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Stockton Attorney Lance Jacot Gets Embezzlement Case Dismissed

Jacot Law Firm — Thu, 19 May 2011 16:31:00 GMT

DeNeille Thompson pleads not guilty in local embezzlement case

Posted: Friday, April 15, 2011 12:00 am | Updated: 8:38 am, Fri Apr 15, 2011.

DeNeille Thompson pleads not guilty in local embezzlement case By Jordan Guinn
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DeNeille Richie Thompson, 61, entered a not guilty plea against four felony charges in Lodi Superior Court on Thursday morning. Thompson is charged with conspiracy, forgery, falsification of documents and grand theft.

Thompson's wife, Cheryl Jacobson-Thompson, 53, was arrested Jan. 26 for allegedly embezzling nearly $250,000 from Tokay Glass company. The prosecution alleges the embezzlement began in 2005 and that Thompson took $43,000 during that time.

Thompson was arrested Tuesday and his wife's case was amended to add him to the charges. A request from Thompson's attorney to be released on his own recognizance was denied and his bail was set at $78,000.

During his request, attorney Lance Jacot said Thompson has appeared at court hearings for his wife and isn't a flight risk. Thompson works as an entertainer in Las Vegas and would return for his next scheduled court date, Jacot said. District Attorney Stephen Taylor countered by saying he didn't have any knowledge of full-time work for Thompson.

"He's worked two times in two years," Taylor said. "If he were employed, it would be news to us."

Contact reporter Jordan Guinn at jordang@lodinews.com .

Lodi Criminal attorney Lance Jacot was able to get all of the charges dismissed against his client (see story below). If you have been charged with a crime in Lodi, Tracy, Manteca, Stockton, or anywhere in San Joaquin County contact criminal defense attorney Lance Jacot at (209) 463-1800 for a free consultation.

Lodian admits to grand theft

Bookkeeper Cheryl Jacobson-Thompson pleads guilty to embezzling nearly $250K from Tokay Glass

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Posted: Thursday, April 28, 2011 12:00 am | Updated: 6:14 am, Fri Apr 29, 2011.

Lodian admits to grand theft By Jordan Guinn
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Cheryl Jacobson-Thompson, 53, pled guilty to grand theft Wednesday afternoon in Lodi Superior Court. Jacobson-Thompson was arrested Jan. 26 for embezzling nearly $250,000 from Tokay Glass Company over a period of several years.

“She admits the embezzlement exceeds $200,000 and will be sentenced Aug. 1,” said District Attorney Stephen Taylor. “She will be held without bail at county jail in French Camp until then.”

The plea deal comes with a 3-year prison sentence, Taylor said.

Jacobson-Thompson’s attorney, John Soldati, declined to comment on Wednesday’s plea.

“It’s still an open plea at this time,” he said. “I have no comment at this time.”

Jacobson-Thompson’s husband, DeNeille Thompson, 61, had the charges against him dropped, Taylor said. Thompson was charged with conspiracy, theft, forgery and falsifying books at Tokay Glass. Thompson had been included in the charges because photographs taken at a Wells Fargo bank appeared to show him cashing forged checks.

However, charges against Thompson were dropped because his wife said she told him they were her paychecks that he was cashing, Taylor said. The checks Thompson cashed came on the 1st and 15th of the month, days that are commonly paydays, Taylor said.

“Cheryl insisted he knew nothing,” Taylor said. “The law requires there to be an intent to steal.”

While the charges were dropped, they can be re-filed against Thompson if new evidence is uncovered, Taylor said. He also remains in custody on an unrelated charge for a misdemeanor in Los Angeles, Taylor said.

As part of her plea, Jacobson-Thompson will testify under oath about how she spent the money over the years. Her testimony will be key in the civil suit between Tokay Glass Company and Georgia Martin Accounting, the company Jacobson-Thompson worked for.

While she did the books for Tokay Glass Company, Jacobson-Thompson was not an employee of the company. She was employed by Georgia Martin Accounting and worked on a contract basis for Tokay Glass. The glass company is suing the bookkeeping agency, Taylor said.

While the district attorney’s office works to recoup embezzled money in cases like these, Taylor said Tokay Glass may never see the hundreds of thousands of dollars Jacobson-Thompson took again.

