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| Possession of Methamphetamine While Armed, Charges Dropped Our client, a middle-aged pet care worker, was arrested after police searched the home pursuant to a warrant. Drugs and multiple firearms were seized and the client was facing 6 years in state prison. The Lawyer refused to back down to the District Attorneys demand that the client plead guilty to the charges and negotiated a dismissal of all counts after completion of drug education classes. Felony Drug Possession (HS 11350), Entire Case Dismissed The client was stopped by Burbank Police and cited for driving on suspended, during his booking officers found cocaine on his person. The attorney filed a motion to dismiss for violating his Constitutional rights, on 4-29-08 the case was dismissed. Domestic Violence, Criminal Threats - Entire Case Dismissed Client was arrested and charged with terrorist threats and battery on a family member. The Court set bail at $50,000 and issued a restraining order to keep him away from the family home. The alleged victim in the case was not desirous of prosecution, however the Burbank City Prosecutor wanted jail time and year long counseling. We set the case for trial and rejected all offers to settle. On the day of trial the Judge granted a defense motion to dismiss the entire case. DUI with refusal and open container charges all dropped! Our firm obtained a NOT GUILTY after trial on DUI with a refusal allegation and driving while drinking champagne for our client. Grand Theft and Possession of Counterfeit Currency Charges Dropped Our client, a 17 year old juvenile, was arrested in Burbank and charged with a number of serious felonies. He was accused of conspiring with others to pass counterfeit $100 bills and use his position as a Department Store cashier to effectuate the theft. We wanted to keep his record clean and avoid time in Juvenile Hall. We met early with the District Attorney and negotiated a informal diversion which kept the case out of Court and resulted in all criminal charges being dropped. The minor got to keep his record clean. Petty Theft Charges Dropped Client was arrested after running and fighting with a drug store clerk after having stolen a pack of batteries. The client retained our services with the main objective of keeping the theft charges off his criminal record. We immediately arranged a meeting with the Burbank City Prosecutor and negotiated a deal whereby the client would perform community service and the charges would be dropped. Possession of Illegal Weapon Charges Dropped Client was charged with a felony possession of a weapon in Burbank. Our Attorney worked out a deal for a dismissal of the charges with the local Prosecutor. Hit and Run Charges Reduced Client, a student, already on probation for a previous offense, was charged with hit and run in the Burbank Court. He was facing the loss of his driving privilege and likely jail time. Our attorney sat down with the prosecutor and arranged a disposition that involved a dismissal of the hit and run charges. Consequently, the client saved his license and avoided incarceration. No Jail for Burglary and Theft Charges Recently, we negotiated a no jail deal for a client charged with multiple commercial burglary and grand theft allegations out of the Burbank Court. Grand Theft Auto Case Dismissed at the Preliminary Hearing Our client was arrested in Pasadena for stealing an automobile. The defense was that he had consent to use the car. The District Attorney refused to drop the case. During the preliminary hearing we presented evidence and witnesses establishing that our client was telling the truth. The judge agreed and threw out the entire case. DUI Charges Involving an Accident, Charges Dismissed Our client, a salesman visiting the area from out of state, was arrested for DUI after an accident on the freeway between Burbank and Pasadena. A breath test determined his blood alcohol level was .12%. We went to Court on his behalf and got the driving under the influence charges dropped. The client never had to come to Court. The outcome not only kept the drunk driving off his record, it also saved his driver's license from being suspended and avoided the need to file an SR-22 with the DMV and notify his insurance company. Sex Offense Charges Dropped The accused was arrested for felony lewd act with a minor and other serious criminal charges. The family of the accused hired us and we immediately went to the jail and met with the client. After getting our client's side of the story we sat down with the Burbank Prosecutor and negotiated a dismissal of the sex offense thereby avoiding lifelong 290 sex offender registration and the accused was released from custody to his family. Probation Violation, Jail Avoided The client was told by the Burbank City Prosecutor that he wanted 30 days jail for picking up a new case, having previously been placed on probation out of the Burbank Court. We were hired and went to Court and negotiated a no jail disposition on the new case and reinstatement on the old case., thereby avoiding a violation of probation. Client charged with Theft and Burglary, Early Intervention Results in all Charges Being Dropped Our client, a 40 year old employee of a local studio, was arrested after being observed by loss prevention stealing various items from the shelves of a mall store. The Burbank Police arrested her for felony violations and she was facing serious consequences if convicted. Fortunately, we were retained by the client and immediately met with the Prosecutor's Office. We were successful in negotiating a disposition which resulted in the theft and burglary charges being completely dismissed. This deal was worked out before the client's scheduled Court date. This outcome kept the original charges from appearing on her record, avoiding lifelong embarrassment and shame. DUI License Suspension (.18% blood alcohol) Set Aside after Hearing The driver was involved in an accident and blew a .18 on the breath machine. He came to us and we got him a DMV hearing, even though he never requested one within the 10 day period. Attorney Ruff fought the suspension because it meant the client's job. A legal technicality was raised which resulted in the APS suspension being reversed and set aside by the Department of Motor Vehicles on August 17, 2007 . Possession of Drugs at Airport, All charges Dismissed Our client was traveling through the Burbank Bob Hope Airport when security TSA officials found a quantity of marijuana in his bag. He was arrested and charged with possession of controlled substance and ordered to appear in Court. He lived outside Los Angeles County so it was difficult to attend Court. We were hired and went to Court for him, we met with the local city prosecutor and negotiated a complete dismissal of the charges. Possession of Weapon at Airport, Charges Dropped While traveling through the city of Burbank, our client was detained at the airport after a check of her baggage revealed the presence of a pair of brass knuckles. The client was arrested and had to post bail. The client lived outside the state of California. We were hired and went to Court on our client's behalf. In October of 2007 we negotiated a dismissal of the felony weapons charge and the client never had to return to Court. Driving on a Suspended License, Charges Dismissed We were retained by a client who at first was reluctant to hire a lawyer for fear that he would end up with the same outcome. He was caught driving after his license was suspended for a DUI. We met with the local city attorney before Court and negotiated a dismissal of the original charge thereby saving the client from mandatory jail and the required installation of an ignition interlock on his car. Assault on a Burbank Police Officer, Charges Dismissed Our client was arrested following an alleged assault on a Police officer. We were hired early enough to get in and present our client's side of the story to the Prosecutor before going to Court, whereupon he agreed to dismiss the original charges filed by the Police. Internet Sex Crime, Attempted Child Molestation - Probation and No Jail Recently we obtained a probation disposition with no jail for an attempt PC 288, over the web involving a police sting. Call our Office TOLL FREE at 1-877-617-4485 |
Matthew J. Ruff, Esq.
Toll Free at 1-877-617-4485
