People v. J.H.
Apr 12, 2013OUTCOME: Motion to Suppress Evidence (Conceded by Prosecution)
Successful suppression of Heroin [(H&S 11350(a)] = no felony conviction and no jail time.
Scott Walter Newbould's Legal Cases (7)
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People v. S.B.
Apr 11, 2013OUTCOME: Motion to Suppress Granted
Handgun under driver's seat [PC 25400(a)] suppressed, officer's detention and de facto arrest after discovery of marijuana were unreasonable.
People v. A.M.
Mar 28, 2012OUTCOME: Case Dismissed
Client arrested for suspended license and old warrant. While being booked into the county jail, deputies discover Methadone on his person - charged with bringing drugs into jail facility. Client prod ... uced arguable defense of prescription to the possession. Convinced District Attorney to do the right thing.
People v. D.D.
Apr 05, 2010OUTCOME: Not Guilty Verdict
Three Strikes case. Client contacted by police during traffic stop. Client was on parole, so the police searched his car. Officers found laptop in the trunk. Unbeknownst to D.D., it was stolen. Po ... lice didn't care - they figured since he had a serious criminal record, he must be guilty. Thorough investigation and cross-examination of rookie and veteran police officers revealed the truth - that D.D. had no reason to think the laptop was stolen.
People v. D.K.
Oct 07, 2008OUTCOME: Case Dismissed at Trial
Client charged with felony domestic battery. Facing over a decade in prison, he had his eyes set on taking his case to trial. The alleged victim no longer wanted to prosecute the case, but the Distri ... ct Attorney was relentless in pushing the case to trial. Through legal research and motion, the judge excluded all the evidence the DA needed to get a conviction. We beat the case without having to go to trial.
People v. S.S.
Apr 22, 2008OUTCOME: Not Guilty Verdict
Client was at large birthday party with family and friends. Music got loud, people got drunk. Police are called to the scene for rowdy behavior. Police overreaction escalates the situation, causing ... a 30-person scuffle in the backyard. Police from 5 surrounding jurisdictions respond and use excessive force. S.S. is one of four people arrested. Rather than take an infraction, we went to trial. We fought the law, but the law didn't win.
People v. I.B.
Oct 21, 2004OUTCOME: Not Guilty Verdict
Client had mental health issues. Client charged with criminal threats, vandalism, resisting arrest and battery. Rather than take a deal to get out of jail, we fought the case. On cross-examination, ... the victim was exposed as a liar with a motive to blame the client. Police conduct was questionable. Very difficult case, but great result for I.B. The jury agreed. Acquitted on all charges.
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