We defended a client in Federal Court in Fort Wayne, Indiana, against charges related to card skimming devices. These sophisticated tools are designed to steal bank information from the magstripe or microchip on credit and debit cards, often including cameras placed on ATM machines to capture customers' PIN numbers. — Our client faced a potential sentence of up to 20 years. However, due to our dedicated defense, the client received credit for time served and was sentenced to just one year of supervised release. 

(Read a news release from the U.S. Attorney's Office and a news article about the case.) 

We recently helped a private school in San Jose, CA, win a major victory against government overreach. During COVID restrictions, Cal/OSHA sought a search warrant based on a flimsy, anonymous complaint – the staff wasn't wearing masks. With the warrant in hand, Cal/OSHA inspected the entire school.

For nearly 3 years, we challenged the legality of the search warrant, arguing it violated the school's 4th Amendment protection against unreasonable searches. And we won! The appellate court not only dismissed all the evidence Cal/OSHA obtained, but also strongly criticized them for misleading the judge who issued the warrant in the first place. [Read the Court's Decision Here]

Law enforcement carried out an extensive undercover operation lasting several months, which revealed large-scale marijuana cultivation at various sites in Riverside and San Bernardino Counties. The investigation ended in the confiscation of thousands of marijuana plants, numerous high-powered firearms parts, ammunition, substantial sums of cash, and other illegal items. Furthermore, the operation uncovered evidence of electricity theft from SCE, estimated at around $221,000, which was used to facilitate the illegal growths — Initially, the prosecutor's office demanded a prison sentence. However, following negotiations, our client was granted probation and served his sentence under house arrest, allowing him to stay with his family.

In a high-profile case that garnered national attention, we represented a client accused of conspiracy and obstruction of an official proceeding – the joint session of Congress in which lawmakers met to certify President Joe Biden as the winner of the 2020 election. 

The indictment alleged that our client and other men coordinated via social media on the logistics for their trip to the nation's capital for the "Stop the Steal" rally announced by then-President Trump. The indictment further alleged that our client said in a Telegram post that they would be transporting guns, ammunition and "lots of gear, from medical kits, radios, multiple cans of bear spray, knives, flags, plates, goggles, helmets." According to court papers, our client later posted a selfie with a bandolier of shotgun ammunition hung over his shoulders. During the trial, our client was linked to the "Three Percenters" militia group.

The prosecution argued that the client's actions were part of a coordinated effort to disrupt the certification of the election results and to prevent the peaceful transfer of power. We countered that our client's conduct was motivated by a desire to protect rally attendees from violent attacks by Antifa members, and he had no intention of committing any crimes.

The jury ultimately found our client guilty of all charges. He faces a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison. To learn more about the case, read news articles from the LA Times, AP News & Yahoo News.

A multi-agency law enforcement task force investigated a criminal organization which was suspected of stealing over 80 cars (only 40 were recovered), switching the VIN numbers, registering the cars out of state, and then fraudulently re-registering them in California as if it was the first time. The stolen cars were newer models including Audi, Mercedes Benz, Bentley, BMW, and Land Rover. The value of the 40 recovered cars was approximately $1.7 million. Our client was accused of selling several of the stolen cars to unsuspecting buyers. — Our client plead guilty to 1 out of 24 felony counts and the prosecution dismissed the rest. The client received probation and credit for the 4 days he already served in jail, with no additional jail time.

The District Attorney’s Office began a lengthy criminal investigation into our client’s real estate transactions after an insurance company investigator suspected that a house fire was the result of arson and that the fire was intentionally set to commit insurance fraud. The DA’s investigation revealed a pattern that involved our client - who was a real estate agent - and others making insurance claims for homes catching on fire. Our client was eventually arrested for involvement in a sophisticated conspiracy to falsely notarize and record Grant Deeds, committing mortgage and real estate fraud by purchasing houses under various names and setting the houses on fire to collect insurance money and for grand theft of money in excess of $1,000,000. — During the negotiations with the DA’s Office, we were able to convince the prosecutor that many of the counts filed against our client were not valid due to the expiration of the statute of limitations. As a results, the prosecutor dismissed many of the counts and our client was sentenced to 1 year home confinement with a suspended prison sentence.

