Recent Results:
Defendant orderd to perform community service and drug trafficking charges dismissed for defendant arrested with 13 pounds marijuana.
Domestic violence charges dismissed on eve of trial.
Defendant charged with theft of over $50,000 receives probation and serves no jail.
Correctional officer serves 2 days for smuggling drugs into jail facility.
Defendant charged with DUI for .08% blood alcohol to be sentenced to infraction.
Case Results

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 – Ventura County Superior Court – Possession of a deadly weapon prosecution dismissed.

December 2010 – Los Angeles Superior Court, Van Nuys Courthouse – Probation terminated early and conviction reduced to a misdemeanor for defendant convicted of marijuana cultivation involving over 2,500 plants in a warehouse.

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.

December 2010 – Los Angeles Superior Court, Airport Courthouse – Defendant charged in two cases with residential burglary, possession of heroin, and felony vandalism, with an allegation that he committed some offenses while free on bail, receives probation.

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, Criminal Courts Building – Defendant facing life without parole for kidnapping for ransom, assault with a deadly weapon with great bodily injury, and child endangerment receives 8 year sentence.

November 2010 – Los Angeles Superior Court, Criminal Courts Building – Defendant with prior drug sales convictions and prison commitments facing 13 years 8 months imprisonment for possession for sale of ketamine, GHB, methamphetamine, and possession sentenced to 3 years for transportation of ketamine. Sales charges and prior convictions dismissed.

November 2010 – Los Angeles Superior Court, Criminal Courts Building – Defendant with two separate prosecutions for drug sales of ecstasy, ketamine, and GHB, and charged with committing one crime while out on bail for another, sentenced to probation and jail instead of 13 years 2 months prison.

November 2010 – Los Angeles Superior Court, San Fernando Courthouse – Criminal charges rejected for man arrested for kidnapping, robbery, and assault while on probation. No violation of probation found.

November 2010 – Los Angeles Superior Court, Van Nuys Courthouse – Defendant caught committing identity theft in purchase of Porsche from car dealership receives probation and 120 days jail with credit for time served .

November 2010 – Los Angeles Superior Court, Van Nuys Courthouse – Court grants Romero Motion and agrees to dismiss a prior robbery “Strike” conviction under the “Three Strikes Law” for defendant charged with petty theft with prior convictions.

November 2010 – Los Angeles Superior Court, Van Nuys Courthouse – Court reduces defendant’s conviction for felony assault to a misdemeanor, with formal probation reduced to informal.

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 – California Department of Motor Vehicles – Drivers license suspension set aside and license returned to man charged with second DUI offense within 10 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 Superior Court, Van Nuys Courthouse – Court grants “Romero” motion and agrees to strike prior robbery conviction for defendant facing almost 16 years for illegal weapons and identity theft.

September 2010 – Los Angeles Superior Court, Criminal Courts Building – “Three Strike” defendant facing 40 years to life imprisonment for domestic violence, assault, and criminal threats, sentenced to nine years.

September 2010 – Los Angeles Metropolitan Courthouse – Driving under the influence charges for defendant involved in a traffic collision reduced to reckless driving.

September 2010 – Los Angeles Airport Courthouse – Charges dismissed against man accused of possession of a deadly weapon in his vehicle.

September 2010 – Los Angeles Superior Court, Burbank Courthouse – Charge of hit and run dismissed.

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 – University of California at Los Angeles – Undergraduate student reinstated at University following dismissal of felony kidnapping and false imprisonment case.

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.

August 2010 - Los Angeles Superior Court, Alhambra Courthouse – Defendant arrested for felony D.U.I with injury, hit and run, assault with a deadly weapon, assault and battery, and driving with a suspended license is sentenced to time served, misdemeanor informal probation, community labor, and counseling.

August 2010 - Los Angeles Superior Court, San Fernando Courthouse – Misdemeanor charges for violation of a restraining order dismissed.

August 2010- Los Angeles Superior Court, San Fernando Courthouse – Defendant charged with misdemeanor domestic violence receives probation and no jail time.

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, Criminal Courts Building – Defendant charged with failing to register as a sex offender with prior “strike” conviction and facing 7 years in state prison sentenced to straight probation; no jail sentence imposed.

