Some of Our Court Victories

The DAs office due to the victims' family's wishes would not offer anything lower than 30 years to life! The matter was tried by Mr. Fakhimi in March of 2019 and after two days of deliberations the jury was not able to reach a verdict. Mistrial was declared! More about this matter at: https://www.ocregister.com/2019/04/03/one-jurors-change-of-heart-prompts-mistrial-for-driver-accused-of-killing-grandmother-2-year-old-girl-in-irvine-crash/

Client’s ex-wife accused him of assaulting her at the mall. Client would have been deportable and inadmissible if he would take the deal offered by the Orange County District Attorney’s Office. He also maintained his innocence. It took over 7 months of hard work and negotiation, including obtaining surveillance footage from the mall to their credit the DA’s office agreed to DISMISS the case.

Our client who had a prior record was identified as the man who robbed a disabled man with a firearm. He was facing 13 years and a strike. The best deal the prior attorney could get for him was 3 years and a strike. After Houman Fakhimi was hired, he had our investigator contact all witnesses and the alleged victim. Once the case are prepped by our office was presented to the DA he dismissed the robbery charges, client plead to PETTY THEFT and was released!

Our client who had a prior felony was accused of carrying a firearm and engaging in dispute with another consumer at a gas station. Alleged victim and his wife told the police that our client was armed. DA’s offer was plead guilty and agree to 16 months jail. Mr. Fakhimi took the case to Preliminary Hearing and the judge DISMISSED the case after hearing Mr. Fakhimi’s cross examination.

Our female client was charged with domestic violence in violation of P.C. 273.5. The Sheriff Deputy arresting her claimed to have observed her hitting her husband as the deputy was looking through the back window. CASE DISMISSED!

People v. A.B. (2014-LAX Court): Client was charged with stalking and criminal threats, facing two strikes and deportation! Mr. Fakhimi was the 3rd defense attorney on the case and he took the case to trial. Even with alleged victim, defendant’s daughter and an alleged eye-witness testifying the jury was hung and the trial ended in mistrial. Upon DA’s refiling of the case Mr. Fakhimi’s motion to dismiss the case was granted and our client was released from custody after two years.

Client had plead guilty to a felony exposing her to certain deportation more than 10 years ago. She was now facing deportation. Our attorneys filed a motion to vacate/set aside the guilty plea based on the fact that she had received ineffective assistance of counsel and was not aware of the immigration consequences of the plea.

Results: Our motion was GRANTED and the case was DISMISSED.

People v. N.K. (LAX Court, 2011): Client charged with possession with intent to sell and transport of over 1000 xanax and codeine pills from abroad into the US at the LAX airport. DA claimed Defendant’s husband was an unlicensed doctor and she was selling the pills. Offer was plea to sales which would have meant Defendant would be deported!

Result: Through months of negotiations and investigations our drug sales attorneys were able to convince the DA that the client was not a criminal and reduced the charge to simple transport of prescription drugs without the prescription under the Bus and Prof code as a MISDEMEANOR and got the client all of her money and pills back!

People v A. G (LAX, 2012), Client a Green Card holder enterred the US with over 400 stanolzol (steriod) pills and was arrested and charged with possession with intent to sell! The best client’s first lawyer could get was a guilty plea and Prop 36 which would result in his deportation.

Result: Mr. Fakhimi was hired in April and the case was DISMISSED in June!

People v. D.T (Vista, 2012) Client charged with possession of methamphetamine with intent to sell, and transportation. Offer at the Prelim 2 years raised after arraignment on Information.

Result: After Mr. Fakhimi filed and argued a motion to suppress evidence under Penal Code Section 1538.5, and a motion to dismiss under Penal code Section 995 and before the judge had a chance to dismiss the case the DA agreed to dismiss the sales ad transportation changes and gave defendant a program with NO jail time!

People v J. I. (Santa Ana, 2012) Client charged with domestic violence, PC 273.5. Due to the fact that client was a Green Card holder he was facing DEPORTATION if he plead to 273.5.

Result: CASE REDUCED TO DISTURBING THE PEACE PC 415! 8 hours of community service.

People v Mario M. (Santa Ana, 2012) Client charged with forgery and fraud.

Result: CASE DISMISSED!!

People v S.K (LAX, 2012) Client charged with possession for sale and transpiration of drugs containing testosterone.

