Domestic Violence Case Ends with No Formal Charges

June 3 2019 in Case Results, Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence

On New Year’s Eve, a couple was visiting from Canada. They both had indulged a little bit too much and got in an altercation at their hotel. This led to pushing and shoving. Hotel security showed up and saw that the wife suffered a nose injury. While she did not want to bring any charges against h...

Man Avoids Domestic Violence Charge After Asking For A Divorce

October 28 2016 in Case Results, Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence

When authorities become involved in situations revolving around a domestic violence situation, the scene is usually chaotic and sometimes innocent citizens find themselves unnecessarily charged. If this ever happens, it is essential to consult with an experienced criminal defense attorney, who can...

San Diego Woman Ultimately Not Charged With Domestic Violence After An Argument With Boyfriend

February 11 2016 in Case Results, Domestic Violence

During a night out, and after drinking too much a young woman engaged in an argument with her boyfriend. The disagreement continued once they arrived home and escalated to pushing and shoving each other. The neighbors heard the commotion, became concerned, and alerted the police. Upon arrival, the c...

California to Provide Court Interpreters in All Cases

October 9 2015 in Asset Forfeiture, Domestic Violence, Legal Blog

Until recently, if a non-English speaker ended up in a civil court in California, it was his or her responsibility to find an interpreter. Now, that’s all going to change. By 2017, the California court system is going to provide interpreters for every non-English speaker who passes through the ju...

Domestic Violence and Criminal Charges Dismissed for Illegal Immigrant, Secured Visa and Green Card

June 3 2015 in Case Results, Criminal Convictions, Domestic Violence

Jessica McElfresh was recently contacted by a woman in her 30s arrested and charged with Misdemeanor Corporal Injury to a Spouse and Misdemeanor Criminal Threats. Our client was living in San Diego county illegally after coming to the United States with her family when she was a small child. After m...

Avvo Award
california cannabis industry association award
INCBA award
NACDL award
national cannabis industry association award
award badge
county bar association award
superlawyers award badge
the states bar of california award