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CRIMINAL CASE ARCHIVE

CAUTION: All legal matters have their own specific factual and legal circumstances that highly influence the result in each criminal case. The same results will not necessarily be obtained in similar cases. It is best to discuss your individual situation with one of our San Diego, California criminal attorneys. Please contact us to schedule an appointment.

• February 12, 2010
• February 5, 2010
• January 29, 2010
• January 22, 2010
• January 15, 2010
• December 25, 2009
• December 11, 2009
• December 4, 2009
• November 20, 2009
• November 13, 2009
• November 6, 2009
• October 30, 2009
• October 23, 2009
• October 9, 2009
• September 25, 2009
• September 18, 2009
• September 11, 2009
• September 4, 2009
• August 17-21, 2009
• July 31, 2009
• July 10, 2009
• September 26, 2008
• September 19, 2008
• September 12, 2008
• September 05, 2008
• August 29, 2008
• August 22, 2008
• August 8, 2008
• August 1, 2008
• July 2008
• September 2007
• August 2007
• July 2007

Week of February 12, 2010

Attorney	Paralegal	Client	Court
Andrew Schooler	Rosa Perez	-	El Cajon
Results
An underage male was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol with a BAC of .08. After negotiating the case with the prosecutor, the attorney was able to get the charges reduced to a wet reckless.

Week of February 5, 2010

Attorney	Paralegal	Client	Court
Kerry Steigerwalt/John Masnica	Pamela Mitchell	-	Central
Results
Client was arrested for importing more than 100 pounds of marijuana into the United States. Through close work with the client and his family, the client obtained probation, along with home supervision.

Week of January 29, 2010

Attorney	Paralegal	Client	Court
Ryan Tegnelia	Pamela Mitchell	-	Central
Results
Client was arrested for residential burglary and had a strike on their record. After the Preliminary hearing, the client was looking at nearly 15 years, with substantially reduced custody credits. Through negotiations, the attorney was able to get the DA to agree to “strike the strike” reducing the exposure to 8 years, 8 months, with full custody credits.
Ryan Tegnelia	Pamela Mitchell	-	Federal
Results
Client was arrested for importing more than 100 pounds of marijuana into the United States. Through close work with the client and his family, the client obtained probation, along with home supervision.
Ryan Tegnelia	Pamela Mitchell	-	Federal
Results
Client was arrested for importing more than 100 pounds of marijuana into the United States. Through close work with the client and his family, the client obtained probation, along with home supervision.
Ryan Tegnelia	Pamela Mitchell	-	Central
Results
Client was involved in a hit and run on the I-5 freeway. The attorney was able to negotiate the case down to an infraction thus preserving the client’s record.
Andy Schooler	Rosa Perez	-	El Cajon
Results
Defendant was pulled over and charged with two counts of driving under the influence of alcohol. After several negotiations, the prosecutor refused to reduce the charges. The attorney set the case for trial. At trial, the defendant was acquitted and found not guilty of both counts.
Andy Schooler	Rosa Perez	-	El Cajon
Results
Defendant was arrested and charged with two counts of driving under the influence of alcohol with a BAC of .10%. After several negotiations, the attorney was able to get the charges reduced to a dry reckless and stipulated to a BAC of .06%. Because of the attorney’s negotiated plea, the defendant’s driver’s license was not affected.

Week of January 22, 2010

Attorney	Paralegal	Client	Court
Ryan Tegnelia	Pamela Mitchell	-	Victorville Court
Results
A Victorville man was charged with a DUI and a hit and run. The man was involved in a hit and run accident earlier in the day. Upon investigation, the Police contacted him later that day at his residence. At the time of their investigation, it was determined that the client had a BAC of 0.16. Therefore, they made the assumption that he was driving under the influence of alcohol at the time of the incident. The Attorney negotiated the case with the District Attorney making strong argument that there was no evidence that he was under the influence of alcohol at the time of driving. Ultimately, the DUI was dismissed and the client pled to hit and run charges only. He will be able to keep his license and have to pay minimal fines.

Week of January 15, 2010

Attorney	Paralegal	Client	Court
Lisa Berman/Ryan Tegnelia	Evelyn Rivera	-	Central – San Diego
Results
A man form the San Diego County was charged with rape of a drugged and unconscious person (PC 261(a)(4) and PC 261(a)(3)). The client was at a party with the alleged victim; they had drinks and culminated the evening by engaging in sexual activity. The next morning the alleged victim claimed she did not consent to having intercourse. The alleged victim filed charges and the client was facing up to three years in prison. After the aggressive representation from our attorneys the client was order to comply with 270 days in custody. The court ordered 51 days as credit for time serve and the rest were to be completed in the work furlough program.
Ryan Tegnelia	Pamela Mitchell	-	San Diego – Central
Results
A client retained to recall an outstanding warrant from 2004 and reinstate her probation terms. After review of the file, the Attorney appeared in court on the matter. The Attorney made provided proof of completion of the volunteer hours and made oral arguments in favor of terminating probation. Ultimately, the Judge decided to recall the warrant and terminate probation.
Vincent Ross	Kathleen Hilz	-	U.S. District Court – Southern District
Results
A twenty one year old Poway man was driving through El Centro on Federal land and was stopped by police for a tail light out on his vehicle. After stopping and failing a PAS test with BAC .15 and admitting to drinking 10 beers, our client was charged with a DUI. Our attorney appeared on behalf of our client in the El Centro US District Court for his arraignment. Upon negotiations with the US Attorney, our client plead to a wet reckless with a $500.00 fine and the tail light charges were dropped.

Week of December 25, 2009

Attorney	Paralegal	Client	Court
Andrew Schooler	Rosa Perez	AB	El Cajon
Results
Defendant was charged with a DUI with a blood alcohol level of .10%. This was defendant’s second DUI within ten years, thus, he was facing mandatory jail time. After several negotiations, and setting the case for trial, the DA stipulated to lowering the BAC to a .07%. The defendant did not have to serve any jail time and was sentenced to 3 years probation, a fine, and a 12 hour DUI program.
Andrew Schooler	Rosa Perez	HR	El Cajon
Results
Defendant was charged for threatening to cause great bodily injury/death and exhibiting a deadly weapon towards his father. The defendant was taken into custody. The attorney was able to get the defendant released on his own recognizance at the arraignment. After several negotiations, the DA dropped the charges to a misdemeanor. The defendant was sentenced to 3 years probation, his fine was suspended, and 20 hours of anger management in lieu of the 52 week DV program.
Bradley Corbett	Tanya Hauck	-	Vista
Results
Defendant was charged with a DUI with a blood alcohol level of .22% and with possession of marijuana. If the defendant had pled to that BAC, he would have been ordered to 10 days of public work service and 9 months of the DUI classes. After several negotiation meetings with the District Attorney, the BAC was lowered to .19% resulting to 5 days of public work service and 3 months of the DUI classes. The District Attorney also agreed to drop the possession charge.
Bradley Corbett	Tanya Hauck	-	Vista
Results
Defendant was charged with a DUI with a blood alcohol level of .085%. After continuing the trial readiness conference twice for further negotiation meetings with the District Attorney, the defense attorney was able to get the defendant a dry reckless offer, which includes; no education classes, no driver’s license suspension, no DUI conviction on her record, and an $800.00 fine.
Bradley Corbett	Tanya Hauck	-	Vista
Results
Defendant was charged with a DUI with a blood alcohol level of .10%. Defendant picked up a second DUI within a one month period. The defense attorney negotiated with the District Attorney and was able to get an offer of two first time DUI’s and guaranteed no jail time. Defendant also avoided a $1300 fine for driving with a suspended license.
Bradley Corbett	Tanya Hauck	-	Vista
Results
Defendant was charged with felony domestic violence and probation violation on a felony robbery charge. The judge and prosecutor wanted two years state prison for serious strike felony probation violation. The defense attorney was able to get an offer of 240 days local custody.

