People v. D.W.

Strike Offense Battery Charge Reduced to Probation for Three-Strike Defendant

My client is a 3 striker and was in prison serving a sentence. He was charged with a new strike offense of Battery On A Non-Prisoner and an enhancement of Great Bodily Injury which makes that charge a Strike. He was facing 25 to life. Alleged victim claims my client broke a bone in his orbital during a scuffle in the prison.

Defense Investigation

After investigation, I discovered the alleged victim is a prison guard who stopped my client, a scuffle resulted and alleged victim broke an orbital bone caused by my client.

Challenges

‍Despite my client’s three-strike status and serious injury allegations, I worked to present the full context of the incident and negotiate for a just resolution.

Resolution

There was no offer on the case for about a year. After litigating this case, the D.A. agreed to a grant of probation and my client went home.The Law Office of Gregory H. Comingsoffers unparalleled defense experience inviolent crime cases, negotiating for life-changing results like Probation even when clients face 25-to-Life sentences.Contact my officetoday for a confidential consultation.