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The outcome of a criminal case can have profound effects on your life. The quality of legal representation you retain to defend you can significantly impact the result. Thus, it is imperative to hire an attorney who knows what they’re doing and who has a record of success in these types of matters. At Law Offices of Grech & Packer, throughout our 50 years of combined experience, our Riverside defense lawyers have achieved victories for past clients. Read more below. If you need skilled legal counsel, call us at
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T.L. v. City of Inglewood

Civil Litigation

$225,000 settlement for assault of client resulting in broken bone.

S.D. et al. v. City of Hemet (2024)

Civil Litigation

S.D. et al. v. City of Hemet (2024): $6,750,000 for family of man shot and killed by police

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M.A. v. City of Hemet

Civil Litigation

$1,100,000 settlement for our unarmed client who was shot in the …
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H.B. et al. v. City of Huntington Park (2024)

Civil Litigation

$995,000 for shooting death of man armed with knife.
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M.A. v. County of Riverside

Civil Litigation

$875,000 settlement for our client who was beaten unconscious by …
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N.S. v. City of Hemet (2024)

Civil Litigation

$750,000 for unarmed man beaten by police during client’s detention.
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A.Y. v. County of San Bernardino

Civil Litigation

$750,000 settlement for our client who was beaten and kicked in …
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E.M. v. City of San Bernardino

Civil Litigation

$598,000 settlement for our client whose arm was broken by polic …
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G.G. v. City of Hemet

Civil Litigation

$500,000 settlement for brutal, unprovoked assault of unarmed cl …
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P.E. v. City of Hemet

Civil Litigation

$300,000 settlement for our client who was pursued and attacked …
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K.M. v. City of Hemet

Civil Litigation

$250,000 settlement for our client who was shot with beanbag …
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T.L. v. City of Inglewood

Civil Litigation

$225,000 settlement for assault of client resulting in broken bone.
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A.A. v. City of Burbank (2023)

Civil Litigation

$200,000 for excessive force used during client’s detention.
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Dismissed

Murder

Criminal Defense
People v. Colbert, Case No. RIF1903203. On May 7, 2024, …
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Life Sentence Reversed

Drug Distribution

Criminal Defense
People v. R.P. – The defendant was charged under the …
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No Jail Time

Domestic Violence

Criminal Defense
People v. G.B. – The District Attorney charged the defendant with numerous felony domestic violence counts.
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Not Guilty

Attempted Murder

Criminal Defense
People v. Joey P. – The accused was charged with three counts of …
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Acquitted of All Charges

Attempted Murder

Criminal Defense
People v. B.B. – The defendant was a juvenile charged as an …
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Acquitted of All Charges

Attempted Murder

Criminal Defense
People v. A.L. – Client charged with multiple life offenses in …
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$875,000 Client Settlement

Evading Police
Civil Litigation
Putting together an aggressive case, we were able to substantiate that …
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$300,000 Settlement

Police Canine Bite

Civil Litigation

Our client was attacked by a canine who pursued him and …
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$1,100,000 Settlement

Unarmed Client Shot by Police

Civil Litigation

This 1.1 million dollar settlement resulted after a police shooting …
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$250,000 Settlement

Unarmed Client Shot by Police with Less Than Lethal Weapon

Civil Litigation

In this case, our unarmed client was shot by police with less …
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Not Guilty

Vandalism and Assault
Criminal Defense
People v. J.G. – The defendant was driving in his car with his …
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Acquitted of All Charges

Rape
Criminal Defense
People v. T.D. – Client charged with rape and facing prison and …
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Not Guilty

Identity Theft, Insurance Fraud and Theft

Criminal Defense
People v. Ronnie D – The accused was charged along with several …
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No Jail Time

$500,000 in Workers Compensation Fraud

Criminal Defense
People v. G.S. – Client accused of workers compensation fraud …
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Case Dismissed

Sexual Battery

Criminal Defense
People v. J.G. – Client charged with sexual battery and facing …
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Case Dismissed

Drugs and Weapons Charge

Criminal Defense
People v. A.M. – Large drug and weapons case dismissed. Motion …
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Acquitted of All Charges

Rape

Criminal Defense
People v. T.D.
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Probation

$43 Million Embezzlement Case

Criminal Defense
People v. D.D. – Probation on $43 million embezzlement and …
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Acquitted of 1st & 2nd Degree Murder

Murder

Criminal Defense
People v. V.R. – acquitted of first and second degree murder; …
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Reduced to Misdemeanor

Human Trafficking

Criminal Defense
People v. S.S. – Client charged with life offense for human …
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Resentenced and Released

