Explore criminal defense and DUI case accounts published by the Law Offices of David S. Chesley. These are firm-reported accounts, not independently verified court findings.
These outcomes are drawn from the firm’s existing case results. They reflect the circumstances of individual matters. Past results do not guarantee a similar result in another case.
Additional DUI results published by the firm. Each entry reflects an individual matter; past results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
| Client’s Initials | Alleged Blood Alcohol Level | Recent Results* | Client’s Initials | Alleged Blood Alcohol Level | Recent Results* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.S. | DUI BAC 0.18 | DISMISSED | C.C. | DUI BAC 0.13 | DISMISSED |
| S.R. | DUI BAC 0.13 | DISMISSED | S.C. | DUI BAC 0.08 | DISMISSED |
| R.N. | DUI Allegedly on Prescription Drugs | DISMISSED | R.T. | DUI Allegedly on Methamphetamine | DISMISSED |
| A.A. | DUI BAC proved to be 0.07 | DISMISSED | J.V. | DUI BAC proved to be 0.05 | DISMISSED |
| J.S. | DUI BAC 0.20 | DISMISSED | J.S. | DUI BAC 0.08 | DISMISSED |
| D.C. | DUI Allegedly Refused Breathalyzer | DISMISSED | A.H. | DUI Allegedly Smoking Marijuana | DISMISSED |
| S.N. | DUI BAC 0.15 | DISMISSED | A.M. | DUI BAC 0.15 | DISMISSED |
| E.M. | DUI BAC proved to be 0.07 | DISMISSED | N.B. | DUI BAC proved to be 0.03 | DISMISSED |
| D.D. | DUI Allegedly Smoking Marijuana | DISMISSED | J.S. | DUI BAC 0.08 | DISMISSED |
| D.K. | DUI BAC proved to be 0.07 | DISMISSED | A.S. | 2nd DUI BAC 0.10 | DISMISSED |
| A.S. | DUI BAC 0.08 | DISMISSED | B.A. | DUI Allegedly on Prescription Drugs | DISMISSED |
| M.E. | DUI BAC 0.13 | DISMISSED | O.P. | DUI BAC proved to be 0.06 | DISMISSED |
| M.M. | DUI BAC 0.10 | DISMISSED | I.L. | DUI BAC 0.10 | DISMISSED |
| M.H. | DUI Allegedly on Methamphetamine | DISMISSED | See the qualification immediately below. | ||
*Dismissed one or more charges in Court and/or DMV Hearing.
In a DUI case, we successfully argued and convinced the Prosecutor that there was no driving involved. The Prosecutor agreed to dismiss all charges against the Client and have her license reinstated.
Firm-reported case result. The result portrayed depended on the facts of that case. Results will differ if based on different facts. No outcome is guaranteed.
Our client pulled over for allegedly weaving across traffic and speeding at 75 mph. His eyes were allegedly red, watery, glassy and there were ashes in the car. Client allegedly admitted to the officers that he was under the influence of marijuana while driving. He allegedly failed almost all aspects of the field sobriety test, including: horizontal gaze nystagmus, Romberg balance, one leg stand, and walk and turn. We negotiated with the DA and were able to get the case reduced from a DUI to a traffic infraction known as “exhibition of speed.” Client now has no DUI on his public record.
Firm-reported case result. The result portrayed depended on the facts of that case. Results will differ if based on different facts. No outcome is guaranteed.
Our client faced multiple serious charges in Los Angeles County, including Penal Code § 211 (Robbery), § 245(a)(1) (Assault with a Deadly Weapon), and § 245(a)(4) (Assault with Force Likely to Cause Great Bodily Injury). Unlike a co-defendant represented by another firm who pled to a felony conviction with a “strike,” our legal team pursued a different strategy. Through the submission of a comprehensive mitigation package to the District Attorney, we successfully negotiated a complete dismissal of all charges.
