Case Results
Disclaimer: Any results portrayed in the Web site were obtained in specific cases which depended upon the unique facts and circumstances. Gregory Caplan does not guarantee specific results in any of his cases. Individual results will vary from case to case.
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Results are displayed alphabetically according to the type of case.
Bench Warrant Cases
Client had $50,000 warrant with three bench warrants on misdemeanor Driving without a Valid License. Mr. Caplan convinced court and prosecutor to recall warrant, reduce case to infraction violations, and reduce punishment to only a fine.
Domestic Battery Charges
Client was charged with violation of Penal Code section 243(e)(1), Spousal Battery. Prosecutor eventually agreed to resolve case for infraction charge and dismissal of misdemeanor offense.
Mr. Caplan convinced the court and prosecutor in Burbank Court to dismiss a Domestic Violence charge and place the defendant in a City Attorney Diversion Program, where the prosecutor would dismiss the case after the defendant completed 26 counseling classes.
Mr. Caplan worked out a resolution in a Burbank Superior Court case where a defendant charged with Spousal Battery would earn a dismissal upon completion of 6 months of counseling.
Mr. Caplan helped a client obtain a dismissal on a Burbank Spousal Battery charge. The court indicated that it would dismiss the case upon proof of completion of 26 weeks of counseling and completion of a 4-hour Alternative Prosecution Program.
Driving Violations/Driver’s License Cases
Mr. Caplan received an acquittal at trial for a client charged with “Zero Tolerance” alcohol violation. Client was able to save his driver’s license.
Client was charged with misdemeanor violations of Reckless Driving and Driving without a valid Driver’s License at Santa Clarita Courthouse. Mr. Caplan convinced prosecutor to dismiss misdemeanor violations for an infraction resolution.
Mr. Caplan convinced prosecutor to dismiss misdemeanor Driving on a Suspended License charge, a 2 point violation, for a plea to an infraction charge which counted as no points on client’s DMV record.
Mr. Caplan convinced the Metropolitan Court Judge to dismiss a Vehicle Code section 14601.1, Driving on a Suspended License charge based on Constitutional violations.
Mr. Caplan convinced the D.A. to dismiss a misdemeanor Reckless Driving charge, and reduce the charge to an infraction violation of Speeding.
Mr. Caplan obtained a dismissal in the Santa Clarita Court for Possession of an Open Container of Alcohol, where the client would have lost his driver’s license had he been convicted of the charge.
Mr. Caplan represented a client arrested while driving 80 mph, accused of ingesting marijuana, cocaine, and opiates prior to driving. Mr. Caplan resolved the case with a reduced charge of "wet reckless," a fine, and a 12 hour program. All other charges were dismissed.
Mr. Caplan’s “Motion to Dismiss For Lack of Speedy Trial” a “Driving on a Suspended License” case in the Metropolitan Courthouse was granted. The original charge required five days jail and a fine of over $700.
Mr. Caplan resolved a misdemeanor charge of “Driving on the Wrong Side of the Road” charge in the Metropolitan Court. The client received traffic school and a dismissal.
Mr. Caplan represented a client accused of driving 100+ mph on Interstate 5. The charge was dismissed.
Mr. Caplan obtained a dismissal in a 100+ mph case, where the court accepted a plea to a standard speeding charge and no driver’s license suspension.
Mr. Caplan obtained a dismissal of a misdemeanor charge of Reckless Driving, where the D.A. allowed the client to plead to an infraction violation of “Speeding.”
Mr. Caplan obtained a dismissal for a truck driver driving 68 mph in a 55 mph zone near Castaic.
Mr. Caplan represented a truck driver in Santa Clarita charged with Exceeding Downhill Truck Speed. Mr. Caplan convinced the prosecutor to dismiss the charge for a plea to a zero point violation.
Drug Cases
Mr. Caplan obtained probation and a drug program in Santa Clarita Court for a client charged with Transportation of Marijuana. The original recommended sentence was two years in state prison.
Mr. Caplan provided information to District Attorney in Glendale to convince them not to file charges against client for felony drug violations.
Client was arrested on Possession of Marijuana for Sale. Mr. Caplan convinced DA to dismiss charges.
Client had drug conviction 10+ years ago that was going to prevent him from becoming a citizen. Mr. Caplan had plea vacated and drug charge dismissed.
Client was charged with possession of concentrated cannabis, which could have impacted immigration rights. Mr. Caplan convinced prosecutor to dismiss the drug charge and allow client to plead to a Trespass charge, instead, preserving immigration rights of the client.
Mr. Caplan convinced the Burbank Court and prosecutor to dismiss a case involving Possession of Marijuana at the Burbank Airport, where the client received and infraction and a fine.
Mr. Caplan convinced the Burbank Prosecutor to allow a defendant who was statutorily ineligible for a drug program, to be placed in a drug program. The client was able to remain employed, and avoid incarceration.
