Recent Case Results: Pasadena Criminal Defense Lawyer Ann Gottesman
Please note: For confidentiality reasons specific details of the cases must be omitted to protect the identity of the Clients. While attorney Ann Gottesman is dedicated to achieving the best possible results for her clients, there is no guarantee that your case will result in a dismissal, charge reduction, DMV set-aside, acquittal, probation or no incarceration. The facts of each case are different and while Ann Gottesman has resolved many cases successfully no attorney can guarantee a result in a particular case. Call Ann for a free consultation to discuss the facts of your unique case.
2015
West Covina Superior Court: Drug DUI Dropped
Client was on numerous prescription medications including methadone. Clients stopped for traffic infractions and officer claimed he noticed objective symptoms of intoxication. Medication was found in the car without prescriptions. After contacting detective and providing valid prescriptions, District Attorney eventually rejected the case.
2015
Pasadena Superior Court: Domestic Violence Charge to be Dismissed through Diversion (DEJ)
Client is here on a student visa and got into a physical altercation with his girlfriend. Police arrested Client for domestic violence, a crime of moral turpitude that would result in the loss of his legal status if convicted. After negotiating with the prosecution, Client will be allowed to plead to a lesser offense that is not a crime of moral turpitude, and after 52 counseling sessions, he will be permitted to withdraw his plea, enter a not guilty plea, and the prosecutor will fully dismiss the case.
2015
Pasadena Superior Court: DUI Refusal with .19 BAC on PAS Reduced to Wet Reckless
Client is in school completing prerequisite classes for a nursing program. Client also is not a US citizen and under the specific type of immigration status she has, a DUI conviction was out of the question. She would lose her legal status and her entire future in this country would be jeopardized. Client blew a .19 BAC on the preliminary alcohol screening device and refused to provide a chemical test. After setting case for trial, and providing a substantial amount of evidence to show the collateral consequences Client would suffer if convicted, the District Attorney agreed to reduce the charge to a wet reckless which will not result in her deportation or revocation of her Visa.
2015
Commerce DMV: DUI Suspension Set Aside on a .11 BAC
Client blew a .11 BAC and was looking at up to a 4 month suspension of her driving privileges. It was discovered that the wrong officer signed the DS367 Officer’s Statement and swore under penalty of perjury that all of the information in the statement was true. Well, the officer that affixed his signature, was not the officer who initially detained my client or arrested my client. Since the DMV did not subpoena the officer to the hearing, a set aside was granted.
2015
Pasadena Superior Court: After serious probation violation and 3 year old warrant, Probation terminated and Conviction Dismissed
Client had felony drug conviction and never completed his probation requirements. Warrant was outstanding for about 3 years. Client left the state but got clean and was on the right path. Court allowed counsel to appear without client. After filing motion and presenting documentation of client's rehabilitation, Judge terminated probation and agreed to dismiss the case pursuant to Penal Code 1203.4.
2015
Los Angeles Superior Court, multiple petty theft and possessing false I.D., Charges Dismissed!
About two years ago, client was a young student with a bright future, but sadly she used terrible judgment one night. She was at a club with a friend and while there, client stole two wallets and a purse from three different women. She also had a fake driver license in her possession. The amount of the theft exceeded $950 but was luckily filed as a misdemeanor. She was charged with several counts of petty theft and for possessing a fake I.D. After lengthy negotiations with the prosecutor, and after providing a lot of good character evidence, he agreed to offer diversion, where she could earn a dismissal if she completes community service and counseling. (This offer was made prior to the new Prop 47 law which allows judges to offer diversion in most first offense theft cases.) Two years later (now it is August 2015), I presented proof of completion of client's terms and her plea was withdrawn and the charges dismissed. Now client can move forward with her life without a conviction on her record.
2015
Pasadena Superior Court, Hit and Run, Charge dismissed
Client crashed car into a street sign, causing it to fall over and come out of the ground. Client left the scene but evidence allowed a detective to identify Client as the driver. After presenting evidence in mitigation and demonstrating Client suffered from health issues, Charge was dismissed after Client's insurance paid the city for the cost of fixing the sign.
2015
Pasadena Court and Commerce DMV, .12 BAC Breath, unlicensed driver: Suspension Set Aside, Reduced to wet reckless in court
This was a wonderful but unexpected win for this client. At first glance, everything looked in order. Breath machine was properly calibrated, reading accurately, officer had reasonable cause to pull client over, and her BAC was above a .08. After careful review however, I noticed that the arresting officer who filled out the DS367, and who appeared to have signed it under penalty of perjury, had written an incorrect badge number in one spot. That badge number, while only one digit different from the correct number, matched the badge number of the officer's partner. Everything then unraveled and the DMV failed to subpoena to officer to correct this defect. Suspension was set aside. In court, the case was reduced to a wet reckless.
2015
Alhambra Superior Court: Domestic violence charge to be dropped after 26 counseling sessions
In a court where DV cases are prosecuted heavily and often have to go to trial, justice won out in this case without Client having to pay attorney fees for trial. Client accused of committing an unseamly violent act against his girlfriend. Months of investigation revealed evidence that contradicted much of what victim claimed, and showed that Client acted reasonably in the face of an emotionally disturbed, angry, violent and vengeful woman. Initially, District Attorney was too busy to look and consider the evidence which was presented to show the "real" story. After the setting of a trial date, DA finally took a hard look at the phone records, prior incident report, and video of alleged victim vandalizing Client's property. After several discussions, District Attorney ultimately agreed to dismiss all charges, in exchange for Client taking 26 anger management classes. This agreement is called an "informal" diversion where Client does not have to plead guilty. Rather, case is simply dismissed after counseling sessions are completed.
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