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Our client faced serious charges under Penal Code section 211 for alleged felony robbery involving force and fear in Riverside County (Murrieta Court) . The prosecution argued that probation was not appropriate due to our client’s prior felony convictions in San Bernardino County, including a previous robbery in April 2021 and grand theft in November 2019. Despite the severity of these allegations, our legal team successfully demonstrated insufficient evidence during the preliminary hearing. As a result, all charges were dismissed. This outcome allowed our client to move forward without the burden of a new conviction.
Firm-reported case result. The result portrayed depended on the facts of that case. Results will differ if based on different facts. No outcome is guaranteed.
Client’s wife had a protective order placed against him, which the client allegedly violated by showing up at the wife’s residence. Client was facing 1 (one) year in County Jail for violating the order, and we successfully negotiated a plea that included no jail time.
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Client allegedly was involved in an altercation with a neighbor. With a prior felony on his record, he was found in possession of a deadly weapon. Client was facing 5 (five) years in prison and we successfully negotiated a plea for no jail time.
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This was a case for which we were interviewed by both Telemundo Television and Channel 62 Estrella. Client was accused of having ran a red light and collided with another vehicle. The victim in the accident claimed that she witnessed our client crash into her car, and then exit the vehicle and flee from the scene of the accident on foot. We argued the case to the DA and presented evidence and witnesses testifying that our client was not involved. The case was dismissed and
Firm-reported case result. The result portrayed depended on the facts of that case. Results will differ if based on different facts. No outcome is guaranteed.
Police report alleged that our client was in his girlfriend’s apartment with another woman when his girlfriend arrived. The report alleged that when the girlfriend attempted to remove the Client’s belongings he began slapping her on the back of the head and punched her in the face. We proved that the person who fought with the girlfriend was not our client and that our client never touched his girlfriend or caused her to suffer any injury. After we argued the case before a jury, the jury found the client not guilty. There will be no record of the offense.
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Client was allegedly having an argument with his wife while driving. Client allegedly pulled over and retrieved a revolver from a bag on the floorboard. In front of his children in the car, Client allegedly emptied all of the bullets to the gun except for one, then pointed it at the alleged victim and pulled the trigger. We argued the case and were able to prove that the allegations were fabricated. The Judge dismissed the case.
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Client was accused of participating in an armed robbery of a man who was selling stereo equipment. Client was facing 15 (fifteen) years in State Prison. We were able to show it was a misidentification and that our client was being wrongfully accused. The Judge dismissed the case.
Firm-reported case result. The result portrayed depended on the facts of that case. Results will differ if based on different facts. No outcome is guaranteed.
Alleged victim stated that the client hit her with the car as she was attempting to get out of the car knocking her to the ground and resulting in an injury to her leg. The file included detailed pictures of the injuries sustained by the alleged victim. We argued the case with the D.A. and were able to get all of the charges completely dismissed.
Firm-reported case result. The result portrayed depended on the facts of that case. Results will differ if based on different facts. No outcome is guaranteed.
Police report alleged that client was took a T-shirt from a Target Department Store and removed the tags from it, put the t-shirt on her son in a stroller, and attempted to push her son in the stroller out of the store without paying for the t-shirt. We argued that the client was 57 year old woamn who had no prior charges, and did not intentionally attempt to take the item from the store but merely forgot that she had left the T-shirt on the boy. The D.A. dismissed the case.
Firm-reported case result. The result portrayed depended on the facts of that case. Results will differ if based on different facts. No outcome is guaranteed.
Client was arrested for snatching a purse from a woman. He was facing 3 (three) years State Prison. We were able to negotiate no jail time for the client in addition to a reduction of the charge to a misdemeanor upon successful completion of an outpatient program.
Firm-reported case result. The result portrayed depended on the facts of that case. Results will differ if based on different facts. No outcome is guaranteed.
Client was charged with Grand Theft Auto. Because he had a strike prior, he was facing double time (10 (ten) years instead of 5 (five) years) for the offense. Before going to trial, we were successful in negotiating with Prosecutor to reduce the felony charge to a misdemeanor, and give the client time served.