“That money is spent and gone,” he said.

Contact reporter Jordan Guinn at jordang@lodinews.com.

The Jacot Law Firm Represents Women Charged With Murder

Jacot Law Firm — Wed, 11 May 2011 14:26:00 GMT

April drive-by suspect returns to U.S., is arrested

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March 25, 2011 12:00 AM

STOCKTON - A 21-year-old woman wanted in connection with a drive-by killing in April was arrested Wednesday upon her return to the United States.

The San Joaquin County Sheriff's Office said Georgina Nunez fled to Mexico after the fatal shooting April 5 in Boggs Tract of Eduardo Cornejo. Acting on information they'd received that she would return, detectives were waiting for her at San Jose International Airport. Nunez was arrested and booked on suspicion of murder and two counts of attempted murder.

The investigation of Cornejo's killing took a strange turn in December, when deputies serving a search warrant at a home in the 5100 block of East Main Street discovered a 25-year-old man who had been kidnapped and tortured.

One woman and four men have been charged with that crime.

Stockton criminal defense lawyer Lance Jacot of The Jacot Law Firm has represented many persons acussed of serious crimes and has handled many high profile homicide cases. If you are in need of a dedicated and experienced criminal defense attorney in Stockton, Modesto, Sacramento, or any where in the greater Central Valley contact Stockton homicde attorney Lance Jacot toll free at 866-572-2084.

Stockton Criminal Defense Attorney Lance Jacot

Jacot Law Firm — Wed, 11 May 2011 14:17:00 GMT

Camel caller

By Scott Smith | Published: April 5, 2011 | 0 Comments

This morning a caller rang asking a good question about today’s story on Percy Camel. The caller said that he and his mother were talking. He asked: Now that the Public Defender’s Office isn’t representing Camel and the court appointed private Stockton attorney Lance Jacot, who is paying?

The answer is that tax payers will continue to pick up his legal representation.

There’s another point worth mentioning. While Camel for some reason rejected two highly qualified attorneys, Jacot is no slouch. The story may have implied that he gave up good attorneys for a bad one. That’s not the case at all. Jacot about one year ago left the Public Defender’s Office, where he was among the rising stars. He launched his private practice.

If you need a criminal defense attorney who will fight for you, and has been described as a rising star in the Stockton criminal defense community, then contact Lance Jacot of The Jacot Law Firm for a free consultation.

www.Jacotlawfirm.com LJacot@Jacotlawfirm.com

Capital Homicide Case

Jacot Law Firm — Wed, 11 May 2011 14:06:00 GMT

By Scott Smith

Record Staff Writer

April 05, 2011 12:00 AM

STOCKTON - A 20-year-old Stockton man charged with two murders dismissed his attorneys Monday, including one highly regarded for handling high-profile capital murder cases.

Percy Lamonte Camel faces a potential death sentence on charges he shot two men in separate incidents within three months. Camel and his attorneys met in private with the judge to discuss their difficulties.

After the closed hearing, San Joaquin County Superior Court Judge George Abdallah said he ruled in favor of Camel, relieving the two attorneys of the case. The judge did not say why Camel wanted new counsel or why he granted Camel's request.

Camel had been represented by San Joaquin County Chief Deputy Public Defender Miriam Lyell, who recently brought on San Francisco attorney Michael Burt to help her.

Burt has led or assisted in the defenses of Lyle Menendez, Charles Ng, Richard Ramirez and Cary Stayner. Recently, he assisted in the defense of Melissa Huckaby of Tracy.

For her part, Lyell last year defended an emergency room doctor of charges that he stole a dead patient's Rolex watch. A jury exonerated him.

Camel is charged with the Dec. 1, 2009, slaying of Roberto Hernandez, 21, at Amsterdam Place and Skyline Drive. He also is charged with the Feb. 7, 2010, killing of Francisco Bernardino, 24, at Mariposa and Farmington roads.

Upon dismissing the two attorneys, Abdallah assigned private Stockton attorney Lance Jacot to represent Camel. Walking into court, Jacot held a hushed meeting with Camel, who indicated he accepted Jacot.

Camel returns to court April 20.

Contact reporter Scott Smith at (209) 546-8296 or ssmith@recordnet.com. Visit his blog at recordnet.com/smithblog.

