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January 2011 – Los Angeles Superior Court, Van Nuys Courthouse - Defendant charged with two counts of violating a domestic restraining order and vandalism pleads to simple trespass and counseling. December 2010 – Los Angeles Superior Court, Criminal Courts Building – Court grants probation to defendant convicted to theft and false tax returns exceeding $370,000, over prosecutor’s objection in case with presumptive state prison sentence. December 2010 – Los Angeles Superior Court, Van Nuys Courthouse – Marijuana sales case dismissed on defense motion for delayed prosecution. December 2010 – Los Angeles Superior Court, San Fernando Courthouse – Defendant charged with driving with a suspended license due to DUI conviction and probation violation receives an infraction and small fine. November 2010 – Los Angeles Superior Court, Van Nuys Courthouse – Defendant on probation and charged with one count of domestic violence, 3 counts of vandalism, 2 counts of battery, 6 counts of restraining order violations, and driving under the influence placed on probation to serve 3 weeks in jail. November 2010 – Los Angeles Superior Court, Airport Courthouse – Defendant avoids jail for probation violation for failure to perform community service. Court modifies probation permitting community service. November 2010 – Los Angeles Superior Court, East LA Courthouse – defendant charged with misdemeanor driving with a suspended license as a result of a DUI conviction avoids mandatory jail and pleads to infraction. No points reported to DMV against his license. October 2010 – Los Angeles Superior Court, Van Nuys Courthouse – defendant charged with misdemeanor driving with a suspended license pleads to infraction. No points reported to DMV against his license. October 2010 – Los Angeles Superior Court, Criminal Courts Building – defendant charged with felony selling counterfeit Elvis Presley merchandise, with prior conviction for similar offense, sentenced to probation and no incarceration. October 2010 – Los Angeles Superior Court, Van Nuys Courthouse – defendant arrested and prosecuted for transporting and possessing for sale two kilograms of cocaine sentenced to probation. October 2010 – Los Angeles Superior Court, Hollywood Courthouse – case dismissed against bartender charged with selling alcohol to under-age police decoy in “sting” operation. October 2010 – Los Angeles Superior Court, Criminal Courts Building – defendant facing 3 separate 25 years to life sentences for a total of 75 years to life, in 3 separate prosecutions, pleads to 9 years, 8 months. October 2010 – Los Angeles Superior Court, Van Nuys Courthouse – shoplifting charge reduced to simple trespass for nurse facing nursing license suspension if convicted of shoplifting. October 2010 – Los Angeles Superior Court, Lancaster Courthouse – Defendant facing 50 to life for first degree gang murder charge settles case for manslaughter conviction, and sentenced to 15 years. October 2010 – Los Angeles Superior Court, Symlar Juvenile Courthouse – Juvenile charged with two counts of lewd acts upon a child under the age of 14 will earn a dismissal after successful completion of deferred entry of judgment. September 2010 – Los Angeles Superior Court, San Fernando Courthouse – Defendant facing 3 years 8 month sentence of imprisonment for illegal possession of firearms sentencing to probation and community labor. September 2010 – Los Angeles Metropolitan Courthouse – Driving under the influence charges for defendant involved in a traffic collision reduced to reckless driving. August 2010- United States District Court, Central District of California – Court departs downward and imposes sentence well below United States Sentencing Guidelines for man accused of international cocaine trafficking involving 146 kilos. August 2010 - Los Angeles Superior Court, Airport Courthouse – Prosecution dismissed against man accused of illegally possessing a stun gun and metal baton. August 2010 – Los Angeles Superior Court, Van Nuys Courthouse – Domestic violence charges rejected after Los Angeles City Attorney hearing. Client’s arrest reduced to a detention only. August 2010 - Los Angeles Superior Court, Criminal Courts Building – Man charged with stealing almost $50,000 avoids jail, and is sentencing to probation with CALTRANS community labor. July 2010 – Los Angeles Superior Court, Criminal Courts Building – Defendant facing 5 years for embezzling $314,000 receives probation and time served after 60 days in jail. July 2010 – Los Angeles Superior Court – Beverly Hills Courthouse – Felony assault and misdemeanor resisting a police officer charges dismissed. July 2010 – Los Angeles Superior Court, Airport Courthouse - Felony domestic violence charges rejected against local university student; case sent to Los Angeles City Attorney’s Office for informal City Attorney hearing. June 2010 – Los Angeles Superior Court, Criminal Courts Building – Defendant charged with felony grand theft and 5 counts of forgery with over $50,000 in losses receives probation and community service. June 2010 – Los Angeles Superior Court, San Fernando Courthouse – Charges of child molestation rejected without a criminal filing. June 2010 – Los Angeles Superior Court, Airport Courthouse – Defendant charged with felony elder abuse, perjury, false