Attorney Jeffrey Donald Kent's Legal Cases

Criminal defense

People v. C.L. - Insurance Agent Charged with Fraudulent Billing

Oct 05, 2026

OUTCOME: Dismissed and sealed!

Mr. Kent was contacted by a long time insurance agent that was charged with several counts of insurance fraud for signing clients up for discounts they did not document, and creating false documents to ... support he reductions in policy costs. Mr. Kent was able to convince the court to allow the client to participation in misdemeanor diversion, and the case was ultimately dismissed and sealed!

Drug Crime

People v. J.O. - Arrested with 1 Kilo of Cocaine in Vehicle

Jun 12, 2026

OUTCOME: Case Dismissed! Unlawful Search and Seizure!

Client retained Mr. Kent after being arrested on the 5 freeway in the Bakersfield area for transporting 1 kilogram of cocaine. After a thorough review of all the discovery in the matter, Mr. Kent felt ... that Client's 4th Amendment Rights had been violated due to a prolonged detention and illegal search of his vehicle. After researching the issues, preparing a thorough brief, a full day of court hearings and skillful cross-examination of the officers, the judge agreed the detention for speeding was unlawfully prolonged, and the subsequent do-sniff and search of the vehicle was illegal. The cocaine was suppressed, and the charges dismissed!

Drug Crime

People v. J.O. - Transporting 1 Kilo Cocaine

Jun 12, 2026

OUTCOME: Dismissed!!!

Mr. Kent was hired to represent a client charged with transporting 1 kilogram of cocaine for purposes of sale. Client had no previous record, and Mr. Kent was able to get an offer of 90 days of work pr ... ogram, which meant the client would never spend a day in custody. However, Mr. Kent had to advise the client not to accept the incredible offer, as it would cause the client to being deported. After reviewing all of the evidence in the case and viewing the videos over and over again, Mr. Kent filed a motion to suppress evidence based on, an although legal traffic stop, one that was unlawfully prolonged in order for the officer to get another officer present with a K-9 to do a dog-sniff and search the vehicle. After skillful cross-examination of the officers involved, the judge agreed with Mr. Kent's arguments that the client's 4th Amendment rights were violated and the case was ultimately dismissed!

Sex crime

People v. I.S. (Secretly Filming Another)

Dec 23, 2025

OUTCOME: No Jail, No Sex Registration dn No Formal Probation!

Mr. Kent was retained to represent Client after his house was raided, and who was being investigated for several felony crimes. After Mr. Kent's involvement, he was able to insulate the client from int ... erviews, and end up getting the charges filed as misdemeanors. The District Attorney's Office wanted jail time, sex registration and formal probation. After Mr. Kent introduced Client to a counselor that specifically works with these types of issues, Mr. Kent was able to work the case out for No jail, No sex registration and No formal probation.

Criminal defense

People v. M.D. (Reckless Driving Causing Injury)

Dec 23, 2025

OUTCOME: Misdemeanor Diversion Granted!

Client was involved in an alleged street race where he hit another car head on causing injuries. Although the youthful adult client had previously been granted misdemeanor diversion in the past, Mr. K ... ent was able to again get Client into Misdemeanor Diversion to keep open some very specific career options.

Sex crime

People v. T.W. (D and 3 Co-Defendants Arrested for Pimping and Pandering)

Oct 02, 2025

OUTCOME: No Time in Custody, and the Ability to Earn a Misdemeanor!

This was a high publicity case where 4 women were arrested as alleged "madams" of a large scale prostitution ring by H.E.A.T. (Human Trafficking Unit). Originally looking at over 20 years in state pris ... on, Mr. kent's work was cut out for him. Mr. Kent and the co-defendants attorneys were able to work together in this case to reach a truly magnificent result. After nearly 6 years of litigation, the matter was resolved for a single felony count, and no custody time. The best part is the felony can be reduced to a misdemeanor upon successful completion of probation!

Sex crime

People v. H.E. (Client Arrested Naked Outside and Alleged Peeping in Neighbors Window)

Aug 14, 2025

OUTCOME: Case Dismissed!

Mr. Kent was hired to represent client who was arrested naked outside his home. There were allegations of peeping into the neighbors windows. Mr. Kent was able to get Client into treatment with a couns ... elor specializing in sexual behavior issues, and ultimately was able to convince the judge to allow Client to participate in misdemeanor diversion which resulted in a dismissal of all charges!

Violent crime

People v. J.Q. (Road Rage Resulting in an Assault with Deadly Weapon and Broken Bones)

Jun 18, 2025

OUTCOME: No Custodial Time and the Ability to Earn a Misdemeanor!

Mr. Kent was hired to assist a client that had no criminal record, but became involved in a serious road rage incident. Client had become so frustrated that he chased the victim for miles in his vehicl ... e, cornering the victim in a cup de sac. Client got out of his car and a confrontation ensued wherein Client punched the victim several times resulting in the victim suffering a broken occipital lobe and nose. Mr. Kent had immediately refer the client to counseling, and began anger management classes. After much hard work, the matter was resolved for no jail time in custody - only electric confinement allowing the client to keep his job, and the ability to earn a misdemeanor!

Violent crime

People v. V.S. 3 Felony cases and 5 Misdemeanor Cases

Mar 07, 2025

OUTCOME: Probation! 6 months Jail and 6 months Outpatient Rehab!

Client was charged in 3 separate felony matters alleging: 1) Possession of a Firearm by a Prohibited Person and Possession of Narcotics; 2) Assault with a Deadly Weapon; and, 3) Assault with a Deadly W ... eapon, and Possession of Narcotics for Purposes of Sales. The 5 misdemeanor cases involved possession of drugs, brandishing a weapon, assault and battery. After over a year of litigating the case, Mr. Kent was able to work out a tremendous result for the client. Although the government was adamant the defendant should go to prison for several years, ultimately, the defendant pled to 2 felony cases, and 2 misdemeanor cases, with the other 4 misdemeanor cases being dismissed. The sentence was to probation, 180 days in jail and a 180 day outpatient rehabilitation program. Client and his family were very pleased!

Violent crime

People v. G.V. - Charged with Mayhem for Cutting Off Victim's Finger

Mar 06, 2025

OUTCOME: No Prison! Probation and the Ability to Earn a Misdemeanor!

Client was in an altercation with the victim which resulted in the victim losing part of his finger. Client was originally charged with mayhem which mandates state prison and is a lifetime felony. This ... incident was unfortunately all caught on video. Mr. Kent was able to prepare mitigation and convince the prosecutor to dismiss the mayhem charge and allow Client to plead to an assault charge which would allow for probation and the ability to reduce the charge to a misdemeanor upon successful completion of probation!

Jeffrey Donald Kent's Legal Cases (128)

People v. C.L. - Insurance Agent Charged with Fraudulent Billing

People v. J.O. - Arrested with 1 Kilo of Cocaine in Vehicle

People v. J.O. - Transporting 1 Kilo Cocaine

People v. I.S. (Secretly Filming Another)

People v. M.D. (Reckless Driving Causing Injury)

People v. T.W. (D and 3 Co-Defendants Arrested for Pimping and Pandering)

People v. H.E. (Client Arrested Naked Outside and Alleged Peeping in Neighbors Window)

People v. J.Q. (Road Rage Resulting in an Assault with Deadly Weapon and Broken Bones)

People v. V.S. 3 Felony cases and 5 Misdemeanor Cases

People v. G.V. - Charged with Mayhem for Cutting Off Victim's Finger