Charge(s): Domestic Violence and Child Endangerment
Details:
Our client was charged with domestic violence (Penal Code § 273.5) and three counts of misdemeanor child endangerment (Penal Code § 273a(b)). Despite damaging witness claims and emotional child testimony, we cross-examined every key witness, exposed manipulated evidence, filed mid-trial motions, and secured a complete dismissal of all charges.
Charge(s): Felony Domestic Violence and Assault
Details:
Client was charged with multiple serious felonies—including assault by means likely to produce great bodily injury (Penal Code § 245(a)(4)), domestic violence (Penal Code § 273.5), false imprisonment (Penal Code §§ 236/237(a)), and child endangerment (Penal Code § 273a(b)). The case was strike-eligible and carried significant prison time. We took it to trial. After exposing the complaining witness’s false testimony and discrediting the investigation, the jury returned not guilty verdicts on all counts.
Charge(s): Criminal Threats & Assault Weapon Charges
Details:
Client was charged with criminal threats (Penal Code § 422), battery (Penal Code § 242), and possession and transportation of an assault weapon (Penal Code § 30600(a)). The DA believed he was planning a workplace shooting and offered eight years in prison. Our investigation uncovered video evidence that destroyed the prosecution’s case. Every charge was dismissed.
Charge(s): First Degree Murder
Details:
Client was charged with first degree murder and multiple weapon offenses in a highly publicized case that received national media attention. After months of litigation, forensic investigation, and expert analysis, all murder charges were dismissed. We secured a plea deal to involuntary manslaughter. No strike. No murder conviction.
Charge(s): First Degree Murder
Details:
Client was charged with first degree murder under Penal Code § 187 after allegedly chasing a man through a public park, running him down in front of dozens of witnesses, and then fleeing to Mexico for over a month. He was facing 25 years to life in prison. Despite overwhelming facts, we got him released on bail and ultimately secured a dismissal of the murder charge. The case resolved with a plea to voluntary manslaughter.
Charge(s): Felony Battery w/ Strike Allegation
Details:
Client, an active‑duty Army soldier and new mother, was arrested on a felony warrant in Washington state stemming from allegations of felony battery causing great bodily injury in San Diego. She faced a potential strike conviction, prison time, discharge from the Army, and the loss of access to her young stepson. After a full trial, Griffin Law Office secured a complete acquittal, and the jury returned a not guilty verdict in under an hour.
Charge(s): Felony DUI Causing Paralysis
Details:
Our client faced multiple life‑changing felony charges, including DUI causing paralysis, hit and run, and filing a false police report. He faced a strike offense and a lengthy state prison sentence. After a full jury trial, we achieved complete acquittal on the most serious charges.
Charge(s): Domestic Violence and Vandalism
Details:
Our client, a 19‑year‑old SDSU student on a student visa from Brazil, was charged with domestic battery (Penal Code § 243(e)(1)), inflicting a traumatic condition (Penal Code § 273.5(a)), and vandalism (Penal Code § 594). A conviction would have meant jail time, a year‑long domestic violence class, and immediate deportation. After a seven‑day jury trial, the jury returned not guilty verdicts on all charges in just fifteen minutes.
Charge(s): Robbery
Details:
Our client was charged in the South County Division of the San Diego Superior Court with robbery under Penal Code § 211, a serious felony carrying a 2–5 year state prison exposure. He and his sister were handcuffed and detained by the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department after deputies received a phone call claiming they stole a scooter from a man at a park in Imperial Beach. Despite no scooter being located and no corroborating evidence, deputies arrested both siblings on the spot, handcuffed them, and accused them of felony robbery.
Charge(s): Federal Drug Distribution
Details:
Our client was facing federal drug distribution charges after being caught up in a large undercover operation where he was recorded selling methamphetamine to a confidential informant. He was staring down years in federal prison, but through a meticulous defense strategy, we were able to secure a resolution that resulted in a complete dismissal of the case.
Charge(s): Felony Contracting Without a License
Details:
Our client faced felony charges of Penal Code §532(a) (False Pretenses) and Business & Professions Code §7028(a) (Contracting Without a License) with the District Attorney seeking $140,000 in restitution. The case arose from a home construction project during the COVID-19 pandemic where the alleged victim claimed our client was the general contractor and had defrauded her. After an aggressive defense investigation and a thorough cross-examination of the alleged victim at the preliminary hearing, the prosecution dismissed the case in its entirety.
