California Criminal Appeal Lawyer

In Hobbs Act robbery case, successfully prevented post-appeal resentencing of the defendant, which could have added sixty years to his sentence.

In murder case, reversing superior court order that had revoked defendant’s parole, ultimately resulting in the defendant’s release from prison.

Granting habeas petition and reversing first-degree murder conviction based upon ineffective assistance of trial counsel for failure to investigate and raise mental health defenses.

In robbery and carjacking case involving guilty plea, overcoming lack of certificate of probable cause to achieve reversal of judgment and remand for transfer hearing in juvenile court.

Reversing nine drug convictions based upon illegal search in violation of Fourth Amendment.

In murder case where the defendant pleaded guilty, overcoming general appellate waiver and absence of certificate of probable cause to achieve remand on firearm enhancement and opportunity for Franklin hearing.

Reversing judgment for insufficiency of the evidence in theft by false pretenses case.

In sexual abuse case, reversing nine life sentences for violation of due process rights, in a decision that was later followed by the California Supreme Court.

In sexual abuse case, grant of petition for review by California Supreme Court based upon recent amendment to sentencing laws.

Holding for the first time that Penal Code section 288.4 requires that the prohibited motivation be a substantial factor in the commission of the unlawful act.