Dunn and Sanderson Accounts of Success

noreply@blogger.com (Dunn and Sanderson) — Fri, 30 Apr 2010 21:11:00 +0000

April 30, 2010: Young man charged with seven (7) felony counts of grand theft auto, Penal Code section 487, and identity theft, Penal Code section 532. Having served a previous prison term of five (5) years, probation recommendation at Early Disposition Conference was for another state prison committment. Case dismissed by the court on defense motion for violation of client's right to a speedy trial.

noreply@blogger.com (Dunn and Sanderson) — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 19:21:00 +0000

March 11, 2010: Young man accused of assault with a deadly weapon, a violation of Penal Code section 245(a)(1), a serious violent felony involving a pipe wrench used to break another man's arm. Case rejected by the District Attorney upon presentation of self-defense evidence.

noreply@blogger.com (Dunn and Sanderson) — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 19:53:00 +0000

February 18, 2010: Woman charged with intentionally ramming another car, a violation of Penal Code section 245(a)(1) assault with a deadly weapon, a serious violent felony. Case dismissed by District Attorney at the time of the preliminary hearing.

noreply@blogger.com (Dunn and Sanderson) — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 23:43:00 +0000

February 11, 2010: Man convicted of hit and run driving, a violation of Vehicle Code section 20002a. On appeal, District Attorney agrees to set aside conviction and dismiss the entire case after receiving newly discovered evidence proving our client was wrongfully convicted and in fact innocent of the charge.

noreply@blogger.com (Dunn and Sanderson) — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 00:09:00 +0000

December 31, 2009: Client cited by law enforcement for violating City of Thousand Oaks Social Host Ordinance, and required to pay $2,500.00 penalty. Client challenges issuance of citation and the $2,500.00 penalty. City of Thousand Oaks schedules hearing and provides and pays for hearing officer to conduct hearing, resulting in citation being valid and penalty of $2,500.00 to be paid by client. Client appeals decision to Ventura County Superior Court for, among other things, denial of due process during hearing. Court rules in favor of client, stating City denied due process and new hearing ordered. Court further states insufficient evidence fo find man violated Social Host Ordinance. See newpaper articles from coverage by Ventura County Star.

noreply@blogger.com (Dunn and Sanderson) — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 19:57:00 +0000

December 18, 2009: Jury trial in Van Nuys Superior Court on matter where client had formerly been convicted of two (2) counts of first degree murder with special circumstances resulting in sentence of life imprisonment without the possibility of parole. Case reversed on appeal and remanded back to the trial court. After three and a half week trial done by trial counsel Neil B. Quinn, verdicts rendered of not guilty on first degree murder, guilty of one (1) count of second degree murder and one (1) count of involuntary manslaughter, making client eligible for parole in as little as twelve (12) years.

noreply@blogger.com (Dunn and Sanderson) — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 22:11:00 +0000

December 8, 2009: Husband sued in Los Angeles Superior Court by his ex-wife for the wrongful death of her adult daughter, seeking in excess of ten million dollars ($10,000,000.00) in general and punitive damages. Ex-wife, as plaintiff, alleged her former husband had viciously raped and molested her daughter for almost thirteen (13) years, causing severe emotional trauma that resulted in her eventual suicide. Husband, as defendant, brought a motion for summary judgment on the basis that all of plaintiff's evidence was inadmissible hearsay, including even certain tape-recorded admissions made by law enforcement during a phone conversation between plaintiff and defendant. Summary judgment motion granted dismissing entire action. Judgment entered in favor of husband defendant, saving client from ugly and costly jury trial.

noreply@blogger.com (Dunn and Sanderson) — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 20:55:00 +0000

November 5, 2009: Woman charged with battery on her husband, a violation of Penal Code section 243(e)(1). Case dismissed by Ventura County District Attorney on last day set for trial after the prosecution continued the matter five (5) times in an attempt to get ready for trial.

noreply@blogger.com (Dunn and Sanderson) — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 20:06:00 +0000

October 22, 2009: Defendant company has civil case, alleging claims of nuisance and trespass on land and seeking $1,000,000.00 in damages. Case dismissed on motion by defense for failure to prosecute the action.

noreply@blogger.com (Dunn and Sanderson) — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 22:40:00 +0000

September 29, 2009: Young man charged in Los Angeles County Superior Court (Van Nuys) with felon in possesion of a firearm, a violation of Penal Code section 12021(a)(1). District Attorney's plea bargain offer sought a committment to state prison. After preliminary hearing and the filing of the information in Superior Court, the matter was dismissed by the court upon the granting of a Penal Code section 995 motion, finding that there was insufficient evidence in the record for the court to make a finding of a "reasonable suspicion" that the defendant committed the charged offense.

noreply@blogger.com (Dunn and Sanderson) — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 22:26:00 +0000

August 14, 2009: Man charged with violating Penal Code section 647(f), misdemeanor public intoxication, which would affect his ability to fly as a pilot with airline if convicted. Case dismissed at arraignment, saving man from loss of pilot's license.

noreply@blogger.com (Dunn and Sanderson) — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 22:18:00 +0000

August 10, 2009: Young man with career in government facing loss of that career due to charges of misdemeanor graffiti vandalism, a violation of Penal Code section 594(b)(2)(A). Case resolved by civil compromise, resulting in dismissal of case.

noreply@blogger.com (Dunn and Sanderson) — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 22:30:00 +0000

July 31, 2009: Young man charged with violating Penal Code section 273.5(a), inflicting injury on fellow parent, and Penal Code section 273 a(b), cruelty to child by endangering health, both misdemeanors. On date set for trial, case is dismissed by District Attorney pursuant to Penal Code section 1385, case could not be proved beyond a reasonable doubt.

