Los Angeles attorney Aaron McAllister is passionate about criminal defense work. This passion originates from Mr. McAllister’s personal experiences – specifically, Mr. McAllister has several family members, friends, and loved ones who have had negative experiences with the criminal justice system, who have been incarcerated, and who have suffered from the collateral consequences of a criminal conviction. Knowing the potential consequences of a criminal case, Mr. McAllister works tirelessly to defend those who have been accused of committing a crime.
Mr. McAllister’s case results reflect his passion for criminal defense. Listed below is a small sample of select case results that attorney Aaron McAllister has recently achieved. We do not identify our clients by name in order to protect and preserve their confidences. Notably, every case is different, and no lawyer can guarantee the results in a case. Nonetheless, our case results demonstrate that we have the skills, knowledge, and experience to help our clients achieve the best possible case result.
Selected Criminal Matters
- People v. J.V. (Case Dismissed): Client charged with three counts: (i) Driving Under the influence, (ii) Driving with a .08% or higher .bac, (iii) driving without a license. Filed 1538.5 motion to suppress; court granted motion and dismissed case.
- People v. T.T. (Case Dismissed): Client charged with Driving Under the Influence; refused to take chemical test. Case taken to jury trial – jury verdict of 7 to 5 not guilty; thereafter, case dismissed at Pre-trial Hearing.
- People v. J.S. (Not Guilty as to All Counts): Client charged with 3 felony counts, including 1 count kidnapping and 2 counts assault with a semi automatic firearm. Took case to trial - Client facing 43 years if convicted. Jury found client not guilty on all counts.
- People v. J.R. (Case Dismissed): Client charged with 4 felony counts: (i) PC 215(a) - carjacking; (ii) PC 211 - second degree robbery; (iii) PC 422(a) - criminal threats; and (iv) PC 20001 - hit and run driving resulting in injury to another person. Client also charged with enhancements and special allegations - client facing 45 years prison. Negotiated dismissal of all counts at pre-trial hearing.
- People v. D.L. (Case Dismissed): Client arrested and charged with violation of PC 463(a) [Looting during Emergency or Evacuation: 2nd Degree Burglary]. Bail was set at $50k - successfully argued for court to release client on his own recognizance. Just prior to preliminary hearing, met with district attorney and successfully argued for case to be dismissed.
- People v. A.B. (Case Dismissed): Court granted petition for dismissal pursuant to 1203.4 – Misdemeanor DUI dismissed.
- People v. D.C. (Case Dismissed): Client charged with PC 25850a (carrying a loaded firearm in a vehicle) and PC 25400a1 (having a concealed firearm in vehicle). Court granted 1538.5 motion to suppress. Thereafter, case dismissed pursuant to PC 1382.
- People v. D.D.: Client charged with 4 strike counts and several special allegations - client facing up to 80 years prison. Negotiated dismissal of four felony counts (strikes) - plea to false imprisonment (felony wobbler - not a strike) and sexual battery (misdemeanor). Client’s estimated release date scheduled in 9 months.
- People v. E.N. (Case Dismissed): Client charged with PC 647b2 - misdemeanor. Client facing up to 180 days jail. Case dismissed and arrest record sealed.
- People v. T.T. (Case Dismissed): Retained post-conviction regarding PC 245a4 (felony). Court granted motion for early termination of probation, and granted 1203.4 petition for dismissal.
- People v. R.M. (Case Dismissed): Client charged with a strike offense: (i) PC 243d - battery causing serious bodily injury (felony, strike). Client facing 4 years prison. Negotiated dismissal.
- People v. R.Z. (Case Dismissed after successful completion of anger management classes): Client charged with one count - PC 148, misdemeanor. Client faced up to one year in jail. Negotiated outcome: credit for time served, 6 anger management classes, dismissal in 3 months upon successful completion of anger management classes.
- People v. R.M. (Case Dismissed): Client charge with three felonies and six special allegations, including: (i) PC 211 - second degree robbery (felony), (ii) PC 245a1 - assault with a deadly weapon (felony), (iii) PC 245a4 - assault by means of force likely to produce great bodily injury (felony). For each count, client also faced two special allegations - maximum confinement time was 58 years. Court granted defense motion to dismiss at trial.
- People v. C.F. (No Jail or Prison Time): Client charged with three felony counts: (i) PC 211 - robbery (strike); (ii) PC 211- robbery (strike); (iii) PC 245a4 (non-strike). Client facing 10 years state prison and two strikes. Negotiated plea deal with dismissal of one robbery count on day of plea, dismissal of second robbery count after one year, and reduction of felony to a misdemeanor upon successful completion of three years formal probation. Client sentenced to community service and anger management classes. No prison time, no jail time.
