Case Results

Charges Dismissed

People v. F. M.

Client charged for five violations of PC 288(a), lewd and lascivious acts on a minor under 14 years old. His exposure was 16 years in prison. The DA offered him 14 years. The court offered him 12 years. F.M. did not want to take the offer so he went to trial so Ms. Koo represented him at trial. While Ms. Koo cross-examined the accusing witness, the victim could not confirm she was molested by F.M. five times. As a result, the DA dismissed three violations of PC 288(a) and F.M. settled the matter for a better result.

Not Guilty Verdict

People v. M.E.

Client was charged with a third time DUI but said she was not the driver of the vehicle. The DA was not convinced of her story and would not dismiss her case. The DA also wanted five years probation with six months of jail. M.E. hired Ms. Koo for trial and Ms. Koo picked apart the DA’s case and had M.E. testify. Ms. Koo spent hours preparing M.E. so she would not cave when the DA cross examined her. After 3 days of jury deliberations, the jury came back with a not guilty verdict for M.E.!

Expungement: Case Dismissed

People v. J.R.

Client had a conviction for HS 11351, a felony offense that makes it illegal to possess or purchase controlled substances with the intent to sell. His conviction was impeding his ability to secure employment. J.R. hired Ms. Koo to file his petition to expunge his felony conviction and after the hearing the court dismissed his case.

No 290 Registration and Reduction in Charges

People v. C. R.

Client was charged with rape and made comments such as, “I’m sorry” to the accusing witness. He was also not a United States citizen and facing 8 years in prison. Ms. Koo was able to get the DA to amend the complaint to dismiss the rape charge, thereby avoiding a sex conviction and thus 290 sex registration. Client admitted to a lesser included and was given probation with the opportunity for an expungement upon completion.

No DUI

People v. T. V.

Client was charged with a second time DUI and resisting an officer with violence. After the DA would not reduce or dismiss the charges because of excessive force by the police on my client, we set the case for trial. After preparing for trial and showing up on the trial date setting, the DA dismissed the DUI and resisting an officer with violence and we settled for reckless driving.

Domestic Violence with Injuries Dismissed

People v. M.K.

Client was charged with domestic violence with injury. Excellent investigation and tough negotiations behind the scenes with the City Attorney ultimately led the City Attorney to dismiss the charges against my client.

Successful Mental Health Diversion – Dismissal

People v. J.K.

Client was charged with assault with a deadly weapon, domestic violence, and violating a restraining order. After a positive psychological evaluation, mitigation, and negotiations with the DA, the court allowed my client into mental health diversion. After 18 months of therapy, all the charges against my client was dismissed.

Over DA’s Objection

People v. M.L.

Client was charged with vandalism but had a history of sex crimes. Ms. Koo filed a motion for mental health diversion and the DA objected and filed an opposition. The case went to hearing before a judicial officer. The DA argued that my client should not have the benefit of mental health diversion because of his prior history of sex crimes. Ms. Koo argued on behalf of M.L. and the court ultimately sided with Ms. Koo and her client. M.L. now is allowed to enter mental health diversion and have the hope of getting his case dismissed.

Possession of Cocaine Dismissed

People v. C.S.

Client was charged with possession of cocaine. She was in college and wanted to go to medical school. Ms. Koo worked out a disposition with the court where in exchange for a dismissal, the client would just have to do 10 hours of self-helps and obey all laws. The client did the above and the court dismissed her case and she can move on with her life with ease.

DUI Dismissed

People v. J.M.

Client was charged with DUI and could not have a DUI on his record because he was a truck driver. The BAC was .08. The DA, however, would not budge and give my client a Reckless Driving charge. So, Ms. Koo set the case for trial and on the date of trial the DA realized it did not have all the evidence and ultimately dismissed the DUI charges against my client.

Juvenile Dismissal

People v. J.R.

15-year-old client charged with assault with a deadly weapon, battery on a police officer, and driving without a valid license. Client went to juvenile hall and Ms. Koo fought for his release. Ms. Koo also negotiated a pre-plea to resisting an officer without violence and the DA dismissed all the other charges. After only 3 months of probation, the court dismissed and sealed the case.