Stockton criminal defense attorney Lance Jacot has represented defendants accused of serious crimes for over a decade. He is qualified to handle the most serious type of cases, including capital homicide cases. If you need the services of a highly qualified and dedicated criminal defense attorney in Stockton, CA then contact attorney Lance Jacot at the Jacot Law Firm for a free consultation.

Stockton attorney Lance Jacot can be reached 24 hours a day at (209) 463-1800 or through his website at www.Jacotlawfirm.com or email at LJacot@Jacotlawfirm.com.

Kidnapping in Newport Beach

Jacot Law Firm — Mon, 31 May 2010 15:38:00 GMT

Mother held after missing girl found

By KIMBERLY EDDS AND IAN HAMILTON

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NEWPORT BEACH – A missing 4-year-old girl was found safe in Los Angeles on Saturday by Los Angeles police. Her mother was in custody, according to Newport Beach police Sgt. Evan Sailor.

Angela Aiton, 34, is believed to have kidnapped her daughter Symphony Aiton from a Fashion Island restaurant during a supervised visit Friday, police said.

Angela Aiton lost custody of her daughter during a battle with mental health issues is believed to have kidnapped her 4-year-old daughter Symphony Aiton from a Fashion Island restaurant during a supervised visit, police said.

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An Amber Alert was issued.

A witness called police Saturday after seeing a vehicle matching the description of one possibly driven by the mother, Sailor said.

Los Angeles police took Symphony into protective custody about 2:45 p.m. Saturday. Aiton will return to Orange County to face criminal charges, according to Newport Beach police.

Aiton lost custody of her daughter in March as a result of a court-ordered mental health evaluation, Fox said. Symphony was placed in foster care, and her foster father brought her to the restaurant for a supervised visit Friday. Her mother asked to take her to the bathroom and never returned to the table.

Her foster father called police Friday night, Newport Beach police said.

Contact the writer: 714-796-7829 orkedds@ocregister.com

Prostitution Sting in Stockton

Jacot Law Firm — Mon, 31 May 2010 15:21:00 GMT

Undercover prostitution sting nets 21

Sex trade generates other crimes, police say

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David Combs talks Wednesday to an undercover police officer posing as a prostitute near Fremont Street and Sierra Nevada Way, above, before he was pulled over and cited by Stockton police.CALIXTRO ROMIAS/The Record

By Christian Burkin

Record Staff Writer

May 27, 2010 12:00 AM

STOCKTON - Wilson Way is busy at midday. Men park in the shade and in parking lots and along the street. They eat lunch with their pickup's windows rolled down, and sometimes call out to the women walking by.

Do you date?

On Wednesday, that question had a good chance of drawing police, instead of leading to a sex-for-money transaction at a motel, or in the front seat of a car. The Stockton Police Department had undercover officers posing as prostitutes waiting for those overtures and walking high-traffic spots on Wilson Way and Sierra Nevada Street.

The mission, run by the Police Department's vice unit, started at noon. Within minutes, and after a short conversation with an undercover officer in the shade of a tree at the corner of Fremont and Sierra Nevada streets, 59-year-old David Combs was stopped by police and cited for allegedly soliciting an act of prostitution.

Before the police were finished with Combs, there were reporters at his car. "I was just trying to eat my lunch," he said.

That the Police Department, after deep budget cuts, still has time and resources for missions like Wednesday's was good news to Agnes Howe, a Neighborhood Watch captain who lives on Sierra Nevada Street.

"I like it when they do the johns, because you've got to hit them in the pocketbook," Howe said. "And the divorce lawyers probably like it."

Police Vice Sgt. Jim Chraska said prostitution, both the crime and the economy around it, generates other crimes. Prostitutes are beaten, intimidated and robbed, and often targeted by rapists and murderers. The people who pay prostitutes for sex are sometimes lured to motel rooms and alleys, where they are robbed, beaten or worse.

"These johns could have been the victims of robberies," Chraska said.

And the spread of sexually transmitted diseases makes victims of people who had otherwise nothing to do with prostitution.

The neighborhoods, like those around Wilson Way, are also affected in other ways. Howe has lived on Sierra Nevada Street for 23 years. Prostitution draws other problems to the neighborhood. It's not uncommon, she said, to see men scoping the neighborhood for burglary targets.

