Securing a Favorable Plea Deal for Client's Robbery & Kidnapping Charges

My client was charged in Riverside with multiple violent felonies, including Robbery (Penal Code §211), Kidnapping (Penal Code §207), Kidnapping for Robbery (Penal Code §209), and Assault with a Deadly Weapon (Penal Code §245), alongside two co-defendants. Prosecutors alleged the group kidnapped the victim, took property from the victim’s home, forced an ATM withdrawal, and later pushed the victim from a car. Labeled the alleged ringleader, my client faced a potential life sentence under California’s kidnapping laws.

Legal Strategy

As a Riverside criminal defense attorney handling violent crime cases — including kidnapping, robbery, and weapons charges — I challenged the prosecution’s theory of intent, identification, and coordinated action. Throughout the six-week trial, I attacked inconsistencies in the evidence and raised substantial reasonable doubt about my client’s alleged leadership and involvement.

‍Trial Outcome‍

After six weeks of testimony, the jury could not reach a verdict on any of the major charges that carried life-sentence exposure. The only conviction returned was for a single assault count.

‍Resolution‍

Following the hung jury, I negotiated a post-trial plea for credit for time served. My client avoided a life sentence and went home to his family. The Law Offices of Gregory H. Comings is dedicated to providing aggressive, experienced defense for individuals charged with serious crimes in Riverside. Contact my office today for a confidential consultation.