Week of December 11, 2009

Attorney	Paralegal	Client	Court
Bradley Corbett	Tanya Hauck	-	Vista
Results
A North county woman was charged with a first time DUI with a blood alcohol level of 0.15%. After four readiness hearings, the defendant would not take the deal and was becoming increasingly upset. The Attorney was able to beg the District Attorney to show him proof from her job that if she pled to a DUI, she would be fired. After many negotiations, the DA offered a wet reckless.
Bradley Corbett	Tanya Hauck	-	Santa Barbara
Results
The defendant in the Santa Barbara County was charged with drunk in public, a misdemeanor charge. The misdemeanor charge was dropped to an infraction for urinating in public at the arraignment.
Ryan Tegnelia	Pamela Mitchell	-	Riverside
Results
A defendant was facing 16 years and 4 months in prison. After the attorney’s argument at the sentencing hearing, the attorney to reduce the prison time to 9 years 4 months.
Bradley Corbett	Tanya Hauck	-	Banning
Results
A Client was alleged to have been involved in a violent incident with his wife where she obtained bruising over much of her body. Through close work with the client and the victim, the attorney was able to obtain an offer of PC 415, with no probation. The client must simply pay a fine and be on their way.
Ryan Tegnelia	Pamela Mitchell	-	Riverside
Results
A Client was accused of attempting to run over numerous people in a parking lot at a local night club. He was charged with Assault with a Deadly Weapon. Since the deadly weapon was alleged to be a vehicle the client was facing the possibility of losing his license for his entire life, which would cost him his job and his livelihood. Through negotiations, the Attorney was able to convince the DA to strike the language in the statute that made it a strike so the client will be able to keep his license. Additionally, the client was granted probation.

Week of December 4, 2009

Attorney	Paralegal	Client	Court
Andrew Schooler	Rosa Perez	El Cajon	DM
Results
A woman from El Cajon was arrested for a DUI. This was the defendant’s second DUI. Subsequently, a month later, she was cited for driving on a suspended license. Thus, the defendant was looking at a minimum of 10 days in jail. The attorney was able to get the DUI case and the driving on a suspended license charge dismissed. The client was happy that she did have to go to jail.
Andrew Schooler	Rosa Perez	El Cajon	MD
Results
A young man from San Diego was arrested for a DUI. His BAC was a .38. Due to the high blood alcohol level, the defendant faced 60 days in jail. After negotiations and a chambers conference, the attorney was able to sentence the defendant to standard DUI terms and 20 days of public work service.
Andrew Schooler	Rosa Perez	El Cajon	TK
Results
A defendant was facing 16 years and 4 months in prison. After the attorney’s argument at the sentencing hearing, the attorney to reduce the prison time to 9 years 4 months.
Bradley Corbett	Tanya Hauck	Banning	-
Results
The defendant was arrested for a felony DUI with injury. Defendant’s BAC was .28%. The attorney convinced the District Attorney to reduce the case to a misdemeanor. The defendant received no jail time, first conviction program, fine, and three years probation. Defendant was looking at 90 days of custody. The case was set for trial; attorney held the DA’s feet to the fire regarding witnesses who were sketchy. The District Attorney agreed and reduced charges.

Week of November 20, 2009

Attorney	Paralegal	Client	Court
Tom Booth/Ryan Tegnelia	Pamela Mitchell	-	Indio
Results
Client was driving while under the influence of alcohol with his four young children in the car. The client then rolled the vehicle, causing the death of his 6 year old daughter. Client faced multiple counts including vehicular manslaughter, driving under the influence causing injury, as well as multiple counts of felony child abuse, most of which came with special allegations for great bodily injury and for having a child victim under the age of 5. These allegations made numerous counts strike offenses. The client was facing 22 years with a severe reduction in custody credits. The client was already serving 8 years on a criminal case out of Arizona. At the Settlement Conference the attorney was able to get the District Attorney’s office to strike all of the allegations, lowering the offenses to non-strikes, and severely reducing the client’s exposure. In the end, the client was given a sentence of 10 years, with full custody credits, and all time to run concurrent with his sentence in Arizona.

Week of November 13, 2009

Attorney	Paralegal	Client	Court
Bradley Corbett	Tanya Hauck	-	Vista
Results
A north county man was arrested for a DUI, driving under the influence of marijuana and for possession. His attorney was able to get an offer for the defendant of PC 415, disturbing the peace, as an infraction. He will not be placed on probation and will only need to pay a fine of $250.
Vincent Ross	Tanya Hauck	-	Vista
Results
A north county man was arrested for a DUI with a blood alcohol level of .19%. The case was dismissed on day of trial. The defendant had claimed that he was not driving the vehicle. After extensive negotiations with the District Attorney’s office and after interviewing numerous witnesses, the case was dismissed in the interest of justice.

