Second-Degree Murder Dismissed

Client was charged with second-degree murder. After months of independent investigation, Mr. Levin and his team uncovered evidence demonstrating that the deceased died from a heart attack rather than from injuries caused by the alleged assault. As a result, the murder charge was dismissed, and the client instead resolved the case by pleading to assault. Read more about it here: Questioning Assumptions

Two Restraining Orders Dismissed

After the Petitioner presented his two restraining order petitions, Mr. Levin made a CCP 631.8 motion to dismiss, and both were dismissed at the same time. Read more about it Here.

Rape Charges Dismissed

Mr. Levin represented a client charged with two counts of rape. During the defense investigation, Mr. Levin discovered that the complaining witness had made multiple prior rape accusations against other men, all of which were determined to be unfounded. After submitting public records requests and developing the defense evidence, the rape charges were dismissed.

Not Guilty in Gun and Drug Possession Trial

Mr. Levin’s client was accused of possession of drugs for sale and possession of an illegal firearm. At jury trial, Mr. Levin argued that the drugs were for personal use and that the firearm found in the room did not belong to the client. After less than two hours of deliberation, the jury returned a not guilty verdict.

Restraining Order Denied Despite Rape Allegations

Mr. Levin represented a client in a restraining order case involving serious rape allegations. The petitioner alleged that the respondent drugged her and sexually assaulted her while she was asleep. Mr. Levin and his team gathered video evidence and text messages showing continued contact between the parties after the alleged incidents, including messages where the petitioner told the respondent she was going to sleep despite knowing he had a key to her home. After presenting the evidence, the restraining order was denied.

Child Molestation Charges Dismissed

Mr. Levin represented a client charged with molesting four children. During the defense investigation, Mr. Levin identified multiple procedural issues and uncovered impeachment evidence involving the mother of two of the children, including prior statements in which she threatened to falsely accuse a police officer of rape. All charges were dismissed.

Felony Communication with a Minor Charge Dismissed

Mr. Levin represented a client accused of felony communication with a minor for sexual purposes. After issuing subpoenas to multiple providers, Mr. Levin uncovered evidence that the minor had been posing as an adult on multiple social media platforms. The charges were dismissed.

Assault and Battery Charges Dropped

Mr. Levin represented a client accused of assault and battery with a bat against an elderly man. As part of the defense strategy, the client submitted to a polygraph examination, which supported the client’s innocence. After negotiations with the District Attorney, the charges were dropped.

Kidnapping and Child Stealing Felonies Dismissed

Mr. Levin represented a client charged with four felony counts of kidnapping and child stealing involving his girlfriend’s children. Mr. Levin presented evidence that the client was the children’s psychological father. At the preliminary hearing, the judge dismissed all four felonies.

Civil Harassment Restraining Order Denied

Mr. Levin represented a client accused of abusing the petitioner’s child. Through cross-examination and evidence presentation, Mr. Levin showed that the petitioner had a personal motive to make false accusations because of a dispute involving a previous girlfriend. The civil harassment restraining order was denied.

Not Guilty in DUI Trial

Mr. Levin represented a client charged with two counts of driving under the influence. At trial, Mr. Levin successfully argued a rising blood alcohol defense, explaining that the client’s BAC was still rising and that he would have been under the legal limit at the time of driving. The jury returned not guilty verdicts on both DUI counts.

Not Guilty in Domestic Violence and Resisting Arrest Trial

Mr. Levin represented a client charged with domestic violence and resisting arrest. During cross-examination of the prosecution’s strangulation expert, Mr. Levin obtained testimony supporting the defense theory that the alleged victim should have shown symptoms if strangulation had occurred. Mr. Levin also drafted and argued a complex Fourth Amendment jury instruction regarding the legality of the officers’ conduct. The jury returned not guilty verdicts on all counts.

Attempted Murder Trial Ends in Hung Jury

Mr. Levin represented a client charged with attempted murder. Relying on Penal Code section 1111, Mr. Levin argued that the prosecution’s key witness was an accomplice whose testimony required corroboration. The jury split 6-6, resulting in a hung jury.

Firearm, Assault, and Criminal Threats Case Reduced

Mr. Levin represented a client charged with possession of a firearm, assault with a deadly weapon, and criminal threats. Regarding the firearm allegation, Mr. Levin’s office located old restraining order records from another county proving the client was not legally prohibited from possessing a firearm. The assault with a deadly weapon charge was reduced to misdemeanor disturbing the peace.

Past results do not guarantee future outcomes. Every case depends on its own facts and circumstances.