August 19, 2010: Husband charged with dissuading a witness (Wife), a violation of Penal Code section 136.1(a) and three (3) counts of resisting arrest, a violation of Penal Code section 148(a). District Attorney's plea bargain was plead guilty to all counts, 60 days jail, three (3) years formal probation, including 52 weeks of domestic violence counseling. Case dismissed on day of trial.

August 18, 2010: Woman charged with contempt of a court order, a violation of Penal Code section 166.4. Directed verdict of acquittal entered at trial pursuant to Penal Code section 1118 upon completion of the prosecution's case.

August 18, 2010: Woman charged with assault with a deadly weapon, to wit: a car, under Penal Code section 245(a)(1). Charge reduced to two misdemeanors at preliminary hearing. Plea bargain on date of trial allows client to admit a violation of reckless driving under Vehicle Code section 23103, for a sentence of summary probation and a fine.

August 17, 2010: Client arrested for violation of Penal Code section 288a(b)(1), oral copulation on a minor. Case rejected by the District Attorney when presented with evidence that the minor had repeatedly lied about his age.

July 8, 2010: Young man in Malibu charged with assault with a deadly weapon, to wit: a firearm, a violation of Penal Code section 245(a)(2). Case rejected by District Attorney after our investigation revealed he acted in defense of property.

June 3, 2010: Grandmother of child embroiled in custody dispute accused of threatening and slapping birth mother. Birth mother had court issue a temporary restraining order preventing the grandmother from having any contact with her grandsom. Case dismissed by birth mother at time of hearing after investigation revealed birth mother's prior false allegations and history of violence.

May 18, 2010: Client arrested and held without bail pursuant to Penal Code section 1270.1, due to a new domestic violence accusation with a prior incident. Case rejected by the District Attorney's Office after being informed by us of prior incident of fabrication by the alleged victim.

May 6, 2010: Doctor arrested and prosecuted for resisting arrest, Penal Code section 148, and driving under the influence, Vehicle Code section 23152(a), with a refusal allegation. Case disposition goes for fine only on a violation of Vehicle Code section 23109(c), engaging in a speed contest, and a set aside by the DMV of the one-year license suspension for refusing a chemical test.

April 30, 2010: Young man charged with seven (7) felony counts of grand theft auto, Penal Code section 487, and identity theft, Penal Code section 532. Having served a previous prison term of five (5) years, probation recommendation at Early Disposition Conference was for another state prison committment. Case dismissed by the court on defense motion for violation of client's right to a speedy trial.

March 11, 2010: Young man accused of assault with a deadly weapon, a violation of Penal Code section 245(a)(1), a serious violent felony involving a pipe wrench used to break another man's arm. Case rejected by the District Attorney upon presentation of self-defense evidence.

February 18, 2010: Woman charged with intentionally ramming another car, a violation of Penal Code section 245(a)(1) assault with a deadly weapon, a serious violent felony. Case dismissed by District Attorney at the time of the preliminary hearing.

February 11, 2010: Man convicted of hit and run driving, a violation of Vehicle Code section 20002a. On appeal, District Attorney agrees to set aside conviction and dismiss the entire case after receiving newly discovered evidence proving our client was wrongfully convicted and in fact innocent of the charge.

December 31, 2009: Client cited by law enforcement for violating City of Thousand Oaks Social Host Ordinance, and required to pay $2,500.00 penalty. Client challenges issuance of citation and the $2,500.00 penalty. City of Thousand Oaks schedules hearing and provides and pays for hearing officer to conduct hearing, resulting in citation being valid and penalty of $2,500.00 to be paid by client. Client appeals decision to Ventura County Superior Court for, among other things, denial of due process during hearing. Court rules in favor of client, stating City denied due process and new hearing ordered. Court further states insufficient evidence fo find man violated Social Host Ordinance. See newpaper articles from coverage by Ventura County Star.

