Jeffrey Donald Kent
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Jeffrey Donald Kent's Legal Cases (127)

Fullerton, CA

Criminal defense Lawyer at Fullerton, CA

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

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DUI and DWI

People v. S.B. - No Jail on 4th DUI with Collision, Hit and Run & Drugs

Apr 27, 2016

OUTCOME: No Jail! Rehab instead!

Client came in to see Mr. Kent after having 3 prior convictions for DUI in the last 10 years, and a new case charging client with a felony DUI with collision, hit & run, drug possession and driving on ... a suspended license. Although the drug level in the client's blood came back above the lethal dose per the expert, Mr. Kent was able to resolve the case for a residential rehabilitation facility in lieu of the 2 years in state prison the prosecutor desired. Saving the client from jail, and, hopefully, the client from further transgressions.

Criminal defense

People v. T.S. - Pound of Methamphetamine and $40,000.00 Cash Gets Probation!

Feb 03, 2016

OUTCOME: Probation!!!

Client had an exposure of over 19 years in state prison due to the new charge and enhancements; including, 5 prior drug sale convictions. Mr. Kent was able to resolve the case for probation! Client wil ... l serve 6 months out of the 12 months in county jail and be out!

Domestic violence

People v. I.L. - Domestic Violence Trial - NOT GUILTY!

Jan 20, 2016

OUTCOME: Not Guilty on all counts after trial!

Mr. Kent was retained to replace a prior attorney that had advised client to plead to a Domestic Violence charge that would not only require jail time, but prohibit client from owning any firearms for ... life! Mr. Kent was able to reach a new jail resolution, but client maintained his innocence and desired to go to trial. Justice prevailed and he was acquitted of all counts!

Sex crime

State of Nevada v. S.M. - 5 Felony Count Life Sex Case Resolves for Misdemeanor!

Sep 15, 2015

OUTCOME: Felonies dismissed! Misdemeanor, fine only!

Mr. Kent strongly believed his client was innocent of any wrongdoing from the outset. Client had an impeccable background, but faced life-altering charges from what was felt to be a vindictive victim. ... After extensive legal work and excellent investigation, Mr. Kent was able to expose numerous lies the victim made at the preliminary hearing. Based on those lies, Mr. Kent was able to negotiate a plea to a single misdemeanor with a fine and no probation! Most importantly for the client, it was not a sex crime and a a fine only without probation!

Domestic violence

People v. A.S. - Numerous Contact Alleged in Violation of a Domestic Violence Restraining Order

Feb 06, 2015

OUTCOME: No Violation!

Mr. Kent was retained to represent client in regards to her second violation of a domestic violence restraining order. This time, the victim alleged numerous harassing and annoying text messages, as we ... ll as the slashing of the victim's car tires. Mr. Kent's thorugh review of the Restraining Order found that the order was not completed correctly, and that the court would not have the power to find in violation in order to impose any jail time! The order was, however, corrected at the hearing after Mr. Kent had previously pointed out the defects!

Criminal defense

People v. J.M. - Burglary and Petty Theft - Dismissed!

Feb 05, 2015

OUTCOME: Dismissed!

Client retained Mr. Kent after having been arrested for burglary and petty theft of a department store. During the arrest, client had admitted to several other burglaries and petty thefts. Mr. Kent was ... still able to have client participate in the deferred entry of judgment program, and have the case dismissed!

Criminal defense

People v. M.G. - Resisting Arrest and Disturbing the Peace - Dismissed!

Feb 04, 2015

OUTCOME: Dismissed!

Client was on holiday and arrested for being drunk and disorderly in the downtown Fullerton area. Client resisted arrest and was then charged with the additional crime. Mr. Kent was able to resolve the ... matter for a straight dismissal without the client having to return to California from out of state or having to participate in any deferred entry of judgment programs.

DUI and DWI

People v. R.G. - 2nd DUI Reduced to Wet-Reckless!

Jan 22, 2015

OUTCOME: No jail, and charges reduced!

Client hired Mr. Kent to assist him with his 2nd DUI in less than 18 months. Client's goal was to not go to jail. Mr. Kent was able to not only avoid jail time for the client, but to have the charge re ... duced to a wet-reckless!

DUI and DWI

People v. S.W. - Probation Violation for 2nd DUI

Jan 22, 2015

OUTCOME: No Violation Found!

Mr. Kent was retained to represent client on a probation violation on a prior DUI based on client receiving a new DUI. The judge in the case offered 30 days in jail consecutive to any other sentence. M ... r. Kent's thorough review of the court file helped him determine that the court failed to revoke the client's probation in a timely fashion and that probation had in fact expired! The judge had no choice other than to dismiss the violation!

Violent crime

People v. M.B. - Residential Burglary - Pled to Auto-Theft with Credit Time Served/Rehab and Ability to Dismiss Strike!

Jan 12, 2015

OUTCOME: MAGIC! Pled to Non-Strike for Credit Time Served/Rehab, the ability to Dismiss Strike AND earn a misdemeanor!

Mr. Kent took this case over from prior counsel with an offer of 2 years in state prison and plead to a residential burglary and auto-theft. The residential burglary charge would have been not only a l ... ifetime felony, but a strike offense as well. Mr. Kent was able to resolve the matter in such a way the that the defendant will not go to prison, receive credit time served, go into a rehab program, be able to have the strike dismissed, and, ultimately the ability to earn a misdemeanor!

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