Case Results
Our Firm has obtained not guilty verdicts at jury trials in every courthouse in San Diego County. Here are a few of our recent case results:
Murder & Voluntary Manslaughter Charges
Not Guilty After Jury Trial
El Cajon Courthouse, 2019. Client was facing 26 years-life. Released from custody within hours of not guilty verdicts after spending 18 months in custody pending trial. Client back with U.S. military.
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El Cajon Courthouse, 2019. Client was facing 26 years-life. Released from custody within hours of not guilty verdicts after spending 18 months in custody pending trial. Client back with U.S. military.
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Federal Transportation & Possession for Sale of Controlled Substances
1 Year of House Arrest and Supervised Release
2020 Federal- Southern District. Plea without a 10 year minimum mandatory sentence. At sentencing, probation recommended 60 months and the government recommended 40 months. The court sentenced client to one year of house arrest and supervised release.
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2020 Federal- Southern District. Plea without a 10 year minimum mandatory sentence. At sentencing, probation recommended 60 months and the government recommended 40 months. The court sentenced client to one year of house arrest and supervised release.
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Kidnapping for Rape
Dismissed at PC995 Motion Hearing
Downtown San Diego Courthouse, 2019. Eliminated 7 years–life prison sentence had client been convicted.
Downtown San Diego Courthouse, 2019. Eliminated 7 years–life prison sentence had client been convicted.
Child Molest & Forcible Rape of a Minor Charges
Probation, No Jail, No PC290 Reg.
Downtown San Diego Courthouse, 2019. Client was originally facing a mandatory state prison commitment of at least 3 years and lifetime registration as a sex offender.
Downtown San Diego Courthouse, 2019. Client was originally facing a mandatory state prison commitment of at least 3 years and lifetime registration as a sex offender.
Residential Burglary & 4 Counts of Child Molest Charges
Probation, No PC290 Reg.
Chula Vista Courthouse, 2019. Firm was retained after Preliminary Hearing. Previous offer to client was 8 years prison. Case resolved for 365 days jail.
Chula Vista Courthouse, 2019. Firm was retained after Preliminary Hearing. Previous offer to client was 8 years prison. Case resolved for 365 days jail.
Stalking & Harassing Electronic Communications Charges
Not Guilty After Jury Trial
Vista Courthouse. 2018.
Vista Courthouse. 2018.
Strike Felony Assault w/ Great Bodily Injury & Criminal Threats
Case Dismissed
Downtown San Diego Courthouse. Viable self-defense claim.
Downtown San Diego Courthouse. Viable self-defense claim.
Attempted Murder Charges, among other DV-related Strike Felonies
Probation & Residential Treatment
Vista Courthouse. 2018. Preliminary Hearing testimony led the DA to reconsider their original position.
Vista Courthouse. 2018. Preliminary Hearing testimony led the DA to reconsider their original position.
Felony Child Endangerment (2) & DUI Charges
Misdemeanor “Wet Reckless”
Won Motion to Suppress Blood Test Results. Vista Courthouse. 2018. Unlawfully Obtained Warrant.
Won Motion to Suppress Blood Test Results. Vista Courthouse. 2018. Unlawfully Obtained Warrant.
DUI (.10 BAC)
Not Guilty After Jury Trial
Chula Vista Courthouse (but El Cajon case).
Chula Vista Courthouse (but El Cajon case).
Felony Hit & Run, and Felony Accessory Charges
Dismissed at Preliminary Hearing
South Bay Courthouse. Factual discrepancies regarding what Client knew regarding the accident.
South Bay Courthouse. Factual discrepancies regarding what Client knew regarding the accident.
Felony DUI with Great Bodily Injury + Multiple Victims
Reduced to Misdemeanor
El Cajon Courthouse. The court granted Esteybar motion, reducing felony charge to a misdemeanor, after hearing character/mitigation evidence about Client.
El Cajon Courthouse. The court granted Esteybar motion, reducing felony charge to a misdemeanor, after hearing character/mitigation evidence about Client.
5+ Separate Residential Burglaries (Strikes)
Probation and No Additional Jail
Possession for Sale of Cocaine (with strike prior)
Probation After Court Struck Prior Strike
South Bay Courthouse. Extensive mitigation packet presented at sentencing on both cases (years apart).
South Bay Courthouse. Extensive mitigation packet presented at sentencing on both cases (years apart).
Strike Felony Charges of Dissuading a Witness from Testifying
Not Guilty Verdicts after Jury Trial
Downtown San Diego Courthouse.
Downtown San Diego Courthouse.
Furnishing Controlled Substance (Fentanyl)
No Jail/Custody Imposed
Downtown courthouse, 2020. Client charged with furnishing a controlled substances containing fentanyl which caused the death of a loved one. Client received no jail time at sentencing.
Downtown courthouse, 2020. Client charged with furnishing a controlled substances containing fentanyl which caused the death of a loved one. Client received no jail time at sentencing.
Possession of Controlled Substance
Case Dismissed
Downtown Courthouse, 2019. Client facing misdemeanor charge that would have jeopardized education and professional career. Motion to suppress illegally obtained evidence in drug possession case- Granted
Downtown Courthouse, 2019. Client facing misdemeanor charge that would have jeopardized education and professional career. Motion to suppress illegally obtained evidence in drug possession case- Granted
Juvenile Felony Burglary
Case Dismissed
Juvenile Courthouse, 2019. Juvenile client charged with felony residential burglary, a strike felony. Made motion for diversion, which was granted by the court. Following some programming and community service, entire felony case dismissed and records sealed.
