Criminal Defense Case Results in California

Charge

Domestic Battery (Misdemeanor)

Location

Los Angeles County, None

Allegations

Police responded to a domestic dispute at a residence and arrested our client for misdemeanor domestic battery based largely on the complainant’s initial statement, without corroborating physical injury. We obtained the police report and temporary protective order, then reviewed subsequent communications. In the days that followed, the complainant repeatedly contacted the client, apologized, and recanted. We preserved those recordings and contrasted them with the original account, exposing major credibility issues. The prosecutor declined to file, and the case was dismissed.

Charge

Engaging and Agreeing to Engage in Prostitution

Location

Los Angeles County, None

Allegations

Police detained our client during a street sting with an undercover officer and issued a citation for allegedly agreeing to pay for a sexual act. We were retained quickly, reviewed the citation and the client’s account, and opened direct dialogue with the charging office to confirm status and request evidence. We highlighted the thin nature of the proof, the absence of any completed act, and our client’s clean history. After sustained discussions, prosecutors declined to file. The case was dismissed, sparing the client any court appearance or conviction.

Charge

Assault by Means Likely to Produce Great Bodily Injury (Felony)

Location

Los Angeles County, None

Allegations

The client was arrested after a late-night altercation near a hotel parking area. He reported that a stranger confronted him as he helped a companion home, then followed and charged at him again, forcing the client to defend himself. We moved quickly, sending preservation requests to nearby businesses for surveillance and requesting the officers’ body‑worn camera video. We organized the client’s injury photos and presented a clear self‑defense narrative. After engaging with prosecutors and pressing the evidentiary issues, the case was dismissed.