RECENT KERN COUNTY CASE RESULTS
DUI, Evading Arrest: Charges Dismissed, No License Suspension
Our client, a Kern County Corrections Officer, was charged with DUI, evading and
his license was taken away. We were hired and immediately requested a DMV
hearing to save his license. We went to Court, got the evading dismissed and won
the DMV hearing and his driver's license was returned on November 2, 2007.
Charges Dropped on False Child Molestation Case
Our client was arrested in Texas and extradited to Bakersfield on a warrant of
arrest. The case stemmed from a break up with the client's girlfriend, after which
the daughter made allegations of sexual abuse. Our client was facing 15 years in
prison and lifelong sex offender 290 registration. Our client maintained the
accusation was the result of "brainwashing" by the accuser's mother. We fought
the case aggressively. On April 2, 2007, following a preliminary hearing which
involved extensive cross examination of the accuser's mother, the District Attorney
dropped all charges.
Drunk Driving- .18% B.A.C., Case Dismissed
In January of 2007 Attorney Bruce Blythe was successful in getting DUI charges
reduced to a public intoxication. The District Attorney alleged our client had a
.18% blood alcohol level. The reduction of the offense to simple public
intoxication meant the DUI charge would never appear on the client's DMV record,
he would not have to attend any DUI school and his automobile insurance would
not be affected. This amazing Court result followed our success in winning the
DMV hearing two months prior (see below).
Second Degree Murder Charges Dropped- Client Released
In mid-November of 2006 our client was arrested for second degree murder,
Felony DUI causing death and gross vehicular manslaughter. Our firm
immediately began preparing a case to defend our client, including a number of
communications with the CHP investigating the case and the District Attorney's
Office. After being held for nearly two weeks our client was released from jail , all
charges were dropped.
DMV Drunk Driving Suspension .18% Set Aside
In September of 2006 our client, an oil-field employee, was arrested for DUI and
driving with an excessive blood alcohol level. The client's blood alcohol test was
.18%, or nearly two and one half times the legal limit in California. At the time of
his arrest, the Bakersfield Police Department confiscated our client's drivers
license and he was facing a four month suspension of his driving privilege. Our
office was retained and we immediately commenced a defense to save his
license. A stay of the suspension was obtained through the Department of Motor
Vehicles in Bakersfield and a hearing was scheduled. At the hearing, our Law
Firm was able to convince the DMV that there was insufficient evidence. The
DMV hearing officer set aside the suspension and our client's license was
returned.
Felony Drug Possession, DUI, Charges Dismissed
In October of 2006 one of our clients was arrested and charged with DUI, driving
under the influence of drugs, and Felony possession of a controlled substance and
various other vehicle code offenses on Interstate 5 in Kern County. Upon being
retained, we opened a dialogue with the Kern County District Attorney in Lamont
California. Due to our involvement, the case was reduced to a misdemeanor, the
DUI charges were dismissed, his license was saved and our client served no time
in Jail.
Second Offense DUI, Case Reversed on Appeal
Our client was charged with drunk driving in East Kern County. He had a prior and
was on probation. We believed the stop of his car was illegal as it was premised
on an anonymous citizen tip. The Judge in Superior Court denied a 1538.5
motion to dismiss. Not deterred, we appealed the case and the Appellate Court
agreed with us, the case was reversed and dismissed on April 14, 2008.
Residential Burglary charges Dismissed
Our client was arrested and charged with residential burglary in the Taft Court.
The District Attorney filed a felony against him. He retained our office and we filed
a motion to dismiss on Constitutional grounds. Upon appearing in Court on the
motion, the District Attorney withdrew their case and the charges were dropped.
Felony Conspiracy Charges Dismissed
In September of this year, our client's father retained our office for his son charged
with Felony conspiracy. The client was out of state and desired to have the case
dismissed to avoid having to appear in Court. We immediately filed a motion to
have the charge dropped and the Court set a hearing date. At the hearing, the
Court granted our motion and all counts were dismissed. Our client never had to
appear in the Kern County Court.
Felony Criminal Threats Charges Dropped
In November of 2006, our Attorney was successful in getting a criminal threat ,also
known as terrorist threats, case dismissed without trial. The charges stemmed
from a domestic relationship. This ended a terrible ordeal for our client who was
facing a strike and possible jail time.
