• Assault and Battery
• Attempted Murder
• Bench & Arrest Warrants
• Burglary
• Child Abuse
• Criminal Threats
• Domestic Violence
• Drug Offenses
• DUI/DWI
• Embezzlement
• Expungement
• Extortion
• Extradition
• Felonies
• Grand Theft Auto
• Hit & Run
• Identity Theft
• Internet Crimes
• Juvenile Crimes
• Kidnapping
• Misdemeanors
• Murder
• Probation Violation
• Prostitution/Solicitation
• Rape/Statutory Rape
• Receiving Stolen Property
• Restraining Orders
• Robbery
• Sealing Juvenile Records
• Sex Offenses
• Shoplifting/Petty Theft
• Stalking
• Theft Crimes
• Three Strikes
• Vandalism
• Vehicular Manslaughter
• Weapons

Criminal Defense Victories

Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol

The client is charged with DUI causing a rollover accident on the freeway. The D.A. wants jail time, as the client has prior convictions. The prosecution theory is that although he is the passenger he is the "driver" for DUI purposes as he allegedly reaches over and assumes control of the vehicle by jerking the wheel to the right, causing the wreck. California case law specifically supports that position. The sole witness to this behavior is the driver. The defense position is that she, not the client, turned the wheel while in a drug induced rage. After a prolonged discovery battle related to her pending legal problems, the D.A.'s confidence in their case is compromised, and the matter settles for a drunk in public misdemeanor with no jail time and a token fine. The client is extremely happy with the outcome.

"Mr. Griggs absolutely helped me out.  I was looking at jail time and a bad situation and he really came through for me."  - Brian A.

Grand Theft

The client is charged with grand theft of metal from an oil refinery. He has a "strike prior" robbery conviction and is facing six years in state prison. The prosecutor offers 32 months state prison. Mr. Griggs successfully convinces the judge to drop the strike prior and grant the client probation, and no more custody other than the initial one day the client served prior to bailing out on the case.

"Thank you very, very much Mr. Griggs. I will be sending anyone I know who gets in trouble your way" Sergio T.

Counterfeit CD's

Client is charged with possession of counterfeit music CD's, a felony violation of California Penal Code, section 653w(a), an anti-piracy statute. She has a prior conviction for the same offense. The prosecution wants custody time, but Mr. Griggs convinces the judge to grant probation, no jail, and a reduction to a misdemeanor half way through the probationary period.

"I won't lose my house, and I can keep my job." Norma G.

Identity Theft, Perjury and False Documents

The client is charged with identity theft, perjury (on official documents) and falsifying documents to conceal true citizenship status. The prosecution wants state prison. The defense runs a 995 motion and gets two out of three counts dismissed. The client pleads to the Court for one count of identity theft for time served and summary probation.

"Thank you so much Mr. Griggs, you saved me from state prison!" Maria G.

Residential Burglary

The client is charged with two counts of residential burglary, which are serious offenses under the Three Strikes Law, and generally result in state prison. He is identified by three separate individuals as the person entering the houses and stealing items. The defense successfully negotiates the dismissal of both residential burglary charges, and the client pleads to one non-Strike count of commercial burglary for time served (60 days county jail) and probation.

"I just wanted to thank you for all your help with my brother. Our family really appreciates what you did." Hector Q.