Serving Walnut Creek and beyond Domestic Violence Attorney Walnut Creek

Client was charged with the aggravated felony of shooting into an occupied dwelling place. Our investigation revealed that the discharge of the firearm was at worst negligent. We contended that the discharged was accidental.

Result: We convinced prosecutors that they could not prove the discharged of the firearm was intentional. They ultimately agreed and dismissed the case.

Client was charged with attempted murder with a gang enhancement. Conducted extensive analysis of case video evidence identifying weaknesses in prosecution case.

Result: After examining weakness we identified in video evidence, prosecutors dismissed case on the eve of the preliminary hearing.

Client was charged with felony auto theft and several drug related offenses. Our investigation revealed that client had been entrapped by a police officer who had been trying to compel client to provide information on criminal activity. We obtained text communications between the officer and client establishing the entrapment.

Result: We presented the results of our investigation to prosecutors who promptly dismissed the case and forwarded the results of our investigation to the internal affairs division of the police department.

In People v. Taylor, our client, a state prison inmate, was charged with battery on a correctional officer, possession of a controlled substance with intent to distribute in a custodial facility, and conspiracy to traffic controlled substances into a custodial facility.

We convinced the DA that client's significant, underlying health issues contributed to his offenses, and that the interest of justice warranted dismissal so that client could maintain his scheduled release date, in December of 2020, and return home to his family. After a year of negotiations with the DA, the People dismissed all charges in the interest of justice.

Client was charged with misdemeanor brandishing of a knife. Our research into client’s mental health background revealed a recent onset of schizophrenia. Client began receiving more intensive treatment for his illness.

Result: After presenting prosecutors with background material and plans going forward regarding client’s mental illness, they dismissed the case in the interest of justice.

Client was charged with domestic violence. Presented mitigation evidence to DA, including statement of victim and background information on client.

Result: Prosecutors agreed to dismiss charges.