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Murder and Vehicular Manslaughter Charges Dismissed
A Berkeley man faced a life sentence for murder charges resulting from an automobile collision in which his passenger was killed. He was alleged to have been under the influence of alcohol with three prior DUI convictions. Over the course of fighting for his client, Seth Morris retained a Human Factors expert to analyze the collision. The expert opined that the collision would have occurred whether the driver was intoxicated or not due to a stalled car in the lane of traffic on a blind curve. Seth Morris was able to get the murder charge dismissed, the vehicular manslaughter with gross negligence charge dismissed, and the client resolved his case for a charge of driving under the influence causing injury. The outcome of an individual case depends on a variety of factors unique to that case. Case results do not guarantee or predict a similar result in any similar or future case.
2nd DUI & Resisting Arrest in El Sobrante Dismissed
An El Sobrante, CA man was facing a second time driving under the influence and resisting arrest charges. If convicted, he faced up to two years in the county jail. Attorney Brian Amaya drafted, filed, and litigated a Motion to Suppress and argued that the Pinole Police Department violated his Constitutional rights. After vigorously cross-examining the arresting officer in open court, a Contra Costa County Superior Court Judge granted the Motion to Suppress. With all evidence and observations of the police suppressed by the Court, the District Attorney's Office dismissed the case the same day. The outcome of an individual case depends on a variety of factors unique to that case. Case results do not guarantee or predict a similar result in any similar or future case.
Resisting Arrest & Drunk in Public – No Charges Filed
A Danville, CA man was facing drunk in public and resisting arrest charges. If charges were filed, he would be facing up to two years in the county jail. Attorney Brian Amaya successfully intervened and was able to persuade the Contra Costa County District Attorney's Office not to file charges. The outcome of an individual case depends on a variety of factors unique to that case. Case results do not guarantee or predict a similar result in any similar or future case.
Gun Possession & Assault Dismissed with Diversion Program
A Walnut Creek, CA man was charged with gun possession and assault after a fight broke out at the Walnut Creek Cheesecake Factory. With a potential two-year jail sentence looming, our defense attorneys filed a Motion for Judicial Diversion which was granted by a judge of the Contra Costa County Superior Court. After completing diversion, all charges were dismissed, and our client's record remained clear. The outcome of an individual case depends on a variety of factors unique to that case. Case results do not guarantee or predict a similar result in any similar or future case.
Murder Charge Reduced with Video Evidence
An Antioch, CA man was staring down a potential 50-year to life sentence for the fatal shooting of his roommate. Utilizing video and audio evidence that documented the victim's aggressive behavior prior to the incident, Seth Morris negotiated with the Contra Costa County District Attorney's Office to dismiss the murder charge and resolve the case in favor of a drastically reduced charge of voluntary manslaughter. The outcome of an individual case depends on a variety of factors unique to that case. Case results do not guarantee or predict a similar result in any similar or future case.
Charges Dismissed After Fatal Car Wreck
In Antioch, CA, a man was accused of racing his car, resulting in the death of another driver. As a result, he was facing a lifetime driving ban and six years in prison. Through video evidence, attorney Seth Morris showed prosecutors that the client was not racing and did not cause the other driver's death. In fact, the incident was solely due to other driver showing off, causing him to spin out and crash. Once presented with this, the Contra Costa County District Attorney's Office dismissed the charges due to insufficient evidence. The outcome of an individual case depends on a variety of factors unique to that case. Case results do not guarantee or predict a similar result in any similar or future case.
Elder Abuse Charges Dismissed
A Berkeley, CA man was charged with elder abuse after being accused of attacking his mother. He faced two years in the county jail. After meeting with him and his mother we discovered there were underlying mental health issues that the police ignored. After presenting that evidence to the Alameda County District Attorney's Office, the case was dismissed at the first court appearance. The outcome of an individual case depends on a variety of factors unique to that case. Case results do not guarantee or predict a similar result in any similar or future case.
Self-Defense in Attempted Murder Case Leads to Dismissal
A man from Pittsburg, CA, charged with attempted murder, faced the grim possibility of life imprisonment. Initially, the prosecution offered a 24-year sentence. However, Seth Morris's assertive opening statement highlighting the lawful self-defense his client acted upon convinced the prosecution to dismiss the charges altogether – admitting the District Attorney's Office could not bear its burden of proof, resulting in the client walking free. The outcome of an individual case depends on a variety of factors unique to that case. Case results do not guarantee or predict a similar result in any similar or future case.
Drug arrest settled down to probation
A Solano County man was arrested for selling a narcotic to an alleged buyer who later overdosed on fentanyl. Despite the police department claiming the client had sold a fentanyl-laced pill, Seth Morris was able to show by way of text message and forensic evidence that his client had never sold a fentanyl laced pill. This relentless effort by Seth Morris allowed the client to settle his case for probation rather than face murder charges. The outcome of an individual case depends on a variety of factors unique to that case. Case results do not guarantee or predict a similar result in any similar or future case.
Bail from armed robberies reduced
A Contra Costa man faced felony charges for seven armed robberies and had a bail of $1.1 million. Seth Morris filed a bail motion and argued that there was no competent evidence that could lead to a conviction in the case. As a result of Seth Morris’ efforts, the bail was reduced to $10,000. The outcome of an individual case depends on a variety of factors unique to that case. Case results do not guarantee or predict a similar result in any similar or future case.