Case Results
Our firm represented a young man who tragically died from a drug overdose while in the custody and care of the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department. Our federal civil rights lawsuit alleged numerous failures by the Sheriff’s Department to protect and treat the overdosing inmate.
$550,000 settlement for our juvenile client against the Los Angeles County Probation Department
Our firm represented numerous minors who were unlawfully pepper-sprayed by Probation staff while housed within Los Angeles Juvenile Hall. Our federal civil rights lawsuit alleged that after Probation staff unlawfully pepper-sprayed minors for the most minor and trivial of infractions, staff would then intentionally turn off the water to the cells preventing the minors from being able to decontaminate themselves and wash themselves of the OC spray
After a 7 day domestic violence trial out of the Compton courthouse our jury returned a verdict of acquittal for our client charged with spousal abuse. Founder and managing attorney Justin E. Sterling headed up the effort against the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office. We’re thrilled for our client who had so much at stake!
Our client Jonathan was accused of a third strike and facing 25 years to life if convicted. Prosecutors were adamantly pursuing the case as a 3rd strike and asking for life. Our firm conducted an extensive mental health workup and had multiple psychologists evaluate our client which enabled us to present a detailed and stringent treatment plan to the court. Upon filing our motion for mental health diversion, the judge granted our request over the prosecutor’s objection. Our client will have his case dismissed upon successful completion of mental health diversion.
Our client Adam was charged with rape by an intoxicant based on allegations made by the complaining witness shortly after a house party. Law enforcement referred and prosecutors filed rape charges based upon the initial incident report. Our firm conducted an extensive investigation, interviewed material witnesses, conducted cell phone and social media analysis, and convinced prosecutor’s that the complaining witness’s allegations were demonstrably false. Prosecutors agreed and determined that their case could not be proved beyond a reasonable doubt. All charges were dismissed prior to the preliminary hearing. Our client was facing 8 years in prison and lifetime sex offender registration if convicted.
Felony Firearm and Drug Charges dropped after early intervention in the case.
Not Guilty
Obtained judicial diversion for Black Lives Matter protestor charged with aggravated assault and battery. The case will be dismissed and sealed after a 12-month diversionary period.
Unlawful discharge of firearm charge – we intervened early on before the first court date and convinced DA not to file the case. No criminal charges were filed against the client.