"Some of them are guys walking by holding up their pants because they refuse to wear a belt," she said.

Once, a man walked into Howe's home and demanded she turn on the TV. He didn't leave until police came to take him.

"We need all the help we can get," Howe said. "We can't be overrun because of cuts and layoffs; you can't let the little guy down."

By the mission's end, around 7 p.m., the Police Department had cited 21 people for soliciting prostitution from undercover officers.

Contact reporter Christian Burkin at (209) 546-8279 or cburkin@recordnet.com. Visit his blog at recordnet.com/burkinblog.

Stockton criminal defense attorney Lance Jacot has experience in defending men accused of soliciting prostitutes, and women who are accused of being prostitutes. If you are in need of a criminal defense attorney in San Joaquin County contact The Jacot Law Firm. Local number (209) 463-1800, toll free number 888-823-4883.

Violent Weekend In Stockton

Jacot Law Firm — Mon, 31 May 2010 15:15:00 GMT

Five shot in Stockton over 24-hour period

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By Roger Phillips

Record Staff Writer

May 31, 2010 12:00 AM

STOCKTON - Jorge Sanchez said he was driving early Sunday evening when he saw a woman outside a liquor store on Wilson Way where she had been working.

Sanchez said he pulled over, and the woman told him, "I've been shot. I've been shot."

Her face was bleeding, Sanchez said, and she had a bump on her forehead.

A few minutes later, the woman was rushed by ambulance to St. Joseph's Medical Center with what Stockton police spokesman Officer Pete Smith said appeared to be a non-life-threatening injury.

The woman - whose name was not available from police - was the fifth person shot in Stockton over the weekend, the 11th in the past two weekends.

Outside The Liquor Barrel at 1702 N. Wilson Way, a woman who declined to give her name said she and her husband have owned the store for 12 years and have been robbed "too many times." Six years ago, a 26-year-old man suffered fatal injuries inside The Liquor Barrel. Police said at the time the man had been injured in a fight with the store's owner during an attempted robbery.

In the early stages of their investigation into Sunday's shooting, police watched surveillance video in the store as they tried to get an early read on what had happened. It appeared as if they were looking for one male suspect, and also that the victim may have been shot by a pellet gun.

In the 24 hours before the shooting, three men and one woman suffered gunshot wounds in other incidents in Stockton, with none of the wounds considered to be life-threatening.

The first shooting took place in the 600 block of Bedlow Drive in north Stockton late Saturday afternoon. A 20-year-old man was shot once in his right knee and was treated at St. Joseph's Medical Center. Police said the victim was uncooperative, and there was no suspect information.

About 2 a.m. Sunday, a 32-year-old woman said she was a passenger in a friend's car at Ponce De Leon Avenue and Acapulco Way in north Stockton when she heard six gunshots. One of the bullets struck her hand and she was treated at Dameron Hospital. There was no suspect information.

Less than three hours later during an attempted robbery, a 22-year-old man was shot twice, possibly with a pellet gun, at Rosemarie and Precissi lanes. He was treated at St. Joseph's Medical Center.

According to police, the man was walking with his brother and sister when they were approached by three armed men. The victim was shot when he refused the suspects' demand that he turn over his property. One suspect was described as an unshaven 6-foot, heavyset black or Latino man in his early 20s wearing a black hooded sweat shirt. Descriptions of the other suspects were less complete.

The fourth shooting took place at 3 p.m. Sunday. A 21-year-old man was with friends at Madison and Acacia streets, and one of the man's friends was playing with a gun, police said, when it went off. The victim was struck in the left knee and was treated at Dameron Hospital.

Police were looking for a 19-year-old black man nicknamed "Lil D." He was described as 5-foot-4, 110 pounds and bald, last seen wearing a white T-shirt, blue jeans and black sneakers.

Contact reporter Roger Phillips at (209) 546-8299 or rphillips@recordnet.com. Visit his blog at recordnet.com/phillipsblog.

If you are in need of an experienced criminal defense attorney who specializes in violent crimes, then you need to contact attorney Lance Jacot at The Jacot Law Firm for a free consultation. The Jacot Law Firm can be reached 24 hours a day seven days a week at 888-823-4883.