Result: CASE DISMISSED!!

People v M.M (Harbor Court, 2012) Client charged with possession of drugs and facing a one year suspension of his license.

Result: CASE DISMISSED!!

People v L. K (Ventura, 2012) Client charged with Commercial Burglary and ID theft both as felonies.

Result: CASE DISMISSED!!

People v R.R (Riverside, 2012) Possession of 77 grams of Meth with intent to sell. Defendant found with live ammunition. Offer 32 months!

Result: Through months of negotiations and investigation we were able to work out a deal where in our client received time served (only 3 months!) and was released on supervised release!

People v. S. F (Newport Beach, 2011), Possession of Meth with intent to sell WITH prior sale conviction. Offer 7 years state prison. Judge offer 5 years prison!

Result: After much investigation and negotiation by our Newport beach criminal defense attorneys DA agreed to a one year drug rehab program 6 month of which to be residential and no jail time!

People v. T.B. (San Bernardino, 2010): Client charged with violation of PC 290 by not registering as a sex offender. Offer 180 days jail increased to 2 years state prison after prelim.

Result: The day before trial attorney Fakhimi convinced the DA to reduce the matter to a misdemeanor with summary probation and NO jail time.

People v. D. H. (Fullerton-11), Client was charged with two strikes and three misdemeanors for attacking two victims with a beer bottle and causing injury, as well evading police while under the influence. Offer 3 Years and two strikes!

Result: After many hours of negotiations, client received a time served offer going home. In addition, his case will be reduced to a misdemeanor in 2 years!

People v. D. H. (Fullerton-11), Client was charged with two strikes and three misdemeanors for attacking two victims with a beer bottle and causing injury, as well evading police while under the influence. Offer 3 Years and two strikes!

Result: After many hours of negotiations, client received a time served offer going home. In addition, his case will be reduced to a misdemeanor in 2 years!

People v. J. O (San Bernardino-2010), Forcible Rape charges. First offer plea to rape, register as per PC 290 and prison!

Result: After much investigation and negotiation by Mr. Fakhimi, DA agreed to drop the rape charges, don’t ask for PC 290 registration and give client essentially a time served deal!

People v. S.M (Newport Beach) 2011, Conspiracy, money laundering, fake id. Case Dismissed!

Result: Case DISMISSED!

People v. Richard C. H (Riverside), Triple Murder, with Gang and Special Circumstance Allegations.

Result: Case DISMISSED! Our office was hired after the client was in custody for over one year. We prepared the case for trial and conducted intense investigation to prove Richard’s case.

People v. F.J.L (Fullerton), Possession of Ecstasy for sale. Initial Offer 120 days jail.

Result: Our Fullerton Drug Sales attorneys were able to convince the DA to offer our client NO jail, possession with fine AND the agreement to have the guilty plea withdrawn after 18 months if no other violations!

People v. C. A. (Newport Beach), Domestic violence charge against a corporate executive, offer plead guilty, do 52 week program.

Result: Domestic violence charge DISMISSED! Client received probation and only a 10 week program after pleading guilty to a lesser offense.

People v. M. O. (Fontana, 2011), Domestic violence charge against a non-US immigrant, offer plead guilty, to DV, do 30 days, face imminent deportation!

Result: Domestic violence charge DISMISSED! Client placed on probation after pleading guilty to disturbing the peace. Chances of legal residency revived.

People v. A. C. (Riverside, 2010), Client charged with two strikes and one gun enhancement with a 10 year mandatory sentence, offer 13 years!

Result: Client plead to ONE strike only, gun enhancement dismissed, received sentence of only 3 years!

People v. J.J (2010-San Bernardino) Client with previous drug sales case charged with hit and run. First offer plea to count and weekend jail. DISMISSED

After a vigorous investigation and defense work by attorney Houman Fakhimi and our associates, and multiple conferences with the DA, DA agreed to dismiss the case!

People v. A.H (2008-Newport Beach) Client with two prior strikes was accused of having committed a residential burglary ( a strike). DA’s offer 7 years, open until prelim only.

After a vigorous investigation and defense work by attorney Houman Fakhimi and our investigators, and multiple conferences with the judge and the DA, DA agreed to have the client plead and get probation and an outpatient drug rehab program in New York.

People v. G.O.M. (2010- Newport Beach), Client accused of making criminal threats (potentially a strike) and offered jail term in exchange for guilty plea. RESULTS: Case DISMISSED.

