Blog Posts in October, 2020

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  • Vehicle Code section 20002(a), “Hit and Run Causing Property Damage,” Case Completely Dismissed Per Civil Compromise, Penal Code section 1377/1378
    Vehicle Code section 20002(a), “Hit and Run Causing Property Damage,” Case Completely Dismissed Per Civil Compromise, Penal Code section 1377/1378

    Our client was recently charged with violating Vehicle Code section 20002(a), “Hit and Run Causing Property Damage” after sideswiping a vehicle on the freeway while driving a motorcycle. Our client ...

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  • Penal Code section 243(e)(1), “Spousal Battery,” Charge Negotiated to Penal Code section 242, “Simple Battery” - Formal Diversion Granted for Potential Dismissal in 18 Months!
    Penal Code section 243(e)(1), “Spousal Battery,” Charge Negotiated to Penal Code section 242, “Simple Battery” - Formal Diversion Granted for Potential Dismissal in 18 Months!

    Recently at the El Monte Courthouse attorney Alexandra Mateus was able to negotiate to a formal diversion resolution for our client originally charged with “Spousal Battery”. Our client had been ...

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  • Post-Conviction Relief: 1997 Penal Code section 470 – “Forgery,” Penal Code section 459A - “Possession of a Bad Check/Money Order” Misdemeanor Offenses - Vacated Per Penal Code section 1016.5 and Completely Dismissed Per Penal Code section 1385, In the Int
    Post-Conviction Relief: 1997 Penal Code section 470 – “Forgery,” Penal Code section 459A - “Possession of a Bad Check/Money Order” Misdemeanor Offenses - Vacated Per Penal Code section 1016.5 and Completely Dismissed Per Penal Code section 1385, In the Int

    Recently, in Orange County, attorney Steve Escovar successfully litigated a Penal Code section 1016.5 Motion to withdraw our client’s misdemeanor convictions from 1997 for violations of Penal Code ...

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  • Bench Warrant from 1989 for a Violation of Penal Code section 602(j), “Trespassing” Recalled and Probation Terminated
    Bench Warrant from 1989 for a Violation of Penal Code section 602(j), “Trespassing” Recalled and Probation Terminated

    In 1989, our client pled guilty to violating Penal Code section 602(j), “Trespassing,” and was ordered to pay a fine. Our client failed to appear on the fine payment date at the Van Nuys Clerk’s ...

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  • Three Successful Post-Conviction Motions Granted Yesterday In Downtown Los Angeles Courthouse
    Three Successful Post-Conviction Motions Granted Yesterday In Downtown Los Angeles Courthouse

    Yesterday at the Clara Shortridge Foltz Courthouse in Downtown Los Angeles attorney Steve Escovar successfully litigated three post-convictions motions on behalf of three different clients! In the ...

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  • Health and Safety Code section 11350(a), “Possession of a Controlled Substance” Felony 1987 Offense - Bench Warrant Recalled and Case Dismissed Pursuant to Penal Code section 1385
    Health and Safety Code section 11350(a), “Possession of a Controlled Substance” Felony 1987 Offense - Bench Warrant Recalled and Case Dismissed Pursuant to Penal Code section 1385

    In 1987, our client was charged with a felony violation of Health and Safety Code section 11350(a), “Possession of a Controlled Substance” offense. Our client appeared at his initial arraignment but ...

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