filings, identity theft, forgery, and grand theft auto sentenced to probation and community service; no jail. June 2010 – Los Angeles Superior Court, Airport Courthouse – Hit and run charge dismissed upon civil compromise and payment of small amount of restitution. May 2010 – Los Angeles Superior Court – Van Nuys Courthouse – All charges rejected for woman charged with assault with a deadly weapon following a felony domestic violence arrest. May 2010 - Los Angeles Superior Court, Criminal Courts Building - Woman involved in sales of methamphetamine to undercover officer receives probation and community service hours. April 2010 - Los Angeles Superior Court, Criminal Courts Building - Charges of possession for sale of ketamine dismissed at preliminary hearing; defendant placed on deferred entry of judgment and will earn a dismissal of simple possession charge. April 2010 - Harbor Justice Center, Orange County Superior Court - Possession of cocaine and marijuana charges dismissed by prosecution before preliminary hearing due to defense claim that police officers search of hotel room was illegal. April 2010 – Los Angeles Superior Court, Sylmar Juvenile Court – 14 year old involved in hit and run accident resulting in serious injuries to a pedestrian ordered to perform 40 hours of community service. March 2010 - Burbank Courthouse - Defendant accused of stealing thousands of dollars in merchandise from Great Indoors found not guilty at trial. March 2010 - Lancaster Courthouse - “Three Strike” defendant freed after all charges dismissed on the eve of trial. February 2010 - Van Nuys Courthouse - DV case dismissed and parole violation set aside. Defendant released. February 2010 - Mendocino Superior Court - Defendant orderd to perform community service and drug trafficking charges dismissed for defendant arrested with 13 pounds marijuana. January 2010 - Los Angeles Superior Court, Burbank Courthouse - Defendant on probation in two cases, with 2 years joint suspended, placed on Prop. 36 rehabilitaion. December 2009 - Los Angeles Superior Court, San Fernando Courthouse - Charges dismissed against minor in possession of alchohol on school campus. November 2009 - Los Angeles Superior Court, Van Nuys Courthouse - Domestic violence charges dismissed. October 2009 - Los Angeles Superior Court, Burbank Courthouse - Defendant charged with multiple robberies and armed robbery receives probation. September 2009 - Los Angeles Superior Court, Criminal Courts Building - Defendant receives probation and time served in multiple kilo cocaine conspiracy. August 2009 - Los Angeles Superior Court, Norwalk Courthouse - Charges dismissed in automobile burglary case.
August 2009 - Los Angeles Superior Court, Van Nuys Courthouse - Defendant charged with interfering with an officer in performance of his duties and assaulting a police officer granted section 415 misdemeanor probation with 60 days out patient drug treatment and no jail time. August 2009 - Los Angeles Superior Court, Burbank Courthouse - Defendant facing six years for sales of methamphetamine with prior conviction for sales of methamphetamine granted probation with no jail. August 2009 - Los Angeles Superior Court, Van Nuys Courthouse - Defendant charged with arson has case rejected by the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office. No charges filed. August 2009 - Los Angeles Superior Court, Criminal Courts Building - The Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office rejects case against defendant charged with a stabbing at a nightclub. No charges filed. August 2009 - Los Angeles Superior Court, Criminal Courts Building - Defendant alleged by the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office and federal investigators to be a major international narcotics trafficker receives probation. August 2009 - Ventura County Superior Court - Defendant charged with felony DUI involved in accident injuring three people sentenced to misdmeanor probation. July 2009 - Los Angeles Superior Court, Van Nuys Courthouse - Defendant charged with assault with a semi-automatic firearm, shooting from a motor vehicle, and illegal firearm activity granted probation. July 2009 - Los Angeles Superior Court, Van Nuys Courthouse - Defendant charged with possession for sale of approximately 1 pound of methamphetamine hidden with gun in false compartment receives probation. July 2009 - Los Angeles Superior Court, Van Nuys Courthouse - Defendant charged with felony DUI and hit and run causing injuries receives probation. Hit and Run charges dismissed. July 2009 - United States District Court, Eastern District of California, Fresno - Defendant involved in trafficking in 300,000 ecstasy pills and conspiracy to distribute 23 kilos of cocaine exposed to over 20 years imprisonment receives downward departure to 3 years 7 months, and permitted to serve sentence in his own country - Canada. June 2009 - Los Angeles Superior Court, Van Nuys Courthouse - Defendant without medical marijuana defense charged with marijuana cultivation and sales involving 3,000 plants serves 2 days in jail. June 2009 - Los Angeles Superior Court, Criminal Courts Building - Defendant on felony probation for multiple robberies and a suspended sentence earns early termination of probation. May 2009 - United States District Court, Central District of California, Los Angeles - Court departs below United States Sentencing Guidelines in possession of child pornography case, concurring with the defense position regarding what sentence is appropriate for a youthful defendant. May 2009 - Los Angeles Superior Court, Van Nuys Courthouse - Defendant charged with 29 counts of unlawful firearm activity, including possession of a machine gun, multiple assault weapons, and a variety of destructive devices avoids jail and can earn a misdemeanor conviction. May 2009 - Los Angeles Superior Court, Van Nuys Courthouse - Defendant charged with 2 counts of assault with a firearm, criminal threats, and possession of a firearm by felon allowed to serve weekends in a private jail facility. May 2009 - United States District Court, Eastern District of California, Fresno - Defendant indicted for trafficking 10 kilograms of cocaine avoids 10 year mandatory imprisonment as judge departs downward from the United States Sentencing Guidelines. May 2009 - Los Angeles Superior Court, Lancaster Courthouse - District attorney agrees to dismiss case against defendant charged with armed robbery after defense investigation leads to a different suspect. April 2009 - Los Angeles Superior Court, Criminal Courts Building, Los Angeles - Defendant charged with criminal threats and probation violation pleads simple trespassing and ordered to participate in counseling. March 2009 - Los Angeles Superior Court, Criminal Courts Building - Attempted murder charges against defendant dismissed at preliminary hearing. March 2009 - Los Angeles Superior Court, Van Nuys Courthouse - Charges dismissed against defendant accused of assault with deadly weapons, residential burglary, and dissuading a witness. February 2009 - Los Angeles Superior Court, Antelope Valley Courthouse - Charges dismissed against defendant arrested for child endangerment and possession of hashish after argument that the Compassionate Use Act (Proposition 215) supports a medicinal marijuana defense. February 2009 - Los Angeles Superior Court, Pasadena Courthouse - Defendant charged with possession of a machine gun avoids state prison. Charges reduced to a misdemeanor. Defendant ordered to perform community service. February 2009 - Los Angeles Superior Court, Van Nuys Courthouse - Defendant arrested for use of gun in road rage incident ordered to perform community service at the beach. February 2009 - Los Angeles Superior Court, Alhambra Courthouse - Jury finds defendant not guilty ot two counts of attempted first degree murder, attempted second degree murder, and assault with a firearm in early morning shooting incident with exotic dancer and body-guard. February 2009 - Los Angeles Superior Court, Burbank Courthouse - Defendant on probation for drug sales avoids state prison and is ordered released to residential rehabilitation facility after committing new identity theft. January 2009 - Los Angeles Superior Court, Van Nuys Courthouse - Defendant accused of elder abuse and vehicle theft receives misdemeanor community service in lieu of prison. January 2009 - Los Angeles Superior Court, Van Nuys Courthouse - Two time state prison inmate avoids prison and is sentenced community service for possession of firearm. January 2009 - Los Angeles Superior Court, Van Nuys Courthouse - Charges dropped against defendant accused of theft by embezzlement at Home Depot. December 2008 - Los Angeles Superior Court, Torrance Courthouse - Case dismissed against mother and daughter accused of fraud and theft in Ebay sale of precious stones. December 2008 - Los Angeles Superior Court, Compton Courthouse - Case dismissed against defendant charged with thousands of dollars worth of family jewels and heirlooms. December 2008 - Los Angeles Superior Court, Pomona Juvenile Courthouse - Minor accused of sexual misconduct with youngster avoids California Youth Authority and will not be required to register as a sexual offender. Minor's record will be sealed. December 2008 - Los Angeles Superior Court, Van Nuys Courthouse - "Second Strike" defendant on parole is released with time served after arrests for selling marijuana and possession of marijuana for sale in two separate cases. November 2008 - Los Angeles Superior Court, Criminal Courts Building - Defendant accused of hacking into Los Angeles traffic control computer system and disrupting traffic signals to receive misdemeanor sentence. October 2008 - Los Angeles Superior Court, Criminal Courts Building - Defendant charged with assault and infliction of great bodily injury facing 6 years imprisonment to be served at 85% avoids "strike" conviction and agrees to community service in return for misdemeanor plea. October 2008 - Los Angeles Superior Court, Malibu Courthouse - Charges rejected against mother and daughter arrested for residential burglary. October 2008 - Los Angeles Superior Court, Alhambra Courthouse - Alleged gang member facing over 18 years for 4 counts of robbery and witness intimidation receives probation and one year in county jail. October 2008 - Los Angeles Superior Court, Inglewood Courthouse - Home invasion robbery case dismissed; defendant facing over 40 years imprisonment is released from courthouse. September 2008 - Los Angeles Superior Court, Criminal Courts Building - Defendant facing over 9 years for selling cocaine with two prior convictions sentenced to probation and a rehabilitation