Attorney Marshall Hammons represented a non-citizen that was facing about 30 years in prison and two strikes, not to mention very serious immigration consequences for his case.
Due to a very close review of the evidence, including highlighting, not only the issues with the lead victim story, but combining that with security video that was obtained, Our client walked away with an immigration safe plea that had no strikes and he only had to serve 42 actual days in the county jail.
Attorney Marshall Hammons represented a surgical technician for a large hospital group in the area
One night, when he was driving home, in a freak accident, a drunk pedestrian was crossing the roadway when they should not have. Our client was unable to stop before striking the pedestrian, who unfortunately passed away. By providing the district attorney‘s office with extensive mitigation on behalf of our client and providing thorough analysis on the inherent weaknesses in their case, the district attorney’s office agreed that the case should be dismissed. The dismissal saved our client not only from potential consequences regarding his work and driving privileges, but jail time for something that he should not have to do in the first place. Attorney Keenan Webb, the resident “DMV expert” also won the DMV hearing, saving his license through his advocacy and deep knowledge of the DMV hearing process.
Man with 2 strikes, looking at 25 years to life, stabs his wife and slices her forearm open requiring 40 stitches. Case dismissed!
The outcome of an individual case depends on a variety of factors unique to that case. Case results do not guarantee or predict a similar result in any similar or future case.
Domestic Violence Reduced to Misdemeanor
Domestic violence cases are typically pursued aggressively by Oakland prosecutors. This makes it essential to protect your record and secure a result that does not unfairly punish you. For example, attorney Elliot Silver represented a man who was accused of holding his wife over a 15th story balcony. This was a serious and potentially devastating situation, but attorney Silver saw the situation for what it was and expedited the case to a manageable conclusion. By negotiating with the prosecution, his client agreed to participate in 52 weeks of domestic violence classes, time served, and plead to a misdemeanor.
The outcome of an individual case depends on a variety of factors unique to that case. Case results do not guarantee or predict a similar result in any similar or future case.
Handgun and Drug Charge Reduced to a Misdemeanor
When a client was charged with possession of a backpack filled with marijuana in addition to a handgun, attorney Elliot Silver worked hard to secure a result that would not destroy his client’s future. As a result, attorney Silver arranged for time served and to have the entire offense reduced to a relatively minor misdemeanor.
The outcome of an individual case depends on a variety of factors unique to that case. Case results do not guarantee or predict a similar result in any similar or future case.
Treatment Results in Drug Charge Dismissal
Attorney Elliot Silver was contacted after a man was found selling marijuana brownies. With a prior deferred judgment for selling drugs, his situation became more complicated, and he now faced some very serious consequences. Attorney Silver advocated on his behalf and ultimately secured a dismissal once he completed outpatient drug treatment.
The outcome of an individual case depends on a variety of factors unique to that case. Case results do not guarantee or predict a similar result in any similar or future case.
Strike Offense Reduced to Avoid Deportation and Jail
A man was facing almost certain deportation if convicted of a strike felony, but attorney Elliot Silver facilitated a favorable plea agreement to a non-strike offense and credit for time served. This removed his client’s fear of deportation and essentially saved life as he knew it.
The outcome of an individual case depends on a variety of factors unique to that case. Case results do not guarantee or predict a similar result in any similar or future case.
Strike Offense Removed and New Drug Charges Dismissed
When his client was recently charged with possession of heroin, attorney Silver knew the outlook was bleak since this offense was being considered a felony because of a prior strike. With a maximum of eight years in prison hanging over his client’s head, attorney Silver filed a Romero motion to have his previous strike offense removed. This proved successful. Attorney Silver went above and beyond to obtain a dismissal for his client’s recent drug charge based on completing an outpatient treatment program. In the end, a serious blemish was removed and no new charges would be added.
The outcome of an individual case depends on a variety of factors unique to that case. Case results do not guarantee or predict a similar result in any similar or future case.
Antique Firearms Returned After Unlawful Confiscation
After an erroneous mental health call, the police confiscated a man’s gun collection. These firearms were extremely valuable as family heirlooms, so he contacted attorney Elliot Silver to help get them back. It became apparent that the city attorney tried to forfeit the guns; however, attorney Silver acted quickly and successfully had the guns returned.
The outcome of an individual case depends on a variety of factors unique to that case. Case results do not guarantee or predict a similar result in any similar or future case.
No Jail in Robbery Purse Snatching Case
When a young man was charged with robbery after an alleged purse snatching where an older victim was pushed to the ground, he came to attorney Elliot Silver. Wanting to secure the best possible result, attorney Silver fought hard and obtained a sentence that removed his fear of incarceration. Due to such effective counsel, the client would only need to participate in electronic monitoring for a year and once served, he could reduce the felony conviction to a misdemeanor.
The outcome of an individual case depends on a variety of factors unique to that case. Case results do not guarantee or predict a similar result in any similar or future case.