Through our comprehensive knowledge of law, extensive case preparation and individualized representation, Weinrieb Law Firm continues to achieve excellent results for our clients. Below are a few examples of recent Weinrieb Law Firm cases.
- 1. FOUR COUNTS OF ATTEMPT MURDER CHARGES DISMISSED BASED ON FALSE IDENTIFICATION — June 23, 2011
After months of preparation and investigation by attorneys Garret Weinrieb and Arvand Naderi, 3 counts of Premeditated Attempted Murder with a Firearm were dismissed by the District Attorney on the day of the Preliminary Hearing. Exposure was Life In Prison. District Attorney dismissed all charges based on findings of false identification. Witness interviews, detailed reviews of video clips, cell phone records, and photographic evidence proved that client was NOT the shooter, and all charges were dismissed. - 2. VAN NUYS JURY FINDS PACOIMA MAN NOT GUILTY OF ATTEMPT MURDER — June 14, 2011
Van Nuys jury finds 23 year old male – represented by attorney Garret Weinrieb — NOT GUILTY of attempted murder. Client’s exposure was 45 years to life in state prison. Jury deliberated for only 1 hour before reaching a NOT GUILTY verdict on all attempted murder and attempted manslaughter charges. - 3. Two (2) counts of Stalking, Making Harassing Phone Calls and Violation of a Court Restraining Order
OUTCOME: June 15, 2011, case dismissed on day of trial. D.A. announced unable to proceed. Defense motion to dismiss granted. - 4. Nine (9) counts of Rape and related Sexual Abuse charges
OUTCOME:Case dismissed prior to trial. D.A. announced unable to proceed after preliminary hearing. - 5. Two (2) counts of Attempted Murder (punishable by life in prison) following double shooting at gas station
OUTCOME: Case dismissed prior to trial. D.A. announced unable to proceed after preliminary hearing. - 6. Possession of Marijuana for Sale (punishable by three years state prison); Armed with a Firearm in the Commission of a Felony (one year state prison
enhancement); Unlawful Possession of a Firearm by Convicted Felon (punishable by three years state prison); Unlawful Possession of Ammunition by a Convicted Felon (punishable by three years state prison).
OUTCOME: Probation with no prison or jail sentence. Defendant’s total exposure was 10 years in state prison. - 7. Two (2) counts of Assault with a Firearm and three (3) counts of Criminal Threats
OUTCOME:Case dismissed prior to trial. D.A. announced unable to proceed prior to preliminary hearing. - 8. Intentional Discharge of a Firearm in Public
OUTCOME: Case dismissed after filing Motion to Withdraw Plea. Judge granted motion to withdraw Defendant’s guilty plea and D.A. dismissed prior to the preliminary hearing. - 9. Felony Assault with a Knife
OUTCOME: Negotiated with D.A. for a complete dismissal before the filing of a felony criminal complaint. - 10. Felony Possession for Sale of Marijuana (Medical Marijuana Defense)
OUTCOME: Complete Medical Marijuana defense. Motion to dismiss for lack of sufficient evidence granted. Complete dismissal prior to trial. - 11. Two (2) Counts of Felony Fraud and Forgery
OUTCOME: Case dismissed prior to trial. D.A. announced unable to proceed after preliminary hearing. - 12. Grand Theft Auto (punishable by up to three years in state prison)
OUTCOME: Negotiated dismissal of all charges. - 13. Penal Code § 664/187: Two counts of Attempted Murder (punishable by life in prison) following double shooting at Long Beach gas station. Result — negotiated dismissal of all charges. Filed in Long Beach Superior Court.
- 14. Health & Safety Code § 11359: One count of Possession Of Marijuana For Sale
(punishable by up to three years in state prison); Penal Code § 12022(a)(1):
Armed With A Firearm In the Commission Of A Felony (one year state prison
enhancement); Penal Code § 12021(a)(1): One count of Unlawful Possession Of
A Firearm By A Convicted Felon (punishable by up to three years in state
prison); Penal Code § 12316(b)(1): One count of Unlawful Possession Of
Ammunition By A Convicted Felon (punishable by up to three years in state
prison). Result — Probation with no prison or jail sentence. Defendant’s
total exposure was 10 years in state prison. - 15. Penal Code § 487: One count of Grand Theft Auto (punishable by up to three years in state prison). Result — negotiated dismissal of all charges. Filed in Long Beach Superior Court.