DUI- .13%, Charges Dismissed, DMV License Suspension set aside
Early this year, our client, a recent veteran of the Iraq war, was arrested and
charged with DUI in the Bakersfield Court. His blood alcohol was .13% and the
DMV had initiated proceedings to suspend his license. Our office was successful
in getting all criminal DUI and alcohol related charges dropped in Court, then won
the hearing at the DMV thus saving our client's license from a certain APS
suspension and permanent mark on his record.
Driving in excess of 100 mph, charges dismissed
Recently, our client, a small business owner, was charged with driving in excess of
100 mph in the Mojave Court. A conviction of the offense would mean a
suspension of his driver's license, a substantial fine, increased insurance and 2
points on his DMV record for seven years. We took the case to trial and were
able to get the radar excluded, resulting in a not guilty decision by the Judge and
complete dismissal of the case.
Drug Possession, Fraudulent Prescription Charges Dropped
Our Client, a registered nurse was charged with drug possession and prescription
fraud out of the Bakersfield Court. A conviction of the charges meant an almost
certain loss of her nursing license. Understanding this, we knew a "deal" was not
an option. Our office filed various motions for dismissal and after several months
the Kern County District Attorney's Office dismissed the case completely.
Driving 112 mph, Case Dismissed
January 2007, Attorney Bruce Blythe was able to get charges completely dropped
for client in Mojave California. The CHP officer alleged our client was driving
"recklessly" by driving 112 mph. This outcome saved a certain license
suspension and likely insurance termination for the client.
Shoplifting Charges Dismissed
Client was arrested for stealing items from Costco, she was charged with petty
theft. Attorney Blythe was able to convince the District Attorney to divert the client
resulting in no conviction.
Domestic Violence Charges Dismissed
January 2007, Charges of Domestic Violence (Penal Code 273.5) dismissed in
Bakersfield Superior Court on condition of counseling. This result saved our client
from a criminal conviction on his record and a lifetime preclusion from owning or
possessing any firearm.
Commercial Truck Speed and Log Book Violation Dismissed
Our firm was hired to represent a truck driver charged with speed and log book
citations, the driver had already lost the case by way of trial by declaration, we
went in and requested a trial de novo and got the entire case dismissed.
Call our Kern County Law Office for answers to questions about your
particular criminal case at (661) 327-7833
Our client, a Kern County Corrections Officer, was charged with DUI, evading and
his license was taken away. We were hired and immediately requested a DMV
hearing to save his license. We went to Court, got the evading dismissed and won
the DMV hearing and his driver's license was returned on November 2, 2007.
Charges Dropped on False Child Molestation Case
Our client was arrested in Texas and extradited to Bakersfield on a warrant of
arrest. The case stemmed from a break up with the client's girlfriend, after which
the daughter made allegations of sexual abuse. Our client was facing 15 years in
prison and lifelong sex offender 290 registration. Our client maintained the
accusation was the result of "brainwashing" by the accuser's mother. We fought
the case aggressively. On April 2, 2007, following a preliminary hearing which
involved extensive cross examination of the accuser's mother, the District Attorney
dropped all charges.
Drunk Driving- .18% B.A.C., Case Dismissed
In January of 2007 Attorney Bruce Blythe was successful in getting DUI charges
reduced to a public intoxication. The District Attorney alleged our client had a
.18% blood alcohol level. The reduction of the offense to simple public
intoxication meant the DUI charge would never appear on the client's DMV record,
he would not have to attend any DUI school and his automobile insurance would
not be affected. This amazing Court result followed our success in winning the
DMV hearing two months prior (see below).
Second Degree Murder Charges Dropped- Client Released
In mid-November of 2006 our client was arrested for second degree murder,
Felony DUI causing death and gross vehicular manslaughter. Our firm
immediately began preparing a case to defend our client, including a number of
communications with the CHP investigating the case and the District Attorney's
Office. After being held for nearly two weeks our client was released from jail , all
charges were dropped.
DMV Drunk Driving Suspension .18% Set Aside
In September of 2006 our client, an oil-field employee, was arrested for DUI and
driving with an excessive blood alcohol level. The client's blood alcohol test was
.18%, or nearly two and one half times the legal limit in California. At the time of
his arrest, the Bakersfield Police Department confiscated our client's drivers
license and he was facing a four month suspension of his driving privilege. Our
office was retained and we immediately commenced a defense to save his
license. A stay of the suspension was obtained through the Department of Motor
Vehicles in Bakersfield and a hearing was scheduled. At the hearing, our Law
Firm was able to convince the DMV that there was insufficient evidence. The
DMV hearing officer set aside the suspension and our client's license was
returned.
