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Criminal Defense Overview & Results

Criminal Defense Overview & Results

Find out how an experienced Criminal Defense Attorney can help you.

Criminal Defense Overview & Results

What separates an excellent criminal defense attorney from the rest? We think it is a combination of natural talent, training and experience. Add to that a passion for criminal defense, and results are produced. The gift of highlighting a defendant’s positive attributes while minimizing negatives is a necessity in this line of work. When it is put to good use it produces success and results. We post our VERIFIED RESULTS and these excellent outcomes can be verified at the local courthouses. We also have VERIFIED REVIEWS of satisfied clients. Make sure when you are evaluating attorneys that you find someone with these credentials.

We know that you have many options when choosing an attorney, and at Crowell Law Offices we strive to be the best at what we do to earn your business. Our policy is that if you have a question regarding your case, you can either reach your attorney live, or set a specific time to speak to your attorney and get the answers you deserve. We understand how stressful a criminal charge can be for you and will work hard to get you the best possible result, whether it is a dismissal of all charges, reduction of charges, diversion (no criminal conviction upon completion of certain conditions), expungement (clearing of criminal record after conviction) or even a plea agreement. You can rest assured – and our verified results and reviews show – that we do everything possible to make sure your best interests are protected.

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Attorneys Hendrick Crowell and Robert Darrohn are committed to using their talents and experience for your benefit. We focus on uncovering all of the evidence and then evaluating the District Attorney’s claims. We will review each of the claims to see if there is a legal defense or if the District Attorney has enough evidence to support their claim. When you have attorneys who care, it shows in their results and in their success. Our success as a firm is based on our results, which leads to good reviews, and which also leads to referrals of friends. Thus, it is not a coincidence that our firm handles a significant portion of DUI, traffic, and criminal cases in Sacramento, Yolo, and Placer counties.

In addition to DUI defense, our firm also specializes in general criminal defense, DMV hearings, traffic defense and expungements (clearing your criminal record). You can count on us to investigate the facts, gather evidence, and place you and your defense in the best possible light. Some think that a criminal charge is black or white- either guilty or not guilty. The truth is that there is so much more to the process, from setting up counseling sessions, obtaining character letters, and doing whatever it takes to show the District Attorney that you are not just another defendant who should plead guilty and not have another chance at success. Your criminal record and freedom are too important to simply take what the District Attorney offers without a fighting chance to show what is good about you.

We keep our fees reasonable, understanding that no one plans for this type of expense. We accept credit and debit cards, check-by-phone payments and cash, and can work with you to set up a payment plan.

Contact our office now at (916) 303-2800 for a free consultation to review your case.

You may also email the firm owner Hendrick S. Crowell, II, directly at hendrick@crowelllawoffices.com.

We have offices in Sacramento, Yolo, and Placer counties, and we are able to handle cases all over California including Davis, West Sacramento, Marysville, Auburn, Roseville, Rocklin, Lincoln, Sacramento, Rancho Cordova, Citrus Heights, Elk Grove, El Dorado Hills, Folsom, Placerville, Lodi, and Stockton.

Fill out our contact form, e-mail or call us now at (916) 303-2800 and speak with an attorney in our office. It is our pleasure and we look forward to helping you.

