Monday, May 15, 2016. “NOT GUILTY” on four counts, hang on remaining. Alhambra Courthouse.
The People alleged that the client, who was married to a government official, engaged in acts of domestic violence, child endangerment, and destruction of property. Following a six-day trial, the jury returned verdicts of “Not Guilty” on all counts but for one vandalism count — where the jury was deadlocked.
Federal Court Grants Summary Judgment To Plaintiffs in Dontre Hamilton Red Arrow Park Shooting Case
April 12, 2016. Federal Court Grants Summary Judgment To Plaintiffs in Dontre Hamilton Red Arrow Park Shooting Case (and denied all of the Defendants’ motions to dismiss the case). The Associated Press covered the story that can be read here. The decision can be read here.
Wednesday, November 11, 2015. KPCC Southern California Public Radio Covers Ian Wallach’s case of officers shooting an unarmed mentally ill man.
The article, captioned “Officer Involved: A Cry For Help” details several instances of officer shootings of the mentally ill and the need for change, and can be read here: http://projects.scpr.org/officer-involved/stories/a-call-for-help/
Tuesday, November 10, 2015. Prosecution Dismisses Drug-Sales Case Mid Trial. Compton Courthouse.
The client had 16 years of exposure at 80%, and the offer prior to trial was 2 years at 50%. Four days into the trial, the last witness was a LAPD Police Officer who acknowledged making several false representations in the arrest report and the search warrant affidavit. The Prosecution admirably chose to dismiss...
Tuesday, November 10, 2015. Prosecution Dismisses Drug-Sales Case Mid Trial. Compton Courthouse. Continue reading…
Monday, August 10, 2015. Client with 12 years exposure gets 45 days CalTrans. Torrance Courthouse.
The client was offered five years of state prison. On the day of trial, with all witnesses subpoenaed and issues identified, the prosecution agreed to a disposition allowing for 45 days of CalTrans. The client is eligible for a misdemeanor and expungement upon completion of probation.
Friday, May 8, 2015. Not Guilty.
Metro Courthouse. Department 75. Mr. Wallach’s client acquitted after an eleven day trial. The client was facing allegations of DUI and a refusal. The verdict came back in 30 minutes, finding the client “Not Guilty.“
Tuesday, November 26, 2014. KTLA Covers Retention of Ian Wallach in Case Where Student was Strangled by a Los Angeles Unified School District Teacher at Mark Twain Middle School.
This conduct is unacceptable. And the long-term psychological damage that arises from this abuse of trust is devastating. But we also recognize that teachers are primarily decent civil servants, working in overcrowded classrooms with limited resources. The issues are not only “who did this” or “how could it happen” but more “what can we...
Tuesday, November 26, 2014. KTLA Covers Retention of Ian Wallach in Case Where Student was Strangled by a Los Angeles Unified School District Teacher at Mark Twain Middle School. Continue reading…
October 10, 2014, Wallach On Law
“Final Words”, A Collection Of Last Statements Of Executed Inmates, And Exonoree Ray Krone, Who Came Too Close To Being One – Featuring Marc Asnin and Ray Krone. Celebrated Photojournalist Marc Asnin discusses his new work, “Final Words”, which documents the final statements of executed death row inmates. And Ray Krone, a celebrated veteran with...
October 10, 2014, Wallach On Law Continue reading…
October 2, 2014. Wallach On Law
The Kelly Report and The Need For Gun Legislation – Featuring Congress Person Robin Kelly. Congress Person Robin Kelly of the Second Congressional District of Illinois compiled “The Kelly Report” – a comprehensive analysis of gun violence in America with proposed recommendations. She joins the show to discuss The Kelly Report, her efforts to obtain...
October 2, 2014. Wallach On Law Continue reading…
Sept. 23, 2014. Wallach On Law – Exonerations and Coming Home – Featuring Nicholas Yarris.
Nicholas Yarris was the first individual to seek post-conviction DNA testing. He was convicted in 1982 based on an edited confession. During his incarceration, he was subsequently convicted of escape and sentenced to 30 years. He was exonerated of the murder in 2003. He provides insight to the life of a death-row inmate, and...
Sept. 23, 2014. Wallach On Law – Exonerations and Coming Home – Featuring Nicholas Yarris. Continue reading…