Charge(s): Felony Drug Sales
Details:
Our client was facing a series of serious felony charges after San Diego police conducted a traffic stop that led to the discovery of drugs, cash, and alleged fraudulent identification. After the trial court wrongfully denied our suppression motion, we appealed, proved the search was unlawful, and the entire case was dismissed.
Charge(s): Federal Drug Trafficking
Details:
Client was indicted in federal court for importation of methamphetamine under 21 U.S.C. §§ 952 and 960 and conspiracy under 21 U.S.C. § 846. The government alleged more than 23 kilograms of methamphetamine hidden in a spare tire compartment, triggering a 10‑year mandatory minimum and a guideline range exceeding 12 years. After a thorough investigation and the development of a blind mule defense, the government dismissed the case in full before trial.
Charge(s): Federal Firearm and Narcotics Case
Details:
Client was federally indicted for conspiracy to distribute marijuana and possession of firearms in furtherance of drug trafficking. The case arose out of a large-scale ATF investigation involving multiple search warrants and coordinated enforcement across San Diego County. After extensive pretrial litigation and a fact-intensive defense investigation, all charges were dismissed.
Charge(s): Felony Assault with Great Bodily Injury
Details:
Client, an active-duty service member, was charged with felony assault with great bodily injury under Penal Code § 245(a)(4). The alleged victim suffered serious facial fractures and claimed to have been blindsided. The stakes were enormous—our client faced a strike, potential prison time, and the end of his military career. After a dramatic preliminary hearing, the case was dismissed in full.
Charge(s): Child Molestation Case
Details:
Client, a 26‑year‑old Navy hovercraft pilot, was facing charges under California Penal Code §§ 288(a) and 288.5 for allegedly molesting his 4‑year‑old daughter. A conviction would have carried life‑changing consequences, including prison and the end of his military career. After a contested hearing in court where we exposed the truth, all charges were dropped.
Charge(s): Negligent Discharge of a Firearm
Details:
Client was charged with negligent discharge of a firearm under Penal Code section 246.3(a), facing a felony conviction, the loss of his career, and lifelong firearms restrictions. Prosecutors claimed he had staged an ambush by posting guns throughout his home. After a full jury trial, the jury acquitted him on all charges.
Charge(s): Heroin Trafficking Case
Details:
Client was facing serious state drug charges after being detained during a DEA investigation alleging he was transporting 30 kilograms of heroin. He was booked for possession and transportation of heroin under Health & Safety Code §§ 11350(a), 11351, and 11352(a). After a thorough defense investigation the District Attorney dismissed the case in full.
Charge(s): Forgery, Burglary, and Attempted Grand Theft
Details:
Client was facing three felony charges—Forgery under Penal Code § 470(d), Burglary under Penal Code § 459, and Attempted Grand Theft under Penal Code § 664—after a car dealership accused him of trying to fraudulently purchase a vehicle. Following a contested preliminary hearing, all charges were dismissed.
Charge(s): Felony Domestic Battery Causing Great Bodily Injury
Details:
Client was facing several felony counts of domestic battery causing great bodily injury under Penal Code § 273.5 with a prior domestic battery conviction and multiple prior strikes. He faced over 10 years in prison if convicted at trial and was offered four years in prison as a plea. After extensive investigation and trial preparation, the District Attorney dismissed all charges on the day of trial.
Charge(s): Felony Drug Sales and Firearm Charges: Dismissed on Day of Trial
Details:
Client was facing multiple felony drug sales and firearm charges, including Health and Safety Code §§ 11378 and 11351 and Penal Code §§ 29800(a)(1) and 30305(a)(1), carrying exposure to several years in state prison. After extensive investigation, motion practice, and trial preparation, the felonies were dismissed on the day of trial, and the entire case was ultimately dismissed.
