.13 BAC
In 2022, Mr. Califano negotiated the .13 BAC DUI(28-1381(A)(1) and 28-1381(A)(2) case to be resolved through a reckless driving plea offer.
Cases
Case results
Child Pornography and Sexual Exploitation of a Minor
In 2021, The Juvenile Client was charged with having images of very young children on his computer. The government had a very strong case against the teenager, but given his youth and rehabilitation, Mr. Califano arranged for the entire case to be expunged without any registration as a sex offender and without any criminal convictions.
Welfare Fraud Dismissed
In 2022, Mr. Califano was successful in getting a class 2 felony welfare fraud case completely dismissed. Mr. Califano engineered the return of the assets in exchange for complete dismissal of the case.
$300K+ Fraud Charges Declined
In 2021, Mr. Califano was hired by a client who was arrested and investigated for defrauding a person out of their house and hundreds of thousands of dollars. The Client believed that they were innocent, however the felony charges seemed imminent in light of the arrest and submittal of the charges by the detectives to …
DUI Case with Blood and Breath Evidence?
The State tried to draw my client’s blood and took multiple breath samples. After a thorough investigation, we discovered that the breath and blood testing had serious flaws. The jury found my client not guilty of a Super Extreme, 28-1382(A)(2) and the Extreme DUI, 28-1382(A)(1). This occurred in West Mesa Justice Court, which is located …
Can people get out of jail on homicide cases?
In this case, my client was charged with vehicular manslaughter, A.R.S. 13-1103. The government alleged that the offense was a dangerous offense, A.R.S. 13-105, because the car accident involved a dangerous weapon or instrument – a vehicle. My client was alleged to have been DUI / DWI with a high BAC (blood alcohol concentration) when …
Getting out of a DUI/ DWI in Mesa?
In this case, the State would not negotiate and insisted my client plead guilty to a DUI/DWI 28-1381; 28-1382 charge. The BAC (blood alcohol concentration) was high, but the AXON body camera footage showed my client performed well on the walk and turn test and the one leg stand test. These are field sobriety tests. …
300K Drug Transportation – All Charges Prevented – 2019
Central Arizona Client had a lengthy alleged criminal record looking at spending a significant amount of time in prison. The Defense obtained the information before charging and proved to the prosecution that the Client’s constitutional right to be free from unreasonable search and seizure were violated. The prosecution realized that the Officer violated the Client’s …
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Indecent Exposure to a Minor case dismissed just before trial – 2019
Phoenix, Arizona Client was charged with exposing himself to a minor. However, he was innocent and had a solid alibi. It was a case of mistaken identification. The Defense hired a private investigator and conducted substantial investigation into the police investigation, the history of the witnesses, and other relevant issues. The Defense provided the helpful …
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Super Extreme DUI Pled Down to Reckless Driving – 2019
Arizona Client made the serious mistake of drinking and driving. Client was lawfully stopped and provided field sobriety tests (HGN, one leg stand, and the walk and turn test). She failed those tests and was arrested. Client was charged with four DUI charges, including super extreme DUI. However, the police failed to properly read her …
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THC DUI without a Prescription – 2019
West Valley Client made the mistake of smoking marijuana and then driving. He caused an accident. The police drew Client’s blood. The blood test showed an active metabolite of THC (27ng/ml). The Client did not have a Medical Marijuana card. There was an issue with the blood draw and Client had no criminal history. The …
Domestic Violence Dismissed at Trial – 2019
Tempe Client charged with assault. Client took case to trial. State could not prove its case at trial and dismissed the case, minutes before trial started.