Vandalism

Jacot Law Firm — Mon, 31 May 2010 06:07:00 GMT

Vandalism, also known as malicious mischief, is a serious crime in California involving the intentional destruction of the property of another. It is often committed out of anger, boredom, revenge, defiance, or during peer pressured dares or pranks. Though vandalism is a property crime generally considered less serious than a crime against a person, the consequences can be severe in California regardless of arguably mitigating circumstances such as youth, artistic expression, or political demonstration.

"Every person who maliciously commits any of the following acts with respect to any real or personal property not his or her own, in cases other than those specified by state law, is guilty of vandalism: (1) Defaces with graffiti or other inscribed material. (2) Damages. (3) Destroys."

Examples of acts of vandalism under PC § 594(a) include breaking objects, ransacking property, slashing tires, keying paint, removing car emblems, doing graffiti, and salting lawns.

Additionally, the California penal code has special provisions under sections 594 and 640 covering certain acts of vandalism relating to 1) use of noxious or caustic chemicals, etc.); 2) possession of vandalism tools (aerosol paint, drill bit, glass cutter, chisel, etc); and 3) distinct locations (religious sites, government facilities, highways, etc.).

Vandalism can be prosecuted as a misdemeanor or felony, and potentially carry steep fines (from $1,000 to $50,000), jail or prison time, probation, restitution, and community service. The punishments vary greatly depending on the amount of damage, gang enhancements, hate implications and prior convictions. A vandalism conviction leaves you with a permanent criminal record.

If you have been charged with vandalism, you need to contact a law firm that has experience in dealing with these specialized types of cases. The Jacot Law Firm has the expertise and dedication to fight and win your case. Contact attorney Lance Jacot right away for a free consultation. Call toll free 24 hours a day 888-823-4883.

Orange County Murder

Jacot Law Firm — Sat, 29 May 2010 00:51:00 GMT

College student named as suspect in slaying of woman in Costa Mesa

May 27, 2010 | 8:23 am

An Orange Coast College student is the primary suspect in the killing of a 23-year-old woman found shot in the head at his Costa Mesa apartment, police said.

Costa Mesa police said the woman was a friend of the suspect, Samuel Herr, and was visiting him at his apartment when he allegedly shot her in the head. Police are not identifying the woman because she also may be the victim of domestic violence or sexual assault.

Herr lives across the street from the campus in a fourth-floor, one-bedroom apartment in the Camden Martinique complex.

Officers were called to his apartment Saturday night about a possible dead body, and found the woman's body in Herr's bedroom. He was not at home when officers arrived, and police told the Daily Pilot they haven't been able to contact him.

Police said Herr, 26, drives a white, four-door 2002 Pontiac Grand Am with California license plate number 4VJE803.

Anyone with information about the incident or Herr's whereabouts is asked to call Sgt. Ed Everett at (714) 754-5395, or Det. Jose Morales at (714) 754-5637 or (714) 754-5280.

If you or a loved one is accused of a domestic violence homicide, contact Newport Beach criminal attorney Lance Jacot at The Jacot Law Firm for a free initial case evaluation.

Phone: (949) 748-6992
Fax: (949) 748-6994
Toll Free: 888-823-4883

www.jacotlawfirm.com

Stockton Man Dies Of Injuries

Jacot Law Firm — Sat, 29 May 2010 00:45:00 GMT

Victim of January assault dies

Police wait for coroner's report before homicide ruling

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By Christian Burkin

Record Staff Writer

May 28, 2010 12:00 AM

STOCKTON - A man found beaten unconscious in January in the backyard of a south Stockton home died Tuesday.

Officer Pete Smith, a spokesman for the Stockton Police Department, said the death of 43-year-old Joseph Sandoval had not yet been ruled a homicide. Investigators were still waiting for the Coroner's Office to link the exact cause of death to the beating.

"We have to have a definitive nexus between his death and his injuries," Smith said.

Sandoval was found around 11:30 a.m. Jan. 24, lying on the ground in the backyard of a home in the 1400 block of South American Street. He was taken to San Joaquin General Hospital, where doctors found he was bleeding internally. Investigators found what they thought was a crime scene in a standalone building in the backyard.