Murder

Criminal Defense
People v. S.K. – Client was the first person in Riverside County …
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Client Released From Prison

Appeals Case - Murder

Criminal Defense
People v. P.L. – In case of first impression in the state of …
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Case Dismissed

False Police Report

Criminal Defense
People v. S.H. – Client charged with making a false police …
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Not Guilty

Child Battery

Criminal Defense
People v. B.R.- Brian R was on trial for Child Battery causing …
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Acquitted of All Felony Charges

Burglary, Assault and Evading

Criminal Defense
People v. J.H. – The defendant was charged with felony 1st …
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Charges Dismissed

Aggravated Child Molestation

Criminal Defense
People v. G.G. – The defendant was charged with aggravated …
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Reduced Sentence

Attempted Murder

Criminal Defense
People v. J.U. – The defendant was charged with attempted murder …
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Death Sentence Rejected

Capital Murder

Criminal Defense
People v. Z.S. – The defendant was charged with capital murder …
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Probation

Attempted Murder

Criminal Defense
People v. J.R. – The defendant was charged with attempted murder …
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Probation

Attempted Murder

Criminal Defense
People v. S.F. – The defendant was charged with attempted murder …
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Not Guilty

Child Endangerment

Criminal Defense
People v. M.W. – The defendant was charged with child …
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Not Guilty

Lewd Conduct

Criminal Defense
People v. Paul M – The accused was charged with 20 counts of …
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Charges Reduced

Child Endangerment and Assault
Criminal Defense
People v. R.O. – The District Attorney initially charged the …
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Charges Reduced

Robbery

Criminal Defense
People v. M.R. – The defendant was charged with robbery and the …
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Reduced Jail Sentence

Lewd Conduct

Criminal Defense
People v. Ben O – The accused was charged with 19 counts of lewd …
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Case DIsmissed

Lewd Conduct

Criminal Defense
People v. Kevin B – The accused was charged with multiple acts …
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Not Guilty

Murder and Elder Abuse

Criminal Defense
People v. Valerie P – The accused was charged with the murder of …
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Charges Reduced

Attempted Lewd Conduct on a Minor

Criminal Defense
People v. Robert L – The accused was charged in a police sting …
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Probation

Facing Life for Sex Offense

Criminal Defense
People v. T.W. – Client facing life sentence for sex offense. …
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Not Guilty

Child Battery

Criminal Defense
People v. B.R. – Client charged with Child Battery causing great …
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Released On Time Served

Habeas Corpus

Criminal Defense
In re J.I. – Client serving life sentence in state prison. Writ …
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Probation

First Degree Murder

Criminal Defense
People v. V.R. – Client charged with first degree murder charges …
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Charges Reduced

Assault With a Deadly Weapon

Criminal Defense
People v. K.W. – Client facing mandatory state prison for a …
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Case Dismissed

Battery

Criminal Defense
People v. P.C. – Client facing battery charges. Case dismissed …
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Reduced to Misdemeanor

Burglary

Criminal Defense
People v. T.S. – Client facing 63 counts, including residential …
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Probation

Voluntary Manslaughter

Criminal Defense
People v. R.D. – Client facing voluntary manslaughter charges …
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No Jail Time

Embezzlement

Criminal Defense
People v. D.D. (Beaumont Conflict of Interest Case) – Public …
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Sentence Reduced

Possession of Illegal Firearm

Criminal Defense
People v. J.Y. – Client charged with felony possession of …
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Charges Dismissed

Date Rape

Criminal Defense
People v. K.R. – 18 year old man arrested and charged with date …
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Investigation Dropped

Murder

Criminal Defense
People v. T.B. – Murder investigation dropped after defense …
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Reduced to Misdemeanor

Worker's Compensation Fraud

Criminal Defense
People v. G.S. – Owner of large contracting firm charged with …
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Investigation Dropped

Homicide

Criminal Defense
People v. Industrials – Large manufacturing company investigated …
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S.D. et al. v. City of Hemet (2024)

Civil Litigation

The Law Offices of Grech and Packer recently won a $6,750,000 settlement for the family of a man who was shot and killed by police while in his own backyard.

M.A. v. City of Hemet

Civil Litigation

$1,100,000 settlement for our unarmed client who was shot in the back as he fled from police

M.A. v. County of Riverside

Civil Litigation

$875,000 settlement for our client who was beaten unconscious by deputies after a police chase

N.S. v. City of Hemet (2024)

Civil Litigation

$750,000 for unarmed man beaten by police during client’s detention.

A.Y. v. County of San Bernardino

Civil Litigation

$750,000 settlement for our client who was beaten and kicked in the head by deputies.