Mr. Caplan worked out a resolution where a client charged in Burbank Superior Court with drug possession and contributing to the delinquency of a minor, would receive a dismissal on the case upon completion of City Attorney Diversion and community service terms.
Mr. Caplan convinced the Burbank Courthouse commissioner and prosecutor to allow a defendant who lived far from Los Angeles, to complete a PC1000 Drug Diversion Program informally through the court, saving the defendant from having to coordinate his program with the Los Angeles County Probation Department.
Mr. Caplan obtained dismissals for a client in Santa Clarita Court of Possession of Marijuana and Failure to Appear charges, in exchange for a plea to an infraction charge with a nominal fine.
Mr. Caplan worked out a disposition where the court dismissed a “Possession of Less than an Ounce of Marijuana” case in Santa Clarita Court after his client completed Narcotics Anonymous Meetings.
Hit and Run Cases
Mr. Caplan’s client was charged with Hit and Run. Mr. Caplan convinced prosecutor to dismiss misdemeanor charge upon payment of restitution and a plea to a no point infraction charge.
Another client was charged with Hit and Run. Mr. Caplan convinced prosecutor to allow a City Attorney Diversion Program where client could receive dismissal of case upon completion of required terms.
Mr. Caplan convinced the Burbank City Prosecutor to place a defendant in a City Attorney Diversion Program, where the defendant would earn a dismissal on his Vehicle Code section 20002(a), Hit and Run charge, after completion of community service.
Client was accused of Hit and Run in Los Angeles. Mr. Caplan contacted California Highway Patrol and provided client’s account of incident. Case was not filed, thereafter.
Misdemeanor Cases
Client was charged with False Identification and False Seal (on ID Card). Mr. Caplan convinced the prosecutor to dismiss these charges. The prosecutor allowed a City Attorney Diversion Program where client was ultimately able to receive a dismissal of the entire case after completing community work.
Mr. Caplan’s client was suspected of Penal Code section 653(m) violation, Harassing Phone Calls. Mr. Caplan’s investigation provided to detective resulted in no filing of charges.
Mr. Caplan convinced the commissioner in the Burbank Superior Court to release his client from Los Angeles County Jail directly into a live-in program. The client had been charged with three separate criminal complaints. The original recommended sentence by the prosecutor was 8 months in Los Angeles County jail.
Mr. Caplan obtained a dismissal with a civil compromise in a Vandalism case in Burbank where the damage was over $1000.
Mr. Caplan convinced the District Attorney to conduct an “Office Hearing” in a Child Endangerment case in Alhambra Court, instead of filing criminal charges.
Probation Violation Cases
Van Nuys Court had indicated that Client was to receive a year in jail for probation violations. Upon further consideration, court only sentenced Mr. Caplan’s client to 10 days in jail.
Theft Cases
Client was charged with Petty Theft in Burbank Court. Mr. Caplan convinced prosecutor to dismiss case upon completion of Alternative Prosecution Program and community service.
Client was charged with a theft violation at Santa Clarita Court, alleging over $100 stolen. Mr. Caplan convinced the prosecutor to give client an infraction violation of the same code.
Client was charged with violation of Penal Code section 484, Petty Theft in Torrance Court. Mr. Caplan convinced the prosecutor to dismiss the charge, and offer a much less serious charge, instead.
A client was accused of a $180 theft offense in Glendale Courthouse. Mr. Caplan convinced prosecutor to dismiss theft charge and allow plea to a less serious Trespass charge, instead.
Mr. Caplan obtained a dismissal of a Burbank theft case where the defendant ran from a loss prevention officer and later gave a full confession to police.
Mr. Caplan worked out a plea agreement in Burbank Court, where the client was arrested for felony burglary, Penal Code section 459. Client completed of community service terms, and the court removed the conviction of the burglary charge and substituted a Trespass charge in its place.
Mr. Caplan obtained a dismissal on a $200 theft case in Torrance Court. The prosecutor agreed to a plea to a less serious charge of “trespass.”
Mr. Caplan represented a client charged in the Santa Clarita Courthouse with two felony theft charges. The D.A.’s original request was a felony theft plea and county jail.
Mr. Caplan convinced the D.A. to resolve the case for a misdemeanor charge and no jail.
Weapon Cases
Charge in Penal Code section 12020, Possession of Weapon case dismissed, after Mr. Caplan provided significant legal research to show that charge was incorrect.
Another client was charged with Possession of a Weapon at the Airport. Mr. Caplan convinced the prosecutor to dismiss the case after client completed a City Attorney Diversion Program and some community work.
Mr. Caplan worked out a disposition in Burbank Court where his client received a dismissal on a charge of “Possession of a Dirk or Dagger” after he completed 15 days of community work.
Mr. Caplan resolved a Burbank Airport Arrest where the client was arrested for a felony charge of possession of “Brass Knuckles.” The prosecutor and court agreed that the case would be dismissed upon completion of 15 days of community work.
Mr. Caplan convinced the Burbank prosecutor to not file charges of brandishing a replica firearm, which had been alleged against a client.
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