Theft Case Results
People v. S.M. (2009)
Charges -- Petty Theft
Location -- Los Angeles County
Result -- Reached agreement with City Attorney not to file charges
Client Testimonial: "Dear Fred - It was a great relief to have resolution in this matter which had been a source of concern for us. I have been impressed with your professional work ethic, your promptness in returning calls and understanding of the issues which we as parents have to go through.
I would recommend you without reservations to anyone and have been very pleased with your services. Good luck and Best wishes." - Dr. M. (father of defendant)
People v. A.B. (2009)
Charges -- Petty Theft
Location -- Harbor Justice Center, Newport Beach
Result -- Dismissal
People v. R.D. (2009)
Charges -- 1) Felony 1st-degree burlgary, 2) Felony Vandalism
Location -- Riverside Justice Center, Riverside County
Result -- House Arrest
People v. K.H. (2008)
Charges -- 1) Petty Theft, 2) Possession Controlled Substance, 3) Possession Controlled Substance without Prescription
Location -- Harbor Justice Center, Newport Beach
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Result -- Dismissal of all Charges
Client Testimonial: "I want to thank you for handling my case. Your professionalism and compassion really meant a lot to me. You were always there to answer my questions and reassure me that everything would be fine. I am very grateful to you for how hard you worked with my case and the outcome you achieved."
People v. H.H. (2006)
Charges -- 1) Petty Theft, 2) Possession Marijuana
Location -- Harbor Justice Center, Newport Beach
Result -- Dismissal of all Charges
People v. R.C. (2006)
Charges -- 3 counts felony, 2nd-degree burglary, 2 counts felony bad checks; felony grand theft; felony attempted grand theft
Location -- Harbor Justice Center, Newport Beach
Result -- Pled guilty to one misdemeanor count of bad check; all other charges dismissed; No Jail
Client Testimonial: "Thanks again for seeing me through the past several months. This is hopefully my last time I will ever need a criminal defense lawyer however, in the event that unfortunate circumstances occur or a friend or family member finds themselves in a situation, you will be the first one called. Believe it or not, I learned a lot sitting in that court room as well as observing how you handled the case and can truly say that you are phenomenal at what you do and have a genuine love for the profession."
People v. C.R. (2005)
Charges -- 1) Felony 1st-degree burglary (Penal Code section 459), 2) Felony Assault with a Deadly Weapon (Penal Code section 245)
Location -- North Justice Center, Fullerton
Result -- Dismissal of all Charges at Preliminary Hearing
Other Case Results
People v. J.L. (2009)
Charges -- Vehicle Code section 23109(a) (speed contest)
Location -- Los Angeles County
Result -- Reduction to speeding ticket and Client allowed to take traffic school
People v. A.L. (2009)
Charges -- Penal Code section 314(1) (indecent exposure) and Penal Code section 647(a) (lewd conduct in public)
Location -- Harbor Justice Center, Newport Beach
Result -- DA originally wanted a plea to Count 1 which would include mandatory sex registration for life pursuant to Penal Code section 290; Fred Thiagarajah set the case for trial and then DA changed their offer and allowed Defendant to plead not a non-registerable offense.
People v. D.W. (2008)
Charge -- Penal Code 243.4 (sexual battery) Location -- Harbor Justice Center, Newport Beach
Result -- Convinced DA not to file charges
Client Testimonial: "Fred - Thanks, again, for everything you`ve done on my behalf. This case has been tough on me and my family, and the successful resolution is a great relief for all of us."
People v. P.K. (2008)
Charge -- Vehicle Code 21200.5 (riding bicycle under the influence)
Location -- Harbor Justice Center, Newport Beach
Result -- Dismissal
Client Testimonial: "I appreciate everything and am super grateful of the outcome. Thanks so much."
People v. R.R. (2008)
Charge -- Probation Violation on a DUI.
Facts -- Defendant was originally sentenced to 10 days Caltrans and montly fines for his DUI. After 6 months, he never did his Caltrans and was 4 months behind on his fines. Court issued a bench warrant for Defendant`s arrest.
Result -- We appeared in court with Defendant. Bench warrant was recalled. We negotiated with judge and kept Defendant out of jail. Instead, Defendant received 20 days community service instead of his original 10 days Caltrans.
People v. S.V (2007)
Charge -- Harassing Emails (Penal Code section 653m)
Location -- Harbor Justice Center, Newport Beach
Result -- Dismissal
People v. D.L. (2007)
Charge -- Probation Violation on DUI
Location -- North Justice Center, Fullerton
Facts -- Defendant had been kicked out of DUI program twice. When defendant was represented by public defender, the court`s offer was 150 days jail. We took the case over from public defender and renegotiated case with judge.
Result -- 20-days Caltrans and D re-enrolled in DUI program
People v. M.E. (2006)
Charge -- Lewd Conduct in Public (Penal Code 647(a))
Location -- West Justice Center, Westminster Result -- Reduced to disturbing the peace; No Jail
People v. J.K (2006)
Charge -- Reckless Driving (Vehicle Code 23103)
Location -- West Justice Center, Westminster
Result -- Reduced to Infraction of unsafe speed
People v. P.L. (2006)
Charge -- Driving on a Suspended License (Vehicle Code 14601.5)
Location -- Harbor Justice Center, Newport Beach
Facts -- Defendant had already pled guilty to driving on a suspended license and later learned that the conviction added 2 points to his DMV record which meant losing his driver`s license. He called our office to find out if anything could be done.
Result -- Our motion to withdraw his guilty plea was granted. Renegotiated case with District Attorney`s office and got the charge reduced to Vehicle Code 12500(a) (driving without a license) which carries no points. Defendant kept his Driver`s License.
People v. N.V. (2005)
Charge -- Penal Code 653m(b) (harassing emails)
Location -- Harbor Justice Center, Newport Beach
Result -- Dismissal on first day of trial.
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