Week of November 6, 2009

Attorney	Paralegal	Client	Court
Andrew Schooler	Rosa Perez	-	El Cajon & Central
Results
A man was arrested and put into custody for a domestic violence incident that allegedly happened in 2006. Since he was currently on probation, he was also in custody for violating his probation. The attorney was able to get the domestic violence case dismissed out of the El Cajon courthouse. However, he was on a no-bail hold in custody for violating his probation out of the downtown courthouse. The attorney managed to set a bail review and get the judge to issue bail. Upon his release, the probation department recommended 365 days in custody for the violation. At the hearing, the attorney got the client 40 days of public work service, at one day per week. The client was very happy and now is able to move on with his life.
Andrew Schooler	Rosa Perez	-	El Cajon
Results
Husband and Wife retained our services to help defend a Temporary Restraining Order, served on them by their neighbor. At the hearing, the attorney was able to get the case dismissed.
Jon Pettis	Alexandra Navarro	-	Central
Results
A man was arrested back in 2005 for his fourth DUI within tens years, making the charge a felony. The incident involved a blood alcohol level of .12% and a crash. The prosecutors failed to have a warrant served and the man did not learn a warrant was outstanding until he was arrested coming across the border from Mexico returning from his honeymoon. Because the prosecutor was afraid the case would be dismissed or be lost at trial, the felony charge was pled down to a simple wet reckless. So, no jail time and just a fine instead of up to 3 years in State prison.
Jon Pettis	Alexandra Navarro	-	Central
Results
A man who had a prior DUI was arrested on Camp Pendleton for another DUI and blew a .21%. In Federal Court, client pled to a wet reckless.
Ryan Tegnelia	Rosa Perez	-	Kearny Mesa
Results
A young girl was cited for being underage and in possession of alcohol. The girl was facing a possible driver’s license suspension. At the bench trial, the case was dismissed. The client is now able to keep her driver’s license intact.
Thomas Booth	Pamela Mitchell	-	El Monte – Los Angeles County
Results
A client was charged with driving under the influence and refusing to test. He admitted to consuming alcohol and was less than cooperative with arresting officers. He was looking at standard first DUI penalties with mandatory loss of license for one year and a 9 month DUI program. Ultimately, the Attorney was able to prevail at the DMV hearing and have the refusal allegation set aside. The Attorney then negotiated a disposition to a standard first DUI with minimal statutory penalties. The D.A. moved to strike the allegation of refusal.
Thomas Booth	Pamela Mitchell	-	Riverside – Federal
Results
A client was charged in Federal court with two felony counts of bulk cash smuggling in conjunction with a drug production operation. The client was facing over 5 year’s federal prison. The Attorney negotiated an opportunity for the client to cooperate with federal authorities. The case was disposed with three years of probation and six months of electronic monitoring.
Thomas Booth	Pamela Mitchell	-	Santa Clarita – Los Angeles County
Results
The client was charged with driving under the influence (drugs) and possession of marijuana while driving. The prosecution believed they were ready for Trial despite insufficient analysis of the evidence. After defense retesting by an independent laboratory, the case was resolved with misdemeanor charges of reckless driving and simple possession of marijuana.

Week of October 30, 2009

Attorney	Paralegal	Client	Court
Bradley Corbett	Monica Gallardo	-	South Bay
Results
A South Bay man was arrested on his fourth DUI with a BAC of 0.17%. He was facing up to one year in jail. The attorney diligently worked with the DA and the Judge but they were firm to give the client 180 days of custody. The attorney prepared and fought a 1538 motion (motion to suppress) and after several readiness conferences was able to get the client 30 days of custody and had the court approve the Electronic Surveillance Program (ankle bracelet).
Ryan Tegnelia	Rosa Perez	-	Central
Results
A man had suffered many convictions for being under the influence of methamphetamines. The client violated his probation due to continuous use of controlled substances. Probation recommended a two year prison commitment. The Attorney was about to get 180 days, convert probation from formal to summary and the client was allowed to return to his out of state family.

Week of October 23, 2009

Attorney	Paralegal	Client	Court
Vincent Ross	Tanya Hauck	-	Vista
Results
A north county woman was charged with a theft offense, having been convicted of a prior felony theft offense and was facing three years in prison if convicted on a probation violation. The defendant contented there was insufficient evidence to convict based on lack of surveillance video. On the day of the trial, the prosecution agreed to reduce the charge to a misdemeanor. The court found the defendant was not in violation of probation on the felony. No fines or custody were imposed.

Week of October 9, 2009

Attorney	Paralegal	Client	Court
Vincent Ross	Tanya Hauck	VR	Vista
Results
A north county man was arrested for a DUI. The police officer told the man he was being pulled over for driving with off road lights on his vehicle. After meeting with the defendant and viewing the vehicle, the attorney filed a 1538.5 motion to suppress evidence. The motion was granted. After intense research and meetings with the District Attorney, the case was dismissed on the day of the trial.
Ryan Tegnelia	Rosa Perez	IT	Central
Results
Client confessed to hurling a rock at a business shattering the glass door. The estimated damages were approximately $600. Through close work with the attorney, the victim was contacted and expressed that they had received full compensation, the door was fixed the same day it was broken, and that they did not desire criminal charges. On the defense’s motion, the Court dismissed the case preserving the client’s record.
Andrew Schooler	Rosa Perez	DB	Central
Results
A young SDSU student was arrested at his dorm room for possession more than one ounce of marijuana. The student was charged with possession of a controlled substance and was also facing possible expulsion from SDSU. At the administrative hearing held at the SDSU campus, the attorney was able to prevent the young man from getting expelled. Also, after several negotiations with the San Diego City Attorney, the attorney was able to get his criminal charges dismissed. The client may now concentrate in finishing his college education.
Andrew Schooler	Rosa Perez	SG	El Cajon
Results
A man was arrested for an alleged battery on his ex-wife, stemming from an incident that occurred back 2005, in another state. After arguing his case at the Readiness Hearing, the attorney was successful in getting the case dismissed it its entirety.
Andrew Schooler	Rosa Perez	SG	Central
Results
A man was arrested for a felony probation violation and was held in custody on a no-bail warrant. At the initial bail review, the judge would not set bail. However, this did not discourage the attorney from attempting to get the client released. The attorney and his paralegal prepared a memorandum to the court and the D.A. outlining why this client should be released. After setting the case for another bail review, the judge once again stated that his policy on probation violations was to not offer bail. The attorney presented his memorandum and vigorously argued for the client’s release. The judge set the client’s bail at $10,000.

Week of September 25, 2009

Attorney	Paralegal	Client	Court
	Pamela Mitchell	CM	Bakersfield
Results
A San Diego man was driving through the Bakersfield area on I-5 when a Police Officer began administrating a traffic break. The Officer was swerving back and forth across the lanes of the freeway to control and slow down traffic. The man thought this was very odd. Eventually, the Officer stopped performing the traffic break and started to drive away. Our Client followed the Officer, flagged him down and ultimately pulled the Officer over. When questioning the Officer regarding his conduct, the Officer got very upset. He ended up citing our client with a speeding ticket. Upon appearing in court with his Attorney, the case was dismissed.
Andrew Schooler	Rosa Perez	NV	El Cajon
Results
A woman from El Cajon retained our services to recall her misdemeanor warrant for failure to comply with probation on her DUI and also to handle her Domestic Violence case against her boyfriend. Upon receipt of the case, the attorney discovered that the prosecutor wanted the defendant to serve one day in custody for a first time DUI and was hesitant on giving any offer on her DV case. Upon negotiating the case several times, the attorney was able to get the client a disturbing the peace charge for her DV case and was able to get her 8 hours of volunteer work in lieu of one day in custody.
Ryan Tegnelia	Rosa Perez	TM	Central
Results
Client was pulled over for DUI. At the station she blew .08. The City Attorney was offering a wet reckless, but thanks to outstanding work by Chris Vaughn, an issue arose as to the probable cause for the stop. The issue was strong enough that the attorney was able to negotiate the case down to a dry reckless thus preserving the client’s criminal record.
Andrew Schooler	Rosa Perez	CS	El Cajon
Results
A defendant was arrested for 2 counts of felony assault with great bodily injury and battery. After a motion to suppress evidence and several negotiations with the district attorney, the client pled to a misdemeanor simple battery charge and was ordered to complete 12 hours of anger management.