Our client and his friend were arrested in connection with a shooting at a busy restaurant in Old Town Temecula that left one dead and two wounded. The shooting arose out of a verbal confrontation during which the shooter challenged one of the three victims to “take it outside” before firing on all three. Our client was charged with being an accessory to murder and his bail was set at $500,000 — After a careful review of the police reports and video surveillance footage, we were able to establish that our client was almost shot as he tried to de-escalate the confrontation between his friend and one of the victims. We were then able to resolve his case for probation with 275 days of jail time.

(Click to read San Bernardino Sun and ABC 7 news articles about this case.)

Members of the Sheriff’s Department and the DEA executed a search warrant at a house in Lake Elsinore where they found 45 lbs. of methamphetamine, 6 lbs. of fentanyl, 5 lbs. of heroin and 29 lbs. of marijuana. Our client and another individual were arrested at the location. When law enforcement questioned the other individual about the drugs, he explained that the drugs were smuggled from Mexico and brought to the house where they were packaged and shipped to various locations throughout the United States. He further explained that his job was to collect money from different locations around the country, but that our client was overseeing the entire operation. He also added that our client was part of a large drug trafficking organization stemming from Mexico. Due to the large quantity of drugs, our client was facing upwards of 29 years in prison. — We were able to resolve our client’s case for 1 year in jail followed by supervised release.

A female high school teacher was accused of exchanging more than 800 sexual text messages with a male student. After the messages were discovered, the teacher was arrested and charged with “contacting a minor with intent to commit a felony” in violation of Penal Code 288.3. This charge carries the severe consequence of lifetime registration as a sex offender. — With the aid of a highly skilled Forensic Psychologist, we convinced the prosecutor to change the offense to another which did not require registration. In addition, we were also able to secure a sentence of house-arrest instead of jail time.

(Click here to read Press Enterprise news article about the case.)

In a first of its kind criminal prosecution in California, a Christian pastor was charged with a misdemeanor after hosting an outdoor worship and baptism service near the Huntington Beach pier. The service took place when indoor church services were shut down due to COVID-19 concerns. To address those concerns, the religious service was conducted on the beach with the baptisms taking place in the Pacific Ocean.

The Huntington Beach Police Department issued the pastor a citation for hosting the event without a permit and ordered him to appear before the Orange County Superior Court for violating the Huntington Beach Municipal Code by holding a “large scale event.”

After nearly 10 months of legal wrangling, the case was thrown out after we were able to convince the prosecutor that the religious service did not constitute a criminal offense, nor did the pastor violate the city’s code because his religious service did not meet the legal definition of a “Permit Required” event.

(Click to read the Orange County Register and the Los Angeles Times articles about this case)

We successfully represented an individual facing a felony DUI charge after a serious accident where he crashed his car into a light pole. His blood-alcohol level was found to be over three times the legal limit, and he was still on probation for his second and third DUI offenses — Despite the severity of the situation, we were able to convince both the judge and the prosecutor to allow our client to serve his sentence in an in-custody rehabilitation facility. This not only helped him avoid a lengthy prison sentence but also provided him with the opportunity to receive the treatment he needed.

Shortly after returning from Washington D.C. on January 6^th, 2021, our client was arrested by the FBI and accused of committing several felonies during a protest at the U.S. Capitol. His maximum sentence was 28 years. Having had explosives training while in the military, the FBI mistakenly believed at first that our client was responsible for placing pipe bombs at the offices of the Republican and Democratic national committees — After more than a year of negotiations with the government, all charges were dismissed, except one felony count of obstructing police officers during a civil disorder. In a show of remorse and acceptance of responsibility for his actions on January 6th, our client accepted an invitation to speak with investigators working for the U.S. House of Representatives Select Committee which was tasked with investigating the attack on the United States Capitol.

(Click here to read Yahoo News article about this case.)

A longtime bookkeeper at a public high school was arrested for the theft of $330,000 and charged with seven felonies, including embezzlement by a public officer, grand theft, forgery, and money laundering. Due to the significant amount involved, the bookkeeper faced a lengthy prison sentence — After nearly two years of negotiations with the prosecutor's office, we successfully secured a significantly reduced sentence. Instead of a lengthy prison terms, our client received probation and one year in custody.

(Click to read Press Enterprise and 10News San Diego articles about this case)

In the aftermath of a long-term relationship, our client faced accusations of felony vandalism and multiple misdemeanors by her former partner, the well-known "Hollywood Madam", Heidi Fleiss — Despite the high-profile nature of the accuser, we successfully had all misdemeanor charges dismissed. Furthermore, we achieved a significant victory by reducing the remaining felony charge to a misdemeanor.