Criminal Defense Results

CHARGES RESOLUTION COUNTY DATE
L.B. – Felony Assault with Deadly Weapon Dismissed. Fel assault, declined by DA, petition to seal pending Colusa 2/11/2025
R.F. – Two Felony Assault cases Mental Health Diversion granted, cases to be dismissed upon completion El Dorado 1/31/2025
J.F. – Felony Possession for Sale (Fentanyl, Heroin, Methamphetamine) Warrant recalled in absentia, 270 days permanently stayed Sacramento 2/3/2025
R.F. – Resisting Arrest, Public Intoxication Dismissed Yuba 1/24/2025
P.P. – Misdemeanor DM & Child Endangerment Client accepted 24 a/m and 12 parenting for dismissal Sacramento 1/23/2025
C.N. – Misdemeanor Battery and VRO Both cases dismissed before trial Nevada City 1/24/2025
K.F. – Felony DV Dismissed Sacramento 1/16/2025
F.P. – Felony PC 69 and PC 22810 Strike dismissed, resolved for 8 months actual time Placer 1/15/2025
L.W. – Felony Habitual Theft Offender w/ Strike Prior Strike dismissed, probation granted, state prison avoided Placer 1/15/2025
F.B. – Misdemeanor Theft Diversion successfully completed, dismissed Placer 1/15/2025
T.H. – Manufacture Deadly Weapon, Shoplifting, and Theft All three cases dismissed Placer 1/14/2025
M.B. – Felony Child Endangerment Restitution reduced by $2500 Sacramento 1/10/2025
M.A. – Misdemeanor Possession of a Weapon DEJ successfully completed, dismissed Solano 12/10/2014
P.G. – Assault with a Deadly Weapon Kept case in juvenile court, 2-year max instead of 27 years Placer 1/6/2025
S.B. – Felony Criminal Threats and Stalking Case dismissed for lack of evidence Sacramento 12/23/2024
L.L. – Felony Winning Out of Fraudulence Dismissed Amador 12/20/2024
N.N. – Felony AWD Offer up to 1 year, resolved to 10 days, 2 yrs probation Yuba 12/17/2024
R.M. – Felony Domestic Violence Case dismissed Sacramento 12/16/2024
G.V. – Felony 245(a)(1) with GBI, DV Enhancement Resolved for misdemeanor PC 245(a)(1), 4 months alt Stanislaus 12/11/2024
D.D. – Misdemeanor Petty Theft Proof of restitution paid, dismissed Sacramento 12/11/2024
M.N. – Felony DV w/ GBI Felony dismissed, pleaded to PC 245 misdo, no jail Sacramento 12/4/2024
J.H. – Illegal Dumping Dismissed Sacramento 11/20/2024
S.V. – Misdemeanor Disorderly Conduct Case dismissed Yolo 11/19/2024
J.G. – 17b/1203.4 Petition Granted Sacramento 11/1/2024
A.M.B. – Reckless Driving Dismissed Sacramento 10/28/2024
A.S. Charge: Felony Vandalism (Juvy Vandalism, 20k in damages) Results: Felony dismissed, reduced to misdemeanor w/ 6 mo probation and record sealed, no detention time, community service only County: Placer Date: 10/28/2024
M.L Charge: 10851 Car Theft, on probation for Car Theft, w/ strike prior Results: Prior strike dismissed, client to serve local time after J&S, released from custody w/ other terms County: Sacramento Date: 10/25/2024
L.W. Charge: Felony Evading w/ .25 second DUI (w/ prior DUI from 4/23) Results: Felony reduced to misdemeanor, alternative sentencing granted. Client started new job and can keep license w/ IID instead of the felony one year mandatory revocation County: Sacramento Date: 10/25/2024
J.S. Charge: fel 273.5, 60 day offer Results: Reduced first to PC 245 misdo, then PC 236 misdo County: Placer Date: 10/25/2024
M.B. Charge: Misd DUI II DMV APS Results: Refusal set aside/dismissed County: Sacramento Date: 10/24/2024
L.W Charge: DUI I Results: Resolved for wet reckless County: Sacramento Date: 10/23/2024
A.V Charge: Felony Arson Results: Probation granted, one year w/ half, time served, prison sentence suspended County: Sacramento Date: 10/23/2024
R.M Charge: Felony commercial burglary (multiple items) Results: Felony dismissed, changed to misdemeanor trespass, alternative sentencing 5 days and 8 yrs community service, restitution, one year probation County: Yolo Date: 10/23/2024
S.R. Charge: Felony 245 assault w/ GBI Results: Romero motion filed, and granted. Alternative sentencing approved by court, w/ probation (no prison) County: Yolo Date: 10/23/2024
D.N. Charge: Misdemeanor DUI I Results: Client released after two actual days served County: Sacramento Date: 10/23/2024
A.F. Charge: Misdemeanor DUI I Results: Resolved for wet, add to d/l County: Sacramento Date: 10/23/2024
R.M Charge: Felony Grand Theft Results: Resolved for misdemeanor County: Yolo Date: 10/23/24
M.H. Charge: Felony Possession for Sale, PC 69 (2 counts), hS 11351 & HS 11378 Results: Diversion granted, case delayed one year, and dismissed w/ proof of work and school and treatment/testing County: Sacramento Date: 10/23/2024
L.S. Charge: First DUI Results: Resolved for wet reckless County: Sacramento Date: 10/21/2024
N.F. Charge: Misdemeanor Hit/Run w. Injury Results: proof shown – case dismissed County: Placer Date: 10/17/2024