- People v. J.W.: Client charged with 5 felony counts: (i) PC 664/211 [attempted robbery]; (ii) PC 664/211 [attempted robbery]; (iii) PC 245(a)(4) [assault by means of force likely to produce great bodily injury]; (iv) PC 245(a)(4) [assault by means of force likely to produce great bodily injury]; and (v) PC 245(a)(4) [assault by means of force likely to produce great bodily injury]. Negotiated dismissal of all 5 felony counts; pled to one misdemeanor count - PC 664/484 [attempted theft]; sentenced to 6 months summary probation.
- People v. B.K. (Case Dismissed): Client charged with violation of H&S 11364(A) - possession of drug paraphernalia (misdemeanor). Client facing up to 180 days jail if convicted. Negotiated case dismissal.
- People v. K.A. (Case Dismissed): Client charged with PC 69 - felony; facing up to 3 years jail. Case dismissed at preliminary hearing.
- People v. M.H. (Case Dismissed upon successful completion of drug treatment program): Client charged with a violation of H&S 11350(a) - possession of cocaine; negotiated dismissal upon successful completion of drug treatment program
- People v. J.S. (Not Guilty at Trial): Client charged with four counts of CVC 10852 [damaging or tampering with a vehicle or its contents]. Client found not guilty at trial.
- People v. D.C. (No Prison Time): Client charged with PC 211 - second degree robbery (felony, strike); client facing maximum sentence of 6 years prison; negotiated deal of DEJ (dismissal of all charges upon successful completion of 12 months probation); no prison time
- People v. G.D. (Case Dismissed): Client charged with two misdemeanors: (i) PC 647(f) - public intoxication, and (ii) PC 242 - battery. Negotiated case dismissal.
- People v. J.H. (Case Dismissed): Client charged with two misdemeanor counts for unlicensed business activity. Case dismissed.
- People v. B.J. (Case Dismissed pursuant to P.C. 1382) : Client charged with a violation of Penal Code section 30605(a) [possession of an assault weapon]. Client was facing up to three years in prison. Case dismissed at the preliminary hearing.
- People v. I.D.: Client initially charged with 3 felony counts: (i) DUI causing injury; (ii) Driving with .08 .bac causing injury, and (iii) hit and run resulting in serious injury. Client facing 7 years prison, and prosecutor initially offered plea deal of 2 years prison. At preliminary hearing, successfully argued for reduction of count 3 from a felony to a misdemeanor. At trial stage, negotiated a plea to 2 misdemeanor counts only, and no prison time - Client spent one night in jail.
- People v. R.V. (D.A. Reject): Client charged with domestic violence, battery; case rejected at arraignment.
- People v. C.M. (Case Dismissed): Client charged with domestic violence and destruction of property; case dismissed pursuant to PC 1382 and protective order terminated.
- People v. L.O. (Case Dismissed): Defendant charged with PC 243(e)(1) (battery) for allegations of domestic violence; negotiated dismissal on the first day of trial.
- People v. J.C. (Case Dismissed): Misdemeanor DUI; 1203.4 petition for dismissal granted; case dismissed.
- People v. V.A. (D.A. Reject): Client arrested for a felony domestic violence case; bail was set at $50,000.00. Reached out to prosecutor before arraignment and argued reasons why case should be rejected. Case rejected.
- People v. M.J. (Case Dismissed): Client charged with 23 felonies for allegations of identity theft, burglary, drug possession, and more; all 23 felonies DISMISSED
- People v. M.R. (D.A. Reject): Client arrested for Grand Theft Auto (PC 487 - felony); represented client during investigation stage; Case rejected
- People v. C.O. ( D.A. Reject): Client arrested for alleged sexual crime; bail set at $200k; represented client during investigation stage; case rejected
- People v. J.J. (Wet Reckless): Client charged with DUI (23152a and 23152b); negotiated wet reckless; fine and 3 month class; no jail time or community labor
- People v. G.D. (D.A. Reject): Client was being investigated for assault and battery charges, and other serious felony charges, for his alleged involvement in a stabbing incident; regularly negotiated and communicated with detective early during the investigation stage, and was able to get case rejected.
- People v. A.C. (C.A. Reject): Client arrested for battery on a peace officer; met with city attorney and argued for dismissal of case prior to filing; case rejected.
- People v. C.M. (Case Dismissed): Client and co-defendant charged with selling illegal drugs (felony); negotiated dismissal of case after preliminary hearing.