Sacramento County Criminal Defense Attorneys

Client was charged with attempted murder after he shot a man nine (9) times and then ran from the scene. At trial it was established that the “victim” lied about having a gun and pointing it the client. The client testified that he shot the man in self-defense. Jury found him not guilty of all charges. Client was release from jail and went home that night.

Client lacerated victims face and throat, victim almost died. Original offer for attempted murder was state prison for 10 years. Negotiated with the DA over a long period of time to reduce the charge to assault with a deadly weapon for county jail for 1 year. Client released after 6 months with time served.

Client was charged with throwing a beer bottle at a woman causing injury. After proving that our client was not the one who threw the beer bottle, all charges were dismissed, and we were able to secure a finding of factual innocence.

Client was convicted of a misdemeanor. The court erroneously recorded the conviction as a felony in their records and the records sent to DOJ.

District Attorney offered two years state prison and strike on our client’s record. A four-day jury trial was held where we advocated the right to the “self-defense” and “stand your ground” defenses available in California. The jury returned a unanimous verdict of Not Guilty for an aquittal of all felony charges.

Client was charged in a complex elder abuse and fraud case. After establishing that the complaining witness was lying, we were able to obtain a full dismissal.

Successfully advocated on client’s behalf that they are not a flight risk or threat to public safety. Judge reduced bail from half a million dollars to $10,000.

Work out civil settlement with victim and successfully reduced misdemeanor hit-and-run with an offer of jail time to a speeding ticket punished by a fine.

Client spent 150 days in custody for violating parole. We determined the client in fact had been discharged from parole and was wrongly imprisoned. After client was released, we successfully sued California Parole Division for false imprisonment of our client.

Client was charged with seven counts of sexual assault. Client was found not guilty of all counts of sexual assault in a jury trial.

Client was charged with possession of a concealed firearm. After a successful suppression motion, the case was dismissed.

Client was charged with lewd and lascivious acts with child under 14. After jury trial in which they hung favorably, negotiated plea for misdemeanor battery and no sex offender registration. After the completion of probation, we petitioned the court for a dismissal pursuant to 1203.4, which was granted.

Offer of prison, alleging client failed to register at a concurrent address. Client was acquitted of all charges by jury trial.

Client was charged with penetration with a foreign object and oral copulation, both with someone under 18. Original offer was prison and lifetime sex offender registration. We were able to negotiate a plea for a misdemeanor with community service and no sex offender registration.

Offer of prison, alleging client failed to register at a concurrent address. Client was acquitted of all charges by jury trial.

Client was charged with penetration with a foreign object and oral copulation, both with someone under 18. Original offer was prison and lifetime sex offender registration. We were able to negotiate a plea for a misdemeanor with community service and NO sex offender registration.

Client convicted of 2 felony counts of oral copulation with someone under 18. Client sought a reduction and dismissal. court and DA originally agreed that client was ineligible for felony convictions reduced to misdemeanors. After filing points and authority with the court, and oral argument, the court agreed our client was eligible and granted our request to reduce his convictions and dismiss.

Client was charged with oral copulation of a 4 yr. old and resisting arrest. Original offer was prison and lifetime registration as a sex offender. After jury trial, client was acquitted of the 148 (resisting) and the jury hung 9 – 3 in favor, Not Guilty on the oral copulation charge. After trial, negotiated a plea to a misdemeanor with no jail time and no sex offender registration.

Client originally charged with over 40 violations of sexual intercourse and oral copulation with a minor. Original offer was prison. Negotiated plea for probation with credit for time served and no sex offender registration.

Client was charged with conspiracy to distribute drugs. After reviewing the facts, we were able to successfully argue the lack of our client’s involvement. The case was dismissed.

Client was charged with assault with a deadly weapon with a car. The victim was left with a brain injury. After a complete review of all of the facts, we were able to negotiate a plea for probation and no jail time.

Client was charged with laundering illegally obtained money through her business. After thorough forensic accounting and research, we were able to negotiate a dismissal with the Deputy U.S. Attorney.

Client was charged with an illegal marijuana grow. After negotiations with the U.S. Attorney, our client avoided time in custody and was placed on probation only.

Client failed to appear in court for misdemeanor speeding over 100 mph. Judge found guilty and sent case to collections. Successfully petitioned the Judge to recall the case from collections and dismiss the failure to appear. Negotiate with DA and had charges dropped from Misdemeanor to a standard speeding ticket for over 65 mph. Made our client eligible for traffic school, after completion resulted in a complete dismissal.

Client charged in federal court for possession and receiving child pornography. Federal Sentencing Guidelines were 97 – 121 months. After favorable evaluations, and impassioned argument, the Client was sentenced to 5 years.

Client was convicted of a felony violation of unlawful sexual intercourse with a minor under 18 years of age under Penal Code 261.5. Client’s felony conviction was reduced to a misdemeanor for all purposes under Penal Code 17(b) and subsequently dismissed under Penal Code 1203.4. The client was relieved of all disabilities and penalties associated with the conviction.

Original offer was state prison. DNA did not match and case completely dismissed. However, client was arrested for possession of drugs which created a new case. Successfully petitioned the court to grant him eligible for “Diversion Class” which, when completed, resulted in a dismissal of those charges as well.

Petitioned the Court to dismiss the client’s conviction pursuant to Penal Code 1203.4, and subsequently filed a Petition for a Certificate of Rehabilitation. The Court was compelled and granted both requests. Upon the granting of the Certificate of Rehabilitation, the client was relieved of the duty to register as a sex offender.

Held preliminary hearing and receive “no holding order.” Judge dismissed the case for a lack of probable cause to continue to trial.

Client was convicted of lewd and lascivious acts with a child under 14 and oral copulation of a minor under 16 by someone over the age of 21. Client was relieved of the duty to register as a sex offender about four years after the conviction and removed from Megan’s Law website.

After thorough investigation, we were able to demonstrate that the officer was shot with friendly fire, saving our client 10 extra years in prison.

Client suffered felony and misdemeanor convictions when younger. Client’s felony conviction was reduced to a misdemeanor for all purposes under Penal Code 17(b) and subsequently all convictions were dismissed under Penal Code 1203.4. The client was relieved of all disabilities and penalties associated with the conviction.

Client was charged with multiple counts of 288(a), lewd and lascivious act with a child under 14. A plea was negotiated for two misdemeanor counts, alternative sentencing, and no sex offender registration.

Negotiate case over the course of 11 months from a felony transportation charge for possession of 8 pounds of marijuana crossing state lines. Case successfully settled for misdemeanor possession of marijuana and community service.