(Click here to read Press Enterprise news article about the case)

Our client and her boyfriend were arrested for possessing approximately 2000 lbs. (1 ton) of marijuana with intent to sell and with child endangerment, due to a minor child being present at the residence. The marijuana was packaged for transportation & distribution and was located at two different houses in the Temecula and Murrieta areas — After lengthy court proceedings, we were able to convince the prosecutor to dismiss the charge of possession with intent to sell leveled against our client. Our client plead guilty to misdemeanor child endangerment and was placed on probation with work release.

A distinguished book author and former newspaper editor faced felony charges after being accused of criminal negligence (Penal Code 399). The incident involved his large Akita dog, which bit a child on the face and neck at a Lowe's store, resulting in severe injuries. Complicating matters further, the dog had a documented history of aggression towards children. Given the gravity of the injuries and the dog's aggressive past, the prosecution was adamant about seeking a prison sentence — Through our strategic legal approach, we successfully persuaded the Judge to impose a more compassionate and just sentence of probation and house arrest.

(Click here to read Press Enterprise news article about the case)

Our client, a retired Lieutenant Commander, faced serious charges in Federal Court for the felony receipt of hundreds of child pornography images. The statutory guidelines required a minimum sentence of 5 years, with a potential maximum of 20 years of incarceration. Despite the Government's strong objections, we presented a compelling argument to the judge for a significantly reduced sentence — Our efforts led in an extraordinary outcome: the judge sentenced our client to just 2 years. This remarkable outcome was so unexpected that it prompted the U.S. Attorney's Office to file an appeal.

An office manager faced serious accusations of grand theft and embezzlement, allegedly taking approximately $55,000 from her employer. Complicating her situation, a background investigation uncovered her involvement in a $3-million real estate scam, for which she had been convicted and sentenced to 10 years in prison. — We successfully negotiated a resolution that resulted in probation and house arrest for the office manager's new case.

An off-duty firefighter/paramedic was arrested for child endangerment and child molest in violation of Penal Code sections 273a(b) and 647.6(a). The incident, which took place at the swimming pool of the apartment complex where our client lived, threatened to upend his career and personal life. — Based on the specific details of the case, we were able to convince the District Attorney’s Office to reject filing criminal charges.

Our client was implicated in a significant drug trafficking case when an informant tipped off officers about a truck transporting cocaine from San Diego to Los Angeles. The authorities intercepted the truck in a ride-share parking lot in Lake Elsinore, discovering approximately 244 kilograms (540 lbs.) of cocaine valued at around $24 million. Our client, along with three other men, was arrested on the scene and faced a potential sentence of over 30 years in prison due to the substantial quantity of drugs involved. — Upon review of police reports and the audio and video footage of the incident, we discovered that the officers had withheld crucial information during their investigation. We challenged the constitutionality of our client's arrest based on these findings. This legal challenge prompted the prosecutor to negotiate, resulting in a significantly reduced sentence for our client.

A group of individuals were accused of stealing approximately $6 million from Los Angeles-area banks. According to law enforcement, the group disabled the banks' alarm systems, sawed through reinforced concrete vaults and once inside, took the cash from the vaults and safe-deposit boxes. Additionally, our client was also implicated in a burglary-ring 10 years prior that stole as much as $10 million in cash and jewelry from jewelry stores — Our client received a sentence of just 3 years and 1 month in federal prison, successfully avoiding a potential 25-year incarceration.

(Click to read Los Angeles Times and CBS News articles about the case.)

A high-school basketball coach faced serious allegations of sending inappropriate and lewd text messages to an underage female student, a charge that fell under Penal Code section 647.6. A conviction would have required lifetime registration as a sex offender, irreparably damaging his career and personal life. — We successfully negotiated a reduction of the offense to one that did not require sex offender registration.

An off-duty Sheriff's Deputy and his friends faced serious felony charges of assault with a deadly weapon and false imprisonment following a fight at the Colorado River. Any felony conviction would have ended the Deputy's long career in law enforcement — After investigating the incident, we uncovered critical details that led us to convince the prosecutor to dismiss all felony counts. As a result, the Deputy only plead guilty to misdemeanor offenses thus saving his job and preserving his career.

Our client was arrested for transporting approximately 5 pounds of methamphetamine, a charge that carried the prospect of up to 7 years in state prison.

