Law Offices of Sophie C. Bidet

A defendant who pled guilty to a charge of Felony identity theft for having used a stolen driver's license to obtain store credit was entitled to re-sentencing because her conduct fell within Proposition 47's broad definition of misdemeanor shoplifting. People v. Brayton - filed July 31, 2018, Second District, Div. Six

Full acquittal - in March 2018, my client was arrested for attempt murder. The DA ultimately filed ADW with Great Bodily Injury and Assault likely to produce GBI. My client exercised his right to a speedy trial. After a thorough and diligent preparation which included the services of a PI and medical expert from MH, it went to jury and they returned not guilty verdicts to every count even misdemeanor battery and assault. It was an overwhelming feeling to see that the system works....

Court of Appeal in People v Jimenez affirmed lower court’s decision that, under prop 47, felony identity theft convictions were properly reduced to misdemeanor offenses when the value of each check was less than $950....

No violation if law enforcement fails to advise driver he/she has a choice between blood or breath.

Veteran Diversion: prior to SB 725, there was conflict regarding whether or not veterans charged with DUI could be eligible for VA diversion. SB 725 dealt with this issue and now it is clear and unambiguous that diversion relief is in fact available via veterans court programs.

If the allegations prove true, it "could" result in termination.

The author’s summary is priceless. The cop was being a creeper.

Got A Dirty Record? I Can Clean That Up. Law Office of Sophie Bidet- we aim to clean the mess.

It is that time again...

Client charged with a DUI. We filed a motion to suppress asserting that given the officer parked his vehicle behind that of my client's coupled with the fact that there was a retaining wall which precluded my client from driving away. Accordingly, the detention was unlawful and not consensual in nature. Motion to Suppress GRANTED. DUI case DISMISSED.