E.M. v. City of San Bernardino

Civil Litigation

$598,000 settlement for our client whose arm was broken by police.

G.G. v. City of Hemet

Civil Litigation

$500,000 settlement for brutal, unprovoked assault of unarmed client.

P.E. v. City of Hemet

Civil Litigation

$300,000 settlement for our client who was pursued and attacked by a canine. The canine held our client for several minutes before officers arrived and instructed the dog to release our client. Our client suffered nerve damage in his arm.

K.M. v. City of Hemet

Civil Litigation

$250,000 settlement for our client who was shot with beanbag rounds by police officers.

T.L. v. City of Inglewood

Civil Litigation

$225,000 settlement for assault of client resulting in broken bone.

A.A. v. City of Burbank (2023)

Civil Litigation

$200,000 for excessive force used during client’s detention.

Dismissed

Murder

Criminal Defense
On May 7, 2024, Attorneys Joshua Hanks and Paul Grech won an acquittal on a Special Circumstance murder case. The client was facing life without the possibility for parole and was eligible for the death penalty. He was denied bail and in custody the entire time awaiting trial. The client is now home with his wife and family.

Life Sentence Reversed

Drug Distribution

Criminal Defense
People v. R.P. – The defendant was charged under the “three-strikes” law with sales of cocaine and was sentenced to twenty-five years to life. However, the defendant had been subject to gross prosecutorial misconduct, which his previous lawyer had left unaddressed. Following a successful appeal brought because of a motion to dismiss, the Court of Appeal remanded the case back for re-sentencing. After a lengthy evidentiary hearing, the trial court reversed the defendant’s life sentence and agreed that the District Attorney committed misconduct. The defendant will now have a second-chance outside prison.

No Jail Time

Domestic Violence

Criminal Defense
People v. G.B. – The District Attorney charged the defendant with numerous felony domestic violence counts. After successfully obtaining an order for the defendant’s release on his own recognizance, the jury acquitted the defendant of a number of felony counts and a mistrial was declared as to the others. Following pressure by the Court, the District Attorney’s office agreed to dismiss the felony counts and the defendant pled to a non-domestic violence misdemeanor count with no jail time.

Not Guilty

Attempted Murder

Criminal Defense
People v. Joey P. – The accused was charged with three counts of attempted murder, special allegations involving use of a firearm and possession of a controlled substance.He faced three 25 to life terms if convicted. The jury returned not guilty verdicts on all attempt murder and firearm use charges. Joey was released at time of sentencing on the remaining drug charge. He is now home with his family.

Acquitted of All Charges

Attempted Murder

Criminal Defense
People v. B.B. – The defendant was a juvenile charged as an adult with attempted murder, shooting at an occupied vehicle and other violent offenses. For nearly a year the defendant sat in juvenile hall awaiting trial. Following jury trial, the defendant was acquitted of all charges and went home to his family.

Acquitted of All Charges

Attempted Murder

Criminal Defense
People v. A.L. – Client charged with multiple life offenses in case where he was seen on video firing at a crowd. Jury acquitted client on all life offense charges.

$875,000 Client Settlement

Evading Police

Civil Litigation
Defendants argued that our client evaded law enforcement in a dangerous high-speed pursuit, during which the motorcycle-mounted deputy claimed that our client tried to kill him by slamming on the breaks. Once pulled over, our client was pulled from his vehicle and beaten unconscious even though he complied with deputy commands after stopping. Putting together an aggressive case, we were able to substantiate that the officers used excessive force, resulting in a $875,000 settlement for our client.

$300,000 Settlement

Police Canine Bite

Civil Litigation

Our client was attacked by a canine who pursued him and held him for several minutes before officers released the bite. This resulted in nerve damage in our client’s arm. The settlement was for $300,000.

$250,000 Settlement

Unarmed Client Shot by Police with Less Than Lethal Weapon

Civil Litigation

In this case, our unarmed client was shot by police with less than lethal weapons that shoot beanbags or rubber rounds. The excessive force caused our client to be rushed into emergency surgery.

Not Guilty

Vandalism and Assault

Criminal Defense
People v. J.G. – The defendant was driving in his car with his wife and brother when a crazed driver nearly ran them off the road. When it became apparent to the other driver that the defendant’s family was calling the police, the crazed driver called the police to report that the defendant vandalized his car while driving! Unbelievably, the police and District Attorney believed the crazed driver and charged the defendant with vandalism and assault! The jury quickly returned a verdict of not guilty.

Not Guilty

Identity Theft, Insurance Fraud and Theft

Criminal Defense
People v. Ronnie D – The accused was charged along with several others with engaging in Identity Theft, Insurance Fraud and Theft. Ronnie D was found not guilty of all charges after one of the longest white collar trials in Riverside history.

