Recent Client Cases

Client was charged with federal child pornography offenses. The federal sentencing guidelines called for a sentence of 108 to 135 months (9 to 11+ years) in federal prison. Through extensive negotiation and presentation of mitigating factors, the defense achieved a significantly reduced sentence.

Client was charged with 13 counts of child molestation. Through aggressive defense strategy and thorough investigation, all charges related to sex crimes were dismissed.

Client faced 11 counts of child molestation with potential sentence of 15 years to life in state prison. Through skilled negotiation and defense preparation, the client avoided the maximum sentence and achieved a significantly reduced term.

Client was charged with one count of child molestation after his ex-girlfriend's 10 year old daughter made accusations. Investigation revealed the child was highly sexualized, volatile and vindictive. During cross-examination, the child blamed the defendant for her own internet activity viewing adult content. The jury deliberated for exactly one hour and twenty minutes.

Client was a 28 year old intellectually disabled man charged with possession of child pornography and felony voyeurism. Arizona law carries 15 years per item plus lifetime probation and sex registration. The DA offered 12 years. Defense centered on client's competence due to childhood encephalitis. After three forensic psychological experts examined the client, the court found him incompetent to stand trial and unable to be rehabilitated.

Client was a 22 year old high school volleyball coach who became romantically involved with a 17 year old from another school. He faced 10 felony counts, jail time, and lifetime sex registration. Defense focused on the investigating officer's coercive interview techniques - she called the young woman a liar 31 times and threatened arrest. After defense motions demanding officer training records and personnel file complaints, the case was settled.

Client charged with felony domestic violence causing bodily injury (a strike) plus additional felony charges from a prior incident. Defense revealed victim had consumed 6 shots of whiskey in 45 minutes before starting the fight. Investigation uncovered Facebook photos showing no neck bruising days after the alleged strangulation, plus two prior DUI convictions and false statements to her attorney.

Client faced lifetime sex registration after allegedly touching two unaccompanied children on a Southwest Airlines flight at Oakland Airport. Defense moved to dismiss due to illegal citizen's arrest - California law only allows arrests for misdemeanors occurring in one's presence. The facts revealed only patting a leg and tickling under the chin with no sexual motive.

Client was arrested after traffic stop with 7 lbs. of marijuana. Both client and girlfriend had current medicinal cannabis cards and were part of a collective of designated caregivers. Evidence of the collective was immediately presented to the district attorney.

Client was a high-profile civil attorney from Chicago visiting San Francisco. After watching a USC/Stanford game, he was confronted by drunk patrons who threatened to 'kick his ass.' Client defended himself with a beer glass, then was savagely beaten by 5 men in the street, suffering brain injury and cracked ribs. At preliminary exam, the court found this was mutual combat and client had the right to defend himself.

Client had 4 prior convictions resulting in prison terms and faced certain state prison time. Defense focused on legitimate prescription for 120 Oxycontin monthly (client was wheelchair-bound after being shot 6 times). At preliminary exam, investigating officers contradicted each other regarding the 'controlled buy' and search warrant execution. Defense filed motions to dismiss and suppress evidence.

Client was arrested near a high school while urinating in public. He had a prior conviction from 10 years before and faced jail time and lifetime sex registration. Defense demanded officer training records regarding interviewing child witnesses. Court granted defense motion for sanctions when DA failed to produce records.

Client was a prominent Bay Area physician whose medical license was at risk. His ex-girlfriend, who had picked him up from the airport smelling of alcohol, struck him in the face. Five days later, her boyfriend made false allegations to police. The Law Office immediately advised the DA that the incident occurred in Alameda County and that the woman committed the physical violence.

64 year old Vietnamese father and grandfather was charged after police conducted a warrantless search finding 18+ lbs. of marijuana, a shotgun, ammunition, silencer, and $42,000 cash. Police coerced client and his son to sign consent forms despite neither being able to read English. Defense filed motion to suppress all evidence due to illegal warrantless search.

Client had a prior domestic violence conviction and faced felony strike and likely jail. Wife went to hospital with broken arm claiming client struck her with a suitcase. Investigation revealed wife had scratched client's face and they had engaged in a tug-of-war with the suitcase. Wife recanted her story and prevented police from speaking with mother-in-law who had treated client's injuries.