A.V. Charge: Felony Arson Results: Probation granted, one year county jail w/ two years probation County: Sacramento Date: 10/21/2024
C.C. Charge: DMV APS Misdemeanor DUI I Results: Set Aside w/ DMV County: Sacramento Date: 10/18/2024
K.N. Charge: Felony gun case w/ strike gun prior Results: Romero granted, prior fel strike allegation dismissed County: Sacramento Date: 10/17/2024
B.D. Charge: ID Theft Results: Resolved County: Placer Date: 10/16/2024
A.F. Charge: Misdemeanor DUI I Results: Resolved wet reckless County: Sacramento Date: 10/11/2024
V.R. Charge: DUI I Results: Resolved for a wet reckless County: Sacramento Date: 10/09/2024
S.C. Charge: Misdemeanor Reckless Results: Dismissed County: Sacramento Date: 10/09/2024
J.A. Charge: Misdemeanor Battery Results: Dismissed County: Calaveras Date: 10/8/2024
C.B. Charge: DMV APS Misd DUI II Results: Set aside notice by 3:50! County: Sacramento Date: 10/4/2024
G.J. Charge: Felony DV Results: Diversion successful, case dismissed County: Nevada Date: 10/2/2024
E.B. DUI .11 with alleged weaving. Motion to Suppress filed Motion granted Case dismissed 01/21
M.B. DUI w/ .10 BAC and collision DUI dismissed to wet and reckless Sacramento 2/10/2016
M.T. 2nd DUI DUI dismissed to wet and reckless with helmandollar waiver. DMV action set aside. Alcohol class reduced from 18 months to 12 hours, one day of work project instead of mandaotry second offense four days in jail. Sacramento 2/17/2016
E.B. .11 DUI Filed motion to suppress due to illegal stop for weaving inside lane. Motion to suppress granted, case dismissed. No work project, ignition interlock, fine or probation, all dismissed. Cited People v. Perez case and judge agreed with our argument. Sacramento 01/29/2016
C.W. Third DUI w/ Injury Avoided injury conviction (which could have been a felony). Plead to misdemeanor non-injury DUI with home detention (no actual jail). Yolo County 01/27/2016
R.P. Commercial Speeding Amended to no-point violation 1/20/2016
J.S. Speeding Dismissed 1/11/16
T.H. 14601 Dismissed 1/11/16
A.J. Placer county boating DUI .11 BAC, presented rising blood alcohol defense. Resolved for H&N 655(a). Boating DUI dismissed, plead to boating reckless driving. 12 hour class and fine only, no jail, work project, or home detention. 12/14/15
C.L. 1203 Expungement and Early Termination (VC 23103) Early Term and Expungement granted 12/11/15
Q.J. Speeding Resolved for no-point 12/8/15
J.G. DUI Resolved for wet with no alcohol class 11/24/15
J.B. VC 12500 Dismissed 11/23/15
A.E. Speeding exceeding 100 Dismissed 11/20/15
A.J. Drug Possession Dismissed 11/6/15
P.D 1203 Expungement Expungement granted over DA Objection 11/4/15
T.B. Speeding & not presenting CDL to officer Dismissed T.B.
R.C. 1203 Expungement Expungement granted 10/29/15
R.C. Welfare Fraud of $10,000 Reduced to misdemeanor no jail 10/25/15
M.L. Exceeding 100 Standard speeding with Traffic School eligibility 10/22/15
A.E. VC 38300 No point 10/20/15
T.G. Speeding Dismissed 10/19/15
R.A. 1203 Expungement and Early Termination Early Term and Expungement granted 9/24/15
A.B. Failure To Stop Dismissed 9/15/15
M.J. Speeding Dismissed 9/10/15
S.F. Misdemeanor Vandalism (graffiti) Dismissed with 12 AA Sessions and Restitution 8/27/15
J.C. Felony Burglary Plead to misdemeanor trespassing with work project 8/27/15
M.S. Felony check fraud, felony drug possession. Felonies dismissed. Check fraud reduced to misdemeanor for five days work project, drug possession reduced and dismissed with drug diversion completion. Yolo County 08/11/2015
K.W. DUI with great bodily injury and two additional victims, and child endangerment. Eight years prison exposure. Additional victims and child endangerment dismissed, plead to five years probation with home detention (no jail). BAC .12 Sacramento County 07/29/2015
S.M. Third DUI (drug dui). Driving on suspended plus drug possession. Third dui dismissed, suspended license plea and diversion for drug charge (dismissal upon completion.). Sacramento County 07/28/2015
E.H. Commercial Red Light Violation Resolved for non-point violation. El Dorado County 07/24/2015
E.H. Misdemeanor VC 14601.2 (driving on a suspended license from a DUI) Infraction VC 12500 with fine only. Placer County 07/16/2015
E.H. Speeding Dismissed. Alameda County 07/14/2015
A.S. 08 dmv APS case Won the APS hearing due to title 17 15 min observation period on breath test violation. Sacramento County 07/09/2015
G.B. DUI (.10 BAC) Wet reckless. Sacramento County 06/30/2015
B.L. Expungement for DUI Expungement granted. Alameda County 06/30/2015
