News &Articles
Murder Cases
Los Angeles Daily News - January 2005
James Blatt has murder charges dismissed.
"Murder charges are dismissed in shooting at club"
(People v. Alejandro Murillo)
Los Angeles Daily News - May 2003
James Blatt has murder charges reduced to a misdemeanor.
"A SECOND CHANCE Conviction in teen's death reduced for a young Athlete."
(People v. Rodney Woods)
Los Angeles Times - November 1999
James Blatt has solicitation of murder charges dropped in exchange for probation.
"Dane Accused in Plot to Kill Landlord Is Sentenced"
(People v. Flemming Larsen)
Los Angeles Times - January 1999
James Blatt has felony manslaughter charges reduced to misdemeanor.
"Man Guilty of Vehicular Manslaughter"
(People v. Todd Olson)
Los Angeles Daily Journal - November 1998
James Blatt has murder charges dismissed.
"Prosecutors May Appeal Judge's Decision - Murder Charge in Ordnance Explosion Dismissed"
(People v. Timothy Collister)
Los Angeles Times - April 1997
James Blatt has murder, attempted robbery and conspiracy charges dropped.
"6 Extortion Suspects Are Cleared"
(People v. Mger Tagvoryan)
Los Angeles Daily News - March 1994
James Blatt has murder charges reduced to voluntary manslaughter.
”Culture Defense used for husband in slaying trial.”
(People v. Mossa Hanoukai)
Los Angeles Daily News - September 1988
James Blatt wins not guilty verdict in assault with deadly weapon charge.
”Man Found Innocent in Shooting of Drug Suspect”
(People v. Joe Grant)
Los Angeles Daily News - March 1987
James Blatt wins suit for false arrest.
”False Arrest Might be Movie Material.”
(People v. Etta Smith)
Terrorist Threats, Battery and Assault Cases:
Los Angeles Daily News - May 2002
James Blatt has multiple charges dropped against business owner.
“Skate-park owner won't face charges”
(People v. Kanan Kadjar)
Los Angeles Times - August 2001
James Blatt has felony assault with a deadly weapon charges dismissed.
”Judge Dismisses Felony Cases Because of Withheld Evidence in Court.”
(People v. Stephanie Shekerlian)
Rape Cases:
Los Angeles Times - July 2000
James Blatt represents Max Factor Heir in multiple count sexual assault case.
”Cosmetic Heir Faces Court Hearing. Crime: Andrew Stuart Luster denies 88 counts related to sexual assaults on unconscious women caught on video”
(People v. Andrew Luster)
Los Angeles Times - 1999
James Blatt has rape charges dropped against Bel-Air couple.
“Couple's rape charges dropped. Alleged victim's stories did'nt fit.”
(People v. Simon Arsenault)
Los Angeles Daily News - May 1985
James Blatt wins acquittal of man charged with rape.
”Action Animal Trainer is Acquitted of Rape”
(People v. Gerald Therrien)
Illegal Possession Cases:
Los Angeles Daily Journal - April 1995
James Blatt has federal indictment of possesion of stolen property dismissed.
"Credibility of FBI Agents Questioned. Pre-Indictment Delay Cited by Judge as Reason for Tossing Case"
(People v. Arik Bachian)
Drug Cases:
Los Angeles Daily News - April 1993
James Blatt has charges of possession of 100 kilos of cocaine dismissed.
”Drug Charges Dismissed Investigating Deputies are Implicated in Case”
(People v. David Alvarado)
Internet Crime Cases:
”Los Angeles Times - September 2000
James Blatt has conviction overturned for student charged with soliciting sex from minor online.
"Conviction for Soliciting Sex Over Net Overturned."
(People v. Aidin Ghaffari)
Other Miscellaneous Cases:
Los Angeles Daily News - April 1991
James Blatt saves school's athletic program charged with grade tampering and improper recruiting.
”Honesty rescued for Montclair Prep”
(People v. Montclair Prep.)
Los Angeles Daily News - January 1984
James Blatt wins $175,000 award for man arrested using excessive force.
"State to appeal jury's award to Newhall man"
(People v. Terry Leader)
United States Supreme Court Cases:
Los Angeles Daily Journal - February 1996
James Blatt represents client who had $357,144 cash seized at airport.
"Cash-Carrying Defendant Argues Seizure of Money Just Isn't Fair"
(U.S. v. Hosep Krikor Bakamijian)
Los Angeles Daily Journal - 1998
James Blatt argues against forfeiture of cash before U.S. Supreme Court.
"Time Line of Events"
(U.S. v. Bakamijian)
Los Angeles Criminal Court Bar Association - September 1998
James Blatt wins argument before the U.S. Supreme Court that forfetiure of cash violated the Eighth Amendment.
"Blatt Wins Landmark Case Before U.S. Supreme Court"
(U.S. v. Bakamijian)
Awards:
Los Angeles Criminal Court Bar Association - 1999
James Blatt awarded the 1999 Criminal Courts Bar Association President's Award for his landmark victory before the U.S. Supreme Court.
"46th Annual Installation Dinner Dance President's Award"
(U.S. v. Bakamijian)
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