Source: https://www.steeledefender.com/Felon-in-Possession.html
Timestamp: 2019-10-14 16:43:40
Document Index: 488523262

Matched Legal Cases: ['§ 12021', '§ 12021', '§ 12021', '§ 12316', '§ 11379', '§ 11383', '§ 12316']

﻿ The Steele Law Firm - Felon in Possession
Four trials where the client was acquitted of all felon in possession of a firearm
or ammunition charges
(Penal Code §§ 12021(a)(1) and 12316(b)(1))
(Robbie Catchings, Jaray Christy, Ruben Tinoco, and James Kuzyk).
Three felon in possession of a firearm acquittals
(Penal Code § 12021(a)(1))
(Robbie Catchings and Jaray Christy with two).
One felon in possession of a firearm hung jury
(Penal Code § 12021(a)(1)
(Robbie Catchings)
Two felon in possession of ammunition acquittals
(Penal Code § 12316(b)(1))
(Ruben Tinoco and James Kuzyk).
Felon in possession of either a firearm or ammunition cases are extremely challenging because the fact that the client is a felon almost always comes into evidence.
I have done eight felon in possession of a firearm or ammunition trails, and won the felon in possession charges in four of them and had a hung jury in one of them that was later a not guilty verdict. Of the nine felon in possession charges I've faced in trial, the district attorney was only able to get convictions in three of them.
My felon in possession trial successes are:
In another of Steele's high-profile wins, the defender secured a murder acquittal in October for Robbie Catchings, a Moreno Valley resident prosecutors said shot and killed a man at a Perris apartment complex in 2002. Steele also persuaded a judge to reduce to a misdemeanor a felony assault charge against Catchings in a separate case that could have exposed the defendant to a life sentence under the three-strikes law.
'He was so passionate,' Reis said. 'He reminded me of a parent defending [his or her] child.'
The headline. The story about Addison's success defending clients was featured right below the masthead on the front page.
The newspaper article covering when I was named Riverside County Public Defenders Office Attorney of the Year.
This is the newspaper article that covered when Robbie and I beat the district attorney's attempt to give Robbie a life sentence after we had won the murder trial.
The Los Angeles Daily Journal article covering Robbie and Addison's three strikes victory.
The Los Angeles Daily Journal article covering the district attorney's failed attempt to give Robbie a life in prison sentence after he and Addison won his murder trial.
Link here to read the press article about the trial victory.
Jaray, Addison and the investigator on the case after the verdict.
Charges: Manufacturing methamphetamine (Health and Safety Code § 11379.6(a)), possession of ingredients for manufacturing methamphetamine (Health and Safety Code § 11383(c)(1)), and felon in possession of ammunition (Penal Code § 12316(b)(1)).
Exposure: Three years in prison for the felon in possession of ammunition.
Outcome: James was acquitted of felon in possession of ammunition, he was convicted of the other charges.
Questions you should ask an attorney that you are considering hiring for a felon in possession case:
Have you done a felon in possession trial before?
This question is important because a felon in possession trial is a highly prejudicial and unique type of trial. It requires specialized knowledge and experience.
I have done eight felon in possession trials.
What were the results of your felon in possession trials?
This question is important because in a felon in possession trial the attorney needs to be aggressive, usually with a cop witness, if an attorney is winning felon in possession trials, the attorney has the experience and skills to handle the level of complexity involved in a felon in possession trial.
I have had four trial where I beat all the felon in possession counts and another trial with a hung jury on the felon in possession count. If you find another attorney that has done the number of felon in possession trials that I have done and has had more successful outcomes than I have had, hire that person. If you want the best possible chance of winning, you should contact me.
Do you train others lawyers in your techniques for winning felon in possession trials?
I was a speaker at the California Public Defenders Association (CPDA) homicide defense training in 2011 to train on my winning trials by humanizing the client method. I have also given that same training at the Riverside County Public Defenders Office, the Riverside County Barristers, the Santa Clara County Public Defenders Office and the San Francisco County Public Defenders Office. I was a speaker at the CPDA homicide defense training in 2012 to train on utilizing a neuropsychologist in a homicide case. The skills I teach other lawyers are easily utilized in felon in possession trials.
How long were the felon in possession trials you've done and how many days of defense did you present?
These question are important because although some cases just call for a short trial, a short trial can also mean that the prosecution was not sufficiently challenged or that no defense was presented. A felon in possession trial that lasts five or ten court days is reason for concern because it's an indicator that the prosecution is not being thoroughly challenged and a complete defense is not being presented.
I have spent 149 court days in felon in possession trials. I have success rate in felon in possession trials that is really unparalleled.
If you need to talk to me about a felon in possession case, you can send me an e-mail at rasteele@steeledefender.com or call me at (805) 770-1188.