IN THE NEWS
Conviction Overturned!
A man serving life in prison goes home thanks
to the good work of Attorneys Phil Dunn and Kevin Denoce.
Suit Against State Ward Settles for $300, October 2, 2007
Suit Against State Ward Could Set Precedent, October 1, 2007
Charge Reduced Against Man in Beating of Teen Suspect, August 21, 2007
Man Pleads Not Guilty in Attack, May 10, 2007
Charges are Dropped Against Man in Beating, April 28, 2007
Judge Sets High Bond for Pair Accused of Beating Thief, March 24, 2007
Woman found not guilty in incident with police, March 15, 2007
Charges dropped against man arrested in fight, November 1, 2006
Charges against Principal dropped
Former Client Stories of Success
OBTAINING GREAT RESULTS FOR CLIENTS
People v. Mesa: Charges of Criminal/Terrorist threats are dismissed on eve of trial out of the Van Nuys Superior Court.
People v. Kaufman*: Charges of Domestic violence dismissed.
People v. Serack*: DUI charges dismissed on date of trial.
People v. Clipper*: DUI charges dismissed after a Motion to Suppress is filed.
People v. Knudsen*: Charges for felony conspiracy for violent act were dismissed at preliminary hearing
People v. Summer*: Mr. Summer was charged with domestic violence against his wife after police were called to their residence to stop a verbal argument. After answering ready for trial twice, Attorney Philip Dunn succeeded in having this case dismissed on the day of trial by working with the client, his family and the wife's attorney, and bringing the truth to light. Mr. Summer's charged were completely dismissed and the case was dropped.
People v. Voland (VCSC # 2005013549): Mr.Voland had plead guilty to various felony counts with the advice of another lawyer in exchange for a plea bargain of 6 years and 4 months in state prison. Ventura County Criminal Defense Attorney, Philip Dunn substituted in on the case and at the sentencing Defendant Voland received no additional time in custody and was released on a grant of probation.
People v. John Doe: a former local narcotics detective was charged with child molestation/annoyance, and violation of restraining orders. At jury trial, Mr. Doe was acquitted of the child molestation and one of the violations of restating order charges. Having admitted the last restraining order charge during the trial, Mr. Doe was sentenced to no probation and no time with only a $100.00 fine on that count.
People v. Mauricio Ramirez: Mr. Ramirez was charged with two counts of robbery with two prior felony
strikes. A Romero motion was filed asking the court to strike both of the felony strike priors. The motion was granted and Mr. Ramirez was released on grant of probation, saving him from what otherwise would have been a minimum of sixty years to life in prison.
John Doe v. Terry Lumber: Mr. Doe was riding his bicycle in front of Terry Lumber in Ventura, CA. Just as he came upon the parking lot entrance a fork lift with forks raised drove into the street. The end of the fork struck Mr. Doe in the forehead as he was coming down in his bicycle. After substantial litigation, the defendant settled the matter for a total of $3,000,000.00.
People v. Borges*: Client charged with felony auto theft. After preliminary hearing, Malibu Superior Court Judge Lawrence Mira found no probable cause for the charge and on July 14, 2006, dismissed the case.
People v. Franco*: Client charged with felony second degree burglary. After preliminary hearing, Van Nuys Superior Court Judge found no probable cause for the charge and on November 28, 2006, dismissed the case.
*true client names changed to protect identity