Week of September 18, 2009

Attorney	Paralegal	Client	Court
Bradley Corbett	Monica Gallardo	EC	South Bay
Results
A South Bay man was arrested and charged with DUI with a BAC of 0.19%. A week later, he was arrested and charged with Second DUI with a BAC of 0.18%. The Attorney negotiated aggressively with the District Attorney. The original custody offer was 30 days and he was able to get the client only two days custody with 60 days stayed pending successful completion of probation.
Kerry Steigerwalt and John Masnica	Pamela Mitchell	SS	El Cajon
Results
An El Cajon man was driving under the influence of alcohol with a BAC of 0.19. He was crossing over double yellow lines to pass cars on a very windy patch of Route 78. While doing this he lost control of his vehicle and collided with an oncoming car resulting in two deaths. The District Attorney was seeking murder charges and left little room for negotiations. The Defense Attorney took the case to Trial to let the jury decide. After a two week trial, the jury acquitted the man of two counts of murder. He was found guilty of vehicular manslaughter instead. He was potential facing a double life sentence and now he will face a sentence of between 10 and 17 years.
Andrew Schooler	Rosa Perez	SB	El Cajon
Results
Client retained to attempt to terminate his probation early and have his case dismissed in order to be eligible to enroll into the Marine Corps. The motion to terminate probation was granted and the case was dismissed completely. Client is now currently in boot camp, training for the Marine Corps.
Andrew Schooler	Rosa Perez	CS	El Cajon
Results
A defendant was arrested for 2 counts of felony assault with great bodily injury and battery. After a motion to suppress evidence and several negotiations with the district attorney, the client pled to a misdemeanor simple battery charge and was ordered to complete 12 hours of anger management.

Week of September 11, 2009

Attorney	Paralegal	Client	Court
Andrew Schooler	Rosa Perez	JM	El Cajon
Results
A man from El Cajon was arrested and charged with 2 counts of fraudulent appropriation by an employee and for burglary when he misappropriated $1,300 from his employer, Home Depot. The client was taken to custody. At the arraignment, the bail amount was $85,000. However, the attorney was able to get the client released on his own recognizance. After negotiating the case with the District Attorney, the client pled to misdemeanor and was placed on 3 years probation. The rest of the charges were dismissed.

Week of September 4, 2009

Attorney	Paralegal	Client	Court
Andrew Schooler	Rosa Perez	AL	El Cajon
Results
A woman from El Cajon was arrested for a DUI with a collision and a BAC of .09. After negotiating the case several times, the DA refused to offer a wet reckless. However, after discussing the case with an expert and conveying the results to the DA, the attorney was able to get the wet reckless.
Ryan Tegnelia	Rosa Perez	GA	Vista
Results
Client spotted someone outside of their house in the early morning. It was later revealed that the person was outside of the neighbor’s house rummaging through trash looking for recyclables. Client then goes outside with a shotgun and confronts the person, telling them to leave. When they don’t leave “fast enough” client fires the gun into the ground and then levels the gun at the person and tracks them with it as the person drives off. Result: 415 with a reduction to an infraction in 18 months.
Ryan Tegnelia	Rosa Perez	CC	Central
Results
Client is approached by an officer who suspected client was urinating in the SDSU parking lot. Client flees from the officer on foot. After a chase lasting several minutes, additional units, including a sergeant are called in. Client is apprehended and struggled physically with the officers. Result: 415 with a reduction in 18 months.
Ryan Tegnelia	Rosa Perez	DM	El Cajon
Results
Client was on felony probation for possession. Client paid the fines, but failed to provide proof that they had complied with any of the other terms of probation including Prop 36, PWS, or checking in with their probation officer. A VOP was issued, and the probation department and the DA sought 120 days custody. Result: Probation was terminated and the client left the courtroom with his family.

Week of August 17-21, 2009

Attorney	Paralegal	Client	Court
Andrew Schooler	Rosa Perez	DB	El Cajon
Results
A young male student from SDSU was arrested for possession of a controlled substance.  As a result, SDSU wanted to suspend him from school for an indefinite period.  However, after negotiating with the school’s administration, the attorney was able to prevent the defendant from being suspended.  Client may now attend his fall semester classes next week.
Attorney	Paralegal	Client	Court
Kerry Steigerwalt/John Masnica	Pamela Mitchell	JK	El Cajon
Results
A Ramona man who is facing murder, arson and various charges has been out on a 2 million dollar bail since February 2009. The District Attorney filed a motion to increase his bail and potentially place the client back in custody pending trial. The Defense Attorney strongly opposed and orally argued the motion after witnesses were put on the stand. The Judge agreed with the Defense Attorney and denied the Prosecutions motion. The clients bail remains the same and he is able to remain out of custody.
Attorney	Paralegal	Client	Court
Vincent Ross	Tanya Hauck	FB	Vista
Results
A north county man was cited for driving 53 mph in a 35 mph zone. His infraction was dismissed at the court trail. He also was cited for failure to stop at a red light and his picture was taken by traffic camera; his infraction was dismissed at the court trial. He also was cited for failure to display license plate and failure to provide proof of insurance. His infraction was dismissed.
Lisa Berman	Evelyn Rivera	K.P.	Vista
Results
A North County woman was charged with fleeing from a police officer, eluding arrest and endangering the community with reckless driving. The woman was facing up to one year in jail and up to $10,000.00 in fines. In addition, with this type of felony charge, the driver’s license must be surrendered for a period of up to six months. After the defense attorney presented her defense the judge ordered minimal fines of $1500.00 with three years of formal probation, no jail time and a restricted license allowing her to drive to her place of employment, school and place of children’s daycare.
BC	MPG	RW	South Bay
Results
A South Bay man was arrested on allegations of a Domestic Violence. The attorney was proactive and immediately started communication with the District Attorney’s office. The attorney handled the client’s matter very efficiently and after several conferences with the DA’S office the case was rejected and the client was extremely happy.
Jon Pettis	Alexandra Navarro	Downtown
Results
A client was arrested for a DUI after a civilian witness followed him for 35 minutes while on the phone with 911, describing terrible driving. Client was eventually stopped by police. After he failed all the field sobriety tests, he was arrested. He refused to take a chemical test saying he would, “Fight his way to the top.” His blood was taken by force and tested at 0.12%. Counsel got the prosecutor to drop the refusal allegation avoiding mandatory custody and further license suspension.

