Sample of Cases Handled
People v. Pitterman
A death penalty murder trial in which the client was accused by two accomplices of being the triggerman. Verdict: not guilty. To our knowledge the only aquittal in a death penalty murder in recent history in San Mateo County, California.
People v. Cuadra
A gang related first degree murder case in which there were multiple defendants. All convicted of murder except our client who was convicted after jury trial of voluntary manslaughter. His sentence: release after 8 years as opposed to life in prison.
People v. Nebel
Vehicular manslaughter case in which the defendant drove the wrong way on Highway 101 for several miles eventually causing a collision and killing another driver. Charges dismissed because we showed that he was suffering from a diabetic coma at the time through no fault of his own.
People v. Waitz
A misdemeanor assault case in which the defendant threw a rock at a group of people with whom he had an argument. Jury verdict: not guilty.
In re Costella
A petition for writ of habeas corpus after a jury conviction (tried by another attorney) for child molestation and a eighteen year sentence. California Supreme Court ordered a hearing in the superior court to determine if the client received effective representation at his trial. Matter still pending.
People v. Bovee
Client charged with felony child molestation which upon conviction would require lifetime sex offender registration. Jury trial resulted in not guilty verdict on all felony counts and no sexual registration on remaining misdemeanor battery count.
People v. Johnson
Client charged with attempted murder of a police officer. Case dismissed after defense able to prove that the officer's testimony at the preliminary hearing of having been shot at was inconsistent with the physical evidence.
Many other examples of favorable results for clients available upon contacting our office.
