Our Recent Victories

Probation with home confinement

Charged with White Collar Fraud

White Collar Fraud

Male client in downtown Los Angeles, Clara Shortridge Foltz Criminal Justice Center. The client had been charged in a white collar fraud case with multiple counts of tax fraud for not paying the sales tax, in violation of Revenue and Taxation Code section 7153.5. The evidence in the case was voluminous. The prosecution wanted a state prison sentence. We assembled a tremendous mitigation package and filed it in a Disposition Memorandum with the court.

Case Dismissed

Fish and Game Violations

Male client in Torrance Courthouse.

Our client was charged with multiple violations of the Fish and Game Code, all of them misdemeanors. We were able to explain the violations and mitigate the violations. We provided information to show the violations were unintended mistakes that will be corrected so there would be no violations in the future.

Case Dismissed

Charged with driving under the influence of drugs

Drug Offenses

Torrance Courthouse, October 2018

Our client was charged with driving under the influence of drugs in violation of California Vehicle Code section 23152(a). We knew our client was sober and not under the influence. We also knew the prosecution did not have sufficient evidence to get a conviction at trial. We set the case for a jury trial. Realizing the weakness of their evidence, the People dismissed the DUI charge.

Case Diverted, No Charges Filed

Charged with Felonious Crime

Criminal Defense

Male client in San Pedro, Long Beach Courthouse.

Our client was a young man who thought he would play an innocent prank on a friend. He had learned in science class and on YouTube videos that combining some everyday items in a plastic milk bottle creates a reaction and the build up of pressure until the plastic bottle bursts, or explodes. He did not think it was dangerous, never intended to hurt anyone or break the law. What he did not know is the exploding bottle he created is an illegal explosive device, which is extremely dangerous. He was facing serious felony charges. Thankfully, we were able to explain his intentions and present a complete mitigation package showing all of the positive things he had already accomplished in his youth, and emphasize he had never been in any trouble with law enforcement before. The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office agreed to handle the case through an office hearing and community service.

Felony Charge Dismissed

Charged with Possession of a Firearm

Other Crimes

Female client in Long Beach Courthouse

Years and years ago, our client had legally purchased a handgun. She stored it in her home and never fired it. Then she was convicted of a felony theft offense, which made it illegal for her to own a gun. More than a decade past without incident. Due to recent changes in California law as well as increased enforcement efforts, law enforcement officers came to her door looking for the gun. She was charged with possession of a firearm by a convicted felon in violation of Penal Code section 29800(a)(1), a felony. We assembled mitigation materials and explained the situation. Through negotiations with the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office, a fair and equitable outcome was reached and the case was reduced to a misdemeanor for community service.

Case Dismissed

Charged with Battery on a Child / Child Abuse

Domestic Violence

Male Client in Long Beach Courthouse.

Our client was charged with battery on a child and child abuse in violation of Penal Code section 242 and Penal Code section 273.5. It was alleged that he had slapped the juvenile. The juvenile victim never stated that our client slapped him. There was no corroborative evidence to establish the charges. We were able to cast doubt on the allegations and show there was no reliable evidence to support the charges.

Case Dismissed

Charged with Criminal Threats

Criminal Defense

Juvenile Client in Long Beach Courthouse

Our client was a juvenile alleged to have committed a violation of Penal Code section 422, Criminal Threats. It was alleged that he made the threats online on a social media site. We were able to uncover evidence that he made the posts as a joke and never intended for them to be taken as an actual threat or that anyone would be placed in fear. We are able to achieve a successful resolution through diversion.

ALL FELONY CHARGES WERE DISMISSED

Charged with Carrying a Concealed Weapon

Gun Charges

MALE CLIENT IN COMPTON COURTHOUSE

The Client was charged with carrying a concealed dirk or dagger in violation of Penal Code section 21310 as a felony. It was also alleged that he had two prior strike convictions as well as prior prison sentences. The prosecution was initially seeking a state prison sentence. The client had the knife in a holster attached to his belt. We contended that it was not concealed and therefore legal for him to carry the knife openly. After extensive negotiations and discussions with the Court, the Judge reduced the charge to a misdemeanor with no jail. Result: Misdemeanor summary probation.

ALL FELONY CHARGES AND PRIOR WERE DISMISSED.

ALL ALLEGATIONS WERE DROPPED

Arrested for Violation of Probation

Violation of Probation

FEMALE CLIENT IN LOS ANGELES, CLARA SHORTRIDGE FOLTZ CRIMINAL JUSTICE CENTER The client had been placed on felony probation in 2004. In 2017, she was arrest for a bench warrant issued by the court for violations of her probation. One of the claims was that she failed to report to probation as directed or due the required community service. Immediately, Anthony convinced the Court to release her on her own recognizance so that she could continue to go to work. Anthony convinced the judge and the prosecution to terminate her probation, drop the community service and confirm the restitution was already paid.

Result: ALL ALLEGATIONS WERE DROPPED.

All Felony Charges Were Dismissed

Charged with Carrying a Concealed Weapon

Gun Charges

MALE CLIENT IN COMPTON COURTHOUSE, APRIL 2017. The Client was charged with carrying a concealed dirk or dagger in violation of Penal Code section 21310 as a felony. It was also alleged that he had two prior strike convictions as well as prior prison sentences. The prosecution was initially seeking a state prison sentence. The client had the knife in a holster attached to his belt. We contended that it was not concealed and therefore legal for him to carry the knife openly. After extensive negotiations and discussions with the Court, the Judge reduced the charge to a misdemeanor with no jail. Result: Misdemeanor summary probation. ALL FELONY CHARGES AND PRIOR WERE DISMISSED.