Case Results – Page 6

November2014

SEXUAL BATTERY CASE DISMISSED. Downey Courthouse. Mr. Weinrieb’s client was charged with molesting a family member. Mr. Weinrieb interviewed at least 10 members of his client’s family, all of whom provided statements that they did not believe the false allegations against Mr. Weinrieb’s client and that the alleged victim has a history of lying and false allegations. All of these statements were presented to both the detective assigned to the case and the District Attorney’s Office. Based on this evidence and other evidence provided by Mr. Weinrieb the District Attorney elected not to file criminal charges.

September2014

ASSAULT WITH A DEADLY WEAPON CASE DISMISSED. Pasadena Courthouse. Mr. Weinrieb’s client was charged with Assault with a Deadly Weapon (a vehicle) resulting in great bodily injury to the alleged victim. Mr. Weinrieb got all charges against his client dismissed after proving to the prosecutor that the alleged victim framed his client into a traffic accident and then lied about the cause of the crash and his injuries. Mr. Weinrieb’s client was facing 7 years in state prison if convicted.

June2014

Mr. Weinrieb’s client was charged with domestic violence. When Mr. Weinrieb announced “ready for trial” the prosecutor backed down and agreed to change his settlement offer from a charge of Domestic Violence to Disturbing the Peace. Accordingly, Mr. Weinrieb’s client avoided any jail time and, most importantly, any history of violence on his criminal record. Inglewood Courthouse.

June2014

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CASE DISMISSED. LAX Courthouse. Mr. Weinrieb drafted a detailed letter to the District Attorney’s Office before any formal felony complaint was filed against his client who was wrongfully arrested for domestic violence. After the District Attorney reviewed Mr. Weinrieb’s letter about his client and the false allegations against her all charges were dismissed and no case was filed allowing his client to resume her life.

May2014

CASE DISMISSED BASED ON ILLEGAL SEARCH AND SEIZURE OF CLIENT’S HOME. Mr. Weinrieb’s client was charged with possession of marijuana for sale and was facing substantial jail time. Mr. Weinrieb filed a motion to prevent the prosecutor from entering any evidence of the marijuana into the case because the police located the drugs when they illegally entered his client’s home without a warrant after his client was already handcuffed in a police car. The judge granted Mr. Weinrieb’s motion and the case was dismissed. Client was fee to go. LAX Courthouse.

April2014

TWO DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CASES DISMISSED ON THE SAME DAY. In two separate cases involving two separate clients, Mr. Weinrieb’s clients were charged with Domestic Violence. Mr. Weinrieb thoroughly developed his clients’ strong defenses and announced to the Court that he was ready for trial. After four months of preparation, the prosecutor announced that he could not proceed on either case, and all charges against Mr. Weinrieb’s client were DISMISSED. Glendale Courthouse.

April2014

CASE DISMISSED. Mr. Weinrieb’s client was charged with felony possession of cocaine, and was facing potential jail time and deportation. Mr. Weinrieb rejected the prosecutor’s unreasonable plea offer and set the case for preliminary hearing. At the preliminary hearing the prosecutor was forced to announce “unable to proceed” and the case was dismissed. Mr. Weinrieb successfully argued that the police officer did not have enough personal knowledge of the facts of the case to constitutionally testify against his client. Case dismissed. El Monte Courthouse.

March2014

CASE DISMISSED. Mr. Weinrieb’s client was charged with domestic violence, criminal threats, and dissuading a witness. Mr. Weinrieb thoroughly developed his client’s strong defense and announced to the Court that he was ready for trial. The prosecutor requested an extension for trial and Mr. Weinrieb objected that the prosecutor had already had enough time to prepare for trial. The prosecutor was jammed and announced that they could not proceed, and all charges against Mr. Weinrieb’s client were DISMISSED.

January2014

CASE DISMISSED. Mr. Weinrieb’s client was found by police in possession of $1,700 in counterfeit money, and was charged with counterfeiting fraud. Mr. Weinrieb argued with the prosecutor that there was no evidence that the client had the specific intent, or the state of mind, to commit fraud, as required for a conviction. After Mr. Weinrieb announced ready for trial, the prosecutor folded and dismissed the case. Downey Courthouse