Charge(s): Assault with a Deadly Weapon and Battery Causing Serious Bodily Injury
Details:
Client was charged with four felony counts, including assault with a deadly weapon under Penal Code § 245(a)(1) and battery causing serious bodily injury under Penal Code § 243(d). These strike felonies carried up to seven years in state prison. After presenting exculpatory evidence and highlighting credibility problems in the prosecution’s case, the judge dismissed the case in full at the preliminary hearing.
Charge(s): Sales and Transportation of Controlled Substances
Details:
Client was arrested and charged with felony possession of a controlled substance for sale under Health & Safety Code § 11351 and transportation for sale under Health & Safety Code § 11352. Because of the quantity of drugs and a prior drug sales conviction, she faced multiple years in state prison. After filing a Penal Code § 1538.5 suppression motion and exposing major Fourth Amendment violations by the DEA task force, we secured a complete dismissal of the case.
Charge(s): Federal Drug Conspiracy
Details:
Client was indicted in federal court for conspiracy to distribute controlled substances under 21 U.S.C. § 841(a)(1) and § 846, with forfeiture allegations under § 853. The government alleged drug weights triggering a 10-year mandatory minimum sentence under § 841(b)(1)(A). After conducting a full defense investigation, we uncovered serious credibility issues involving the confidential informant and developed an entrapment theory supported by the evidence. The government dismissed the case before trial.
Charge(s): Federal Drug Importation
Details:
Client was charged in federal court with importation of a controlled substance under 21 U.S.C. §§ 952 and 960. The government alleged our client knowingly transported over 22 kilograms of methamphetamine hidden inside a spare tire. The charge carried a 10-year mandatory minimum sentence under 21 U.S.C. § 960(b)(1)(H). After a detailed investigation and expert-supported blind mule defense, the government dismissed the case before trial.
Charge(s): Felony Criminal Threat
Details:
Our client was charged with making a felony criminal threat (Penal Code § 422(a)) after an altercation with a gas station clerk who claimed he threatened her with a firearm. The charge carried serious consequences, including a potential strike under California’s Three Strikes Law. After uncovering significant investigative failures by law enforcement and litigating the case through preliminary hearing, the judge dismissed the case in its entirety.
Charge(s): DUI Trial
Details:
Our client was charged with two counts of DUI: driving under the influence (Vehicle Code § 23152(a)) and driving with a blood alcohol content of 0.08 or higher (Vehicle Code § 23152(b)). The facts were not easy. The client admitted to drinking, and the arresting officer claimed she failed every field sobriety test. The prosecution called a forensic toxicologist to support their theory of impairment and relied heavily on the breath test result.
Charge(s): Felony DUI, Assault with a Deadly Weapon, and Hit‑and‑Run
Details:
Client was charged with seven serious counts: driving under the influence causing injury under Vehicle Code § 23153(a), driving with a measurable blood alcohol level causing injury under Vehicle Code § 23153(b), assault with a deadly weapon under Penal Code § 245(a)(1), felony evading under Vehicle Code § 2800.2(a), hit‑and‑run with injury under Vehicle Code § 20001(a), and two counts of misdemeanor hit‑and‑run under Vehicle Code § 20002(a). The case also carried a personal use of a vehicle as a dangerous weapon enhancement and exposed the client to years in state prison, loss of driving privlidges for life, and a strike‑eligible offense. After extensive investigation, expert workup, and a litigated mental health diversion motion under Penal Code § 1001.36, all serious felony charges were dismissed. The client pled only to a single DUI count, received probation, and served no jail time.
Charge(s): Attempted Murder with Gang Allegations
Details:
Our client, a documented member of the Hells Angels, was originally facing life‑top exposure after being charged with attempted murder with gang and great bodily injury enhancements stemming from a violent altercation outside the Hells Angels clubhouse in El Cajon. Despite video footage and allegations that the victim was stabbed multiple times, we successfully negotiated a resolution where all attempted murder charges were dismissed, all gang punishments were stricken, and the case resolved for a single count of Assault with a Deadly Weapon (Penal Code § 245(a)(1)). As a result, our client served just four years in custody before being released, avoiding the decades in prison that the original charges carried.