During the discovery process, we uncovered that our client’s telephone calls had been intercepted by Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Agents. These agents were part of one of the nation’s largest wiretap operations, secretly intercepting telephone calls and text messages from thousands of individuals. — Initially the prosecutor was adamant on sending our client to prison for a lengthy period of time. We demonstrated that the wiretap warrant authorized by the judge to intercept our client’s telephone calls might be illegal. As a result, the prosecutor accepted our proposal for our client to serve just 180 days of Caltrans work instead of facing years behind bars.

(For a background story regarding the DEA’s wiretap operation, click here to read a USA Today news article)

A Registered Nurse faced 5 felony charges, including obtaining prescription medication by fraud, burglary, and identity theft. Adding to the gravity of the situation, the Nurse's husband, a Captain in the Armed Forces, risked losing his security clearance and career if any felony conviction occurred. — We successfully negotiated a dismissal of all felony charges, securing a plea to a misdemeanor with probation and drug treatment. This resolution not only safeguarded the Nurse's professional license but also protected the Captain's military career.

A manager at a major California casino faced a felony commercial bribery charge under California Penal Code 641.3. A conviction would have had devastating consequences, permanently barring the individual from working in the highly competitive gambling industry. — We successfully negotiated a misdemeanor charge of "accessory after the fact", preserving our client’s ability to continue working in the competitive world of casino gaming.

An off-duty CHP officer was accused of committing lewd acts and sexual battery against a teenage neighbor. The accuser was a babysitter for our client and his wife. — The case proceeded to a jury trial, which ended in a hung jury. Ultimately, the prosecutor dismissed the charges.

Husband who was enlisted in one of the Armed Forces was arrested and charged with felony domestic violence. A conviction would not only have tarnished his reputation but also ended his honorable service. — Case was dismissed after we presented solid evidence that the wife had a history of such false accusations.

A Pastor and an Elder from a church in Hemet were arrested while reading the Bible aloud in the DMV parking lot before business hours. They faced charges for "gathering" and "demonstrating" without a permit. — We convinced the judge to dismiss the case mid-trial due to insufficient evidence presented by the DA's Office. 

But we didn't stop there. We filed a lawsuit for wrongful arrest, and the Court of Appeal ruled in our favor. They found that the police officer's report did not match the video footage of the incident, revealing that he had lied to justify the arrests.

(Click here to read The Patch and Fox News articles about the case.)

Our client and others arranged the purchase of approximately $500,000 worth of cocaine from an individual. That individual was an undercover Department of Justice police officer. Our client was arrested and the cash was confiscated — Saved 8 years of state prison.

A bookkeeper employed by a medical supply company was falsely accused of grand theft and embezzlement of approximately $250,000. The potential consequences were severe, including a lengthy prison sentence. — Through investigation, we uncovered evidence demonstrating that these accusations were fabricated by the company's executives to conceal their own multi-million dollar fraud scheme. As a result, all charges against our client were dismissed. 

(Click here to read a troubling news article about the medical supply business)

An off-duty Sheriff's Deputy became involved in a heated argument with two people. The situation escalated when the Deputy pulled out his gun and pointed it in a threatening manner. Law enforcement arrived and concluded that the Deputy was the aggressor, not acting in self-defense. The Deputy was arrested and charged with assault with a deadly weapon (Penal Code 245) and brandishing a firearm (Penal Code 417). — We conducted our own investigation and presented our findings to the prosecutor. As a result, the assault with a gun charge was dismissed. However, a conviction for brandishing a firearm would have automatically banned the Deputy from owning guns or other firearms for ten years. After a lot of hard work, we successfully convinced the prosecutor and judge that the Deputy met the requirements of Penal Code 29860. The Deputy is now allowed to own a firearm.

An Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) was fired from his job and then charged with 12 criminal counts for fraudulently using his employer's credit card to buy various personal items — We successfully convinced the prosecutor to allow the EMT to complete Riverside County’s Deferred Entry of Judgement (DEJ) Program. After successfully completing the program, all the charges against the EMT were dropped.

Officers received an anonymous tip that our client and her husband were involved in large scale cultivation of marijuana on their 5-acre property. Officers flew a surveillance helicopter over the property to confirm the tip. Afterwards, they served a search warrant at the residence where they found our client and her two children, along with approximately 320 pounds of processed marijuana and 175 plants. — Our client was arrested and charged with marijuana cultivation, possession of marijuana with intent to sell and child endangerment. The case took approximately two years to resolve, but ultimately, we convinced the prosecutor to dismiss the possession for sale and child endangerment charges. Our client was sentenced to 1 year of misdemeanor probation during which she had to complete parenting counseling.