The white clapboard home was condemned as a public hazard by the city on Jan. 25, according to documents still posted near its front door Thursday morning. The home stands out among its neighbors, which are generally well-kept. Araceli Gonzalez, who lives nearby, said it was once one of the nicest on the block.

"And now it's basically a crack house," she said. "Everyone on Charter Way knows that house is empty."

The home's windows and doors were boarded over with plywood, except for one window in the back, which appeared to have been pried open. Beneath that window, a man was taking a nap. He awoke and prepared to move on, insisting he had only stopped for a moment. He said he knew Sandoval, but not well.

"I just knew him from the streets," he said. He declined to give his own name.

Contact reporter Christian Burkin at (209) 546-8279 or cburkin@recordnet.com. Visit his blog at recordnet.com/burkinblog.

Contact The Jacot Law Firm at 888-823-4883.

Drug Programs

Jacot Law Firm — Sat, 29 May 2010 00:40:00 GMT

DEJ

For violations of certain specified drug crimes, a defendant may be eligible to participate in a deferred entry of judgment program. Deferred entry of judgment (DEJ) is the suspension of criminal proceedings for a proscribed period of time with certain conditions and a defendant's guilty plea. If a defendant is found to be eligible for DEJ, he or she must plead guilty to the crime charged and waive time for the entry of judgment. Entry of judgment on the defendant's plea is then deferred pending successful completion of a drug program. Should the defendant successfully complete the program, criminal proceedings against the defendant are dismissed, and the defendant may legally answer that he or she has never been arrested for, nor charged with, the offense. Should the defendant not successfully complete the program, however, the court will enter judgment and schedule a sentencing hearing.

Proposition 36

Proposition 36 was passed by the electorate on November 7, 2000, and became effective July 1, 2001. It mandates program and drug treatment for defendants convicted of a "nonviolent drug possession offense." It prohibits incarceration as an initial term of probation, but does permit incarceration for a subsequent violation of probation. The proposition also establishes procedures for violations of probation or parole that involve nonviolent drug offenses. If the defendant successfully completes the drug treatment program, the defendant may petition the sentencing court to dismiss all charges against him or her. If the court finds that the defendant has successfully completed the program and has substantially complied with the conditions of probation, the courtmust set aside and dismiss the indictment or information against the defendant. The arrest will be deemed never to have occurred. Notwithstanding the dismissal, the defendant remains subject to restriction on possession of concealable firearm, and must disclose the arrest and conviction in response to any law enforcement inquiry. The defendant must also disclose the arrest and conviction in any application for public office, peace officer employment, licensing by any state or local agency, contracting with the state lottery, or purposes of serving on a jury.

Sex Registration- Penal Code Section 290

Jacot Law Firm — Sat, 29 May 2010 00:37:00 GMT

Penal Code section 290 Registration:

Defendants who are convicted of certain sex crimes, or the attempt to commit them,for the rest of his or her life while residing in California, shall be required to register with the chief of police of the city in which he or she is residing, or the sheriff of the county if he or she is residing in an unincorporated area or city that has no police department, and, additionally, with the chief of police of a campus of the University of California, the California State University, or community college if he or she is residing upon the campus or in any of its facilities, within five working days of coming into, or changing his or her residence within, any city, county, or city and county, or campus in which he or she temporarily resides, and shall be required to register thereafter in accordance with the Act.

The following persons shall be required to register:

Any person who, since July 1, 1944, has been or is hereafter convicted in any court in this state or in any federal or military court of a violation of Section 187 committed in the perpetration, or an attempt to perpetrate, rape or any act punishable under Section 286, 288, 288a, or 289, Section 207 or 209 committed with intent to violate Section 261, 286, 288, 288a, or 289, Section 220, except assault to commit mayhem, Section 243.4, paragraph (1), (2), (3), (4), or (6) of subdivision (a) of Section 261, paragraph (1) of subdivision (a) of Section 262 involving the use of force or violence for which the person is sentenced to the state prison, Section 264.1, 266, or 266c, subdivision (b) of Section 266h, subdivision (b) of Section 266i, Section 266j, 267, 269, 285, 286, 288, 288a, 288.3, 288.4, 288.5, 288.7, 289, or 311.1, subdivision (b), (c), or (d) of Section 311.2, Section 311.3, 311.4, 311.10, 311.11, or 647.6, former Section 647a, subdivision (c) of Section 653f, subdivision 1 or 2 of Section 314, any offense involving lewd or lascivious conduct under Section 272, or any felony violation of Section 288.2; any statutory predecessor that includes all elements of one of the above-mentioned offenses; or any person who since that date has been or is hereafter convicted of the attempt or conspiracy to commit any of the above-mentioned offenses.

