Acquitted on Attempt Murder

Result: Not Guilty, Hung Jury

Charge: Attempt Murder, Assault with a PC245(a)(4) 

Location: San Bernardino County Superior Court - Rancho Cucamonga, CA

Felony DUI with Injury Reduced to Misdemeanor

Result: Charge reduced, client avoided prison sentence and felony conviction

Charges: Felony DUI with Injury, Vehicle Code 23153(a) and (b)

Court: San Bernardino County Superior Court – San Bernardino, CA

Client charged with felony DUI with injury. The charge was reduced to a misdemeanor, allowing him to avoid prison time and a felony conviction and continue building his career.

Reduced from Murder to Manslaughter 

Result: Negotiated resolution to voluntary manslaughter with a 14-year sentence 

Charges: Murder and Felony Child Abuse 

Court: San Bernardino County Superior Court – San Bernardino, CA 

The client faced a murder charge with potential life exposure. Through investigation and negotiation, the case was resolved as voluntary manslaughter with a fixed 14-year sentence, significantly reducing the original exposure.

Case Dismissed – Resisting Arrest 

Result: Dismissal at trial call 

Charges: Resisting, Obstructing, or Delaying a Peace Officer 

Court: San Bernardino County Superior Court – Rancho Cucamonga, CA 

The charge was dismissed at the trial call stage.

Felony Gun and Child Abuse Charges Reduced – No Jail Time 

Result: Misdemeanor plea with no jail time 

Charges: Felony Assault with a Firearm, Felon in Possession of a Firearm, Misdemeanor Child Abuse 

Court: Los Angeles County Superior Court – Pomona, CA 

The client faced a strike offense and a state prison exposure charge. After setting the matter for preliminary hearing, the case was resolved with a misdemeanor plea and no jail time. The original offer from the District Attorney was two years in state prison.

No Charges Filed – Felony Assault 

Result: No charges filed 

Charges: Felony Assault 

Court: Orange County Superior Court – Fullerton, CA 

After the client’s arrest following a dispute with a neighbor, our office presented exculpatory evidence to the District Attorney. The prosecution declined to file any charges.

Wet Reckless Plea – No Jail Time 

Result: Wet reckless plea with no jail time 

Charges: Driving Under the Influence 

Court: Imperial County Superior Court – El Centro, CA 

The DUI charge was resolved with a wet reckless plea and no jail time.

Felonies Reduced to Misdemeanors – Judicial Diversion Granted 

Result: Felonies reduced to misdemeanors; client admitted to judicial diversion (charges to be dismissed upon completion) 

Charges: Felony Assault, Felony Criminal Threats, Misdemeanor Battery 

Court: Los Angeles County Superior Court – Long Beach, CA 

After preliminary hearing litigation and negotiation, the felony charges were reduced to misdemeanors. The court granted judicial diversion, allowing for full dismissal upon successful completion of the program.

Wet Reckless Plea – High BAC DUI 

Result: Wet reckless plea with no jail time 

Charges: Driving Under the Influence 

Court: San Diego County Superior Court – Vista, CA 

The client was arrested for DUI with a blood alcohol content more than twice the legal limit. Through preparation and negotiation, a wet reckless offer was secured and accepted.

Case Dismissed – Possession of Controlled Substance with Firearm 

Result: Dismissal 

Charges: Possession of Controlled Substance with Firearm 

Court: San Bernardino County Superior Court – San Bernardino, CA 

The charge was dismissed.

One Count Dismissed, Second Count Reduced to Misdemeanor 

Result: Dismissal of felon-in-possession-of-ammunition count; reduction to misdemeanor on remaining count 

Charges: Felon in Possession of Ammunition, Felony Possession of a Cane Sword 

Court: San Bernardino County Superior Court – San Bernardino, CA 

Following a search warrant, multiple items were recovered. At the preliminary hearing, one count was dismissed and the remaining count was reduced to a misdemeanor. Upon completion of community service, the matter is eligible for full dismissal.