Week of August 7, 2009

Attorney	Paralegal	Client	Court
Andrew Schooler	Rosa Perez	BL	EL Cajon
Results
A man from La Mesa was arrested and booked into jail for a 2nd time DUI offense. His BAC was a .106%. Since this was the client’s second DUI offense within 10 years, the client’s exposure was a mandatory 96 hour custody minimum. After the attorney negotiated the case and convinced the District Attorney that client had serious medical issues, the attorney was able to reduce the DUI charges to a wet reckless. The client was very happy because he avoided serving mandatory jail time and also avoided having to enroll in the 18 month, multiple conviction DUI program. Also, client faced a possible one year suspension from DMV for a 2nd time DUI offense. However, we were able to prevail at the DMV hearing and the client’s license was not suspended.
Andrew Schooler	Rosa Perez	KT	EL Cajon
Results
A man was charged with vandalism when he got into a heated argument with a couple of guys. The defendant became angry when the guys insulted his wife in the parking lot while she was on her way to work. Later that day, the defendant saw the same guys in his apartment complex and noticed that they had a mattress and a box spring lying on the pavement near their garage. It was valued at $100. The defendant ran the mattress over with his truck, and the police were called. The defendant was arrested and booked. After negotiating the case, the charges were reduced to a disturbing the peace infraction.
Jon Pettis	Alexandra Navarro	EM	Downtown
Results
A 0.23% DUI with two priors was filed in the Downtown Court. The prosecution was unwilling to cut any deal because of the very high BAC and because of how recent the priors were. By setting the case for trial, the prosecution was forced to provide proof of the priors which were from Louisiana. Counsel was right and the prosecutor was unable to obtain proof of both priors and the client pled to a second DUI. Along with the reduced fine, instead of getting 120 days minimum custody for a 3rd DUI, he got four days.
Andrew Schooler	Rosa Perez	SD	Central – San Diego
Results
A woman retained for our services for a misdemeanor misuse of a handicap placard. The client did not want to plea to a misdemeanor and have her 80 year old mother’s handicap placard privileges terminated. After negotiating the case, that attorney was able to get the case dismissed.
Jon Pettis	Alexandra Navarro	JG	Downtown
Results
A very erratic driver was arrested for DUI, failed field sobriety tests and was tested on two different breath machines at over the legal limit. He was charged with DUI and driving with an elevated BAC in the Downtown Court. Counsel negotiated a deal where both charges were dismissed in exchange for a plea to a reduced charge (Wet Reckless).
Jon Pettis	Alexandra Navarro	CM	Downtown
Results
A very erratic driver who failed to quickly yield to police was arrested for DUI, failed field sobriety tests and was tested on two different breath machines at over the legal limit. He was charged with a second time DUI having recent DUI conviction. Counsel negotiated a deal where the prior was struck and mandatory custody was avoided.
	Kathleen Hilz	SB	Central
Results
A young and immature San Diego man committed a burglary and admitted his guilt. During court proceedings he pleads guilty to a felony and was sentenced to three (3) years informal probation. After attempting to gain employment the young man learned how tough it is to get a job with a felony conviction. During this time the young man retained our firm to obtain an early termination of his felony conviction and an expungement. The attorney explained to our new client that he would have to satisfy several conditions of his probation including payment in full of restitution of which he did. Also, he would have to complete approximately half of the three (3) year term of probation. Not deter he decided to finish his education and do menial work while attending classes. Restitution fulfilled, our client was given permission by the probation department to leave the state to live with his parents and start classes there. Eighteen (18) months past, the client was pulling good grades at college with no further negative behavior and good job opportunities ahead. A Motion to Reduce a Felony to a Misdemeanor with an Early Termination of Probation was prepared, submitted and a hearing was scheduled with the court. The young man came back to San Diego to appear in court so he may comment on what he had learned, his remorse for what he had done and his positive future goals. When our client and his attorney entered the courtroom the assigned Deputy District Attorney and the Probation Officer told the court they had an arrest warrant for the client and wanted him to go to jail for a year because he had violated his probation by not completing and submitting a Interstate Compact with probation. Our attorney argued all the positive behavior and attitude of the client and prevailed with the court. The conviction was reduced to a Misdemeanor, PC17b, and the expungement, PC 1203.4, when he finishes the three year probation. The young man, a better young man, returned home and is encouraged about his future rather than being thrown in jail for all his hard work.

Week ofJuly 31, 2009

Attorney	Paralegal	Client	Court
Bradley Corbett	Monica Gallardo	CC	South Bay
Results
A South Bay man was arrested and charged with a DUI and possession of marijuana. He was facing up to six months in jail. The client works at a preschool with special education children and would have lost his job position at the school if convicted. The attorney aggressively negotiated the case with the D.A. and had charges dropped to a wet reckless. The client only has to pay fines and can keep his job position at the preschool.
Bradley Corbett	Monica Gallardo	BT	South Bay
Results
A South Bay man was arrested and charged with a DUI with a BAC of 0.15. If he was convicted he would be facing up to one year in jail. The D.A. wanted to offer the standard minimum 10 days PWS and an allegation. The attorney was not satisfied and diligently analyzed the police report. He found a discrepancy in the report and after several readiness hearings the allegation was dropped. The attorney used the client’s military record and had fines reduced. The attorney negotiated that the client partakes in community service, designing a web site for the American Lung Association, as a replacement for paying fines. The client was very pleased that the attorney found the error in the police report and ecstatic with the aggressive representation.
Vincent Ross	Tanya Hauck	NLG	Vista
Results
A North County man was traveling at a speed of 105 mph northbound on the 5 interstate freeway when a police officer started following him. He was pulled over for speeding. The officer noticed the smell of an alcohol on the client and made the client perform the field sobriety tests. He had a BAC of .127%. The attorney was able to get a wet reckless offer.
Andrew Schoolerl	Rosa Perez	WZ	El Cajon
Results
An 81 year old man retained our services to help him fight a TRO. The TRO alleged that he had sexually assaulted his live-in girlfriend, who was much younger than him. She alleged that after the assault, she contracted an STD and became depressed. She supplemented her TRO with her medical diagnosis. After speaking with the client, and obtaining several witness statements, the attorney presented his case in court. The judge determined the accusations against the defendant were false and dismissed the case.