Although the district attorney’s office was seeking jail time for our client, our diligent defense of the case and proper investigation caused the DA to agree to dismiss the case in exchange for a DNA submission.

People v. K.B (2010-Rancho Cucamonga), client accused of domestic violence with corporal injury and elder abuse with GBI enhancements (Strikes), potential of 7 years in prison and a strike! Received no jail time, No strike and the possibility of a reduction to a misdemeanor after one year!

Our client was facing 7 years in prison AND a strike on his record for causing corporal serious injurers to his former gf. Client had admitted to pushing the gf and not calling for medical help. After months of negotiations the DA agreed to dismiss the GBI enhancement so the case was no longer a strike and offer our client a 30 days of weekend out of custody disposition with a chance to reduce the matter to a misdemeanor after one year. Client accepted the offer. Case settled.

In Re. V. S. (2009-Inglewood- Juvenile), 16 years old male juvenile was accused of committing first degree burglary (PC 459) and peeking (PC 647I) and was facing “significant commitment time” and/or trial as an adult Result= CASE DISMISSED.

Our client was accused of committing first degree burglary and peeking into a female’s room. DA was looking for “significant commitment time” and was also looking to try the client as an adult. After over one year of litigation and investigation our attorneys were able to get the case DISMISSED.

In Re. C.B. (2009-Sylmar), 17 old client charged with two counts both of which would have been considered a Strike in adult court.

DA tried to send the case to adult court at a fitness hearing. Our attorneys were able to defeat the DA’s efforts at the fitness hearing and keep the case at juvenile court.

People v. A. Marines (2007- Compton) D accused of DUI with Injury and causing great bodily injury as well as Felony Hit and Run. No offer made. Max 6 years and a STRIKE.

Our attorneys filed a Serna motion (lack of prosecution) and we were able to convince the DA to dismiss the STRIKE GBI allegations and the hit and run and impose a minimum sentence which will have the client home in less than seven months!

People v. M.B. (2010-Chino) Client accused of assaulting a security guard with a firearm and shooting him. Client was on probation already. Initial offer 6 years and a strike.

After extensive investigation and negotiation our attorneys were able to convince the DA to dismiss the strike, GBI allegation and the assault charge and give our client a sentence which will have him home in one year.

People v. M.C. (2009-Long Beach Court)

Client and two friends charged with assault with force likely to cause great bodily injury (GBI) by throwing a man into a bar’s window. Client also charged with GBI enhancement (a strike). Probations recommendation for client was state prison and a plea to a strike. Result: Strike and GBI allegations dismissed. Client given NO jail time.

Client and two friends were charged with assaulting two men in a bar and throwing the man through a window causing great bodily injury. Client was also charged with an enchantment which would give the client a strike on his record. Probation recommended state prison and a strike! As a result of our Long Beach assault attorneys negotiations the strike enhancement was dismissed and client was given Caltrans and no jail time!

People v. G.D (2009-LAX Court)- Client charged with bringing over 400 Xanax (Alprazolam) pills into the U.S. Offer: Plea to possession for sale, serve 180 days in jail. Result: Possession for Sale Count dismissed, client pleads to simple possession no jai

Client who was bringing an envelope with 400 Xanax pills into the US at LAX was arrested and charged with possession with intent to sell. Offer remains guilty plea and 180 days of jail. Our Los Angeles possession with intent to sell attorneys convince the DA to dismiss the sale charge and have Defendant plead to simple possession and do beach cleanup instead of jail!

People v. L. D (Valencia-2009) – SECOND TIME DUI REDUCED- Client charged with causing an accident while Driving Under the Influence of medications and cocaine. Case reduced to Wet Reckless.

Our client was charged with and admitted to driving and causing an accident while under the influence of medication and having used cocaine. This was client’s SECOND DUI. After aggressive litigation case was reduced to a wet reckless and client received NO jail time.

People v. C.D (2009-East LA) Client charged with False Imprisonment and Battery and offered 60 days county jail and 52 week program. CASE DISMISSED.

Our client was accused of committing battery and falsely imprisoning his own wife. There was an alleged confession from the defendant and the offer when we were hired was 60 days jail time. After extensive investigation and legal research the case was dismissed.