program. September 2008 - Santa Barbara Superior Court, Santa Maria Courthouse - Defendant charged with supplying marijuana to cannabis clubs receives community service and has his money returned to him. Charge will be reduced to a misdemeanor. August 2008 - Los Angeles Superior Court, San Fernando Courthouse - Defendant charged in two prosecutions with multiple weapons and narcotics violations while out on bail avoids prison and county jail after lengthy and successful negotiations. August 2008 - Los Angeles Superior Court, Van Nuys Courthouse - Defendant facing life imprisonment for kidnapping with the intent to commit rape sentenced to misdemeanor with no jail and no fine. June 2008 - Los Angeles Superior Court, Van Nuys Courthouse - Defendant facing 12 years in state prison for 8 robberies sentenced to probation. June 2008 - San Bernardino Superior Court - Manslaughter charges dismissed and defendant sentenced to work furlough for reckless driving. June 2008 - Los Angeles Superior Court, San Fernando Courthouse - Murder charges dismissed, defendant enters plea to lesser charge of manslaughter. June 2008 - Los Angeles Superior Court, Van Nuys Courthouse - Multiple narcotics and weapons charges dismissed after proving police failed to properly announce themselves before forced entry into home. May 2008 - Los Angeles Superior Court, Van Nuys Courthouse - Charges of burglary, extortion, and impersonating a police officer dismissed. Case reduced to simple trespassing. February 2008 - United States District Court, Central District of California - West Hills resident is acquitted on two federal counts of spying for the Iraqi government. November 2007 - Los Angeles Superior Court, San Fernando Courthouse - Felony evading arrest charges dismissed when Law Offices of James Blatt proved defendant was surfing the internet at time of alleged crime. October 2007 - Mathrani - Los Angeles Superior Court, San Fernando Courthouse - All charges dismissed in assault with a deadly weapon case where wife stabbed husband. October 2007 - Los Angeles Superior Court, Criminal Courts Building - Kidnapping and rape charges dismissed after Law Offices of James Blatt investigation reveals video tape showing victim lied to police. October 2007 - Los Angeles Superior Court, San Fernando Courthouse - Defendant facing life sentence receives time served and strike charges dismissed after argument that prosecution turned over evidence late. September 2007 - United States District Court, Central District of California - Defendant facing 10 years mandatory minimum in federal prison for involvement in cocaine trafficking is sentenced to less than one year. September 2007 - Los Angeles Superior Court, Criminal Courts Building - Defendant charged with insurance fraud gets charges dismissed September 2007 - Los Angeles Superior Court, Van Nuys Courthouse - Robbery and assault with a firearm charges dismissed and defendant released from jail. August 2007 - Orange County Superior Court, Fullerton Courthouse - Murder charges dismissed and defendant released from jail. August 2007 - Los Angeles Superior Court, Van Nuys Courthouse - Domestic violence case dismissed after not guilty verdicts and hung jury. July 2007 - Los Angeles Superior Court, Compton Courthouse - Defendant accused of stealing $250,000 gets one day in jail. July 2007 - San Bernardino Superior Court - Methamphetamine sales case dismissed and defendant's currency returned. June 2007 - Los Angeles Superior Court, Criminal Courts Building - United States Marine receives time served after committing assaults with a firearm. May 2007 - United States District Court, Central District of California - Defendant charged with trafficking in prescription painkillers receives downward departure at sentencing. May 2007 - Los Angeles Superior Court, Alhambra Courthouse - Defendant receives probation and no jail time after stabbing husband and causing great bodily injury. April 2007 - Los Angeles Superior Court, Pasadena Courthouse - Defendant accused of rape with intoxicating substance receives probation and time served. March 2007 - Los Angeles Superior Court, Van Nuys Courthouse - Hit and run charges dismissed. February 2007 - Los Angeles Superior Court, Criminal Courts Building - Marijuana trafficking charges dismissed and over $100,000 in seized currency returned. November 2006 - Los Angeles Superior Court, Sylmar Juvenile Courthouse - Robbery charges dismissed and minor placed home on probation. October 2006 - United States District Court, Central District of California - Court departs downward and imposes reduced sentence for trafficking in methamphetamine. August 2006 - United States District Court, Southern District of California - Drug Dealing charges dismissed and court imposes probation with no jail to man. December 1996 - San Jose Superior Court - All charges dismissed against defendant charged with theft from diamond dealers. October 1996 - Los Angeles Superior Court, Central Civil Courthouse - Case dismissed against man accused of raping one of Madam Heidi Fleiss' call-girls. June 1996 - Los Angeles Superior Court, Pomona Courthouse - Jury returns not guilty verdict for man accused of sexual assault. March 1995 - Los Angeles Superior Court, San Fernando Courthouse - Not guilty verdict for "three striker" charged with failing to register as a sexual offender. |