Posts by Goldman Defense

Kidnapping, Rape – People v. Pedro F.

Client was charged with kidnapping and forcible oral copulation. He allegedly took a woman to a park against her will, and then held her at his house for several days. The defense proved that the woman was actually in a relationship with Pedro and lied about the incident. The jury found my client not guilty.
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Internet Cybercrime – People v. Sean M.

Sean was a third year law student who was accused of hacking into the law school’s email system to obtain test questions for his classes. He was charged with six felony counts, including computer access fraud and identity theft, and faced penalties up to 6 years in prison. After many months of work,  we ultimately…
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Political Crime – People v. Steven W.

Our client was prosecuted for destroying political campaign signs during a hotly contested city counsel election campaign in the City of Costa Mesa. Client was allegedly recorded on video tearing up and discarding campaign signs. The case was taken to a jury trial where the client was acquitted of all charges. Orange County Register: Costa Mesa…
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Embezzlement – U.S. v. David L.

Our client was a vice-president of a local credit union who was alleged to have embezzlement almost 3 million dollars from his employer. He was prosecuted in federal court and was facing up to 40 years in federal prison. We presented a great deal of mitigating evidence to the U.S. Attorney and the District Court…
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DUI – People v. Chad M.

Chad was facing a DUI with a recent prior conviction, and a separate charge for being drunk in public. Facing a prosecutor’s recommendation of 120 days in jail, we were able to avoid any actual time in custody by completing an alcohol rehabilitation program.  
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DUI – People v. Tom M.

Client was accused of driving while under the influence of alcohol and marijuana. We set the case for trial and eventually convinced the prosecutor to dismiss the DUI charges.  
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DUI – People v. Jason W.

Jason was arrested for DUI and resisting arrest after running away from the police after a traffic stop, all captured on the patrol car’s video camera. Based on legal issues that we found, we set the case for jury trial. Prior to commencing the trial, the prosecutor decided to dismiss all the charges.
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Drug offender found not guilty & avoids third strike.

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Prosecutor dismisses assault & battery charges

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Arrested for Solicitation in Orange County?

Under California Penal Code 647(b) PC it is against the law to engage in prostitution or offer to engage in prostitution. Offering to engage in prostitution is called “solicitation.” This means that both a prostitute and their customer  can be arrested and charged. If you or someone you know is arrested for prostitution, it is important…
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