People v. S. R (2009 Newport Beach)

Client charged with domestic violence P.C. 273.5 and accused of burning husband was offered 90 days jail and 52 week program. DEJ granted.

Our female client was accused of having burnt her husband with an iron. The offer was 90 days jail and the 52 week program. Eventually we were able to get the DA to agree to deferred entry of judgment (diversion) and only a 10 week class WITHOUT a guilty plea.

Our client was charged with domestic battery in Fontana court and was initially offered a plead deal which required him to admit guilt, pay a fine, do 52 weeks of classes and serve jail time. After months of diligent work by our San Bernardino domestic violence attorneys and investigators the district attorney agreed to DISMISS the entire case.

CASE DISMISSED.

Client who was already on probation for domestic violence was charged with battery and offered jail time by the DDA in North Justice Center ( Fullerton.) After months of negotiations DDA agreed to dismiss the battery count and add a disturbing the peace count with no jail time.

BATTERY CHARGES DISMISSED.

Mrs. D.G was charged with two counts of child abuse along with great bodily injury enhancements. She was facing 15 years in prison and two strikes. Fakhimi & Associates negotiated a plea in which one of the counts was dismissed and she received probation along with 120 days of week-end jail time.

Long Beach Court-Criminal Defense Team helps Man Clear his Name and Avoid Sex Registration.

Client plead guilty to sexual battery after his first attorney told him that is what he should do. Upon hiring Criminal Defense Team and Fakhimi & Associates, our attorneys filed a motion to withdraw the plea which was granted (even though most such motions are denied.) Once the case was re-started our attorneys diligently litigated the case and were able to shed more light on the case by interviewing the actual witnesses. To its credit Long Beach prosecutor’s office dismissed the case in furtherance of justice. People v. J.G (Long Beach)

People v. J M. (Newport Beach Court)- Assault with a deadly weapon (car) offer jail and license revocation

Client was charged with assault with a deadly weapon (vehicle) and accused of having caused injuries to the victim. Offer was 60 days jail and lifetime drivers’ license revocation. Case resolved with plea to a reckless driving count and 15 days of volunteer work.

People v A. C (West Covina 2008). Client who had over 6 open cases all related to violation of restraining orders and vandalizing related to ex-wife was now charged with felony stalking and faced over 8 years in State Prison. Stalking attorneys of Criminal Defense Team were able to work out a deal with the Los Angeles District Attorney wherein client was allowed to seek treatment at an inpatinet facility for an 18 month program.

People v. Juan F. (2007-Westminster Court)

Client charged with possession of controlled substance with intent to sell. Case reduced to simple possession and client offered a program

People v. T. S (Newport Beach 2007)

Our client a 24 year old Orange county man on probation was charged with possession for sale and transportation of marijuana. Case was in the Newport Beach Harbor court. Co-Defendant plead guilty and is serving a prison term. Our client’s charges were reduced to simple possession.

People v. E. C. (2008-West Covina)

The other four defendants all plead to battery and received jail terms. Our client was the only defendant whose case was DISMISSED.

In Re D.N (2005) Compton Juvenile Court, Assault with a Deadly Weapon, Threats

Result: CASE DISMISSED after Trial . After trying the case, Mr. Fakhimi’s client went home happy with her parents that same day.

People v. Larry H. K, Assault with Deadly Weapon – Charges Dismissed.

Our client was charged with assault with a deadly weapon, ADW under Penal Code Section 245 and had a warrant issued for him out of Blyth. Through our offices diligent and aggressive representation, all charges were dismissed. Client went home with a clean record.

People v. Librato (Newport Beach Court-Orange County) First Time DUI & Accident-BAC .15

Client was charged with first time DUI along with an enhancement for having a blood alcohol level of .15%. There was an accident involved as well.

RESULT: Case DISMISSED!

People v. Ramon R.. (San Bernardino), Child Molestation with Priors.

Client was accused of child molestation and sexual battery by ex-wife, Client had Priors. Offer by DA 3 years.

Result: CASE DISMISSED!

People v. Ignacio G… (Riverside) Transportation of over $1,000,000 of Cocaine.

Result: CASE DISMISSED!

People v. Amir K…(Orange County), Embezzlement and Grand Theft

Result: CASE DISMISSED!

People v. Ali C… (Los Angeles), Battery, Assault with Deadly Weapon.

Result: Battery and assault charges dismissed!