Charge(s): Robbery and Attempted Murder
Details:
Our client, an 18‑year‑old first‑time offender, was charged with attempted murder (Penal Code §§ 664/187) and robbery (Penal Code § 211) after an incident at a local restaurant. He was the driver of a vehicle in which a passenger stole a tip jar from the restaurant. When the employee followed in his own vehicle, the rear passenger fired multiple shots, narrowly missing the victim.
Charge(s): Possession of Controlled Substances with Intent to Distribute
Details:
Our client, a licensed attorney, was arrested at a local music festival after undercover officers tackled him and alleged he possessed controlled substances with the intent to distribute. He was initially facing felony charges under California Health & Safety Code §§ 11351 and 11378 for possession of controlled substances for sale.
Charge(s): Federal Conspiracy to Distribute Controlled Substances
Details:
Our client, who lived out of state, was a target in a nationwide federal investigation into anabolic steroids and controlled substances, which led to multiple search warrants at properties across the United States. The case was filed in the Southern District of California and included serious felony charges for conspiracy to distribute anabolic steroids and related criminal forfeiture. A co‑defendant in the case received three years in federal prison.
We were retained specifically because the client lived out of state, and we handled all aspects of the case in California on his behalf. By negotiating directly with the U.S. Attorney’s Office, we secured a pre‑indictment resolution where all federal felony charges were dismissed. Our client accepted a single misdemeanor with no jail time, and we arranged the case so that he only needed to travel to California for one hearing, avoiding a felony conviction, prison time, and significant forfeiture exposure.
Charge(s): Felon in Possession of a Firearm
Details:
Our client was arrested and charged in federal court with being a felon in possession of a firearm after allegedly carrying a Glock .45 caliber handgun with magazines and ammunition.
The government based the charge on a prior Arizona conviction it claimed qualified as a felony under 18 U.S.C. § 922(g). After conducting a full investigation and analyzing the prior case, we were able to prove that the prior offense did not meet the statutory definition of a felony for purposes of federal firearm prohibition. Based on these findings, the U.S. Attorney’s Office dismissed the case in its entirety before trial.
Charge(s): Multiple Rape and Sex Offense Charges
Details:
Our client faced multiple serious felony charges that carried over twenty years in prison and lifetime sex offender registration. The case involved four separate alleged victims and included charges of oral copulation of a minor, unlawful sexual intercourse, forcible oral copulation, forcible rape, robbery, and grand theft. After a full day of cross-examining the primary alleged victim at the preliminary hearing, her story fell apart under questioning. In the middle of the hearing, the judge suggested that the prosecution dismiss the rape charge, and it was dismissed on the spot.
Charge(s): Assault With a Deadly Weapon
Details:
Our client was charged with Penal Code §245(a)(1) – Assault with a Deadly Weapon with special allegations under PC 12022.7(a) for personally inflicting great bodily injury and PC 1192.7(c)(8) for committing a serious felony. She was facing years in state prison after allegedly striking her roommate in the head with a wine bottle. Through our investigation and aggressive preliminary hearing strategy, we were able to show that the incident was self-defense. The felony was reduced to a misdemeanor, and a few months later the case was completely dismissed under PC 1001.95 diversion.
Charge(s): Indecent Exposure and Lewd Conduct
Details:
Our client was charged with Penal Code §314(1) – Indecent Exposure and Penal Code §647(a) – Lewd Conduct. A conviction on the indecent exposure charge carried mandatory lifetime sex offender registration under Penal Code §290 and posed severe immigration consequences. Our client had recently won an immigration lottery that placed him on a fast track to U.S. citizenship, and any conviction requiring registration would have destroyed that opportunity.
Charge(s): Juvenile Felony Assault and Aggravated Battery
Details:
Client, a 15‑year‑old high school student, was facing two felony counts—assault by means likely to produce great bodily injury under Penal Code § 245(a)(4) and aggravated battery causing serious bodily injury under Penal Code § 243(d)—with personal infliction of great bodily injury enhancements under Penal Code § 1192.7(c)(8). The charges were strike‑eligible and exposed the client to a serious juvenile record with long‑term consequences. After a contested Welfare & Institutions Code § 654 motion, the case was dismissed without any finding.
