Theft Case Results

People v. N.S. (resolved January 9, 2012)
Charges – Petty Theft
Location – Harbor Justice Center, Newport Beach, Orange County
Facts – Client shoplifted over $173 worth of clothing from JCPenny. Client was caught and admitted shoplifting. Client was not a US citizen and a conviction would have adverse immigration consequences. Furthermore, Client’s initial court date was December 22, 2011 and Client wanted case dismissed as soon as possible because she was applying for her green card in January.
Result – Fred Thiagarajah negotiated case with DA’s office and obtained a complete dismissal of the charges within 18 days of the first court appearance.

Charges -- Felony First Degree Burglary, Felony Grand Theft 
Location -- Harbor Justice Center, Newport Beach, Orange County 
Initial DA Offer -- Plead guilty to felony grand theft with 120 days jail 
Final Result -- Misdemeanor Trespass with Community Service 


People v. S.M.
Charges -- Petty Theft 
Location -- Los Angeles County 
Result -- Reached agreement with City Attorney not to file charges

Dear Fred, 
It was a great relief to have resolution in this matter which had been a source of concern for us. 
I have been impressed with your professional work ethic, your promptness in returning calls and understanding of the issues which we as parents have to go through. 
I would recommend you without reservations to anyone and have been very pleased with your services. 
Good luck and Best wishes 
Regards 
Dr. M. (father of defendant) 


People v. A.B.
Charges -- Petty Theft 
Location -- Harbor Justice Center, Newport Beach, Orange County 
Result -- Dismissal 


People v. R.D. (2009) 
Charges -- 1) Felony 1st-degree burlgary, 2) Felony Vandalism 
Location -- Riverside Justice Center, Riverside County 
Result -- House Arrest 


People v. K.H. 
Charges -- 1) Petty Theft, 2) Possession Controlled Substance, 3) Possession Controlled Substance without Prescription 
Location -- Harbor Justice Center, Newport Beach, Orange County 
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Result -- Dismissal of all Charges

I want to thank you for handling my case. Your professionalism and compassion really meant a lot to me. You were always there to answer my questions and reassure me that everything would be fine. I am very grateful to you for how hard you worked with my case and the outcome you achieved. 


People v. H.H.
Charges -- 1) Petty Theft, 2) Possession Marijuana 
Location -- Harbor Justice Center, Newport Beach, Orange County 
Result -- Dismissal of all Charges 


People v. R.C.
Charges -- 3 counts felony, 2nd-degree burglary, 2 counts felony bad checks; felony grand theft; felony attempted grand theft 
Location -- Harbor Justice Center, Newport Beach, Orange County 
Result -- Pled guilty to one misdemeanor count of bad check; all other charges dismissed; No Jail

Thanks again for seeing me through the past several months. This is hopefully my last time I will ever need a criminal defense lawyer however, in the event that unfortunate circumstances occur or a friend or family member finds themselves in a situation, you will be the first one called. Believe it or not, I learned a lot sitting in that court room as well as observing how you handled the case and can truly say that you are phenomenal at what you do and have a genuine love for the profession. 


People v. C.R.
Charges -- 1) Felony 1st-degree burglary (Penal Code section 459), 2) Felony Assault with a Deadly Weapon (Penal Code section 245) 
Location -- North Justice Center, Fullerton, Orange County 
Result -- Dismissal of all Charges at Preliminary Hearing 

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