Case Dismissed – Solicitation of Prostitution 

Result: Dismissed prior to arraignment 

Charges: Solicitation of Prostitution 

Court: San Diego County Superior Court – El Cajon, CA 

The charge was dismissed before arraignment.

Felony Criminal Threats Reduced – No Jail Time 

Result: Misdemeanor plea with no jail time Charges: Felony Criminal Threats 

Court: San Diego County Superior Court – San Diego, CA 

The client was alleged to have made threats after a business dispute. Through negotiation and highlighting weaknesses in the case, a misdemeanor resolution with no jail time was obtained.

Multiple Gun Felonies Reduced to Misdemeanors – No Jail Time 

Result: Misdemeanor plea with no jail time 

Charges: Multiple felonies related to illegal gun possession 

Court: San Bernardino County Superior Court – San Bernardino, CA 

The client faced several felony counts involving assault weapons, handguns, and ammunition. Negotiation resulted in misdemeanor resolutions with no jail time.

Felony Resisting Arrest Reduced – Military Diversion Granted 

Result: All charges reduced to misdemeanors; client admitted to military diversion Charges: Felony Resisting Arrest, Misdemeanor Child Abuse 

Court: San Diego County Superior Court – Vista, CA 

The client, a long-time Marine with a security clearance, faced charges that threatened his career. After negotiation, the felony was reduced to a misdemeanor and the court granted military diversion. Upon successful completion, the case will be dismissed and sealed.

Felony Assault Reduced to Misdemeanor Battery – Credit for Time Served 

Result: Misdemeanor plea to battery with credit for time served 

Charges: Felony Assault 

Court: San Bernardino County Superior Court – Victorville, CA The client was charged with felony assault. Negotiation resulted in a plea to misdemeanor battery with credit for time served and required classes.

Dismissed at Preliminary Hearing – Felon in Possession of a Firearm 

Result: Dismissed at preliminary hearing 

Charges: Felon in Possession of a Firearm 

Court: San Bernardino County Superior Court – San Bernardino, CA 

The charge was dismissed following litigation at the preliminary hearing.

Felony Burglary Dismissed – Misdemeanor Resolution 

Result: Felony second-degree burglary dismissed at preliminary hearing; client pled to misdemeanor vandalism 

Charges: Felony Second-Degree Burglary, Misdemeanor Vandalism 

Court: San Bernardino County Superior Court – San Bernardino, CA 

At the preliminary hearing, the felony burglary count was dismissed. The remaining misdemeanor vandalism count was resolved by plea.

Second DUI Resolved with Work Release and DMV Set-Aside 

Result: Misdemeanor plea with work release; DMV set-aside obtained 

Charges: Driving Under the Influence (Second Lifetime Offense), Hit and Run 

Court: Los Angeles County Superior Court – Pomona, CA 

The client faced a second-lifetime DUI along with a hit-and-run allegation. The case was resolved with a misdemeanor plea, work release, and a successful DMV set-aside.

DUI Resolved – No Jail Time 

Result: Misdemeanor plea with no jail time 

Charges: Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol 

Court: Los Angeles County Superior Court – Pomona, CA 

The DUI charge was resolved with a misdemeanor plea and no jail time.

All Charges Dismissed – Burglary and Related Counts 

Result: Dismissal 

Charges: Burglary, Felony Vandalism, Possession of Burglar Tools 

Court: San Bernardino County Superior Court – San Bernardino, CA 

All charges were dismissed at the preliminary hearing.

No Charges Filed – Felony Domestic Violence 

Result: No charges filed 

Charges: Felony Domestic Violence 

Court: Los Angeles County Superior Court – West Covina, CA 

After review and advocacy, the District Attorney declined to file charges.

No Charges Filed – Felony Sex Crimes 

Result: No charges filed 

Charges: Felony Sex Crimes 

Court: San Bernardino County Superior Court – Rancho Cucamonga, CA 

The District Attorney declined to file charges following presentation of the case.