noreply@blogger.com (Dunn and Sanderson) — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0000

July 16, 2009: Young man caught on videotape taking prescription pain killers from local pharmacy charged with felony theft of prescription drugs. Further investigation reveals no intent to steal. Evidence presented to detective causing matter to be rejected for prosecution.

noreply@blogger.com (Dunn and Sanderson) — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 17:48:00 +0000

June 4, 2009: Young man charged with four (4) felony counts alleging counterfeiting, fraud and drug possession charges. At preliminary hearing, all felony counts dismissed in lieu of plea to misdemeanor for no jail time and drug treatment program.

noreply@blogger.com (Dunn and Sanderson) — Mon, 11 May 2009 19:12:00 +0000

May 5, 2009: Los Angeles County firefighter arrested for DUI facing loss of employment if convicted or license suspended. At DMV admin per se hearing, license suspension set aside. Four (4) day jury trial on Vehicle Code sections 23152(a), driving under the influence, and 23152(b), driving with a .08 or greater blood alcohol level, results in not guilty verdict on DUI charge, and hung jury, eleven (11) to one (1) not guilty on .08 or greater. Count two (2) dismissed on motion of court saving client from loss of career as a firefighter.

noreply@blogger.com (Dunn and Sanderson) — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 23:55:00 +0000

April 10, 2009: Client charged with petty theft of lost property, a violation of Penal Code section 485. On day of trial setting, case is dismissed by District Attorney pursuant to Penal Code section 1385, case could not be proved beyond a reasonable doubt.

noreply@blogger.com (Dunn and Sanderson) — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 19:39:00 +0000

April 8, 2009: Motion to dismiss remaining felony counts of Vehicle Code section 23109, speed contest causing great bodily injury, granted after jury trial in which client was acquitted of two (2) felony counts of Vehicle Code section 23105, reckless driving causing great bodily injury. During argument on motion to dismiss, counsel for the co-defendant, Harland Braun, commented that in light of the existence of the evidence against Mr. Dunn's client, "...the jury's verdict in this case was a miracle."

noreply@blogger.com (Dunn and Sanderson) — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 19:30:00 +0000

April 1, 2009: Man charged with felony identity theft, Penal Code section 530.5, facing a maximum sentence of three (3) years in prison and immigration ramifications if convicted. Felony dismissed on day of preliminary hearing. Case refiled as a misdemeanor. On day of trial, case resolved for no jail, no fine, saving man from possible deportation.

noreply@blogger.com (Dunn and Sanderson) — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 19:28:00 +0000

March 18, 2009: Client charged with first degree robbery, a violation of Penal Code section 212.5(a) and Penal Code section 245(a)(1) assault with a deadly weapon with great bodily injury allegation pursuant to Penal Code section 12022.7(a), both of which were potential strike priors and serious felonies under Penal Code section 1192.7. Case dismissed on day of preliminary hearing after our investigation revealed significant self-help evidence.

noreply@blogger.com (Dunn and Sanderson) — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 23:12:00 +0000

February 24, 2009: Young man charged with two (2) felony counts of Vehicle Code section 23109, engaging in a speed contest causing great bodily injury, and two (2) felony counts of Vehicle Code section 23105, reckless driving causing great bodily injury. District Attorney's plea bargain offer before trial was plead guilty to all four (4) felony counts, no committment as to sentencing, leaving client exposed to a potential prison sentence of five (5) years. Four (4) week jury trial in Malibu Superior Court results in acquittal on two (2) counts of reckless driving causing great bodily injury, hung jury on engaging in a speed contest causing great bodily injury 9-3 and 10-2 for not guilty; guilty of one (1) count of misdemeanor lesser included reckless driving, a violation of Vehicle Code section 23103, which carries only a maximum possible sentence of ninety (90) days or less.

noreply@blogger.com (Dunn and Sanderson) — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 17:19:00 +0000

January 12, 2009: Juvenile charged as an adult pursuant to Welfare and Institutions Code section 707(d) with felony violations of Penal Code section 422, criminal threats, and Penal Code section 136.1, use of force or threat of force to dissuade a witness. Case dismissed by the District Attorney on last day set for trial, saving client from two (2) potential strike priors under Penal Code section 1192.7.

noreply@blogger.com (Dunn and Sanderson) — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 17:11:00 +0000

January 2, 2009: Young man involved in car accident, left accident scene on foot to go home for help. On way back to scene, stopped and given field sobriety tests. Young man charged with violating Vehicle Code section 23152(a), driving under the influence, and Vehicle Code Section 23152(b), driving with BAC of .08 or higher. DA expert puts BAC at .096 at time of driving. Jury trial results in acquittal on .08 count and hung 7-5 for not guilty on driving under the influence.

noreply@blogger.com (Dunn and Sanderson) — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 21:36:00 +0000

November 19, 2008: Commercial truck driver has license suspended by DMV pursuant to Vehicle Code section 13352, for driving under the influence under Vehicle Code section 23152. Other drivers call police regarding erratic driving and when police arrive, truck is stopped in traffic lane with driver found barely conscious behind the wheel. DMV license suspension action set aside and full driving privilege reinstated on date set for hearing.

noreply@blogger.com (Dunn and Sanderson) — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 21:30:00 +0000

November 18, 2008: Woman charged with battery on a spouse, Penal Code section 243(e), has case rejected by the District Attorney's Office as interview of alleged victim reveals he initiated the conflict by closing a car door on his wife's knee.