Juvenile Courthouse, 2019. Juvenile client charged with felony residential burglary, a strike felony. Made motion for diversion, which was granted by the court. Following some programming and community service, entire felony case dismissed and records sealed.
Various Sex Crime Charges
Two separate sex crime cases entirely dismissed
Vista Courthouse, 2018-2019. Client accused and charged with allegedly committing a string of sexual batteries and indecent exposures. After being arrested and charged, we demonstrated he was factually innocent. Case was dismissed. Months later, same client was arrested and charged with similar conduct. Once again, we demonstrated he was factually innocent, and case was dismissed.
Vista Courthouse, 2018-2019. Client accused and charged with allegedly committing a string of sexual batteries and indecent exposures. After being arrested and charged, we demonstrated he was factually innocent. Case was dismissed. Months later, same client was arrested and charged with similar conduct. Once again, we demonstrated he was factually innocent, and case was dismissed.
Juvenile Felony Evading
Case Dismissed
Juvenile Courthouse, 2018. Client evaded police on motorcycle. Made motion for diversion, which was granted by the court. Following some programming and community service, entire felony case dismissed and records sealed.
Juvenile Courthouse, 2018. Client evaded police on motorcycle. Made motion for diversion, which was granted by the court. Following some programming and community service, entire felony case dismissed and records sealed.
Juvenile Criminal Threats
Case Dismissed
Juvenile Courthouse, 2018. Client charged with making threats at school. Made motion for diversion, which was granted by the court. Following some programming and community service, entire felony case dismissed and records sealed.
Juvenile Courthouse, 2018. Client charged with making threats at school. Made motion for diversion, which was granted by the court. Following some programming and community service, entire felony case dismissed and records sealed.
Felony DUI
.28 BAC results excluded; VC23152(b) charge dismissed
Vista Courthouse, 2018. Motion to Suppress Granted. Motion to Traverse filed arguing that the deputy made a misrepresentation in the affidavit in support of search warrant to force a blood draw. Court agreed and granted motion.
Vista Courthouse, 2018. Motion to Suppress Granted. Motion to Traverse filed arguing that the deputy made a misrepresentation in the affidavit in support of search warrant to force a blood draw. Court agreed and granted motion.
DUI Hit & Run
Not Guilty After Jury Trial
El Cajon Courthouse, 2017. Hit and run charge dismissed by motion before trial. VC 23152 (a) and VC23152 (b) submitted to the jury. Not guilty on both counts.
El Cajon Courthouse, 2017. Hit and run charge dismissed by motion before trial. VC 23152 (a) and VC23152 (b) submitted to the jury. Not guilty on both counts.
Possession of Controlled Substance for Sale and Vehicle Burglary
Entire Felony Case Dismissed
El Cajon Courthouse, 2017. Client charged with possession of a controlled substance for sale (HS 11378) and vehicle burglary (PC 459). A motion to suppress was granted at the preliminary hearing leading to the dismissal of the HS11378 charge. Court also found insufficient evidence for the PC459 and also dismissed that count.
El Cajon Courthouse, 2017. Client charged with possession of a controlled substance for sale (HS 11378) and vehicle burglary (PC 459). A motion to suppress was granted at the preliminary hearing leading to the dismissal of the HS11378 charge. Court also found insufficient evidence for the PC459 and also dismissed that count.
Possession & Transportation of Controlled Substance While Carrying Loaded Firearm
Motion Granted: 3 Felony Counts Dismissed
Downtown Courthouse, 2017. Client charged with five felonies and one misdemeanor. Suppression motion was filed and heard at a preliminary hearing. The court granted the motion and dismissed three felony counts as a result. Client’s potential jail time reduced from 14 years to 4 years.
Downtown Courthouse, 2017. Client charged with five felonies and one misdemeanor. Suppression motion was filed and heard at a preliminary hearing. The court granted the motion and dismissed three felony counts as a result. Client’s potential jail time reduced from 14 years to 4 years.
Misdemeanor DUI
Case Dismissed
Chula Vista Courthouse, 2017. Dismissed after motion. Client charged with DUI. Motion to suppress was filed arguing an unlawful arrest. The court granted the motion and then dismissed the case allowing client to keep his job.
Chula Vista Courthouse, 2017. Dismissed after motion. Client charged with DUI. Motion to suppress was filed arguing an unlawful arrest. The court granted the motion and then dismissed the case allowing client to keep his job.
Felony Child Abuse/Endangerment
Case Dismissed
Chula Vista Courthouse, 2016. Client charged with felony child abuse and misdemeanor child endangerment (PC 273a(a) and PC 273a(b)). All counts dismissed before the preliminary hearing.
Chula Vista Courthouse, 2016. Client charged with felony child abuse and misdemeanor child endangerment (PC 273a(a) and PC 273a(b)). All counts dismissed before the preliminary hearing.
Motion for New Trial
Granted, Conviction Vacated
Downtown Courthouse, 2015. Client unable to obtain employment because of arrest record. Filed motion pursuant to PC851.8 for factual innocence. After a contested hearing, court granted motion.
Downtown Courthouse, 2015. Client unable to obtain employment because of arrest record. Filed motion pursuant to PC851.8 for factual innocence. After a contested hearing, court granted motion.
Domestic Violence Arrest Sealed and Destroyed
Factual innocence motion granted
Vista Courthouse, 2012. Client convicted of vehicle manslaughter at trial. Filed motion for new trial alleging juror misconduct. Motion was granted and conviction was vacated.
Vista Courthouse, 2012. Client convicted of vehicle manslaughter at trial. Filed motion for new trial alleging juror misconduct. Motion was granted and conviction was vacated.