People v. J.C. (Santa Clara County Superior Court)
Multiple defendants employed by different entities charged with embezzlement through "phantom parts" scheme, with over $4 million sought in restitution. After the Law Office of Jeremy D. Blank attacked the constitutionality of the grand jury proceedings in an 86-page Motion to Dismiss, the prosecution dismissed the case in its entirety six weeks prior to the estimated two-month jury trial.
United States v. S.S. (United States District Court)
Two-week jury trial of former NCAA Division I athletic professional on allegations he engaged in sexual abuse of numerous student-athletes over prolonged period; jury hung and mistrial declared.
People v. A.H. (San Mateo County Superior Court)
Prosecution of CFO of major corporation for multi-million dollar felony embezzlement; all charges dismissed before trial.
People v. R.M. (Santa Clara County Superior Court)
One-month “three strikes” trial. Charges of felon in possession of firearm; resisting police officer with serious bodily injury; and battery on a police officer; not guilty verdicts on all counts.
People v. C.T. (Contra Costa County Superior Court)
Misdemeanor charges of domestic violence with bodily injury and false imprisonment; alleged victim tearfully testified to abuse; 12-minute jury deliberation resulted in not guilty verdict on all charges.
People v. R.H. (San Francisco County Superior Court)
Felony charges of domestic violence with bodily injury; assault with deadly weapon; terrorist threats; convicted only of misdemeanors at jury trial..
People v. J.F. (Santa Clara County Superior Court)
Battery with serious bodily injury; not guilty verdict at jury trial.
People v. M.S. (Santa Clara County Superior Court)
Sale of marijuana to undercover San Jose Police officer in “buy/bust” operation; not guilty verdict at jury trial.
People v. S.H. (Santa Clara County Superior Court)
Misdemeanor drug paraphernalia charge; prosecution dismissed after hung jury.
Some of Jeremy D. Blank’s Appellate Victories
People v. K.N. (Sixth District Court of Appeal)
Felony possession of child pornography case. Victory in the trial court and on the prosecution’s appeal; police did not have probable cause to believe defendant had accessed the network used to download pornography; search warrant did not expressly authorize the search; and police lacked good-faith reliance on search warrant.
People v. V.W. (First District Court of Appeal)
Sexually Violent Predator civil commitment reversed; trial court failed to limit hearsay evidence and erroneously admitted preliminary hearing transcripts.
People v. A.M. (First District Court of Appeal)
Conviction for possession of crack cocaine reversed; anonymous tip coupled with client’s presence in a “high-crime area” and fleeing officers not sufficient to justify police detention.
People v. H.S. (Monterey County Superior Court Appellate Division)
Conviction for domestic violence reversed; trial court erroneously excluded evidence defendant had reasonable fear of the alleged victim.
People v. R.W. (San Francisco County Appellate Division)
Possession of tear gas by a felon; trial lawyer failed to object to prosecutor’s commission of Griffin error by implicitly commenting on defendant’s failure to testify; conviction reversed
People v. Y.C. (San Francisco County Appellate Division)
Trial court denied motion to suppress evidence (possession of loaded firearm in vehicle); District Attorney conceded error at oral argument; case dismissed
People v. S.L. (Santa Clara County Appellate Division)
Officer’s testimony that defendant’s act of looking at cell phone while driving constituted violation of Vehicle Code § 22350 insufficient to sustain conviction; conviction for violation of Basic Speed Law reversed
Some Other Victories
Immigration Relief
People v. J.H. (San Francisco County Superior Court)
Client previously pled guilty to felony terrorist threats, but then learned that conviction made him deportable and ineligible to become a U.S. citizen; motion granted and conviction vacated; client is now eligible for U.S. citizenship
People v. Z.C. (San Mateo County Superior Court)
Client previously pled guilty to felony sale of marijuana, but then learned that conviction made him deportable and ineligible to become a U.S. citizen; motion granted and conviction vacated; client is now eligible for U.S. citizenship.
People v. D.T. (San Francisco County Superior Court)
Client previously pled guilty to misdemeanor possession of stolen check, but then learned that conviction made him deportable and ineligible to become a U.S. citizen; motion granted and conviction vacated; client is now eligible for U.S. citizenship.
Pardons
People v. N.R. (Santa Clara County Superior Court)
Client was convicted of transportation and possession for sale of marijuana. After petition from the Law Office of Jeremy D. Blank, client was issued a full and unconditional pardon from Governor Brown.
People v. K.M. (Marin County Superior Court)
Client was convicted with other counsel of assault with force likely to cause bodily injury in 2004. In 2007, after petition from the Law Office of Jeremy D. Blank, client issued a full and unconditional pardon from Governor Schwarzenegger. This was one of only 15 pardons statewide granted by Gov. Schwarzenegger during his eight years in office.