Case Results

Client was arrested for felony criminal threat, which would have been a strike if he was charged and convicted. Attorney Costy immediately contacted the prosecutor's office and explained that the threat was in response to client's husband being assaulted by a homeless man who had started a fire in the park across the street from client's home. The District Attorney's Office agreed to not file any felony or misdemeanor charges against client.

61 year old client with a checkered past was arrested after fighting with his teenage daughter. He was eventually charged with a crime and hired Attorney Costy. Demetrius reviewed the police reports, photos and body camera evidence. He also interviewed the teenager's mother who spoke of the young girl's troubled and violent history. Attorney Costy presented all of his findings to the DA's office and they agreed to dismiss the case.

Client was approached by the police while pulled over in his car in San Francisco. The officers saw marijuana in the vehicle and used that fact to search the car where they located a loaded gun. After 11 months of hard work, Attorney Costy was able to have the case completely dismissed.

26 year old female client threatened to kill a co-worker over the phone. Attorney Costy interviewed client to gain understanding of the context and delivery of the alleged threat. Demetrius then spoke with the DA and explained the situation. DA appreciated the information and agreed not to file any charges.

After a long night of drinking, with a female friend, client was accused of sexual battery. ? conviction of sexual battery requires sex offender registration. After reviewing the case and interviewing another female who was at the house, Attorney Costy was able to get the DA to reduce the charge to simple battery. Client's only consequence was paying a $220 fine and doing one year of court probation.

24 year old mother of 3 was arrested for felony receipt of stolen vehicle. After investigating the case, it became apparent that she had no knowledge that the car was stolen and that she had been given permission to drive the car by the father of one of her children. The DA agreed and elected not to file any charges against client.

Client was arrested after his vehicle was searched prior to entering a secured facility that he was supposed to be working on. Client was a married father of 2 with no prior convictions. DA agreed to not file any charges in the interest of justice.

60 year old client struck and killed a pedestrian while driving a commercial commuter shuttle bus in the South Bay. Client had no prior convictions or driving infractions and was not under the influence of any drugs or alcohol. After carefully reviewing all the evidence, it became apparent that the decedent was crossing the street while looking at her phone. She therefore contributed to her death by walking into the side ofthe bus that was already turning in front of her. The DA's office refused to dismiss the case and Attorney Costy filed a lengthy Motion for Diversion which was granted over the DA's objection. The case was eventually dismissed after client completed a driver safety course a some volunteer work.