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                    Recent Case Results
BURBANK LAW FIRM
CRIMINAL LAW EXCLUSIVELY
2600 West Olive Avenue
Burbank California 91505
1-877-617-4485
Burbank Criminal Defense Lawyers, Courtroom

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.  This result kept any conviction off his record
and avoided the mandatory year long DV counseling which is required if a person is
convicted of any domestic violence charge.

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.
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The case results  published on this page are actual cases handled by this Law office. Each case involves different facts and
issues specific to the charges.  It is advisable to speak to an Attorney and confer regarding the individual circumstances
which surround the investigation, detention and arrest in any given  criminal case.  The results displayed above are
representative of many Burbank, Glendale and Pasadena cases our attorneys have handled, many other great victories have
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