Los Angeles Criminal Defense Attorney
Attorney Fay Arfa, a criminal law expert, is one of a handful of California attorneys who have been awarded two separate certified specialties by the California State Bar, Board of Legal Specialization. Fay Arfa has been certified as specialist in CRIMINAL LAW. She has also been certified as a specialist in CRIMINAL APPEALS. Fay Arfa been also been certified as a CRIMINAL TRIAL ADVOCATE by the National Board of Trial Advocacy (An American Bar Association Accredited Organization)
September 02, 2010
Judge doubts prosecutors can prove 2 key charges
LOS ANGELES — The judge in the Anna Nicole Smith drug conspiracy trial said Tuesday he doubted prosecutors can prove key charges against two doctors and the lawyer-boyfriend of the late Playboy model.
The two counts targeted by Superior Court Judge Robert Perry are at the heart of the case, accusing the three defendants of conspiring to prescribe, administer and dispense controlled substances to an addict and obtaining and dispensing prescriptions by fraud and use of false names.
Perry raised the issue after a juror sent him a note asking for a copy of the charging document. He said he was unsure about sending the jury the entire document, indicating it might change before they were asked to reach a verdict.
"I'm not sure you can make your conspiracy counts one and two from what I've heard," Perry told prosecutors. "But I am not ruling on that now."
Dr. Sandeep Kapoor, Dr. Khristine Eroshevich and Howard K. Stern have pleaded not guilty. They are not charged with Smith's overdose death in 2007.
The judge did not mention the third conspiracy count that contains many of the same allegations but covers a different time frame and does not mention Kapoor as a member of the conspiracy.
Perry also questioned the propriety of some of the overt acts cited in connection with the alleged conspiracy. more...
Fay Arfa, Los Angeles Criminal Defense Trial and Appeals Lawyer, specializes in all areas of Criminal Law and Criminal Appeals. Fay Arfa has been chosen by a blue ribbon panel as a Southern California Super Lawyer 2010. Only the best lawyers in the country are considered for this honor. Fay Arfa has earned a “Superb” rating, scoring 10/10, from AVVO.
Fay Arfa has practiced law as a criminal defense lawyer for over twenty five years. Since opening her own law firm Attorney Arfa has successfully handled hundreds of criminal cases and has tried numerous jury trials. She has defended persons charged with murder, manslaughter, robbery, burglary, arson, sex crimes, drug crimes, theft crimes, violent crimes, DUI and other felony and misdemeanor crimes. She has achieved outstanding results for her clients including reductions, dismissals and acquittals in murder cases. She has overturned several convictions in appeal.
Testimonial of the Maldonado Family
Dearest Fay,
Our love and best wishes go out to you for all you have done for my brother Francisco Maldonado, who is free at last.
You fought like a true warrior, like a mother, like a sister, like the great human being and lawyer that you are. Those five years were not easy, but you always stood strong and brave by our side. Your professionalism, dedication, persistence, and passion paid off. I will never forget for as long as I live the Not Guilty words pronounced by the Courts Clerk; yes, it was a miracle. You and God were there to make it happen.
Fay Arfa believes in the rights of her clients.
* right of due process
* protection from illegal search and
seizures
* the right to indictment by a grand jury
* protection from double jeopardy
* protection against self-incrimination
* right to a fair and speedy public trial
* right to trial by jury
* notice of accusations
* right to confront one's accuser
* right to counsel
* protection from excessive bail and
fines
* protection from cruel and unusual
punishments
Criminal Defense Lawyer Fay Arfa vigorously fights for anyone accused of a crime. Attorney Arfa prepares her cases using the most advanced electronic and technological research systems available. She also works with a highly qualified team of experts, investigators and researchers.
Attorney Fay Arfa lectures on criminal law topics to law students and lawyers. She is co-chair of the Criminal Law Section and serves on the Board of Governors of the Century City Bar Association
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