In Matter of Paen: No Court Case # because we prevented court action: Investigation for prosecution by SDPD (San Diego Police Dept.) and CPS (Child Protective Services, now Child Welfare Services) for child sexual abuse of a child for years against step-daughter. He had resided with her since she was 7-8 years old after he married her mother. Later he got her pregnant, and they had a child together. Alleged victim is now 23 years old and has moved away from client, who is still with client’s mother. She reported abuse to CWS. Disposition: No Charges! We were able to prevent prosecution after analyzing the claims of the youth and then developing a strategic defense, advice to client, and some discussion with law enforcement and through them, CWS, who will not speak to attorneys. Client has NO requirements.
People v. D. M. Case # M262589: Prosecuted for solicitation sexual act for money, (Prostitution) Penal Code sec. 647(b)(1) Disposition: Case Dismissed after extensive litigation. Client only has to do an w/ anti-prostitution cnline course. Also, (I hope) my counseling has taken her out of this life. I originally represented her in 2017 as a 18 year old for drug possession so I knew her.
People v. J.B. Prosecuted for misdemeanor Vandalism, i.e., maliciously damages or destroys real or personal property not his or her own.(Penal Code sec. 594(a)(b)(2)) Disposition: Case dismissed after extensive litigation. Client has no fine or restitution.
People v. B.E. Case No. CS310333: (1) Felony Assault with Deadly Weapon, (a vehicle) not a Firearm, with Assault likely to Cause Great Bodily Injury, includes a lifetime driver’s license revocation; and (2) Felony Vandalism, (Penal Code sec. 594(a)(b)(1) & (3) Restitution claimed: of $3000 Disposition: Plea done: Result: Misdemeanor Vandalism, Restitution $529; w/ lowest fine possible ($426), summary probation (no probation officer), NO DL suspension, No public work service, no Anger Management Program!
People v. B.C. Case # CN415483: Client was prosecuted for Felony Drug Smuggling across the border from Mexico. Usually a 3-10 + years sentence, depending on client’s record. Charges: (1) Transportation of Controlled substance, (Methamphetamine) Health & Safety Code sec. 11379(a); and (2) Possession of Controlled substance, (Methamphetamine) Health & Safety Code sec. 11378, and (3) with an Allegation Effect of 10+ years because the Methamphetamine was over 10 kgs in weight, (Health & Safety Code sec. 11370.4(b)(3)) Disposition: Plea done: Result: Time served : 5 mths in custody. Would have been no custody if he could have made bail. Since he couldn’t make bail, we used his time in jail awaiting for trial to his benefit.
People v. A.R. City Attorney (Prosecutor) Case # 1476528: No Court Case No. because we prevented court action: Client was an Officer in the Military, (U.S. Marine Corp.), charged with, (1) Felony Domestic Violence, i.e., willfully inflicts corporal injury resulting in a traumatic condition upon his spouse, (Ca Penal Code sec. 273.5); and (2) Felony Child Abuse, i.e., willfully causes or permits any child to suffer, or inflicts thereon unjustifiable physical pain or mental suffering or inflict thereon unjustifiable physical pain or mental suffering, (Ca Penal Code sec. PC 273.a). Would have ended his career as an officer in USMC. Disposition: No Charges! We convinced Prosecution, (SD Co. District Attorney) to not prosecute by use of pre-prosecution legal memorandum, mitigation packet and discussion. We saved his military career.
People v. M.W. Case #s CD282794 & C405291: Prosecuted for (1) Carrying a Concealed Weapon, (Ca Penal Code sec. 25400(a) (2) (Fel); (2) Receiving Large Capacity Firearms Magazine, (Penal Code sec. 32310(a)) ((Fel); (3) Unregistered Owner Carrying Loaded Firearm in Vehicle, Penal Code sec. 25850(c )(6) (Fel); (4) Driver of Vehicle Carrying / allowing others to carry, Firearm in Vehicle, (Penal Code ses. 26100) 2 Possession of FA . (5) Later arrested for Felony Evading Law Enforcement, (Penal Code sec. 2800.2) and (6)on a later date for misdemeanor Vandalism (Ca Penal Code sec. 594(a)(b)(2) & (7) drug possession, (Ca Health & Safety Code sec. 11377(a) Disposition: We got prosecution (SD Co. District Attorney) to agree to run all cases together and grant only 2 years probation, NO JAIL time!
People v. K. K. Case # CE380698: (1) In 2018: , Charged with 7th lifetime DUI as felony, Sentenced to custody on the last 2 DUIs, 6 mth & 16 months respectively. This eans each subsequent DUI get MORE time in custody. Disposition: Plea Done, but we reversed the course! Result Plead to DUI, No Custody probation, Can get license back after 3 yr suspension. Can obtain RDL in 6 mths. (Usually is a min. of 2 years. Initial offer was 4 years and lifetime DL suspension) (2) In 2020-21: Client violated Probation… was able to keep client out of custody after a short stay in incarceration.
People v. H.K. Booking #: 20919609: No Court Case # b/c we prevented court action. (1) Domestic Violence, PC 273.5; Misdemeanor Domestic Violence, (PC243)(e) ; and (2) Misdemeanor Vandalism (PC 594 (a) (2)(A) – Disposition on 05-13-20, Disposition: We were able to argue and convince prosecution (SD Co. District Attorney) prevent prosecution after pre-file / pre-complaint filing legal memorandum and mitigation package litigation