Auto v. Commercial Truck
Auto Accident - San Bernardino Courthouse
Plaintiff was rear-ended by a Budget Rental Truck at a speed of approximately 30 miles per hour.
The Result
We were able to secure a settlement at the beginning of trial in the amount of $400,000.00.
Elder Abuse – Confidential Settlement
Confidential settlement
The Result
Secured a settlement for our client in the amount of $400,000.00 one week before trial.
DUI
People v. Fabio T. - Metropolitan Courthouse
Defendant was charged with DUI after a blood test came back over the legal limit.
The Result
In a two week jury trial we were able to show the jury the scientific flaws in the blood test. The jury saw the truth and understood the flaws in the scientific evidence. Client was found not guilty after approximately 35 minutes of deliberation.
Settlement – Confidential
Confidential settlement
The Result
We were able to secure a $6,000,000.00 settlement at mediation for our client.
Driving with a Suspended License
Driving with a Suspended License - Arthur R. - Metropolitan Courthouse
Client stopped following a routine traffic stop and was cited for misdemeanor driving with a suspended license, violation of VC ยง 14601.1.
The Result
Defendant found not guilty at trial.
DUI DMV Hearing – Hit and Run
DUI / Hit and Run - DMV Hearing - Brenda I
Client was involved in an accident, and was later arrested for DUI and for hit and run. The arresting officer was not present at the scene, but drove to client's home to make the arrest. The officer failed to obtain a warrant. After the arrest, client's breath test result were registered at a 0.14/0.14 BAC.
The Result
The arrest was deemed unlawful and in violation of client's 4th amendment rights to be free from unreasonable search and seizure. The suspension was set aside, and client's license was never suspended.
DUI – DMV Hearing Appeal
DUI DMV Hearing - Michael N.
DMV suspended client's license for 2 years for refusing to submit to a chemical test after a DUI arrest. Client had one prior DUI conviction within the last 10 years. We filed a lawsuit against the DMV seeking a writ of mandate, and for a court order to reinstate client's driver license.
The Result
The license suspension was set aside, and client's driver license was reinstated.
DUI
People v. Sam K. - Long Beach Courthouse
Client stopped by CHP for tinted windows and was subsequently arrested for DUI. The breath test on the side of the road was 0.11 and 0.10 BAC at 1:49/1:50am; and the breath test at the police station was 0.11 and 0.13 BAC at 2:15/2:16 am.
The Result
Jury found that the breath tests results were flawed and unreliable. Not Guilty verdict rendered.
Domestic Violence / Criminal Threats
People v. Anthony S. - Van Nuys Courthouse
Client arrested for Domestic Violence and Criminal Threats after ex-wife made a false police report of abuse.
The Result
Case dismissed on motion of the defense.
Auto Accident
Auto Accident - Emilia M. - Stanley-Mosk Courthouse
Plaintiff was rear-ended at a speed of 10 miles per hour. Insurance denied liability, and we filed a lawsuit on Plaintiff's behalf.
The Result
Three months after the lawsuit was filed, the insurance company tendered the full policy limits.