after pushing for trial – August 2020

Assault (stranger on street) – dismissed after negotiating with prosecutor – July 2020

Felony domestic violence assault – Not guilty jury trial – February 2020

Felony DUI (8th) – prosecutor wants 8 years prison, hung jury after trial, then renegotiated for no prison (deferred judgment with misdemeanor) – February 2020

Felony assault on police officer – Not guilty jury trial (convicted of lesser misdemeanor) – February 2020

Robbery causing serious bodily injury on at risk elder – prosecutor wants 10 to 20 years prison. After jury trial, client sentenced to youth facility – January 2020

Felony DUI (4th) – prosecutor wants 4 years prison, hung jury after trial, then renegotiated for misdemeanor with probation – 2019

Possession with Intent to Distribute (over 7 grams) – dismissed after setting for trial and evidence suppressed during 4th Amendment hearing – 2019

Possession with Intent to Distribute Marijuana (over 5 pounds) – dismissed after setting for trial and filing 4th Amendment evidence suppression motion – 2019

**previous results are not a promise of a future result. Outcome of a case depends on facts, admissible evidence, investigation results, prosecutor and judge decisions, and other factors, and so results cannot be predicted or promised ahead of time. Be careful of an attorney who promises you a result.