Week ofJuly 17, 2009

Attorney	Paralegal	Client	Court
Bradley Corbett	Monica Gallardo	SA	Vista
Results
A Vista woman was charged with a misdemeanor PC 273.5 (A) 17B4, inflicting corporal punishment to a spouse or cohabitant. The attorney appeared with the client at the readiness hearing but the Judge would not grant to remove the Criminal Protective Order against her. The attorney requested to have the alleged Victim (husband) come in and give a statement. After listening to the alleged victim’s statement the Judge granted the removal of the criminal protective order. The client was astounded and very emotional, because they were separated for three weeks, and they both are trying to work out their marriage and wanted to be living together.
Matthew Spiegel	Craig Nunnally/Rosa Perez	NA	Central
Results
Client was alleged to be involved in a collision while intoxicated and driving on a suspended license. The client was arrested and charged with a DUI with one prior and Driving on a suspended license. His Blood Alcohol Level was stated to be .15% based on the roadside test and .12% after arriving at the station. Matthew Spiegel was able to convince the City Attorney to dismiss then entire action just prior to trial.
Matthew Spiegel	Craig Nunnally/Rosa Perez	MO	Madge Bradley
Results
Client who is a professional in the Medical Industry was served with a Temporary Restraining Order. The order would have negatively affected client’s ability to continue practicing in the state. Matthew Spiegel was successful at convincing the alleged victim to dismiss the actions. Case as dismissed.
Matthew Spiegel	Craig Nunnally	CM	Central
Results
Client was arrested and charged with Petty Theft with Multiple Priors. Because of her prior history, client’s exposure to custody began a 6 years in state prison. Matthew Spiegel was able to utility personal issues which plagued the client to lead the court to arrive at a sentence which involved no custody and no fines.
Vincent Ross	Evelyn Rivera	WA	Vista
Results
A man from the North County area was stopped by the San Diego Police Department for allegedly driving with illegal “Off Road Lights”. Shortly after, the officer administered a sobriety test and determined the man was driving under the influence of alcohol. The attorney applied the motion to suppress evidence strategy. The attorney requested the Judge to suppress any and all evidence gathered by the officers on the basis of proceeding with an illegal stop. The attorney argued that the evidence was obtained illegally and therefore, the evidence had to be excluded. Furthermore, the attorney argued that the prosecution had not met the burden of proof. The judge agreed with the defense attorney and the evidence of driving under the influence was suppressed and will be excluded.
Lisa Berman-Hernandez	Evelyn Rivera	SB	Vista
Results
A man from the San Diego County was charged with multiple life counts on sexual misconduct with minors. The attorney presented an arduous, concise and thorough defense that planted the right amount of doubt in the juror’s mind to cause a mistrial verdict.

Week ofJuly 10, 2009

Attorney	Paralegal	Client	Court
Daniel M. Smith	Paulo Ochoa	ME	South Bay
Results
A Chula Vista man was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol (DUI) for driving with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.14, almost twice the legal limit. Also, the man had two prior DUI convictions within the past 10 years, which would make this his third conviction for DUI if he were to plead guilty. A third DUI conviction in 10 years carries a minimum of 120 days in jail and maximum 1 year. Since he has a newborn daughter and is the sole provider for his family, it was important to find a way to mitigate the damage and/or find an alternative to jail time. Though various negotiations with the District Attorney, Defense attorney attempted to obtain an order for Adult Electronic Surveillance Program (House Arrest) as an alternative to jail time, so that our client could only leave his home to go to work and therefore keep providing for his family. Since the District Attorney would not entertain this offer, Defense attorney rejected their offer for 120 days in jail, and instead plead guilty with no prior agreement, leaving the sentence up to the judge. The judge in this case agreed with defense counsel and granted request for a sentence not including jail time but instead enrollment in the Adult Electronic Surveillance Program.
Bradley Corbett	Monica Gallardo	DM	East County
Results
A man hired our firm last minute after he was told by other attorneys that they could not help him. He was picked up on a warrant for a felony probation violation because he failed a drug test and didn’t report to his Probation Officer for 3 years. The Probation Officer and the D.A. blindsided the Client with a recommendation for 120 days of custody. The Attorney asked the Judge to give him an opportunity to argue for release from custody on own recognizance. The Judge allowed the argument. After oppositions from the D.A. and a lengthy oral argument, the Judge lifted the no bail hold and released the client on a promise to appear.
Andrew Schooler	Rosa Perez	JF	El Cajon
Results
A defendant was arrested and booked into jail for a 2nd time DUI offense. His BAC was a .09%. Since this was the client’s second DUI offense within 10 years, the client’s exposure was a mandatory 96 hour custody requirement. Initially, the prosecutor was adamant about not offering our client a wet reckless since his previous conviction was for a wet. After aggressively negotiating the case, the attorney was able to receive a wet reckless offer. The client was very happy because he avoided serving mandatory jail time and also avoided having to enroll in the 18 month, multiple conviction DUI program.
Andrew Schooler	Rosa Perez	JL	Central
Results
A defendant was arrested for battery on an officer, resisting arrest, and being drunk in public. Since the defendant was on probation at the time of the incident for similar charges, he was facing mandatory jail time for violating is probation. After negotiating the case, and presenting evidence to the DA, the attorney was able to get the client to plea to an obstruction of justice charge, with 18 months probation, 20 hours of volunteer work, and attend 5 AA meetings. Futhermore, the attorney was able terminate the client’s probation on the other case.
Ryan Tegnelia	Rosa Perez	JL	Central
Results
A Client was found to be part of a large drug dealing operation located on a naval base. When police searched the client’s apartment they located more than 50 grams of cocaine, as well as substantial amounts of ecstasy and prescription drugs. At sentencing, probation insisted on a mandatory sentence of 180 days actual custody and the DA was insisting on the same. Through aggressive representation and oral argument to the Court, the client was given the opportunity to serve his entire sentence in a residential treatment program, and will not see a single day in custody. Also, over the DA’s objection, the client was given more than two months time to find a suitable program.

