Case Results

Charge: Attempted Murder (PC 664-187(A))

Our client was charged with attempted murder after an incident where they claimed self-defense. During the preliminary hearing, the court reviewed the self-defense argument but raised concerns about the proportionality of the force used. The charge was subsequently reduced to attempted voluntary manslaughter (PC 664-192(A)), with an additional “gun enhancement” charge filed by the District Attorney’s Office, which could have significantly increased the potential prison sentence. Attorney Hashemi filed a PC 995 motion to challenge the charges. After extensive oral arguments, the court reviewed the evidence and determined that our client had acted in self-defense. As a result, the case was dismissed, and all charges were dropped.

CASE RESULT: ATTEMPTED MURDER CHARGES DISMISSED

Practice Area(s): Criminal Defense
Court: Superior Court of California, City of Los Angeles

Charges: Robbery (PC 211), Assault with a Gun (PC 245(a)), Extortion (PC 524), Criminal Threats/GBI (PC 422), and multiple Enhancements

Our client was charged with multiple serious offenses, including robbery, assault with a gun, extortion, and criminal threats, along with several enhancements. These charges carried a potential sentence of over 15 years in prison. Attorney Hashemi conducted a year-long investigation, focusing on establishing that our client acted in self-defense. Following this thorough investigation, the District Attorney reviewed the evidence and determined that our client’s actions were justified. As a result, the case was dismissed, and all charges were dropped.

CASE RESULT: ROBBERY, ASSAULT, EXTORTION, AND CRIMINAL THREATS CHARGES DISMISSED

Practice Area(s): Criminal Defense
Court: Superior Court of California, City of Riverside

Charge: Felony Battery with Serious Bodily Injury (PC 243(d))

Our client was charged with felony battery, facing a potential sentence of up to four years in state prison. The charge stemmed from an alleged violation of California Penal Code Section 243(d). During the preliminary hearing, the court reviewed the circumstances of the incident. After careful consideration, it was determined that our client had acted in self-defense or in defense of another. Based on this finding, the charge was dismissed, and our client was cleared of any wrongdoing.

CASE RESULT: FELONY BATTERY CHARGE DISMISSED

Practice Area(s): Criminal Defense
Court: Superior Court of California, City of Los Angeles

Charges: Battery (PC 242) and Indecent Exposure (PC 314(1))

Our client was charged with both battery and indecent exposure, facing serious legal consequences. The case went to trial, where the defense meticulously prepared and presented the facts. After hearing the evidence, the jury returned a unanimous verdict of Not Guilty on both counts. As a result, all charges were dismissed, and our client was fully acquitted.

CASE RESULT: BATTERY AND INDECENT EXPOSURE CHARGES DISMISSED

Practice Area(s): Criminal Defense
Court: Superior Court of California, City of East L.A.

Charge: Second Degree Robbery (PC 211)

Our client was charged with second degree robbery, a serious offense that carried a potential sentence of five years in state prison. During the preliminary hearing, the judge closely examined the evidence and arguments presented. Attorney Hashemi argued that the evidence did not support the charges, leading the judge to dismiss the case. This dismissal effectively removed the risk of a lengthy prison sentence for our client.

CASE RESULT: SECOND DEGREE ROBBERY CHARGE DISMISSED

Practice Area(s): Criminal Defense
Court: Superior Court of California, City of Los Angeles

Charges: 2 Counts of Felony Assault with a Deadly Weapon (PC 245(a)(1))

Our client faced serious charges, including two counts of felony assault with a deadly weapon, carrying a potential sentence of up to 16 years in state prison. Attorney Hashemi conducted a thorough examination of the evidence and engaged in extensive negotiations with the District Attorney. After careful consideration of the evidence and arguments presented, the District Attorney agreed to dismiss the case, effectively eliminating the severe legal consequences our client was facing.

CASE RESULT: FELONY ASSAULT CHARGES DISMISSED

Practice Area(s): Criminal Defense
Court: Superior Court of California, City of Los Angeles

Charge: Transportation of Marijuana (H&S 11360(a))

Our client was initially charged with the transportation of marijuana under Health & Safety Code Section 11360(a), a felony offense carrying a potential sentence of up to four years in state prison. During the preliminary hearing, the trajectory of the case shifted significantly. The court decided to reduce the felony charge to a misdemeanor, specifically possession under H&S 11357(c). Additionally, the court offered the option for the case to be dismissed upon the successful completion of a court-ordered drug program. This resolution allowed our client to avoid a felony conviction and the associated prison time.

CASE RESULT: TRANSPORTATION OF MARIJUANA CHARGE REDUCED AND DISMISSED

Practice Area(s): Criminal Defense
Court: Superior Court of California, City of Burbank

Charge: Murder (PC 187(a))

Our client was charged with murder under Penal Code 187(a), facing a potential sentence of 25 years to life in prison. The defense conducted a comprehensive investigation focused on establishing self-defense, which included numerous court hearings and detailed legal arguments. After extensive efforts, the District Attorney agreed to dismiss the murder charge. Our client was allowed to plead to voluntary manslaughter under Penal Code 192(a), resulting in a significantly reduced sentence of six years. This outcome was based on an argument of imperfect self-defense, which substantially mitigated the potential penalties.

CASE RESULT: MURDER CHARGE DISMISSED, VOLUNTARY MANSLAUGHTER PLEA WITH REDUCED SENTENCE

Practice Area(s): Criminal Defense
Court: Superior Court of California, City of Los Angeles

Charges: Attempted Murder (PC 663/187(a)), Assault With a Firearm (PC 245(a)(2)), Accessory After the Fact (PC 32), Gang Enhancements (PC 186.22(1)(c))

Our client, along with three co-defendants, was charged with multiple serious offenses, including attempted murder, assault with a firearm, and accessory after the fact, all compounded by gang enhancements. These charges carried a potential sentence of 25 years to life in state prison. Over the course of a year and a half, an extensive investigation was conducted, during which substantial evidence was gathered to demonstrate that our client was not directly involved in the offenses. This thorough investigation and presentation of evidence led to a remarkable outcome. The charges were significantly reduced, and our client received a much lower sentence of six years in state prison, avoiding the severe penalties initially faced.

CASE RESULT: CHARGES REDUCED, SENTENCE LOWERED TO SIX YEARS

Practice Area(s): Criminal Defense
Court: Superior Court of California, City of Pasadena

Charge: Violation of PC 288(a) (Lewd or Lascivious Acts)

Our client was charged with violating Penal Code 288(a), which involves lewd or lascivious acts and carries a potential sentence of up to eight years in state prison. After a thorough investigation and strategic negotiations with the District Attorney, the court rendered a sentence of probation only, avoiding any time in state prison.

CASE RESULT: PROBATION GRANTED, NO STATE PRISON

Practice Area(s): Criminal Defense
Court: Superior Court of California, City of Long Beach

Charge: Violation of H&S 11359(a) (Felony Possession of Marijuana for Sale)

Our client was charged with felony possession of marijuana for sale under Health & Safety Code 11359(a), facing a potential three-year state prison sentence. The court initially sentenced the client to three years’ probation instead of prison time. After a year and a half of compliance, the court allowed the client to withdraw the guilty plea and plead to a related offense. The felony charge was then reduced to a misdemeanor, and the case was ultimately expunged.

CASE RESULT: FELONY REDUCED TO MISDEMEANOR, CASE EXPUNGED

Practice Area(s): Criminal Defense
Court: Superior Court of California, City of Los Angeles