Charge(s): Felony Mayhem and Assault with a Deadly Weapon
Details:
Client was charged with mayhem under Penal Code § 203, assault with a deadly weapon under Penal Code § 245(a)(1), and battery causing serious bodily injury under Penal Code § 243(d), with a personal use of a dangerous weapon enhancement under Penal Code § 12022(b)(1). He faced more than nine years in state prison. After an immediate and thorough defense workup, including top experts and a complex mental health diversion proceeding, we secured a resolution that allowed the client to avoid any jail time.
Charge(s): Federal “Crack House” Indictment
Details:
Client was charged in federal court with maintaining a drug-involved premises under 21 U.S.C. § 856(a)(2), with criminal forfeiture allegations under 21 U.S.C. § 853. Prosecutors sought forfeiture of the client’s multi‑acre property valued at over $600,000 and threatened significant custody exposure. After extensive litigation, we resolved the case with no jail time, and the client was able to sell the property and keep his equity.
Charge(s): Sale of Alcohol to Minor
Details:
Client was charged with furnishing alcohol to a minor under Business & Professions Code § 25658(a), a misdemeanor punishable by up to six months in jail. After preparing the case for trial, all charges were dismissed.
Charge(s): Assault with Deadly Weapon
Details:
Client was charged with two counts of assault with a deadly weapon (Penal Code § 245(a)(1)), evading police (Vehicle Code § 2800.2(a)), and resisting arrest (Penal Code § 148(a)(1)). The conduct was dangerous, chaotic, and caught on police bodycam. But after working with one of the top forensic mental health experts in the state, we convinced the court that treatment—not punishment—was appropriate. The case was dismissed.
Charge(s): Federal Drug Conspiracy
Details:
Client was charged in federal court with conspiracy to distribute fentanyl under 21 U.S.C. §§ 841(a)(1) and 846—a serious felony with a guideline range of 24 to 30 months in custody. The government insisted he was a drug dealer. We convinced the court this was a one-time mistake. The judge imposed no prison time.
Charge(s): Hit and Run
Details:
Client, a man in his 70s, was charged with misdemeanor hit and run under Vehicle Code § 20002(a). After investigation revealed he had no knowledge of the alleged collision, all charges were dismissed prior to trial.
Charge(s): Title IX Sexual Assault Defense
Details:
Our client was accused of forcible sexual assault by a fellow student and faced immediate expulsion under the university’s Title IX process. After a full investigation and hearing, he was completely cleared of all allegations, allowed to graduate, and walked away with no findings or disciplinary action against him.
Charge(s): Possession of Child Pornography
Details:
In federal court, possession of child pornography almost always results in prison. The sentencing guidelines are severe, and judges rarely deviate. But in this case—despite undisputed evidence and recommended sentencing guidelines of more than seven years—we secured a sentence of probation. No prison. No jail.
Charge(s): Sexual Assault Allegation
Details:
Our client, a licensed massage therapist, was accused of sexually assaulting a client during a session. The potential charges carried life-altering consequences, including possible felony prosecution under Penal Code §§ 243.4(c), 289(a)(1), and 261(a)(1). We conducted a thorough investigation using one of the top private investigators in the state. The results were presented directly to law enforcement. No charges were filed.
Charge(s): Resisting Arrest and Battery on Officer
Details:
Client was charged with two counts of resisting an officer causing injury (Penal Code § 69), battery on a peace officer (Penal Code § 243(c)), and hit-and-run (Vehicle Code § 20002). He had an extensive criminal record, and his prior attorney advised him to accept a six-year prison term. We took over the case, uncovered critical body-worn camera footage, and convinced the court to dismiss all felony charges. Only a misdemeanor DUI remained.
Charge(s): DUI with Collision
Details:
Client, a licensed physical therapist, was charged with DUI involving a collision and high blood alcohol concentration. The case was filed as an aggravated DUI with major professional consequences. We fought the case in court and secured a reduction to a wet reckless. Then we fought the licensing board—and won again. Client kept his license and his job.
Charge(s): DUI with Collision
Details:
Client, a licensed physical therapist, was charged with DUI involving a collision and high blood alcohol concentration. The case was filed as an aggravated DUI with major professional consequences. We fought the case in court and secured a reduction to a wet reckless. Then we fought the licensing board—and won again. Client kept his license and his job.