July 2010 – Los Angeles Superior Court, Criminal Courts Building – Attorney charged with attempting to dissuade a witness and two counts of bribery receives probation and community service.

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 – Van Nuys Courthouse – Defendant receives probation for felony assault causing bodily injury.

July 2010 – Ventura County Superior Court – Hit and run 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.

July 2010 – Los Angeles Superior Court, East Los Angeles Courthouse – Defendant charged with felony embezzlement with loss greater than $5000 avoids jail time and pleads to misdemeanor probation.

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, Santa Clarita Courthouse – Defendant with .20% blood alcohol level charged with felony driving while under the influence causing injury to 4 passengers and great bodily injury to 2 passengers avoids 11 year sentence and is sentenced to probation.

June 2010 – Los Angeles Superior Court, Lancaster CourthouseDefendant arrested for felony negligent discharge of a firearm avoids prosecution. DA rejects charges.

June 2010 – Los Angeles Superior Court, Van Nuys Courthouse
Felony domestic violence charges rejected; case sent to Los Angeles City Attorney’s Office for informal City Attorney hearing.

June 2010 – Los Angeles Superior Court, Van Nuys Courthouse – Defendant facing over 16 years for assault with a deadly weapon and use of a firearm sentenced to probation, modified to allow for house arrest.

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.

June 2010 – Los Angeles Superior Court, Airport Courthouse – Felony kidnapping, felony false imprisonment by violence, battery, and telephone tampering charges dismissed. Defendant placed on informal misdemeanor probation for battery and false imprisonment, and will earn a dismissal upon completion of counseling.

June 2010 – Los Angeles Superior Court, Van Nuys Courthouse – Defendant under investigation for felony robbery sentenced to a fine and community service for two misdemeanor charges.

June 2010 – Los Angels Superior Court, Van Nuys Courthouse – Defendant charged with assault with a deadly weapon causing approximately 25 stitches to the victim’s head granted probation, with 2 months in jail.

May 2010 – Los Angeles Superior Court, Metropolitan Courthouse – Driving on a suspended license due to prior DUI conviction dismissed. Defendant avoids mandatory jail.

May 2010 – Los Angeles Superior Court, Airport Courthouse – No charges filed against defendant in possession of illegal weapons, including metal baton and stun-gun.

May 2010 – Los Angeles Superior Court, Van Nuys Courthouse – Defendant charged in two cases with domestic violence, criminal threats, and violations of protective orders, in addition to a violation of probation for similar conduct, sentenced to probation and private jail instead of county jail time.

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.

May 2010 - Los Angeles Superior Court, Criminal Courts Building - Court reduces charges of felony assault on a peace officer to misdemeanors. Defendant receives time served and informal probation.

May 2010 - Los Angeles Superior Court – Malibu Courthouse - Man charged with driving under the influence of alcohol, with one prior DUI conviction, pleads to public intoxication for probation and fines.

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.

April 2010 – Los Angeles Superior Court, Criminal Courts Building – defendant in possession of child pornography on his computer permitted to serve short jail sentence in a private jail facility.

April 2010 – Los Angeles Superior Court, Van Nuys Courthouse – defendant arrested for felony possession for sale of almost 600 Xanax pills receives a rehabilitation program and reduction of the charge to simple misdemeanor possession.

April 2010 – Los Angeles Superior Court, Criminal Court’s Building – defendant charged with possession for sale of methamphetamine and Xanax pills facing almost 5 years imprisonment and a parole violation ordered to perform Caltrans or graffiti removal; parole violation lifted.

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.

March 2010 - San Fernando Courthouse - Defendant receives time served and probation for committing robbery while armed with a firearm.

March 2010 - Criminal Courts Building - Defendant receives time served for conspiracy to possess and possession to sell over a kilo of cocaine and over 10 pounds of methamephetamine.

March 2010 - San Bernardino Courthouse - Charges of maintaining a false compartment in a vehicle dismissed.

March 2010 - Torrance Courthouse - Possession for sale and sales of prescription medications charges dismissed on the eve of trial.

March 2010 - Los Angeles Courthouse - Defendant charged with possession of child pornography and illegal internet access will serve only 90 days in a private jail facility.

March 2010 - Van Nuys Courthouse - Hit and run charges dismissed. Defendant avoids arrest and booking.

