Law Offices of Simon M. Aval

$300,000

Embezzlement

Client accused of embezzlement of over $300,000 from a pharmacy while employed as a bookkeeper. Client, mother of a young child, was facing a long state prison sentence. After a Jury Trial, despite a co-defendant testifying that defendant was involved, Client was found not guilty by the jury and exonerated. (People v. Dool SWF009313)

Murder

Client charged with First Degree Murder. After a Jury Trial, Mr. Aval was able to show the Jury that his client did not participate in the Murder of a Rival Gang member. Prosecution presented a co-defendant at trial who had taken a plea bargain for 16 years in State Prison to testify against Mr. Aval’s client. Despite such damning evidence, Mr. Aval was able to convince the jury that his client was innocent. Client found Not Guilty by the Jury and released from Jail. He was facing life imprisonment without the possibility of parole. (People v. Wise)

Domestic Violence

Client charged with Domestic Violence, attempted murder on former-spouse, and criminal threats. Client offered ten years in state prison, facing 32 years. After a jury trial, Mr. Aval was able to get almost all of the charges dismissed and client was released within a few months of his arrest. (people v. Zabelle)

Attempted Murder

Client charged with Attempted Murder with Premeditation. Client accused of plotting to kill her own mother in order to gain millions of dollars in Real Estate property. Victim was shot multiple times at close range by masked men driving a Van as she was getting ready to leave her home in the morning. At trial, Prosecution attempted to picture the client as a cold-blooded killer who had chose money over her own biological mother. However, at trial, Mr. Aval was able to show the Jury the truth behind the allegations and that his client was a kind and sweet daughter who had nothing to do with the attempted killing of her mother. Client was found Not Guilty of Attempted Murder by the Jury. She was facing life imprisonment. (People v. Gonzalez)

Murder

Client Charged with Murder, Attempted Murder, and three counts of Attempted Murder on Peace Officers with Gang Allegation enhancements. Client was featured on the local news channel as a Fugitive labeled ‘L.A’s Most Wanted’. After a jury trial, Client was found NOT GUILTY on all charges and released from jail. (People v. Toro)

Attempted Murder

Client charged with Premeditated Attempted Murder using a firearm. Client accused of shooting the victim in the chest. Prosecution offered 34 years in State Prison as a plea bargain deal. Client facing life imprisonment. After a Jury Trial, Client found NOT GUILTY by the jury. Client released. (People vs. Dawson NA 080249 -02)