Fullerton, CA
Criminal defense Lawyer at Fullerton, CA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Federal Crime ... +3 more
OUTCOME: Misdemeanor with NO jail and NO probation!
Defendant was charged with felony evading law enforcement and offered state prison. Mr Kent was retained late in the case. However, the matter was ultimately resolved for a misdemeanor, no jail and no ... probation! Needless to say, the client was ecstatic!
OUTCOME: From 27 years and a 10-year mandatory minimum to 7 years with no cooperation!
Client was arrested with over 22 pounds of methamphetamine in his vehicle, and had extensive criminal history including 3 prior drug sales conviction and felon in possession of a firearm. Client was lo ... oking at a level 38 with a criminal history category IV which would result in a sentence of over 27 years and a 10 year mandatory minimum! Client was not interested in any form of cooperation with the government. After extensive plea negotiations, and counsel's knowledge that Lopez, a current 9th Circuit case that allowed a loop-hole making defendant eligible for the safety-valve, defendant was ultimately sentenced to a little over 7 years!!!
OUTCOME: 19-Years-to-Life was resolved for 3 years!!!
Mr. Kent was hired to assist client in regard to allegations of Attempted 1st Degree Murder, Assault with a Deadly Weapon, Residential Burglary, and Criminal Threats along with enhancements for persona ... l use of a deadly weapon, and personally inflicting great bodily injury. The client's maximum sentence was 19-years-to-Life in prison. With the help of his investigator, Mr. Kent was able to reach a resolution of 3 years in state prison!!!
OUTCOME: No Sex Offender Registration and No Jail!!!
Client was arrested for allegedly exposing himself to a group of adults and minors. Mr. Kent was hired, and a game plan was formulated. Client was referred to a forensic psychologist for a report regar ... ding his behavior and recidivism risk. Mr. Kent then began discussions with the DA's office, and after lengthy discussions and the DA's office initially wanting jail and sex offender registration, a resolution was struck. Client pled to 2 misdemeanors that did not require sex offender registration, and no jail time!
OUTCOME: Probation and NO JAIL TIME!
Client contacted Mr. Kent after he was arrested for charges of domestic violence, a felon in possession of assault weapons and ammunition. Mr. Kent was able to keep the domestic violence charges from b ... eing filed, as well as the prior strike offense. After negotiations, Mr. Kent was able to resolve the case for straight probation and NO JAIL TIME!
OUTCOME: Dimissed!
Client was arrested for Attempted-Murder in a Domestic Violence incident. Mr. Kent was able to get the charge of Attempted-Murder reduced to Domestic Violence with Great Bodily Injury. After months of ... litigation and Mr. Kent's hard work, the charges were ultimately dismissed in their entirety!
OUTCOME: NO JAIL!!!
Client sought out Mr. Kent to represent him on his 4th DUI and Recklessly Evading a Police Officer Causing Great Bodily Injury, while client was supposed to be in DUI Court on his 3rd DUI with 1 year o ... f county jail to be served if he failed to complete DUI Court. Mr. Kent was able to get the client released at arraignment without bail on the condition he wear an alcohol-monitor and be subject to electronic monitoring. After months of negotiating, Mr. Kent was able to get the case to be properly amended, as the client's own injuries do not make for the more serious filing. After that issue was resolved, Mr. Kent was able to resolve the new case for 1 year in county jail, have the 3rd DUI 1 year in jail run concurrently, and then get client credit for the year based on the time completed on the alcohol-monitor and electronic- monitoring without ever spending a night in custody!
OUTCOME: 5 Years State Prison!!!
Client was originally charged with Attempted 1st Degree Murder, Felon in Possession of a Firearm, and Shooting at an Inhabited Dwelling. Client was looking a a life-sentence. After a thorough examinati ... on of the evidence and zealous advocacy, the case ultimately resolved for 5 years!
OUTCOME: Misdemeanor and No Jail!!!
Client was detained for alleged vandalism, and found to be in possession of a loaded and unregistered firearm. Defendant was charged with a felony. After Mr. Kent brought in many various equities on be ... half of the client, and zealous advocacy, the case resolved for a misdemeanor and no jail time!
OUTCOME: Misdemeanor and No Jail!!!
Client was alleged to have punched his wife in the face resulting in a large dark bruise on her chin, and causing victim to fall breaking her arm. The police then found numerous assault weapons with no ... serial numbers or registration. Victim immediately filed for divorce and the 5 children would have no contact with client. However, after Mr. Kent's exhaustive work on the case, the matter resolved for misdemeanors and no jail time!