Week of September 26, 2008

Attorney	Client	Court	Case Type	Results
	RA	Chino and Victorville	Warrants for Failure to Appear on a Felony Possession of a Controlled Substance and Misdemeanor Petty Theft	The court recalled the warrants totaling $80,000 and released the client on O.R. The client was sent to probation and does not have to spend any time in custody.
Quyen Nguyen	JC	Vista	Felony DUI with 3 priors (BAC 0.25)	The client does not have to spend any time in jail. He only has to serve 160 days of Public Work Service and standard court fines.
Lisa Berman-Hernandez	RM	Vista	Felony Drug Charges	The client was not sentenced to any time in prison. He only has to attend program at MacAlister Institute.
Andrew Schooler	AV	San Diego – Central	DUI with prior (BAC 0.13)	The client only has to pay fines and complete the multiple conviction program. No public work service was ordered.
.	JH	San Diego - Central	DUI, Expired Registration, Driving without a license, Driving without insurance	The case was dismissed due to the Attorneys oral arguments that the DUI tests were not title 17 approved and the clients military involvement.
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Week of September 19, 2008

Attorney	Client	Court	Case Type	Results
Andrew Schooler	CH	San Diego - Central	Felony: Pulled a gun to threaten another person	The case was reduced to a misdemeanor. The client only had to pay a fine and complete anger management course.
Kerry Steigerwalt	RC	Vista	Misdemeanor Sex Offense	The client was granted probation and does not have to register.
Marcus DeBose	DM	El Cajon	Felony Domestic Violence	The case was reduced to a misdemeanor. The client does not have to serve jailtime, DVRP and the stay away order was lifted.
Marcus DeBose	NC	El Cajon	Felony Grand Theft in 2007 and two new Felony theft cases in 2008	The client was only sentenced to seven days in jail and 358 days of electronic surveillance program.
.	KK	San Diego - Central	Misdemeanor Possession of Marijuana	The case was reduced to an infraction for smoking in a restricted area.
	PR	El Centro	DUI (BAC 0.18)	The clients case was reduced to a standard DUI. The Attorney negotiated the case and the client only has to pay fines. He does not have to completed the DUI classes or the public work service.
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Week of September 05, 2008

Attorney	Client	Court	Case Type	Results
Andrew Schooler	DM	Central	Misdemeanor Battery	The Battery charge (PC242 and PC243) was reduced to fighting in public (PC 415). The client was looking at a fine of over $2,000.00 and was only sentenced to a fine of $411.00
Quyen Nguyen	KD	Vista	DUI (BAC 0.11)	The case was reduced to a wet reckless.
Quyen Nguyen	DM	Vista	Unlawful entry/Sexual Battery	The case was reduced to a misdemeanor trespassing. The client does NOT have to register as sex offender.
.	FK	San Diego	DUI (BAC 0.22) with prior and under the influence of cocaine	The under the influence of drugs in public (H&S 11550) was dismissed which saved the client from serving 90 days in jail. The client does NOT have to register as a narcotics offender.
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Week of September 12, 2008

Attorney	Client	Court	Case Type	Results
David Shapiro	JV	San Diego - Central	Three DUI’s in 1/2 Months (BAC 0.19, .07 & 0.16)	The client plead to 1 DUI and 10 PWS.
Andrew Schooler	AM	San Diego - Central	DUI (BAC 0.18)	The case was dismissed as a D181.
.	TM	San Diego - Central	Felony Distribution of Marijuana; Possession of prescription drugs; Possession of 6.2 ounces of concentrated cannabis	The client will not serve any jail time. He was ordered 20 days of Work Service and Formal Probation. After 18 months of successful probation the distribution of marijuana charge will be dismissed.
.	NB	San Diego - Central	Child Abuse with Prior	The client was facing 180 days in custody. After negotiations and working with the District Attorney, the case was dismissed.
Marcus DeBose	LB	El Cajon	Three Felonies for Battery on Police Officer; Resisting Arrest; Resisting with Force on Officer	The Attorney settled to Simple Battery and The Client was released he only needs to complete 20 hours of Volunteer Work.
	JL	Mammoth Lakes	DUI and Resisting Arrest, Refusal to Test and Defrauding an Innkeeper	The Attorney negotiated dismissal of DUI, resisting and refusal. The client plead guilty to defrauding an innkeeper. He was sentenced to Restitution and $240 fine.
Quyen Nguyen	MG	Vista	DUI (BAC 0.08)	The Attorney negotiated and was able to get a Wet Reckless, no MADD classes and the Court fine cut in half.
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Week of September 05, 2008

Attorney	Client	Court	Case Type	Results
Andrew Schooler	DM	Central	Misdemeanor Battery	The Battery charge (PC242 and PC243) was reduced to fighting in public (PC 415). The client was looking at a fine of over $2,000.00 and was only sentenced to a fine of $411.00
Quyen Nguyen	KD	Vista	DUI (BAC 0.11)	The case was reduced to a wet reckless.
Quyen Nguyen	DM	Vista	Unlawful entry/Sexual Battery	The case was reduced to a misdemeanor trespassing. The client does NOT have to register as sex offender.
.	FK	San Diego	DUI (BAC 0.22) with prior and under the influence of cocaine	The under the influence of drugs in public (H&S 11550) was dismissed which saved the client from serving 90 days in jail. The client does NOT have to register as a narcotics offender.
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Week of August 29, 2008

Attorney	Client	Court	Case Type	Results
Matthew Spiegel	LA	San Diego	Felony DUI w/ Injury (BAC .16)	The Attorney appeared in Juvenile Court a 790 deferred entry of judgment was Granted; Pending completion of probation , case will be dismissed in one year.
Ronald Bobo	AP	El Centro	DUI (Marijuana) 50 mg/ml	The District Attorney wanted reckless driving and the Attorney negotiated with Prosecution Supervisor to Intoxication in Public.
David Shapiro	SA	San Diego	Felony Welfare Fraud	The case was dismissed after submitting volunteer service and restitution.
Andrew Schooler	BM	San Diego	DUI (BAC .10)	The client was plead to count 4, counts 1-3 dismissed. The case was reduced to an Infraction with reduced fee of $1006.00 and 5 days of Public Service Program.
Lisa Berman-Hernandez	JB	Vista	Felony Sexual Battery, Kidnapping	The charges are dropped down to a Misdemeanor Battery.
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Week of August 22, 2008

Attorney	Client	Court	Case Type	Results
	DL	Riverside	Felony Grand Theft/ Warrant	The client was in Mexico when a warrant was issued for his arrest. The Attorney negotiated with the court and got the client's warrant recalled without him being personally present. The client can now reenter into the States.
.	EA	San Diego Federal	Theft of Government Property	The Attorney negotiated a deferred prosecution deal. The client successfully completed 7 months of deferred prosecution terms and the prosecution has closed the case.
	VB	Mammoth Lakes	Felony Sale/Transportation/Offer to Sell a Controlled Substance	The case was reduced from a felony to a misdemeanor even though it was not a wobbler or Prop 36 eligible.
Marcus DeBose	MM	El Cajon	Felony Embezzlement with Probation Violation	The embezzlement case was dismissed and no action was taken on the probation revocation.
Marcus DeBose	MD	El Cajon	Felony Grand Theft (Stole $35 k from employer)	The client was granted Electronic Surveillance Program (ESP) for 240 days and the client does not have to serve any jailtime.
.	SK	San Diego (Central)	Disobeying a Police Officer in vehicle as misdemeanor and failure to wear a safety belt	Client already had one point on his driving record within the last 12 months. If convicted of the misdemeanor and the infraction the client would have lost his drivers license for being a negligent operator. The client pled to disturbing the peace as a misdemeanor and the seatbelt infraction only. The client did not lose his license.
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Week of August 8, 2008

