The client was charged with murder and was facing 25 years to life in prison. He was driving a car and had some passengers with him. When he stopped the car, one of his passengers got out, confronted and shot the decedent. The shooter got back in the car and Bryan drove away with the…
Attempted Murder—Mental Health Diversion The client was charged with attempted murder with a knife and was facing 10 years in prison if convicted. Prosecutors were aggressively pursuing the case and were asking for at least 8 years state prison. Mr. Wright conducted a comprehensive mental health work-up, had a psychiatrist evaluate the client, and was…
Mr. Wright’s client was charged with murder with the use of a firearm and was facing 25 years to life in prison. The shooting occurred in a public place with other people around, was caught on video, and the client was not in lawful possession of the firearm. Mr. Wright convinced the judge to release…
Juvenile Assault with a Deadly Weapon – Case Dismissed, Record Sealed The teenage client was charged two counts of assault with a deadly weapon for allegedly stabbing his brother and chasing him with a bat. After an extensive pre-adjudication hearing that included testimony from a defense expert, Mr. Wright got the case dismissed and the…
The client was charged with battery causing serious bodily injury and assault by means of force likely to produce great bodily injury because he broke the complaining witness’ jaw during a fight. The prosecution filed the charges based on the initial incident report documenting the injuries and the statements given to law enforcement by the…
The teenager was charged possession for sale of methamphetamine at school. Charge found not true after adjudication. Case dismissed.
Not Guilty at trial
Mr. Simon was charged with one felony count of criminal threats, which is a serious felony strike, and six felony counts of child abuse. He was facing more than 12 years in state prison. At the preliminary hearing, Mr. Wright was able to get the criminal threats charge dismissed and all six counts of child…
Carjacking Charges Dismissed and Client Got Probation on a Lesser Offense Mr. Matthews was facing two counts of carjacking and more than 10 years in state prison and two possible strike convictions. Mr. Wright did a thorough investigation and presented the DA with mitigating information. Through aggressive and persuasive negotiation, he was able to convince…
Not guilty at trial
Reduced to misdemeanor petty theft.
Possession of a controlled substance for sale reduced to misdemeanor simple possession with one year of summary (informal) probation.
Michael W. was charged with one felony count of Felon in Possession of Ammunition with three prior strikes alleged against him. He faced presumptive state prison. Despite Michael’s lengthy criminal history, Mr. Wright was able to convince the prosecutor to agree to reduce the charge to a misdemeanor for summary probation and no jail time.
An autistic teenage client was alleged to have stabbed someone he had prior issues with. The prosecution filed a motion to transfer and was aggressively trying to have him tried as an adult. Utilizing his network of experts, Mr. Wright took a holistic approach to defending the client and fighting the transfer motion. After filing…
Ruthea H. was charged with robbery and an enhancement for having a prior strike conviction (which was also a robbery). She was facing 10 years or more in state prison. Mr. Wright did a mental health work-up and was able to get her mental health diversion. She received treatment instead of prison and a second-strike…
The teenager was charged with felony assault by means of force likely to produce great bodily injury. Mr. Wright had a trusted psychologist evaluate the client. Using the results of the evaluation, he was able to convince the judge to dismiss the case over the prosecutor’s objection.
Lamar A. was charged with first degree attempted murder including enhancements alleged for causing great bodily injury, personal use of a firearm, and having a prior strike conviction. He was also charged with felon in possession of a firearm. He was facing more than 28 years to life in state prison. He allegedly shot the…
Not guilty at trial.
Phillip T. was faced with two open felony cases, one for auto theft and the other for two counts of possession of a controlled substance for sale. Mr. Wright was able to get him mental health diversion for both cases and a chance to have them both dismissed.
The teenage client was charged with felony grand theft. Charge found not true after adjudication. Case dismissed.
Ismael R. was charged with driving under the influence of drugs. He was innocent and we took the case to trial. In pretrial motions, Mr. Wright was able to convince the judge to exclude some potentially damaging statements obtained by law enforcement in violation of Ismael’s Miranda rights. After the prosecution presented its case to…
Client was charged with first degree attempted murder, assault with a deadly weapon, vandalism, circumstances in aggravation, an enhancement for a prior strike conviction, and a five-year prior enhancement. He was facing more than 22 years to life in state prison. The prosecution alleged the client attempted to kill his girlfriend by trying to slam…
Jesus M. was charged with possession of a controlled substance for sale. Mr. Wright was able to get the prosecutor to agree to Mental Health Diversion. During the diversionary period, Mr. Macias had a hiccup, and the judge revoked his diversion and stated he would not give him another chance. With Mr. Wright’s guidance, Mr….
Ms. McKenzie was charged with residential burglary with a prior strike conviction (also for residential burglary) and a five-year prior enhancement. She was facing up to 17 years in state prison. Mr. Wright was able to get the prosecutor and judge on board with mental health diversion. She successfully completed diversion, and her case was…
Not Guilty at Trial
The client was accused of choking his girlfriend and preventing her from leaving the house during a drunken argument. After a mental health work-up, Mr. Wright filed a motion for mental health diversion and was able to convince the judge to grant the diversion over the prosecutor’s objection. The client’s case would be dismissed upon…
David B. had a prior strike conviction and was charged with felony vandalism. The prosecutor was asking for two years state prison. Mr. Wright dismantled the prosecution’s case at the preliminary hearing and the case was dismissed.
The client was charged with multiple felony counts of unlawful possession of a firearm. Mr. Wright confronted the prosecutor with the problems with the law enforcement investigation, including an unlawful search, and the case was dismissed.
Nora M. was charged with grand theft and identity theft, both felonies. Mr. Wright effectively attacked the prosecutions case at the preliminary hearing and successfully moved to have the entire case dismissed by the judge due to lack of evidence.
Jonathan T. was charged with felony vehicle theft and was facing 3 years in county jail. Mr. Wright got the charge reduced to a misdemeanor for credit time served.
Not Guilty at Trial
The client was charged with lewd or lascivious acts involving a minor. During negotiations, Mr. Wright Highlighted problems with case, including lack of corroboration and witness problems, and convinced the prosecutor to dismiss the case.
Reduced to misdemeanor for summary probation and time served.
The client was charged with robbery, circumstances in aggravation and a prior strike allegation. He had recently been released from prison for a robbery, was on parole at the time he picked up this case. He was facing a second strike and 10 years in state prison. The prosecutor was aggressively pursuing the case and…
This nineteen-year-old client had no record and was charged with robbery. During the incident, he was with several other boys–one of them allegedly pulled a gun while another he allegedly took the complaining witness’ ear pods. Before the incident, the client had begun the process of enlisting in the military. The prosecutor was pursuing the…
Breanna B. was charged with felony counts of fraud and identity theft. Mr. Wright negotiated to get one of the charges dismissed and the other reduced to a misdemeanor for one year of summary probation and credit time served.
The client had a prior strike conviction and was charged with arson. Mr. Wright was able to get him Mental Health Diversion and the opportunity to have his case dismissed.
Reduced to misdemeanor for summary probation and no jail time.
Ruben O. was charged with possession of a controlled substance for sale. He had two prior strike convictions, including one prior super strike. He was facing a possible third-strike sentence of at least 25 years to life in prison. After thorough review of the prosecution’s evidence, including body worn videos of the law enforcement search,…
Claudia L. was charged with possession of a controlled substance for sale. She was in a car with other occupants. When the car was stopped and searched, drugs, money, scales, and other paraphernalia were found in different areas in the car. Mr. Wright effectively cross examined the prosecution’s witness at the preliminary hearing. The hearing…