- 16. Penal Code § 647(b): One count of Solicitation of Prostitution (punishable by up to six months in county jail) following Hollywood prostitution sting operation. Result — negotiated charge reduction to simple trespass (Penal Code § 602) with no jail sentence. Filed in Hollywood Superior Court.
- 17. Penal Code § 459: One count of Commercial Burglary (punishable by up to three years in state prison); Penal Code § 666: One count of Petty Theft With A Prior (punishable by up to three years in state prison); Probation Violation of prior Petty Theft With A Prior conviction (punishable by up to three years state prison). Result — negotiated concurrent (non-consecutive) sentence of 15 days county jail for all three charges. Charges filed in Burbank Superior Court and Van Nuys Superior Court.
- 18. Penal Code § 459: One count of Commercial Burglary (punishable by up to three years in state prison). Result — negotiated reduction of the burglary charge to a trespass violation under Penal Code § 602.1. Importantly, a trespass is a non-theft crime that does not qualify as a prior conviction for enhancement purposes in any potential subsequent theft crime charge. Filed in Burbank Superior Court.
- 19. Penal Code § 245(a)(1): Arrest and pending potential prosecution for Assault With A Deadly Weapon (punishable by up to four years in state prison). Result — due to ongoing successful negotiations with the District Attorney’s Office, Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms and the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, no formal charges have been filed six months after arrest. Case is based out of the Los Angeles Superior Court Airport Division (LAX).
- 20. Penal Code § 273.5(a): One count of Domestic Battery (punishable by up to four years in state prison); Penal Code § 594: One count of Vandalism (punishable by up to one year in county jail); Penal Code 273.6: One count of Violation Of A (Domestic Violence) Protective Order. Result — fine and anger management counseling; restitution to the victim for the value of the vandalized property. Filed in LAX Superior Court.
- 21. Vehicle Code § 23152(a) and § 23152(b) (DUI). Result — negotiated reduction of the DUI charge (punishable by up to 6 months in county jail and other significant penalties) to a traffic infraction for failure to stop at a light prior to turning. Filed in Hollywood Superior Court.
- 22. Penal Code § 653k: One count of possession of a concealed switchblade (punishable by up to six months in county jail) discovered by Burbank Airport TSA Officers during routine baggage screening. Result — negotiated a complete dismissal of the charge upon completion of community service. Filed in Burbank Superior Court.
- 23. Vehicle Code § 23152(a) and § 23152(b): One count of DUI (punishable by up to six months in county jail); Vehicle Code § 23157 (DUI enhancement for refusal to submit to a chemical blood alcohol test — one year potential driver’s license suspension); Vehicle Code § 23110(a): One count of throwing an object from a moving vehicle (beer bottle thrown at off-duty police officer on the freeway). Result — negotiated dismissal of the throwing of an object count (Vehicle Code § 23110(a)); dismissal of the DUI refusal enhancement (Vehicle Code § 23157); reduction of the DUI count to reckless driving involving alcohol ("Wet Reckless") under Vehicle Code § 23103(a). Filed in Pasadena Superior Court.
- 24. Vehicle Code § 14601.1: Two counts of driving on a suspended license (punishable by up to one year in county jail) and a probation violation on a prior driving on a suspended license conviction. Result — negotiated dismissal of second driving on a suspended license charge; dismissal of the probation violation; remaining count disposed of with a fine. Filed in Whittier Superior Court.
- 25. DV-110 Domestic Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) — Opposition to TRO filed by ex-girlfriend based on fabricated facts in an effort to create leverage regarding child custody matter. Result — Successful argument before the judge to dismiss the TRO and no permanent restraining order entered.
- 26. Vehicle Code § 20002(a): One count of hit and run with property damage. Result — negotiated civil compromise (Penal Code §1378) with the victim and a complete dismissal of the case by the court. Filed in Downey Superior Court.