(Click here to read NBC News and the Patch news articles about this case)

The rape and kidnap of a then-18-year-old female had gone “cold” due to law enforcement being unable to identify the perpetrator. Almost 25 years later, our client was arrested after DNA linked him to the crime scene. The DNA was analyzed Cal DOJ’s Bureau of Forensic Services, which concluded that the chances of a random, unrelated, individual who would possess our client’s DNA was 1 in 54 quadrillion. Our client faced a sentence of 50-years to life. — Were able to demonstrate that law enforcement let their investigation go dormant for 14 years. During that subsequent time, the police department destroyed critical evidence. As a result, we were able to obtain our client a sentence of 8 years.

(Click to read NBC News and The Patch articles about this case)

During a raid of a house, law enforcement arrested four individuals. Our client was among them, facing charges for allegedly possessing approximately 640 lbs. of marijuana with intent to sell. — We successfully negotiated a sentence of probation and just 120 days of house arrest.

Our client was initially charged with felony assault causing great bodily injury following a bar fight. The victim suffered significant injuries requiring nearly two weeks of hospitalization. — The prosecutor insisted on a sentence that involved several years of state prison, due to the serious nature of the injuries sustained. We ultimately reduced the charge to a misdemeanor battery and our client was sentenced to probation with several days of house arrest.

During a raid targeting a notorious drug trafficking ring, law enforcement conducted extensive searches across multiple residences, leading to the arrest of six individuals. Among those arrested was our client, who faced serious charges for being armed with a firearm while in possession of approximately 160 lbs. of marijuana with intent to sell. After thoroughly investigating the case, we were able to point-out to the prosecutor major legal improprieties, compelling them to reconsider the charges — As a result, the case against our client was dismissed.

(Click here to read The Patch news article about the case)

Following an extensive 9-month long sting operation conducted by the CHP, our client, along with others, were arrested for numerous car thefts and aiding a theft-ring. The evidence was overwhelming, with the entire sting operation captured on audio and video. — Despite facing a substantial prison sentence, we were able to leverage the specific circumstances of our client's background to negotiate a more favorable outcome. As a result, our client received a sentence of probation and house arrest, avoiding a lengthy prison term.

Our client was involved in a DUI accident that severely injured three people. The prosecutor initially demanded $1,600,000 in restitution payments to the victims. The amount demanded would have left the client financially ruined. — After negotiations, we were able to reduce the restitution amount to approximately $420,000, saving our client a significant amount of money. 

An 18-year-old client was charged with several serious felony sex offenses, including sexual intercourse with a 13-year-old girl. A conviction on these charges would have led to a significant jail sentence and mandatory lifetime registration as a sex offender. — However, through diligent legal representation, the client was placed on probation and did not have to register as a sex offender.

The driver of a pick-up truck was accused of fleeing the scene of a major accident after his trailer detached from the truck and hit a car traveling in the opposite direction. The driver was charged with felony hit-and-run — Initially the prosecutor insisted on a felony conviction and prison time. After the jury was selected, the prosecutor agreed to reduce the felony to a misdemeanor with probation and community service.

A former Treasurer of a high-school student club was accused of grand theft and embezzlement of more than $212,000. The potential consequences were severe, including a lengthy prison sentence. — We negotiated with the school and the District Attorney’s Office to craft a realistic payment plan. This strategic approach proved successful, leading the judge to grant probation and home confinement instead of jail time.

(Click here to read Press Enterprise news article about the case.)

A young adult was charged with felony DUI causing great bodily injury after driving her friends home from a party while under the influence. She lost control of her car while speeding on a winding road, leading to a crash that resulted in serious injuries to her passengers. — Despite the severity of the charges, she received probation and house arrest after serving minimal custody time, thereby avoiding substantial prison time.

A teacher was charged with felony welfare fraud and felony perjury. Conviction on either count would have resulted in the loss of her teaching credentials. — The felony welfare fraud charge was successfully reduced to a misdemeanor, and the perjury charge was dismissed entirely. The teacher was placed on summary probation, avoiding any jail time, and was ordered to repay the funds to the Department of Public Social Services (DPSS).

The owner of a convenience store was involved in a physical fight with a juvenile who had shoplifted from the store. Due to a significant age difference and size disparity between the two individuals, the juvenile sustained facial injuries including a broken nose and chipped teeth.

