My Results Speak For Themselves

At the Law Office of Nic Cocis, we’ve helped countless individuals achieve positive outcomes in their case. We understand that facing a criminal charge can be overwhelming. That’s why we’re committed to providing personalized legal representation and support throughout the entire process.

Avoided Registration as Sex-Offender

High-School Basketball Coach Accused of Sex Crimes

We successfully negotiated a reduction of the offense to one that did not require sex offender registration.

Charges Reduced

Off-Duty Sheriff’s Deputy Charged with Felony Assault with Deadly Weapon. Reduced to Misdemeanor and Career was Saved

After investigating the incident, we uncovered critical details that led us to convince the prosecutor to dismiss all felony counts. As a result, the Deputy only plead guilty to misdemeanor offenses thus saving his job and preserving his career.

Sentence Reduced

DEA Intercepted Phone Calls That Led to Arrest for Transportation of 5 Pounds of Meth.

Initially the prosecutor was adamant on sending our client to prison for a lengthy period of time. We demonstrated that the wiretap warrant authorized by the judge to intercept our client’s telephone calls might be illegal. As a result, the prosecutor accepted our proposal for our client to serve just 180 days of Caltrans work instead of facing years behind bars.
(For a background story regarding the DEA’s wiretap operation, click here to read a USA Today news article)

Felonies Dismissed

Registered Nurse Was Married to Captain in Armed Forces, Whose Security Clearance and Career Were at Stake

We successfully negotiated a dismissal of all felony charges, securing a plea to a misdemeanor with probation and drug treatment. This resolution not only safeguarded the Nurse’s professional license but also protected the Captain’s military career.

Charges Reduced

Felony Commercial Bribery of Casino Manager

We successfully negotiated a misdemeanor charge of “accessory after the fact”, preserving our client’s ability to continue working in the competitive world of casino gaming.

Charges Dismissed

Off-Duty CHP Officer Arrested For Lewd Act & Sexual Battery On Teenage Neighbor

The case proceeded to a jury trial, which ended in a hung jury. Ultimately, the prosecutor dismissed the charges.

Case Dismissed

Felony Domestic Violence Case Filed Against Member of Armed Forces

Case was dismissed after we presented solid evidence that the wife had a history of such false accusations.

Client Found Not Guilty

Church Pastor Arrested for “Demonstrating”at DMV

We convinced the judge to dismiss the case mid-trial due to insufficient evidence presented by the DA’s Office.
But we didn’t stop there. We filed a lawsuit for wrongful arrest, and the Court of Appeal ruled in our favor. They found that the police officer’s report did not match the video footage of the incident, revealing that he had lied to justify the arrests.
(Click here to read The Patch and Fox News articles about the case.)

Sentence Reduced

Individual Arrested with $500,000 in Cash With Intent to Purchase Kilos of Cocaine

Our client and others arranged the purchase of approximately $500,000 worth of cocaine from an individual. That individual was an undercover Department of Justice police officer. Our client was arrested and the cash was confiscated — Saved 8 years of state prison.

Case Dismissed

Embezzlement and Grand-Theft of $250,000 by Bookkeeper

Through investigation, we uncovered evidence demonstrating that these accusations were fabricated by the company’s executives to conceal their own multi-million dollar fraud scheme. As a result, all charges against our client were dismissed.
(Click here to read a troubling news article about the medical supply business)

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