No Jail Time

$500,000 in Workers Compensation Fraud

Criminal Defense
People v. G.S. – Client accused of workers compensation fraud with losses exceeding $500,000. Probation granted. No jail custody.

Case Dismissed

Sexual Battery

Criminal Defense
People v. J.G. – Client charged with sexual battery and facing registration as a sex offender. Trial resulted in hung jury with 11 jurors voting not guilty. Case dismissed.

Case Dismissed

Drugs and Weapons Charge

Criminal Defense
People v. A.M. – Large drug and weapons case dismissed. Motion to suppress all evidence granted.

Acquitted of All Charges

Rape

Criminal Defense
People v. T.D.

Probation

$43 Million Embezzlement Case

Criminal Defense
People v. D.D. – Probation on $43 million embezzlement and conflict of interest.

Acquitted of 1st & 2nd Degree Murder

Murder

Criminal Defense
People v. V.R. – acquitted of first and second degree murder; sentenced to probation on voluntary manslaughter

Reduced to Misdemeanor

Human Trafficking

Criminal Defense
People v. S.S. – Client charged with life offense for human trafficking. After months of negotiations, case resolved for a misdemeanor.

Resentenced and Released

Murder

Criminal Defense
People v. S.K. – Client was the first person in Riverside County to be resentenced and released pursuant to California’s Senate Bill 1437 which changed the definition of murder.

Client Released From Prison

Appeals Case - Murder

Criminal Defense
People v. P.L. – In case of first impression in the state of California, client sought resentencing based on changes to felony murder doctrine in California. After months of litigation by Mr. Packer in the Superior Court and outside appellate counsel in the appellate courts, Client prevailed on her application for resentencing and was sent home after more than a decade in prison.

Case Dismissed

False Police Report

Criminal Defense
People v. S.H. – Client charged with making a false police report and providing false information to a police officer. After months of negotiation and litigation, case dismissed in its entirety.

Not Guilty

Child Battery

Criminal Defense
People v. B.R.- Brian R was on trial for Child Battery causing serious bodily injury. He had a strike under the three strikes law and was facing over 12 years in prison. The case involved accusations by his teenage son and his ex wife arising out of a bitter custody fight. The jury concluded that the charges against Brian were fabricated and the jury returned verdicts of not guilty on all charges. Paul Grech personally thanked the jurors for their good work and Brian was returned home to his family.

Acquitted of All Felony Charges

Burglary, Assault and Evading

Criminal Defense
People v. J.H. – The defendant was charged with felony 1st degree burglary, assault and felony evading along with multiple “strike” allegations. He was facing 83 years to life. Following a six-day jury trial, the jury acquitted the defendant of all felony charges, convicted him of one misdemeanor and he was released immediately!

Charges Dismissed

Aggravated Child Molestation

Criminal Defense
People v. G.G. – The defendant was charged with aggravated child molestation and faced life in prison. Because of the aggressive and diligent work of our office, the District Attorney dismissed all charges on the day of trial.

Reduced Sentence

Attempted Murder

Criminal Defense
People v. J.U. – The defendant was charged with attempted murder and gang allegations and was facing a life sentence. Mid-way through trial, the prosecution agreed to dismiss the attempted murder charges in exchange for a lesser sentence. The defendant is now home with his family.

Death Sentence Rejected

Capital Murder

Criminal Defense
People v. Z.S. – The defendant was charged with capital murder and gang allegations. After months of litigation , the jury spared the defendant’s life rejecting the prosecution’s plea for a death sentence.

Probation

Attempted Murder

Criminal Defense
People v. J.R. – The defendant was charged with attempted murder and gang allegations. The defendant had been accused of belonging to a notorious gang in the Moreno Valley area and with the attempted killing of rivals. Following jury trial, the defendant was acquitted of attempted murder and eventually sentenced to probation.

Probation

Attempted Murder

Criminal Defense
People v. S.F. – The defendant was charged with attempted murder and mayhem following a brawl at a local bar. Following jury trial, the defendant was acquitted of all of the most serious charges and was granted probation.

Not Guilty

Child Endangerment

Criminal Defense
People v. M.W. – The defendant was charged with child endangerment after he disciplined his 14-year old daughter. Asserting that the Government had no right to interfere in the sanctity of a parent’s right to discipline their children, the jury quickly returned a verdict of not guilty.

Charges Reduced

Child Endangerment and Assault

Criminal Defense
People v. Paul M – The accused was charged with 20 counts of lewd conduct with children under the age of 14. In a trial by jury he was found not guilty of all charges and immediately released.

