Attorneys Elliot Silver and Marshall Hammons teamed up on a case where the client, a non-citizen, was charged with various counts of rape.
The two worked tirelessly to uncover evidence that not only had the alleged victim made accusations in a similar manner before, but she admitted she lied during further investigations on that incident. By bringing this to light in a rarely-filed motion, the two were able to get the case dismissed and the client was able to go home a free man.
Attorney Keenan Webb represented a mother who was not only going through mental health issues, but tragically was facing charges for child abuse and neglect.
Over the objection of the DA, Keenan got the client mental health diversion and the case was ultimately dismissed.
Attorney Keenan Webb represented a client charged with domestic violence where he was alleged to have been kicking his wife multiple times causing injuries.
What was never looked into by the police was the key point that Keenan’s client was asleep, and so it was not a crime. When that evidence was brought to light, the DA dismissed the case.
Attorney Keenan Webb represented a client in a DUI case where the client was founding sleeping in his vehicle and there was no proof he ever drove the car.
Always fearless, Keenan set the case for a speedy trial. In his zealous advocacy, the DA had no choice but to dismiss the case.
Attorney Marshall Hammons represented a young client who was charged with domestic violence and and assault with a deadly weapon.
Realizing right away that the client was suffering from mental health issues at the time, he filed a motion for mental health diversion that was granted. After over a year in the diversion process, the DA tried to have the client removed from the program and put back into the criminal track, but Marshall was able to maneuver the case in such a way where the client got additional help and the case was ultimately dismissed.
Attorney Marshall Hammons represented a young man who was charged with murder.
After months of attempting to negotiate a plea bargain, the District Attorney’s offer was to plead to the homicide. By meticulously highlighting the weaknesses in the case and expert motion work during the trial, Marshall won the trial and his client went home within the hour.
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.