Special Sentencing Rules for Certain Sex Crimes:

An entirely separate sentencing scheme applies if certain enumerated sex offenses are perpetrated on a single victim on a single occasion. When a defendant is convicted of one or more enumerated sex crimes, the trial court has discretion to ignore the usual rule of Penal Code section 1170.1(a) limiting consecutive terms to one-third the midterm. Instead, the court may sentence some or all of the enumerated sex crimes under Penal Code section 667.6(e), which allows full-term consecutive sentences. Therefore, the trial court has two decisions:

● Whether the terms should be concurrent or consecutive; and

● Whether any consecutive terms for the enumerated sex crimes should be imposed under 1170.1(a) (one-third the midterm) or under 667.6(e) (full consecutive terms).

If a defendant is convicted of enumerated sex offenses committed against different victims, or against the same victim on different occasions, Penal Code 667.6(d) requires full consecutive sentences. This means the Penal Code section 1170.1(a) one-third the midterm formula does not apply. The court has the usual discretion to choose between, and state reasons for, the lower, middle, or upper base term. However, no statement of reasons is necessary for the mandatory consecutive terms. Under these circumstances, leniency may only be expressed by imposing consecutive full lower terms.

Penal Code section 667.6, states:

(a) Any person who is convicted of an offense specified in subdivision (e) and who has been convicted previously of any of those offenses shall receive a five-year enhancement for each of those prior convictions.

(b) Any person who is convicted of an offense specified in subdivision (e) and who has served two or more prior prison terms as defined in Section 667.5 for any of those offenses shall receive a 10-year enhancement for each of those prior terms.

(c) In lieu of the term provided in Section 1170.1, a full, separate, and consecutive term may be imposed for each violation of an offense specified in subdivision (e) if the crimes involve the same victim on the same occasion. A term may be imposed consecutively pursuant to this subdivision if a person is convicted of at least one offense specified in subdivision (e). If the term is imposed consecutively pursuant to this subdivision, it shall be served consecutively to any other term of imprisonment, and shall commence from the time the person otherwise would have been released from imprisonment. The term shall not be included in any determination pursuant to Section 1170.1. Any other term imposed subsequent to that term shall not be merged therein but shall commence at the time the person otherwise would have been released from prison.

(d) A full, separate, and consecutive term shall be served imposed for each violation of an offense specified in subdivision (e) if the crimes involve separate victims or involve the same victim on separate occasions.

In determining whether crimes against a single victim were committed on separate occasions under this subdivision, the court shall consider whether, between the commission of one sex crime and another, the defendant had a reasonable opportunity to reflect upon his or her actions and nevertheless resumed sexually assaultive behavior. Neither the duration of time between crimes, nor whether or not the defendant lost or abandoned his or her opportunity to attack, shall be, in and of itself, determinative on the issue of whether the crimes in question occurred on separate occasions.

The term shall be served consecutively to any other term of imprisonment and shall commence from the time the person otherwise would have been released from imprisonment. The term shall not be included in any determination pursuant to Section 1170.1. Any other term imposed subsequent to that term shall not be merged therein but shall commence at the time the person otherwise would have been released from prison.

(e) This section shall apply to the following offenses:

(1) Rape, in violation of paragraph (2), (3), (6), or (7) of subdivision (a) of Section 261.

(2) Spousal rape, in violation of paragraph (1), (4), or (5) of subdivision (a) of Section 262.

(3) Rape, spousal rape, or sexual penetration, in concert, in violation of Section 264.1.

(4) Sodomy, in violation of paragraph (2) or (3) of subdivision (c), or subdivision (d) or (k), of Section 286.

(5) Lewd or lascivious act, in violation of subdivision (b) of Section 288.

(6) Continuous sexual abuse of a child, in violation of Section 288.5.