Charges Reduced

Child Endangerment and Assault

Criminal Defense
People v. R.O. – The District Attorney initially charged the defendant with felony child endangerment and assault likely to produce great bodily injury. After a judge reduced the charges to a misdemeanor, the case was brought to trial. Although the jury was unable to reach a verdict, (the jury voted 11-1 in favor of an acquittal), the District Attorney agreed to dismiss the misdemeanor and the client paid a small fine.

Charges Reduced

Robbery

Criminal Defense
People v. M.R. – The defendant was charged with robbery and the use of knife allegations. After cross-examination, the supposed “victim’s” version of the events dramatically differed from what he told the police; the jury found the defendant guilty of a lesser charge and the defendant was released from custody soon thereafter.

Reduced Jail Sentence

Lewd Conduct

Criminal Defense
People v. Ben O – The accused was charged with 19 counts of lewd conduct with against two persons under the age of 14.He faced a minimum of 15 years to life in prison if convicted. He was found not guilty of all charges involving sexual misconduct but was convicted of misdemeanor assault for which he received a misdemeanor jail sentence. He is now home with his family.

Case DIsmissed

Lewd Conduct

Criminal Defense
People v. Kevin B – The accused was charged with multiple acts of lewd conduct against both of his daughters. He faced a sentence of 15 to life in state prison if convicted. After a hotly contested trial the jury hung 6-6 and the Judge dismissed the case.

Not Guilty

Murder and Elder Abuse

Criminal Defense
People v. Valerie P – The accused was charged with the murder of her husband and elder abuse against her father. During a hotly contested trial Valerie P.was found not guilty of all charges and released from custody . The case involved the use of a variety of expert pathologists, cardiologists and health care professionals to establish innocence.

Charges Reduced

Attempted Lewd Conduct on a Minor

Criminal Defense
People v. Robert L – The accused was charged in a police sting operation with attempted lewd conduct on a minor. The tactics used by the police were similar to and the forerunners of the internet sting operations used to catch people on a popular television show. The jury hung 6-6 and the charge was dismissed in exchange for a plea to a lesser non sex related charge. This result involved the skillful use of the defense of entrapment.

Probation

Facing Life for Sex Offense

Criminal Defense
People v. T.W. – Client facing life sentence for sex offense. Case resolved for probation.

Not Guilty

Child Battery

Criminal Defense
People v. B.R. – Client charged with Child Battery causing great bodily injury. Jury returns verdict of Not Guilty.

Probation

First Degree Murder

Criminal Defense
People v. V.R. – Client charged with first degree murder charges facing 25-to-life sentence. Jury returns lesser verdict of voluntary manslaughter at trial. Client given probation and released from custody.

Charges Reduced

Assault With a Deadly Weapon

Criminal Defense
People v. K.W. – Client facing mandatory state prison for a strike offense of assault with a deadly weapon with a three-year great bodily injury enhancement. Case resolved for a misdemeanor assault charge.

Case Dismissed

Battery

Criminal Defense
People v. P.C. – Client facing battery charges. Case dismissed following successful civil resolution.

Reduced to Misdemeanor

Burglary

Criminal Defense
People v. T.S. – Client facing 63 counts, including residential burglary and elder abuse, and decades in prison. Case resolved for misdemeanor Business and Professions Code violation.

Probation

Voluntary Manslaughter

Criminal Defense
People v. R.D. – Client facing voluntary manslaughter charges and 21 years in state prison. Case resolved for probation.

No Jail Time

Embezzlement

Criminal Defense
People v. D.D. (Beaumont Conflict of Interest Case) – Public Officials accused in $43 million conflict of interest, embezzlement and fraud case. Probation granted. No jail custody.

Sentence Reduced

Possession of Illegal Firearm

Criminal Defense
People v. J.Y. – Client charged with felony possession of illegal firearms and ammunition. Case resolved for misdemeanor. No jail time.

Charges Dismissed

Date Rape

Criminal Defense
People v. K.R. – 18 year old man arrested and charged with date rape. Charges dismissed after extensive defense investigation.

Investigation Dropped

Murder

Criminal Defense
People v. T.B. – Murder investigation dropped after defense investigation provides evidence of victim suicide.

Reduced to Misdemeanor

Worker's Compensation Fraud

Criminal Defense
People v. G.S. – Owner of large contracting firm charged with multiple felonies involving Worker’s Compensation Fraud. Charges reduced to misdemeanor.

Investigation Dropped

Homicide

Criminal Defense
People v. Industrials – Large manufacturing company investigated for homicide involving industrial accident. Criminal investigation dropped. Civil fine negotiated.

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