Recent Results:
Defendant facing 7 years for burglary and theft charges receives probation and credit for time served.
Felony transportation of ecstasy case involving internet sting operation dismissed.
Ex-gang member facing three years imprisonment for felony possession of a firearm ordered to perform 80 hours of community service.
Defendant ordered to perform community service and drug trafficking charges dismissed for defendant arrested with 13 pounds marijuana.
Charges of assault with a deadly weapon rejected by District Attorney's Office.
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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 Bajakajian)

Los Angeles Daily Journal - 1998
James Blatt argues against forfeiture of cash before U.S. Supreme Court.
"Time Line of Events"
(U.S. v. Bajakajian)

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. Bajakajian)