Charge(s): Assault with Great Bodily Injury
Details:
Client was charged with felony assault causing great bodily injury under Penal Code § 245(a)(4) after a street altercation left another individual seriously injured. The prosecution claimed our client was the primary aggressor. After a thorough investigation and detailed mitigation workup, the felony charges were dismissed. The case resolved as a misdemeanor with no jail time.
Charge(s): Federal Bulk Cash Smuggling
Details:
No Jail Time: Client was charged with bulk cash smuggling after she did not report the amount of cash currency that she was bringing over the U.S. Border in violation of Title 31 U.S.C. 5316. We were able to get the client probation instead of the recommended 2 years of custody.
Charge(s): Federal Drug Conspiracy
Details:
Client was charged in federal court with conspiracy to manufacture and distribute hashish oil containing THC under 21 U.S.C. §§ 841(a)(1), 841(b)(1)(A), and 846. The government charged a mandatory minimum 10-year sentence. Several co-defendants received lengthy federal prison terms. After a comprehensive investigation and litigation strategy, we secured a sentence of probation. No jail time.
Charge(s): Third DUI
Details:
Client was charged with a third DUI within 10 years under Vehicle Code 23152. California law requires a minimum of 120 days in jail for a third DUI under Vehicle Code § 23546. Despite a high BAC, we built a strong mitigation profile and secured alternatives to custody. Client did not spend a single day in jail.
Charge(s): Felony Robbery
Details:
Mr. Griffin was retained after Client was arrested for allegedly stealing a scooter from another person. DA could not produce adequate evidence that Client intended to steal the scooter. DA dismissed the case prior to the Preliminary Hearing.
Charge(s): Federal Alien Smuggling
Details:
Client, a 10‑year LAPD veteran, was charged in federal court with bringing an undocumented person into the United States without presentation under 8 U.S.C. § 1324(a)(2)(B)(iii). The government alleged he was part of an organized smuggling network, and the case was treated as aggravated because of allegations of financial gain and for creating a substantial risk of death or serious bodily injury under USSG § 2L1.1(b)(6). He faced up to 10 years in prison. On the day of trial, the prosecution agreed to a plea that resulted in probation with no jail time.
Charge(s): Multiple Felony Drug Charges with Firearm Allegation
Details:
Client, a young college student, was the target of a DEA investigation that led to seven felony drug charges and a firearm allegation in state court. He faced more than ten years in prison. After defeating a PC 1275 hold to secure his release and preparing a defense based on significant search and seizure issues, the case resolved with probation and no jail time.
Charge(s): Arson, Burglary, and Felony Vandalism
Details:
Client, a young Marine, was charged with arson of an inhabited structure under Penal Code § 451(b), arson of a structure under § 451(c), burglary under § 459, and felony vandalism over $400 under § 594(a)(b)(1). He faced up to eight years in state prison, a strike on his record, and public scrutiny after the case received media attention. We secured probation with no jail time, avoided a strike, and the case was ultimately expunged under Penal Code § 1203.4.
Charge(s): Felony Drug Charges
Details:
Client was arrested at Southwest College after campus police discovered multiple controlled substances and items suggesting distribution. He was facing felony charges for transportation and possession for sale of a controlled substance under Health & Safety Code §§ 11352(a) and 11351, which carried serious immigration consequences for a DACA recipient. We successfully reduced the case to a single misdemeanor possession count, preserving his immigration status and avoiding jail.
Charge(s): Residential Burglary and Assault with a Deadly Weapon
Details:
Client, an active‑duty United States Navy sailor, was charged with residential burglary under Penal Code §§ 459 and 460(a), two counts of assault with a deadly weapon under Penal Code § 245(a)(1) (strike felonies), and child cruelty under Penal Code § 273a(b). He faced six years in prison, two strikes, and immediate dishonorable discharge. After extensive investigation and mitigation, we secured a resolution of probation with no custody, and the case was ultimately reduced to a misdemeanor and expunged under Penal Code § 1203.4.
Charge(s): Grand Theft, Burglary, and Shoplifting
Details:
Client was facing felony grand theft under Penal Code § 487(a), felony burglary under Penal Code § 459, and misdemeanor shoplifting under Penal Code § 459.5 after being misidentified as a participant in a string of department store burglaries. He faced multiple felony convictions and years in custody. After a thorough investigation and presentation of exonerating evidence, the District Attorney dismissed the case at the preliminary hearing.
