Marijuana Possession for Sale

Outcome – All Charges Dismissed and Property Ordered to be Returned to Client

Client charged with Possession of Marijuana for Sale of (HS 11359(B)), misdemeanor Selling Marijuana without a License (HS 11360(A)(2)), and Reckless Driving (VC 23103(A)) in Alameda County after being pulled over for a traffic violation. Our team was able to get all charges dismissed and the property, inclusive of thousands of dollars, returned to the client upon dismissal.

Possession of a Controlled Substance

Outcome – Deferred Entry of Judgment

Client charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance (HS 11350(a)) in Alameda County. The Nieves Law Firm was able to file a Motion to Quash, Motion to Traverse, and Motion to Reveal the Identity of a Confidential Informant that led to the successful resolution of the case as a three-month deferred prosecution and dismissal with 25 Narcotics Anonymous classes.

Airport Drug Charges

Outcome – Case Dismissed

Client charged with felony Possession for Sale of a Controlled Substance (HS 11360(a)(3)(D)) in Alameda County after TSA agents found over five pounds of marijuana in their luggage at the Oakland International Airport. Since the charge was a felony, the client was facing serious penalties if found guilty. The Nieves Law Firm attorneys worked diligently to secure an outright dismissal of the case.

Possession of a Controlled Substance, Resisting Arrest, & Child Abuse

Outcome: All Charges Dismissed without Trial

Client was accused of felony child abuse by the child’s mother during an ongoing custody dispute. Upon review of the body worn cameras it was apparent that the arrest for resisting arrest and possession of a controlled substance was unlawful. Our client maintained his innocence and we rejected the prosecution’s offer – setting the case for trial and filing a motion to obtain the personnel record for the arresting officers and a motion to suppress illegally obtained evidence. Ultimately, all charges were dismissed without a trial.

Drug Charges

Outcome: Dismissed and Sealed

Client was arrested for possession of methamphetamine and narcotic paraphernalia. The Nieves Law Firm successfully litigated the case to drug court, getting all the charges dismissed, and then had the case and arrest record sealed.

Child Abuse, Drug Charges

Outcome: Dismissed

Client was accused of felony child abuse by the child’s mother during an ongoing custody dispute. Upon review of the body worn cameras it was apparent that the arrest for resisting arrest and possession of a controlled substance was unlawful. Our client maintained his innocence and we rejected the prosecution’s offer – setting the case for trial and filing a motion to obtain the personnel record for the arresting officers and a motion to suppress illegally obtained evidence. Ultimately, all charges were dismissed without a trial.