Felony Drug Possession, DUI, Charges Dismissed
In October of 2006 one of our clients was arrested and charged with DUI, driving
under the influence of drugs, and Felony possession of a controlled substance and
various other vehicle code offenses on Interstate 5 in Kern County. Upon being
retained, we opened a dialogue with the Kern County District Attorney in Lamont
California. Due to our involvement, the case was reduced to a misdemeanor, the
DUI charges were dismissed, his license was saved and our client served no time
in Jail.
Second Offense DUI, Case Reversed on Appeal
Our client was charged with drunk driving in East Kern County. He had a prior and
was on probation. We believed the stop of his car was illegal as it was premised
on an anonymous citizen tip. The Judge in Superior Court denied a 1538.5
motion to dismiss. Not deterred, we appealed the case and the Appellate Court
agreed with us, the case was reversed and dismissed on April 14, 2008.
Residential Burglary charges Dismissed
Our client was arrested and charged with residential burglary in the Taft Court.
The District Attorney filed a felony against him. He retained our office and we filed
a motion to dismiss on Constitutional grounds. Upon appearing in Court on the
motion, the District Attorney withdrew their case and the charges were dropped.
Felony Conspiracy Charges Dismissed
In September of this year, our client's father retained our office for his son charged
with Felony conspiracy. The client was out of state and desired to have the case
dismissed to avoid having to appear in Court. We immediately filed a motion to
have the charge dropped and the Court set a hearing date. At the hearing, the
Court granted our motion and all counts were dismissed. Our client never had to
appear in the Kern County Court.
Felony Criminal Threats Charges Dropped
In November of 2006, our Attorney was successful in getting a criminal threat ,also
known as terrorist threats, case dismissed without trial. The charges stemmed
from a domestic relationship. This ended a terrible ordeal for our client who was
facing a strike and possible jail time.
DUI- .13%, Charges Dismissed, DMV License Suspension set aside
Early this year, our client, a recent veteran of the Iraq war, was arrested and
charged with DUI in the Bakersfield Court. His blood alcohol was .13% and the
DMV had initiated proceedings to suspend his license. Our office was successful
in getting all criminal DUI and alcohol related charges dropped in Court, then won
the hearing at the DMV thus saving our client's license from a certain APS
suspension and permanent mark on his record.
Driving in excess of 100 mph, charges dismissed
Recently, our client, a small business owner, was charged with driving in excess of
100 mph in the Mojave Court. A conviction of the offense would mean a
suspension of his driver's license, a substantial fine, increased insurance and 2
points on his DMV record for seven years. We took the case to trial and were
able to get the radar excluded, resulting in a not guilty decision by the Judge and
complete dismissal of the case.
Drug Possession, Fraudulent Prescription Charges Dropped
Our Client, a registered nurse was charged with drug possession and prescription
fraud out of the Bakersfield Court. A conviction of the charges meant an almost
certain loss of her nursing license. Understanding this, we knew a "deal" was not
an option. Our office filed various motions for dismissal and after several months
the Kern County District Attorney's Office dismissed the case completely.
Driving 112 mph, Case Dismissed
January 2007, Attorney Bruce Blythe was able to get charges completely dropped
for client in Mojave California. The CHP officer alleged our client was driving
"recklessly" by driving 112 mph. This outcome saved a certain license
suspension and likely insurance termination for the client.
Shoplifting Charges Dismissed
Client was arrested for stealing items from Costco, she was charged with petty
theft. Attorney Blythe was able to convince the District Attorney to divert the client
resulting in no conviction.
Domestic Violence Charges Dismissed
January 2007, Charges of Domestic Violence (Penal Code 273.5) dismissed in
Bakersfield Superior Court on condition of counseling. This result saved our client
from a criminal conviction on his record and a lifetime preclusion from owning or
possessing any firearm.
Commercial Truck Speed and Log Book Violation Dismissed
Our firm was hired to represent a truck driver charged with speed and log book
citations, the driver had already lost the case by way of trial by declaration, we
went in and requested a trial de novo and got the entire case dismissed.
Call our Kern County Law Office for answers to questions about your
particular criminal case at (661) 327-7833
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