Riverside Violent Crimes Attorney

Trials

Client is an unsworn police officer charged with misdemeanor domestic violence. After extensive negotiations, I convinced the deputy district attorney to reduce the charge to an infraction and my client was able to retain his carreer.

Client is a sworn peace officer charged with felony criminal threats, felony assault with a deadly weapon and felony domestic violence. At preliminary hearing, I was able to convince the court to dismiss the criminal threats charge which was the only "Three-Strikes" offense alleged.

At trial, my trial team achieved not guilty on all charges.

Client served a jail sentence in 1992 for a felony receiving stolen property charge. Client NEVER reported to his probation officer after his release and was charged with a violation of probation. Client was arrested in 2007. District Attorney wanted "straight" jail time. I was hired and after 10 minutes of negotiations, client paid a $200.00 fine and his probation was terminated early.

Client was charged with giving false information to police officer, possession of a loaded firearm in a vehicle, and possession of stolen property. During trial, client admits giving a fake name to the officer. At the close of the prosecutions case, I make a motion to dismiss the gun charge. The judge agrees with my analysis and dismisses that charge. Jury comes back with a Not-Guilty verdict on receiving stolen property. Client was sentenced to NO PROBATION, NO FINE, and CREDIT FOR TIME HE SERVED ON A DIFFERENT CASE.

Client charged with auto theft, evading, being under the influence and assault with a vehicle on a police officer. District Attorney refused to engage in settlement negotiations. The court offered 16 years in prison but would have lost his driver's license for life. Client testified at trial and admitted to stealing a vehicle, being under the influence and evading the police. NOT GUILTY on assault. Client retained his driver's license and was sentenced to 6 years 4 months.

Client is a sworn peace officer charged with domestic violence. District attorney forced to dismiss after jury is sworn. Client is able to retain career.

Other Results

Client was charged with giving false information to police officer, possession of a loaded firearm in a vehicle, and possession of stolen property. During trial, client admits giving a fake name to the officer. At the close of the prosecutions case, I make a motion to dismiss the gun charge. The judge agrees with my analysis and dismisses that charge. Jury comes back with a Not-Guilty verdict on receiving stolen property. Client was sentenced to no probation, no fine, and credit for time he served on a different case.

Client charged with 3 counts attempt murder with gang enhancements. No plea offers made by the prosecutor. After two day preliminary hearing, the court discharges (dismisses) two of the three attempt murder charges and dismisses all gang allegations. Case pending trial.

Client worked in chino prison. Client attacks prisoner while prisoner is shackled to bench. Defense files motion to dismiss and it is granted.

Client facing life in prison as he was charged with kidnaping during the commission of a carjacking. Prior attorney failed to advise client that it was a life case. Prior attorney goes through with preliminary hearing and proves up prosecutor's case. I am hired and immediately file an ineffective assistance of counsel motion. District attorney recognizes the merits of the motion and offers the client 7 years in prison and client enters guilty plea.

Client accused of domestic violence. District attorney reduces the charge to disturbing the peace. Client sentenced to no probation.

Client charged with four counts of felony battery on a police officer, felony resisting arrest, vandalism and trespassing. One officer required surgery to his arm. District Attorney demanded four years in prison. After months of negotiations, client pled guilty to one count of battery and one count of resisting arrest and was given community service.

Client is charged with rape. District attorney offers prison disposition. I take case to preliminary hearing. District attorney refuses to refile charges in the information. Case dismissed.

Client is associate of notorious motorcycle club. Police search his motorcycle and find a loaded firearm. I file motion to suppress evidence. The court grants my motion and case is dismissed.

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