Case Results

Client was charged with Petty Theft in Burbank Court in April, 2011. Mr. Caplan convinced prosecutor to dismiss case upon completion of Alternative Prosecution Program and community service.

Another client was charged with Petty Theft in Burbank Court in May, 2011. Mr. Caplan convinced prosecutor to dismiss case upon completion of Alternative Prosecution Program and community work.

Client arrested for shoplifting in Burbank in 2010, and was on probation in another case. Mr. Caplan convinced prosecutor to allow APPS/Community Service Program, dismissed the theft case and reinstated probation in the other case, with no additional requirements.

Client was arrested for a violation of Penal Code section 484, Petty Theft at the Northridge Mall in 2010. Mr. Caplan convinced the City Attorney to refer case to Pre-Filing Diversion, and case was not filed.

Another client was arrested at Northridge Mall for shoplifting in 2010. Mr. Caplan convinced Prosecutor's Office to send case to APPS Diversion instead of filing charges at court.

Client was charged with shoplifting in Burbank Court in 2010. Mr. Caplan resolved case with APPS and Community Service, and a dismissal of the charges.

Client was convicted in Burbank of Burglary while represented by another attorney. In 2010, Mr. Caplan convinced Judge and Prosecutor to withdraw plea to Burglary charge, and substitute a trespass violation in its place with the order of some additional community service. The case was expunged upon completion of the community service.

Client arrested for shoplifting in 2010. Petty Theft charge was set in San Fernando Court. Mr. Caplan convinced City Attorney to dismiss theft charge for a plea to a trespass charge, instead.

Client had warrant for Petty Theft case in Van Nuys in 2009. Mr. Caplan convinced City Attorney to dismiss theft charge. Client resolved case with an infraction trespass violation and warrant was quashed.

Client was charged with Petty Theft at Central Arraignment Court in 2009. Mr. Caplan convinced parties involved and judge to discharge case with a Civil Compromise.

Client was arrested for theft in 2009 at Los Angeles shopping mall. Mr. Caplan convinced Prosecutor's Office to defer filing and refer case to APPS, instead.

Client charged with Penal Code section 487, Grand Theft in 2009 in Burbank. Mr. Caplan resolved case with dismissal of theft charges and plea to Trespass violation with community service.

Client arrested for felony Burglary in Burbank in 2009. Mr. Caplan resolved case with diversion on trespass charge and dismissal of burglary violation.

Client arrested for shoplifting in Valencia in 2009. Case resolved for trespass violation and theft charge was dismissed.

Client arrested for felony burglary charge in Valencia in 2009. Case resolved for DA Diversion, where case was reduced to trespass infraction upon completion of court requirements.

Client was charged with a theft violation in 2008 at Santa Clarita Court , alleging over $100 stolen. Mr. Caplan convinced the prosecutor to reduce charge to an infraction.

A client was accused of a $180 theft offense in Glendale Courthouse in 2008. Mr. Caplan convinced prosecutor to dismiss theft charge and allow plea to a less serious Trespass charge, instead.

Client was charged with violation of Penal Code section 484, Petty Theft in Torrance Court in 2007 . Mr. Caplan convinced the prosecutor to dismiss the charge, and offer a much less serious charge, instead.

Hit and Run/Reckless Driving/No License Case Results

Prosecutor's Office was proceeding with filing misdemeanor Hit and Run charges on client in February, 2011. Mr. Caplan convinced prosecutor to proceed with zero point infraction charges, instead.

Mr. Caplan's client was charged with Hit and Run in Burbank Court in 2010. 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 in Burbank in 2010. Mr. Caplan convinced prosecutor to allow a City Attorney Diversion Program where client could receive infraction resolution and dismissal of misdemeanor charges upon completion of required terms.

Client was accused of January, 2010, Hit and Run in Granada Hills- no charges were filed.

Client was accused of Los Angeles Hit and Run. Los Angeles Criminal Defense Attorney Gregory Caplan contacted California Highway Patrol and provided client's account of incident. Case was not filed, thereafter.

Mr. Caplan assisted client with hit and run accusation in April, 2009. City Attorney agreed to Office Hearing and no criminal filing.

Client had Los Angeles Hit and Run allegation in March, 2009- no charges were filed.

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.

Mr. Caplan convinced the D.A. to dismiss a misdemeanor Reckless Driving charge, and reduce the charge to an infraction violation of Speeding.

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.

As a San Fernando Criminal Lawyer, Gregory Caplan convinced the City Attorney to dismiss a Suspended License misdemeanor, and reduce the San Fernando Criminal Court case to a no point infraction violation.

Mr. Caplan effectively resolved a bench warrant and suspended license case as a Malibu Criminal Defense Attorney, with a reduced charge and no jail, at the Malibu Criminal Court.

Weapon Case Results

Charge in Penal Code section 12020, Possession of Weapon case dismissed, after Mr. Caplan provided significant legal research to show that charge was incorrect.

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.

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.

Felony Case Results

Mr. Caplan provided information to District Attorney in Glendale to convince them not to file charges against client for felony violations.

Client was arrested for felony drug violations. Mr. Caplan resolved case with a dismissal in Santa Clarita Court .

Misdemeanor Violations

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.

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.

San Fernando Valley Criminal Defense Attorney Gregory 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.

Van Nuys Criminal Court had indicated that Client was to receive a year in jail for violations. Upon further consideration, court only sentenced Mr. Caplan's client to 10 days in jail.

Client was charged with violation of Penal Code section 242(e)(1), Spousal Battery. Prosecutor eventually agreed to resolve case for infraction charge and dismissal of misdemeanor offense.

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.

Van Nuys Court had indicated that Client was to receive a year in jail for violations. Upon further consideration, court only sentenced Mr. Caplan's client to 10 days in jail.

Drug and Alcohol Case Results

Client was charged with Possession of Marijuana. Mr. Caplan resolved case with dismissal of drug charge and plea to an infraction charge.

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 received an acquittal at trial for a client charged with "Zero Tolerance" alcohol violation. Client was able to save his driver's license.