December 18, 2009: Jury trial in Van Nuys Superior Court on matter where client had formerly been convicted of two (2) counts of first degree murder with special circumstances resulting in sentence of life imprisonment without the possibility of parole. Case reversed on appeal and remanded back to the trial court. After three and a half week trial done by trial counsel Neil B. Quinn, verdicts rendered of not guilty on first degree murder, guilty of one (1) count of second degree murder and one (1) count of involuntary manslaughter, making client eligible for parole in as little as twelve (12) years.

December 8, 2009: Husband sued in Los Angeles Superior Court by his ex-wife for the wrongful death of her adult daughter, seeking in excess of ten million dollars ($10,000,000.00) in general and punitive damages. Ex-wife, as plaintiff, alleged her former husband had viciously raped and molested her daughter for almost thirteen (13) years, causing severe emotional trauma that resulted in her eventual suicide. Husband, as defendant, brought a motion for summary judgment on the basis that all of plaintiff's evidence was inadmissible hearsay, including even certain tape-recorded admissions made by law enforcement during a phone conversation between plaintiff and defendant. Summary judgment motion granted dismissing entire action. Judgment entered in favor of husband defendant, saving client from ugly and costly jury trial.

November 5, 2009: Woman charged with battery on her husband, a violation of Penal Code section 243(e)(1). Case dismissed by Ventura County District Attorney on last day set for trial after the prosecution continued the matter five (5) times in an attempt to get ready for trial.

October 22, 2009: Defendant company has civil case, alleging claims of nuisance and trespass on land and seeking $1,000,000.00 in damages. Case dismissed on motion by defense for failure to prosecute the action.

September 29, 2009: Young man charged in Los Angeles County Superior Court (Van Nuys) with felon in possesion of a firearm, a violation of Penal Code section 12021(a)(1). District Attorney's plea bargain offer sought a committment to state prison. After preliminary hearing and the filing of the information in Superior Court, the matter was dismissed by the court upon the granting of a Penal Code section 995 motion, finding that there was insufficient evidence in the record for the court to make a finding of a "reasonable suspicion" that the defendant committed the charged offense.

August 14, 2009: Man charged with violating Penal Code section 647(f), misdemeanor public intoxication, which would affect his ability to fly as a pilot with airline if convicted. Case dismissed at arraignment, saving man from loss of pilot's license.

August 10, 2009: Young man with career in government facing loss of that career due to charges of misdemeanor graffiti vandalism, a violation of Penal Code section 594(b)(2)(A). Case resolved by civil compromise, resulting in dismissal of case.

July 31, 2009: Young man charged with violating Penal Code section 273.5(a), inflicting injury on fellow parent, and Penal Code section 273 a(b), cruelty to child by endangering health, both misdemeanors. On date set for trial, case is dismissed by District Attorney pursuant to Penal Code section 1385, case could not be proved beyond a reasonable doubt.

July 16, 2009: Young man caught on videotape taking prescription pain killers from local pharmacy charged with felony theft of prescription drugs. Further investigation reveals no intent to steal. Evidence presented to detective causing matter to be rejected for prosecution.

June 4, 2009: Young man charged with four (4) felony counts alleging counterfeiting, fraud and drug possession charges. At preliminary hearing, all felony counts dismissed in lieu of plea to misdemeanor for no jail time and drug treatment program.

May 5, 2009: Los Angeles County firefighter arrested for DUI facing loss of employment if convicted or license suspended. At DMV admin per se hearing, license suspension set aside. Four (4) day jury trial on Vehicle Code sections 23152(a), driving under the influence, and 23152(b), driving with a .08 or greater blood alcohol level, results in not guilty verdict on DUI charge, and hung jury, eleven (11) to one (1) not guilty on .08 or greater. Count two (2) dismissed on motion of court saving client from loss of career as a firefighter.

April 10, 2009: Client charged with petty theft of lost property, a violation of Penal Code section 485. On day of trial setting, case is dismissed by District Attorney pursuant to Penal Code section 1385, case could not be proved beyond a reasonable doubt.