Case Results
Past Verdicts and Settlements
Our Sacramento County law firm‘s track record for proven results speaks for itself. We have succeeded at obtaining countless reduced charges, “not-guilty” verdicts and dismissals on our clients’ behaves, and we continue to do so, thanks to our unique and highly specialized approach to criminal law. A criminal accusation is a serious matter that requires skilled criminal defense attorneys with highly trained support teams in order to protect your constitutional rights and freedom. It would be wise to make sure that the legal team you choose to represent you can effectively help you pursue your goals throughout the case.
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10 years reduced to six months’ time served in Attempted Murder with a weapon – Criminal
Client lacerated victim’s 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 one year. Client released after six months with time served.
Finding of Factual Innocence for throwing a beer bottle at a woman causing injury – Criminal
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.
After filing a Motion to Correct a Judicial Error, the court granted request and records were corrected – Criminal
Client was convicted of a misdemeanor. The court erroneously recorded the conviction as a felony in their records and the records sent to DOJ.
Found not guilty for Felony Assault with a Deadly Weapon (Knife) – Criminal
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 acquittal of all felony charges.
Full dismissal of complex elder abuse and fraud case – Criminal
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.
Bail reduced from half a million dollars to $10,000 – Criminal
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.
High-speed Hit and Run-in work vehicle reduced to speeding ticket – Criminal
Worked 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.
California Parole Division sued for false imprisonment of client for a parole violation – Criminal
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.
Jury acquittal of 7 counts of sexual assault – Sex Crime
Client was charged with 7 counts of sexual assault. Client was found not guilty of all 7 counts of sexual assault in a jury trial.
Case Dismissed for possession of a concealed firearm – Criminal
Client was charged with possession of a concealed firearm. After a successful suppression motion, the case was dismissed.
Misdemeanor charge and eventual dismissal granted for lewd and lascivious acts with a child under 14 – Sex Crime
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.
Client acquitted of all charges of failure to register under Penal Code 290 – Relief
Offer of prison, alleging client failed to register at a concurrent address. Client was acquitted of all charges by jury trial
Misdemeanor with community service and no sex offender registration for penetration with a foreign object and oral copulation – Sex Crime
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 acquitted of all charges of failure to register under Penal Code 290 – Relief
Offer of prison, alleging client failed to register at a concurrent address. Client was acquitted of all charges by jury trial
No sex offender registration or jail time for Indecent Exposure – Sex Crime
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.
Convictions reduced and dismissed of 2 felony counts of oral copulation with someone under 18 – Relief
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.
Not guilty jury trial and no sex offender registration for oral copulation of a 4 year old and resisting arrest – Sex Crime
Client was charged with oral copulation of a 4-year-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.
Credit for time served and no sex offender registration for over 40 violations of sexual intercourse and oral copulation – Sex Crime
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.
Dismissal for conspiracy to distribute drugs – Criminal
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.
Probation and no jail time for assault with a deadly weapon with a car – Criminal
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.
Dismissal for laundering illegally obtained money through business – Criminal
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.
Probation only for illegal marijuana growth – Criminal
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.
Dismissal for Speeding over 100 MPH and Failure to Appear at Court – Criminal
Client failed to appear in court for misdemeanor speeding over 100 mph. Judge found guilty and sent case to collections. Successfully petition 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.
Reduced time for possession and receiving child pornography – Sex Crime
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 five years.
Relieved of all disabilities and penalties for felony violation of unlawful sexual intercourse with a minor under 18 years – Relief
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.
Dismissal of Grand Theft and Residential Burglary – Criminal
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.
Relieved of duty to register as a Sex Offender – Relief
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.
Dismissal of Residential Burglary and Robbery with a Firearm – Criminal
Held preliminary hearing and receive “no holding order.” Judge dismissed the case for a lack of probable cause to continue to trial.
Relieved of the duty to register as a sex offender and removed from Megan’s Law website – Relief
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 approx. 4 years after the conviction and removed from Megan’s Law website.
Saved client 10 years in prison for marijuana grow that involved an officer shooting – Criminal
After thorough investigation, we were able to demonstrate that the officer was shot with friendly fire, saving our client 10 extra years in prison.
Felony conviction reduced to misdemeanor under Penal Code 17(b) and subsequently ALL convictions were dismissed. Client relieved – Relief
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.
Two Misdemeanor counts and no sex offender registration for multiple counts of 288(a), lewd and lascivious act with a child – Sex Crime
Client was charged with multiple counts of 288(a), lewd and lascivious act with a child under 14. A plea was negotiated for 2 misdemeanor counts, alternative sentencing and no sex offender registration.
Felony Transportation of Marijuana Across State Lines for Purpose of Sale or Distribution reduced to a Misdemeanor – Criminal
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.
While Chastaine Jones strives for the best results for every client, it is impossible to promise any specific outcome in any given case. Our past results are based on the particular facts of each of those matters and do not guarantee a similar outcome in your case. Outcomes vary based on many factors, including the county the case is prosecuted in, the judge the case is seen before, the prosecutor involved and the specifics of the case itself.