Jeffrey Donald Kent
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Jeffrey Donald Kent's Legal Cases (128)

Fullerton, CA

Criminal defense Lawyer at Fullerton, CA

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Federal Crime ... +3 more

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Sex crime

People v. R.B. (Oral Copulation of a Minor, Unlawful Intercourse and Filming Minor in Sex Acts)

Nov 18, 2018

OUTCOME: No sex registration! No state prison! The ability to earn a misdemeanor!

Client was an 18 year old male while in a sexual relationship with a 14 year old female, that included the unlawful filming of sex acts. The case was filed in such a way as to require a state prison co ... mmitment, and sex registration for life. Mr. Kent was able to use his knowledge of criminal law, discussions with law enforcement pre-filing, using expert witnesses, and negotiations with the prosecutor to not only keep the young man out of prison, but to keep him from registering as a sex offender!

Violent crime

People v. J.B. - Home Invasion Burglary

Sep 07, 2017

OUTCOME: Electronic Confinement and a Charge that May e Reduced to a Misdemeanor!

Defendant retained Mr. Kent immediately upon contact with law enforcement and prior to charges being filed. Mr. Kent was able to make sure that the charges filed would allow for the best possible outco ... me. After charges were filed, Mr. Kent was able to negotiate away the felony Residential Burglary charge, and admit to a felont Assault with a Deadly Weapon charge. Although still a strike, that charge may be reduced to a misdemeanor upon successful completion of probation. Mr. Kent was then able to negotiate a 270 day county jail sentence that may be served on electronic confinement!

Sex crime

People v. T.D. - Unlawful Intercourse and Lewd Conduct with a Minor > 14 years of Age

Mar 22, 2017

OUTCOME: Case Dismissed! Charges were kept from being filed!

Client was pro-active, and retained Mr. Kent as soon as client became aware of the investigation. Mr. Kent had client prepare some materials that shed the entire incident in a different light, and also ... made contact with the investigating detective. After acquiring the background information, an appointment was set with the detective to further discuss the matter. After the discussion, Mr. Kent felt that the detective was less concerned about client, and convinced that the incident, albeit unlawful, was not done with any malice. The District Attorney's Office then decided not to prosecute!

Sex crime

People v. J.P. - Greater Then 600 Images of Child Pornography - NO JAIL!

Mar 15, 2017

OUTCOME: No Jail! Client can earn a misdemeanor!

Client was wise enough to contact Mr. Kent immediately after Client became aware there was an investigation of child pornography. This allowed Mr. Kent to most effectively assist Client through this m ... atter. Client immediately enrolled in a Residential Sex Offender Treatment Program, and Mr. Kent was able to initiate communication with the Investigating Detective. Not only did this assist in the overall result, but kept Client from being arrested, and instead, able to surrender to court and post bail. Once the case was filed, Mr. Kent worked with the Deputy District Attorney, and was able to obtain a no jail result! Client will even be able to earn a misdemeanor after probation is successfully completed.

DUI and DWI

People v. JR - Felony DUI with Injury with a Prior: Resolves for No Jail and Misdemeanor!

Jan 24, 2017

OUTCOME: Misdemeanor with No Jail or Fine!!!

Client retained Mr. Kent in regards to a felony DUI with Injury while having a prior conviction for DUI in the last 10 years. Mr. Kent was quick to have Client enroll in a Rehabilitation Program and ... to notify the prosecutors of the same. This quick action helped to convince the prosecutor to file the matter as a misdemeanor, rather than the felony charge for which Client was arrested. After obtaining the discovery and medical records, Mr. Kent was able to convince the DA to offer the statutory minimum of 30 days in Jail. However, since Mr. Kent had previously asked the judge to order his client into the Rehabilitation Program he had voluntarily entered, Client received credit for the Jail through the Rehab Program, and for the fine! Client is happy sober, and ecstatic with the result!

White collar crime

People v. N.T. - $550,000 Embezzlement - No Jail!

Jan 10, 2017

OUTCOME: No prison! No Jail! Probation and House Arrest!

The client came in to see Mr. Kent for what client thought was a $150,000 embezzlement case. Mr. Kent knew it would be difficult, but advised client that he was confident he could keep client from goin ... g to prison. Once in court, it was discovered that the true loss was over $550,000! Mr. Kent knew that it would now be next to impossible to keep the client out of prison, let alone jail. Mr. Kent never gave up, and was ultimately able to resolve the case for a probationary sentence and 1 year in jail. Due to Mr. Kent's knowledge of the jail system, Mr. Kent arranged for his client to serve the sentence on house arrest, not in jail! Thereby, allowing the client to continue to work and stay with his family!

DUI and DWI

People v. N.G. - Felony Evading, DUI & Hit & Run! No felony! No jail!

Sep 28, 2016

OUTCOME: No felony! No jail!!!

Mr. Kent was retained to assist the defendant in a matter regarding driving under the influence, hit and run, and evading the police in a reckless manner. After extensive negotiations with the governme ... nt, Mr. Kent was able to get the felony charge dismissed! The defendant resolved the case for misdemeanor DUi and hit and run with no jail time!

Criminal defense

People v. J.A. and C.M. - Stopped Filing of Felony Assault with a Deadly Weapon!

Jul 14, 2016

OUTCOME: No Charges Filed!

Clients contacted Mr. Kent immediately after the incident wherein it is alleged the defendants assaulted victim with a deadly weapon. Mr. Kent was able to interview the defendants and then have his inv ... estigator go and interview the alleged victim. Mr. Kent was able to use the victim interview and his knowledge of the scene to convince prosecutors to not file criminal charges!

Federal crime

United States v. E.A. - Largest Spice Case in Central District Gets Probation!

Jun 13, 2016

OUTCOME: No Custody - Just Probation!

Client was arrested in the largest spice case ever prosecuted by the U.S. Attorney's Office in the United States Central District of California. Mr. Kent were diligently, and was able to reach an aston ... ishing outcome for his client - probation with no time in custody!

Criminal defense

People v. A.T. - Client Steals $7,500 over 3 months Gets Misdemeanor and Community Service

Jun 01, 2016

OUTCOME: Misdemeanor Probation and Community Service!

The client came to see Mr. Kent having been charged with stealing merchandise totaling well over $7,500 from his employer, Mr. Kent was not only able to have the charge reduced from a felony to a misde ... meanor, but to keep the client out of custody doing community service hours!

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