Charge(s): Federal Drug Trafficking
Details:
Client, a 19‑year‑old from Tijuana, was arrested at the San Ysidro Port of Entry and charged with federal drug trafficking under 21 U.S.C. §§ 952 and 960 after border agents discovered 25 kilograms of methamphetamine in his vehicle. The charges carried a 10‑year mandatory minimum and a guideline range exceeding 12 years. Through strategic investigation and innovative sentencing advocacy, we secured the lightest methamphetamine sentence ever imposed by this judge, who is known for strictly following the guidelines.
Charge(s): Driving Under the Influence
Details:
Client, a teacher with a professional license on the line, was charged with misdemeanor DUI under Vehicle Code sections 23152(a) and (b). The officer claimed the signs of intoxication were obvious and that the case was clear. After a full jury trial, the verdict was not guilty, and our client’s career and license were saved.
Charge(s): Felony Domestic Violence
Details:
Client was arrested on suspicion of felony domestic violence. Our investigation revealed a documented history of the client being the actual victim in the relationship. We located prior restraining orders and interviewed key witnesses. After presenting this material, the District Attorney declined to file charges.
Charge(s): Felony Child Abuse and Criminal Threats
Details:
Client was charged with felony child abuse and felony criminal threats. The prosecution initially offered a multi-year prison sentence. After conducting a detailed factual investigation and preparing a full mitigation workup through our expert network, we secured dismissal of all felony charges. The case resolved as a misdemeanor with no jail time.
Charge(s): Vandalism
Details:
Client was charged with vandalism under Penal Code section 594. After preparing the case for hearing, we presented evidence showing the area was already extensively covered in graffiti prior to the incident. The prosecution dismissed the case in full.
Charge(s): Multiple DUI Cases
Details:
Client was facing three separate DUI prosecutions at the same time—one probation violation and two new felony DUI cases. These cases were filed concurrently and carried serious custody exposure. Through our network of treatment providers and a coordinated resolution strategy, we secured non-custodial outcomes in all three cases. Client did not spend a single day in jail.
Charge(s): Assault with Great Bodily Injury
Details:
Client was charged with felony assault under Penal Code section 245(a)(4) with a great bodily injury enhancement under section 12022.7(a). He was facing a strike offense and up to seven years in prison. Despite serious injuries and damaging surveillance video, we negotiated a resolution with no jail time. The strike was dismissed, the case was later reduced to a misdemeanor, and ultimately expunged.
Charge(s): Federal Drug Conspiracy
Details:
Client was charged in federal court with conspiracy to distribute drugs under 21 U.S.C. §§ 846 and 841. The case involved a multi-year investigation into a large-scale drug distribution network operating online. The government alleged millions of dollars in drug sales. Despite a recommended prison sentence and substantial drug weight, we secured a sentence of probation. No jail time.
Charge(s): Felony DUI and Child Abuse
Details:
Client was charged with felony DUI and felony child abuse after a collision involving a two-year-old passenger and a high blood alcohol concentration. These charges carried serious prison exposure and long-term consequences. Through our network of trusted treatment providers and a structured mitigation plan, we secured a no-custody resolution. The case was later reduced to a misdemeanor and expunged.
Charge(s): Drug Transportation and Sales
Details:
Client was facing serious juvenile charges for transportation and possession for sale of controlled substances under Health & Safety Code §§ 11378 and 11379(a), after allegedly being caught at the border with over 32 kilograms of methamphetamine. We prevailed under Welfare & Institutions Code § 654, resulting in dismissal of the petition. No sustained findings, and no criminal record.
Charge(s): DUI
Details:
Client was arrested for Driving Under the Influence (Vehicle Code §§ 23152(a) and (b)). Case dismissed.
Charge(s): DUI
Details:
Client was charged with driving under the influence under Vehicle Code sections 23152(a) and (b). We filed a suppression motion under Penal Code section 1538.5, arguing that the officer unlawfully conducted a blood draw without a warrant or valid consent. The court granted the motion. The case was dismissed in full.