The store owner was arrested and charged with felony assault resulting in great bodily injury, a charge that carried the potential for jail time. —  We initiated an investigation and gathered witness statements that contradicted much of the juvenile’s story. Leveraging this evidence, we were then able to convince the judge to reduce the felony to a misdemeanor. As a result, our client avoided any jail time and was able to continue running his business without the burden of a felony conviction.

A Sergeant in the Marines was arrested on a felony domestic violence charge, a conviction that would have ended a distinguished military career. — We intervened and successfully negotiated a reduction of the charge to a misdemeanor for "interference with a telephone line" under Penal Code 591. This outcome ensured the continuation of the Sergeant's military service and safeguarded his professional future.

A restaurant manager and her friend conspired to fake a robbery where several thousand dollars were taken. During the late evening hours, the friend jumped into the restaurant through the drive-thru window and demanded money. The other employees did not know that the robbery was staged and were left scared and traumatized. The friend was eventually arrested and charged with robbery and false imprisonment of the employees. — We worked diligently to secure a favorable outcome, resulting in probation and a short jail term, thus avoiding a substantial state prison sentence.

Our client was under investigation for the possession of over 100 lbs. of marijuana with the intent to sell, as well as the cultivation of more than 500 marijuana plants. — Criminal charges not filed by the District Attorney's Office.

In a highly publicized case, the District Attorney's Office seized approximately $360,000 in cash, cars, and motorcycles from our clients who were accused of orchestrating sophisticated rooftop burglaries targeting jewelry stores. Initially, the DA planned to permanently confiscate these stolen goods. However, we convinced the victims to join with our clients to ensure that the seized assets were returned to the victims who were the rightful owners — Due to our combined efforts, the judge ruled in our favor, ordering that part of the money be returned to the victims.

(Click here to read The San Diego Union Tribune news article about the case.)

A young adult was initially charged with reckless driving following a car crash and rollover during an alleged street race. — The reckless driving charge was reduced to speeding ticket.

A former civil engineer was arrested for, among other things, calling the police and threatening to blow-up the police station. — Before the first court hearing, we convinced the prosecutor to reject filing any criminal charges.

A military wife was charged with misdemeanor domestic violence. While her case was pending, her husband, a military intelligence officer, received orders for an overseas assignment. A conviction would have made her ineligible to relocate with him, jeopardizing their marriage. — The misdemeanor charge was dismissed, and she pled guilty to a lesser charge of "disturbance of the peace" as an infraction, enabling her to join her husband abroad.

Marine Sergeant charged with DUI. Blood alcohol content was two-and-a-half times the legal limit. DUI conviction would have ended long career. — reduced to wet-reckless and saved career.

Our client, a licensed therapist, faced domestic violence charges in Federal Court stemming from an incident on a military base involving her husband, a GS-12 civilian employee. A conviction would have jeopardized her license and career. — Case Dismissed.

A husband and wife were charged with four felony counts of insurance fraud for falsely reporting their car stolen and filing a claim with their insurance company. Both were at risk of significant jail time. Additionally, a felony conviction would have resulted in the husband losing his TSA-issued security clearance, jeopardizing his employment. — All felony charges were dismissed. The husband accepted a plea deal for an infraction charge, while the wife pled guilty to a misdemeanor. Both received minor fines and avoided jail time.

An off-duty Sheriff's Deputy was the subject of an extensive criminal investigation following accusations of multiple domestic violence incidents and firing a gun inside his home during one of those incidents. As the investigation concluded, we were informed that an arrest was imminent.

To protect our client from public embarrassment, we negotiated with the detectives and obtained permission for him to voluntarily surrender at the police station, avoiding the spectacle of being handcuffed in front of neighbors or colleagues.

The Deputy faced serious charges: felony corporal injury on a spouse and felony negligent discharge of a firearm, under California Penal Code sections 273.5 and 246.3. The prosecutor was pushing for a prison sentence.

— We conducted our own investigation and presented compelling evidence that ultimately resulted in our client avoiding jailtime. Instead, he was allowed to serve his sentence under house arrest.

A 19-year-old individual was involved in a serious car accident while driving under the influence of alcohol. The crash resulted in significant injuries to the driver of the other car, necessitating shoulder surgery. The 19-year-old faced charges of felony DUI causing great bodily injury, in violation of Vehicle Code 23153 and Penal Code 12022.7. — Given the specific circumstances of the accident and the young driver's background, we obtained a sentence of formal probation and participation in the sheriff's labor program, thereby avoiding a substantial prison sentence.