March 2010 - Alhambra Courthouse - Defendant originally charged with murder enters plea to accessory after the fact and receives time served sentence.

March 2010 - Los Angeles Courthouse - Felony battery with injury on a peace officer charges dismissed against “Two Strike” defendant. Only misdemeanor charges remain.

February 2010 - Van Nuys Courthouse - DV case dismissed and parole violation set aside. Defendant released.

February 2010 - San Fernando Courthouse - Defendant on two grants of felony probation for firearms violations. Probation terminated early and defendant discharged.

February 2010 - Los Angeles Courthouse - City Attorney’s Office rejects prosecution for domestic violence against girlfriend.

February 2010 - Los Angeles Courthouse - Defendant agrees to return stolen title to residence and pay back fraudulent loan; will not serve any jail.

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.

January 2010 - Los Angeles Superior Court, San Fernando Courthouse - Domestic violence charges dismissed on eve of trial.

January 2010 - Los Angeles Superior Court, Criminal Courts Building - Correctional officer serves 2 days for smuggling drugs into jail facility.

January 2010 - Los Angeles Superior Court, Airport Courthouse - Defendant charged with DUI for .08% blood alcohol to be sentenced to infraction.

January 2010 - Los Angeles Superior Court, San Fernando Courthouse - Defendant charged with theft of over $50,000 receives probation and serves no jail.

December 2009 - Los Angeles Superior Court, San Fernando Courthouse - Charges dismissed against minor in possession of alchohol on school campus.

December 2009 - Los Angeles Superior Court, Hollywood Courthouse - Charges against Hollywood bartender for serving alcohol to a minor rejected.

December 2009 - Los Angeles Superior Court, Criminal Courts Building - Charges rejected in investigation into theft of $650,000.00.

November 2009 - Los Angeles Superior Court, Van Nuys Courthouse - Domestic violence charges dismissed.

November 2009 - Los Angeles Superior Court, Criminal Courts Building - Defendant charged with hacking City of Los Angeles Computer Traffic system sentenced to misdemeanor.

November 2009 - Los Angeles Superior Court, Pasadena Courthouse - Charges of sexual battery rejected. No criminal charges filed.

November 2009 - Los Angeles Superior Court, Criminal Courts Building - Defendant receives probation for mayhem and assault with a deadly weapon and infliction of great bodily injury.

November 2009 - Los Angeles Superior Court, Van Nuys Courthouse - Defendant on probation for multiple robbery charges ordered to rehabilitation instead of prison for probation violoation.

October 2009 - Los Angeles Superior Court, Burbank Courthouse - Defendant charged with multiple robberies and armed robbery receives probation.

October 2009 - Los Angeles Superior Court, Metro Courthouse - DUI charges rejected for defendant with a .24% blood alcohol and DMV suspension set aside.

October 2009 - Los Angeles Superior Court, Criminal Courts Building - Money laundering allegations dismissed and defendant released from custody.

October 2009 - Los Angeles Superior Court, Lancaster Courthouse - Two charges of attempted murder dismissed. Defendant enters plea to assault and avoids two life sentences.

October 2009 - Ventura County Superior Court - Possession for sale of methamphetamine charges dismissed; defendant on parole released and given Prop. 36 probation.

September 2009 - Los Angeles Superior Court, Criminal Courts Building - Defendant receives probation and time served in multiple kilo cocaine conspiracy.

September 2009 - Los Angeles Superior Court, Criminal Courts Building - Defendant charged with sales of methamphetamine and prior “strike” conviction receives probation and time served. Sales charge dismissed.

September 2009 - Los Angeles Superior Court, Van Nuys Courthouse - Law school graduate with history of drug convictions receives probation for driving under the influence causing injury. Robbery charges dismissed.

August 2009 - Los Angeles Superior Court, Norwalk Courthouse - Charges dismissed in automobile burglary case.

August 2009 - Los Angeles Superior Court, Van Nuys Courthouse - DUI with prior conviction charges dismissed. Defendant pleads guilty to drunk in public.

August 2009 - United States District Court, Eastern District of California - Court departs downward in sentencing defendant charged with possession of machine guns and multiple pounds of marijuana.

 

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.