Attorney	Client	Court	Case Type	Results
WH	MH	Vista	Pre-file into possible Credit-Card Fraud	The District Attorney rejected the case and the case will not be filed.
LB	RM	Vista	Felony DUI with possession of hypodermic needle, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of stolen property and under the influence of a controlled substance	The case was reduced from a felony to a misdemeanor. The client does not have to serve anytime in jail pending successful completion of rehabilitation.
AS	DE	El Cajon	DUI (BAC 0.25) with 2 priors	The client does not have to serve anytime in custody. He was assigned 14 days of Public Work Service instead.
JP	JW	San Diego (Central)	DUI (BAC 0.24) with one prior	The case was reduced to first time DUI and the prior was struck.
DG	JE	San Diego (Central)	Felony Forgery	The client had the additional 155 days in custody stayed after remaining 30 days are completed. Will be released and on 3 years of formal probation.
DS	CW	El Cajon	Felony DUI (BAC 0.34) with Hit and Run	The case was reduced from a felony to a misdemeanor. The client only has to do 5 days custody, volunteer work service, the 9 month first conviction program and does not have to pay any fines.
MS	SW	Central	DUI (BAC 0.12)	The case was reduced to a wet reckless
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Week of August 1, 2008

Attorney	Client	Court	Case Type	Results
DS	DF	El Cajon	Felony Burglary and Petty Theft w/prior	The case was reduced to a misdemeanor and client did not have to serve any time in jail.
MS	FR	San Diego (Central)	Expungement	The petition for relief was granted. The conviction has been set aside and the charges dismissed.
AS	LF	South Bay	Reckless Driving	The client was facing 10 days of Public Work Service. The Attorney was able to get the ten days converted to volunteer work.
AS	AY	San Diego (Central)	Misdemeanor Petty Theft	The case was reduced to an infraction.
WM	KH	San Diego (Central)	Pre-file in possible Elderly Abuse	The Attorney requested the court to have the client’s multiple conviction program run concurrent with multiple conviction program for second DUI and was granted.
WM	NC	Vista	Early Termination of Probation and Expungement	The early termination and petition for relief were granted.
TA	JS	El Cajon	DUI resulting in Death (BAC 0.12)	The client retained the firm facing 15 to life for second degree murder. The Attorney negotiated the case and pled the client to vehicular manslaughter. The client received a sentence of 2 years with one year for credit for time served.
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July 2008

Attorney	Client	Court	Case Type	Results
WM	TM	Ventura County	Misdemeanor Expungement	The client was convicted in Ventura County of Driving while having a 0.08 % or higher blood alcohol in 1998.
DS	SA	San Diego (Central)	False affirmation for aid and mis- representation of funds (Felony)	The case was reduced to Misdemeanor diversion with dismissal in one month after the client completes 40 hours of community service and pays restitution.
MDB	RN	San Diego (Federal)	Importation of 12 Kg of Cocaine (Federal-Felony)	The client was sentenced to 37 months, but faced a statutory minimum of 120 months (10 years).
MS	JP	San Diego (Central)	Petty Theft (Misdemeanor)	The case was reduced to infraction.
DS	GM	San Diego (South Bay)	DUI w/ 2 priors	The Attorney requested the court to have the client’s multiple conviction program run concurrent with multiple conviction program for second DUI and was granted.
AS	BP	San Diego (South Bay)	DUI w/ 2 priors (BAC.15)	The client plead to count one and prior. The court dismissed case. The client only needs to complete 5 days of public work service and 96 hours probation.
AS	LF	San Diego (South Bay)	DUI (BAC 0.29)	The Court dismissed count one and the client only needs to serve 80 hours of voluntary community work.
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September 2007

Attorney	Client	Court	Case Type	Results
WR	CZ	Vista	Felony DUI w/ Child abuse	charges dropped to misdemeanor, only 10 days in jail
MET	JV	South Bay	DUI w/ high BAC	Entered plea got all public service (10 days) dismissed, AA meetings will be deemed satisfied by completion of FCP
DAC	JJ	Central	TRO	Dismissed
MRT	JK	Vista	2nd DUI w/ Felony DUI w/ injury	Reduced to misdemeanor, fines reduced, no additional jail time
TA	JB	Vista	Felony DUI w/ Great bodily injury 3 counts of child endangerment	1 count of Misdemeanor DUI All child endangerment endangerment charges dropped
CMH	DP	South Bay	Expungement	Petition Granted
DAC	KS	Orange County	DUI w/ Assault on Police Officer	No jail time, despite the fact client violated the conditions of her O.R. release
WR	DH	Vista	Felony Elder Abuse	No jail time only Reduced felony to misdemeanor after 18 months
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August 2007

Attorney	Client	Court	Case Type	Results
MS	GG	SD Juvenile	Drunk in Public	Release on home supervision
AK	ZJ	Vista	Domestic Violence	Case Dismissed
MET	LR	South Bay	DUI	Case Dismissed
MD	MA	South Bay	Felony DUI w/ prior Felony DUI	Work Furlough, probation
TB	LV	San Jose	Auto Theft	Negotiated with DA if client pays Restitution fees, he will now be help in custody
JMP	JR	Central	DUI	Wet reckless
WR	AM	Vista	Felony Burglary	Felony dropped to a misdemeanor & major charges dropped
AK	AJ	East Murrieta	DUI	Jury Trial - Case dismissed
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July 2007

Attorney	Client	Court	Case Type	Results
MET	RR	South Bay	DUI	Changed the plea from aggravated DUI to regular DUI. His probation terms waived public work service and must complete only 3 AA meetings instead of MADD classes.
TA	JO	Central	Murder	Plea to one count voluntary manslaughter with use of weapon. Received 7 year sentence rather than 35.
MRT	JD	South Bay	Alleged Rape	No charges
MRT	KW	South Bay	DUI	Wet Reckless
DC	GL	Central	DUI (misd.)	6 year old warrant recalled and probation reinstated.
DC	KS	Orange County	Domestic Battery (misdemeanor)	In custody client release "Own recognizance" and bail reduced to zero.
MD	EV	Juvenile	Cocaine possession, and marijuana possession for sale	Released on probation, 150 breaking cycles stayed client free.
MD	CV	South Bay	Felony- found with scale and several pounds of marijuana	Client plead to misdemeanor, fined and no jail.
MD	EB	Federal	Alien smuggling, by armed Federal Agent, 99 aliens allegedly suggled, client armed in commission of crime.	24 months in Federal prison (exposure 10 years to life). Co0defendents get 5 years.
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