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Not GuiltyDUI - 0.12% BACThe Defendant was charged with a DUI and a blood test of .12% and a hit and run. After trial, the Defendant was found Not Guilty of ALL charges and was discharged.
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Case DismissedFelony Domestic Violence BatteryThe Defendant was arrested for Felony Domestic Violence Battery against her husband. The bail bond was $50,000. The Domestic Violence Battery was witnessed by several individuals who provided statements to the Orange County Police detectives. Attorney Randy Collins argued that the Defendant suffered from a nervous breakdown, which culminated in involuntary acts of frustration. The case was dismissed.
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Case DismissedMurderAfter trial the case was dismissed.
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Case DismissedDomestic ViolenceThe Defendant was arrested for Felony Domestic Violence Battery against her husband. The bail bond was $50,000. The Domestic Violence Battery was witnessed by several individuals who provided statements to the Orange County Police detectives. Attorney Randy Collins argued that the Defendant suffered from a nervous breakdown, which culminated in involuntary acts of frustration.
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Case DismissedDomestic Violence BatteryThe Defendant was charged with Domestic Violence Battery, a violation of Penal Code Section 243(e)(1), and child abuse, a violation of Penal Code Section 273a(b). A disposition was negotiated wherein the Defendant entered a plea to “disturbing the peace”, and the domestic violence battery and child abuse charges were dismissed.
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Charges DismissedDriving on a Suspended LicenseThis Defendant was charged in four separate cases as follows: (1) two cases of driving on a suspended license, alcohol related; (2) driving on a suspended license; and (3) drunk in public. The Defendant was able to resolve all four of these matter on the same date. The case of driving on a suspended license, alcohol related (CVC 14601.2(a)) the Defendant was ordered to serve 30 days in the Orange County jail (home confinement authorized). ALL other cases were dismissed.
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Sentence Significantly ReducedPossession of a Controlled Substance for SaleThe Defendant was charged in two separate cases on two different dates with the possession of a controlled substance for sale, to wit methamphetamine. His exposure in total was 3 years, 8 months. The Defendant entered a plea to both cases on the same day before different judges. The Defendant was placed on formal probation for 3 years and served a total actual time in custody of 68 days.
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Case DismissedPossession of Firearm by a FelonThe defendant was charged with violation of Penal Code, Section 29800(a) (Possession of Firearm by a Felon); and section 30305(a)(1), (Possession of ammunition by a prohibited person). Violation of Health and Safety Code Section 11550(e) Under the Influence with a firearm; and 11377(a) Possession of Methamphetamine with 3 prior State Prison commitments where the defendant did not remain free of custody for 5 years. The case was dismissed in its entirety.
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Case DismissedPossession of Methamphetamine
Defendant completed diversion PC 1000, and the case was dismissed.
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Penalty ReducedPossession of MethamphetamineThe Defendant was charged with a violation of Health and Safety Code Section 11377(a) – Possession of Methamphetamine. He was also charged with the possession of a dope smoking instrument, and a trespassing/occupation of property as a squatter. Although the Defendant was exposed to three years state prison, we negotiated a disposition in which the Defendant entered a plea to the trespass and upon payment of $1,000 to the victim witness the case was terminated after Counts 1 and 2 were dismissed. The Defendant had no drug conviction and was therefore, not required to register as a narcotic defender.
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Charges DismissedSpousal AbuseAll four counts Dismissed and bond exonerated
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Case DismissedFelony DUIThe Defendant was charged with a Felony DUI in violation of Vehicle Code 23152 (a) and (b) for driving under the influence of alcohol with a BAC of .08% or higher with three prior DUI’s. The Defendant had failed to appear on his original court date and there was a warrant issued for his arrest. The Defendant was now facing up to 3 years in prison for the Felony DUI. Attorneys Randy Collins argued that Defendant’s Due Process rights had been violated and brought a Motion to Dismiss the case. The Motion to Dismiss was granted and the Defendant was released from jail and his case was dismissed.
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Prison Sentence Significantly ReducedFelony DUIDefendant was charged with a Felony DUI with three prior convictions and interfering with an officer in the performance of his duties. His exposure was 3 years in state prison. The Defendant only served six actual months in custody.
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Penalty Reduced | All Other Counts DismissedGrand TheftThe Defendant was charged along with seven other defendants with conspiracy to commit grand theft and grand theft. The Defendant could have spent 5 years in custody. Since the Defendant had no prior record, in the middle of the preliminary hearing, the Defendant entered a plea to Public Resources Code, Section 14591(b)(1)(F). All other counts were dismissed and the Defendant was released with credit for time served.
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Case DismissedGrand Theftperson cannot steal and receive the same stolen property. If a guilty plea as to both these crimes were entered the court could only punish for one crime. As a misdemeanor the maximum sentence would be one year, or $1,000 fine, or both fine and imprisonment.
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Case DismissedDUI DrugsDefendant was charged with violation CVC 23152(a) (DUI Drugs) and Health and Safety Code, Section 115502, Under the influence of drugs. (This latter sentence carries with is a minimum 90 day jail sentence) The defendant also had a prior DUI Conviction. The case was dismissed without trial.
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No Jail TimeDUI with a CollisionThe Defendant was charged with a .13 blood alcohol content (BAC) DUI with a collision and a 2007 prior DUI. He was also charged with two counts of hit and run. The Defendant was still on probation for his prior DUI. In all this, the Defendant was faced with a maximum time in custody of 3 years and six months. Ultimately, the Defendant, on all matters, was sentenced to 60 days home confinement, restitution, and other mandatory fines, fees, and programs. The Defendant never returned to jail.
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Fines VacatedFailure to Pay Court FinesThe defendant had five cases before the court and had failed on numerous occasions to pay fines or complete promises he had made to the court. Warrants were issued. The defendant owed the following on the cases listed; $850.00; 148.50; $388.50; 419.00; and $1,111.00; The court vacated all the fines so the defendant did not have to pay anything. [$2917] The defendant only has to complete 15 days Caltrans.
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No Jail Time2nd DUI with CollisionThe Defendant was charged with DUI, BAC .18% and a collision. The Defendant was also charged with a BAC greater than .15% and a prior conviction in 2006 out of Harbor Court, Orange County. The Defendant could have gone to county jail for 1 year. The Defendant received 60 days in Orange County jail to be served as home confinement and the remaining mandatory fees and programs. The Defendant never returned to jail.
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Penalty Reduced to Disturbing the PeaceAssault, Battery & Resisting ArrestThe Defendant was charged with Assault (Penal Code Section 240), Battery (Penal Code Section 242), and Resisting Arrest, (Penal Code Section 148(a)(1)). After negotiations the Defendant entered a plea to “disturbing the Peace” and all other charges were dismissed.
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Case DismissedBurglaryDefendant was charged with Commercial Burglary and Grand Theft (Penal Code, Section 459/460(b) and 487(a). The defendant participated in a class and the case was dismissed.
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Case DismissedDomestic Battery with Corporal InjuryThe Defendant was charged with violating Penal Code Section 273.5(a), otherwise known as Domestic Battery with Corporal Injury, due to a fight that took place with his spouse. After thorough investigation by Randy Collins and his private investigator, Mr. Collins was able to demonstrate that the Defendant acted in self-defense. The case was subsequently dismissed.