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Client was pulled over by the police for switching lanes without a signal at which point officers conducted a search of the client’s vehicle and allegedly discovered a baggie containing Xanax. Client allegedly had no prescription for the drug. Few people know or understand these drugs are considered “controlled substances” and that in the absence of a prescription are treated like most other “narcotics” by law enforcement. We enrolled the client in Narcotics Anonymous classes and after showing completion of 12 classes the entire case was dismissed completely.
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Client was charged with Attempt to Obtain Narcotics with False Prescription from a CVS drug store and was arrested. She was facing 18 (eighteen) months in County Jail. We were able to negotiate a deal with no jail time for the client.
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Client was charged in a conspiracy to smuggle prescription drugs from California into Mexico, and faced up to 7 (seven) years in jail. We negotiated a plea in which our clients were the only defendants to receive no jail time.
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Multiple clients were charged with Marijuana Cultivation and Unlawful Possession of Firearms. We filed a Motion to Suppress All Evidence. That motion was granted and the Los Angeles District Attorney dismissed all charges against all of the clients. There will be no puvlic record of this offense.
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Our client was arrested in an undercover sting operation. Client allegedly sold rock cocaine to an undercover police officer and was subsequently arrested. He was charged with possession for sale of cocaine, and faced 10 (ten) years in State Prison. We negotiated a deal resulting in no jail time.
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Client was served with a search warrant of her home where her small children were present. Police found several ecstasy pills, cocaine rocks, and an unregistered gun. We filed a 1538.5 motion to suppress the evidence and the District Attorney dismissed all charges.
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After being pulled over for speeding, the police noticed a smell of marijuana in our client’s car, searched the vehicle, and allegedly recovered three bags of marijuana in the glove box. Client faced 6 (six) years of jail time. We prepared and filed a 1538.5 motion to suppress the evidence resulting in dismissal of all charges.
Firm-reported case result. The result portrayed depended on the facts of that case. Results will differ if based on different facts. No outcome is guaranteed.
Our client was allegedly in possession of methamphetamine and this charge was his third strike. He was facing 25 (twenty-five) years to life in State Prison. We filed a Romero motion, which the Judge granted. The client was released with time served, and his felony was reduced to a misdemeanor
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Client allegedly offered an undercover officer disguised as a prostitute money in exchange for sex. This “fake prostitute set up” where an officer wears a wire, is a common tactic used by police and we have successfully defended hundreds of clients facing the same situation. It is an oft-used form of entrapment. We enrolled the client in an educational diversion program, and upon demostrating to the Court that the client had completed the program successfully all charges were dismissed.
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Client was accused of statutory rape. Facing several years in State Prison, and a lifetime registration as a sex offender. We negotiated with the County Prosecutor to a settlement offer of aggravated battery. This allowed the client to serve no jail time (time served), and no registration requirements on the sex registry. The client was also allowed to have his case dismissed after successful completion of probation.
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Client was at a party with two of his friends, and his girlfriend. While our client was in another part of the house with his girlfriend, the other two men were watching a pornographic movie in a separate room with a woman they had invited over and allegedly forced her to have sex with them against her will. When the crime was reported, our client refused to make any statement to D.A. to “rat out” the other two men. The D.A. attempted to extort a statement from our client by saying she was going to press charges if our client did not speak. At preliminary hearing, we proved that our client had no involvement in the incident in question and all charges were dismissed.
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Client met the alleged victim, a minor, at a concert and began a sexual relationship with her. He also provided her with a place to stay when she ran away from home. Using the consent defense, we were able to obtain time served for the client and also negotiated no strike and no sex offender registration.
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Client was facing 3 (three) life terms and no bail for the charges of Child Molestation and Sodomy with Child under 10. We successfully argued and proved that the allegations were fabricated by the victim’s mother and we were able to obtain a dismissal of all charges at the preliminary hearing.
Firm-reported case result. The result portrayed depended on the facts of that case. Results will differ if based on different facts. No outcome is guaranteed.
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