(7) Oral copulation, in violation of paragraph (2) or (3) of subdivision (c), or subdivision (d) or (k), of Section 288a.

(8) Sexual penetration, in violation of subdivision (a) or (g) of Section 289.

(9) As a present offense under subdivision (c) or (d), assault with intent to commit a specified sexual offense, in violation of Section 220.

(10) As a prior conviction under subdivision (a) or (b), an offense committed in another jurisdiction that includes all of the elements of an offense specified in this subdivision.

(f) In addition to any enhancement imposed pursuant to subdivision (a) or (b), the court may also impose a fine not to exceed twenty thousand dollars ($20,000) for anyone sentenced under those provisions. The fine imposed and collected pursuant to this subdivision shall be deposited in the Victim-Witness Assistance Fund to be available for appropriation to fund child sexual exploitation and child sexual abuse victim counseling centers and prevention programs established pursuant to Section 13837. If the court orders a fine to be imposed pursuant to this subdivision, the actual administrative cost of collecting that fine, not to exceed 2 percent of the total amount paid, may be paid into the general fund of the county treasury for the use and benefit of the county.

If you or a loved one has been accused of a sexual offense you need to contact Attorney Lance Jacot at The Jacot Law Firm for a free consultation.

Violent Crimes

Jacot Law Firm — Sun, 23 May 2010 06:04:00 GMT

Violent Crimes

Assault and Battery

Assault with a Firearm

Assault with Force Likely to Cause Great Bodily Injury

Assault on a Police Office

Car Jacking

Child Abuse

Criminal Threats

Domestic Violence

Drive by shootings

Elder Abuse

False Imprisonment

Home Invasion Robbery

Homicide/Murder

Kidnapping

Mayhem

Shooting into an occupied structure or vehicle

Stalking

Residential Burglary with Person Present

Robbery

Torture

Firm Overview

Jacot Law Firm — Sun, 23 May 2010 06:01:00 GMT

Firm Overview

Attorney Lance Jacot was born in Newport Beach and grew up in Huntington Beach, California . After receiving his bachelor’s degree from UC Irvine in 1996, Mr. Jacot began law school at the University of California’s Hastings College of the Law in San Francisco . During law school Mr. Jacot interned at the San Francisco Public Defender’s Office and the Office of the State Public Defender.

The Jacot Law Firm

Jacot Law Firm — Sun, 23 May 2010 05:39:00 GMT

The Jacot Law Firm represents persons accused of criminal offenses in California . For over a decade, attorney Lance Jacot has fought hard and successfully for the rights of thousands of criminal defendants. He has earned a reputation as an honest, fully qualified, hardworking trial attorney who is totally dedicated to achieving the best possible outcome for his clients. Among his clients and his fellow attorneys, he is known to have the judgment, expertise and confidence to aggressively provide the highest quality of legal defense in or out of court.

Mr. Jacot has handled thousands of cases, from traffic violations to capital homicide cases, including numerous misdemeanor and felony trials. His success in the courtroom has earned him the reputation as an exceptionally capable trial attorney who will not accept a bad deal for his clients. If you have been accused of a crime you need an attorney who will not hesitate to demand a trial and fight for your rights.

Mr. Jacot is also known as an expert in criminal law and procedure. If you have been arrested for or charged with a crime, you need an attorney who thoroughly knows his way around the criminal law and court system--who has the specialized knowledge to fight and win your case through all means, arguments and avenues available within the law. Mr. Jacot has the experience, knowledge, and reputation required to prevail in criminal cases, even where the cards are stacked against the accused.

Hands-on Representation & Direct Attorney Access.

The Jacot Law Firm prides itself on supporting our clients with hard work, hands-on service, and open communication. We are committed to going the extra distance to defend your rights and ensure your peace of mind. We are here to help you and your family throughout a difficult and stressful process with the best possible result.

You need an attorney who is available to speak to you directly, at any time, in any emergency, 24/7/365 so you can receive the legal representation that you need and deserve. When you call The Jacot Law Firm, you will receive an immediate response. If you are incarcerated, Attorney Lance Jacot will counsel you at the jail or prison so that you are not left alone in custody. You will know what the ultimate fees for our services will be before you start. We are here to protect your rights and support you in every way through the entire criminal process.