S.H. DUI (.11 BAC) Wet reckless, no license suspension, no interlock ignition device, no work project, and won DMV hearing. Sacramento County 06/26/2015
C.B. Felony drug possession for sale Misdemeanor simple possession. Placer County 06/22/2015
G.R. Commercial Speeding Amended to 21710 at arr (visiting judge) over clerks advisement to judge that usually wait for officer in case he objects. Solano County 06/16/2015
O.R. Expungement for DUI Expungement granted. Sacramento County 06/12/2015
M.O. Felony Theft (8k) Resolved for misdo. Yolo County 06/09/2015
C.L. Speeding Dismissed. Sacramento County 06/03/2015
Y.W. Speeding resolved for VC 21710 (coasting), a non point violation for a fine only. Solano County 05/27/2015
R.M. 14601.2 & VOP Case (along with VOP) dismissed, client is also off probation successfully. Yolo County 05/26/2015
M.A. Commercial Speeding Amended to no-point violation Merced County 05/16/2015
E.S. VC 22349 (97/65mph) & 14601.1 misdo Resolved for VC 12500 inf and speeding dismissed w/o showing proof of valid CDL (client’s DL susp b/c of DUI and neg op.) Merced County 05/15/2015
N.N. 1203.4 Petition for Expungement for domestic violence case Expungement graned. Fresno County 05/13/2015
C.L. Speeding; Failure to appear case dismissed. San Joaquin County 05/07/2015
C.L. VC 22348 (Speeding 100mph+) Reduced to VC 22356 (speed reduced from 111mph to 99mph) with no license suspension. Merced County 05/05/2015
L.P. Speeding case dismissed. Sacramento County 05/05/2015
R.B. Misdemeanor violation of reckless driving Reduced to speeding infraction with traffic school. Placer County 05/01/2015
C.P. Speeding Case dismissed. San Joaquin County 04/30/2015
T.N. Petition for early termination of probation, reduction from felony to misdemeanor conviction, and expungement Early termination, reduction to misdemeanor, and expungement all granted. Sacramento County 04/30/2015
R.M. Misdo violation of driving without interlock device Showed proof of IID, case dismissed. Sacramento County 04/28/2015
I.L. DMV Fraud case, license indefinitely suspended. DMV action set aside, license reinstated. Sacramento County 04/17/2015
M.S. Charge: Marijuana DUI Result: Resolved for wet reckless Sacramento County 03/25/2015
J.K. Charge: Felony DUI w/ Injury Result: Amended to misdemeanor VC 23152 with no mandatory jail time Amador County 2/26/2015
M.R. Charge: DUI with .10/.10 pas Result: Resolved for wet reckless Sacramento County 02/04/2015
H.L. Charge: DUI Result: Resolved for a wet reckless with Helmandollar waiver on a .09/.09 PAS. Placer County 12/30/2014
E.H. Charge: VC 4600; VC 40616 as misdemeanor Result: VC 4600 dismissed; VC 40616 as misdemeanor reduced to PC 12147.1 as infraction Sacramento County 12/30/2014
C.G. Charge: Marijuana DUI Result: Dismissed and DMV set aside. Sacramento County 11/21/2014
D.R. Charge: Misdemeanor DUI (.14 Blood Alcohol) Result: DUI Dismissed and we won DMV hearing. Attorney presented “Rising Blood Alcohol Defense” with expert report and plea was to “wet reckless”. No jail, no work project, alcohol class reduced to 12 hours, no ignition interlock device, license suspension set aside Sacramento County 11/14/2014
J.H. Charge: 3 years informal probation for DUI. Result: 18 month early termination of probation and expungement granted. San Joaquin County 10/10/2014
P.N. Charge: 2nd DUI Result: Resolved for wet reckless, no four days jail Sacramento County 10/10/2014
T.C. Charge: Misdemeanor DUI (.17 Blood Alcohol), plus collision. Result: DUI Dismissed. Criminal Case Dismissed in full. Attorney presented “necessity defense” and case was dismissed pretrial. Sacramento County 10/07/2014
M.C. Charge: DUI w/ .19 BAC; PC 148 (a)(1); PC243(b) w/ warrant Result: Warrant recalled, resolved for wet reckless with dismissal of PC 148 (a)(1) and PC243(b) San Joaquin County 09/29/2014
Y.V. Charge: 2nd DUI Result: No mandatory four days in jail (very rare in Sacramento County) Sacramento County 09/15/2014
J.I. Charge: DUI + Refusal of Chemical Tests Result: Criminal DUI case dismissed. Lassen County 08/22/2014
S.B. Charge: 14601.2; 23123.5 Result: 14601.2 dismissed; 12500 infraction for $200 fine; no points; no three year probation; no one year IID. Sacramento County 08/14/2014
S.T. Charge: DUI + child endangerment Result: Child endangerment charge dismissed, no jail time. Yolo County 08/12/2014
M.B. Charge: 23153(a) & 23153(b) DUI w/ Injury; 20001(a) Hit & Run w/ Injury; 14601.1(a) Driving w/ Suspended License Result: Injury charges dismissed on both counts for no jail time and 30 days work project; no one year license suspension. Sacramento County 07/30/2014
G.B. Charge: DUI (.11 BAC) Result: Wet Reckless with Helmandollar Waiver Sacramento County 07/24/2014
J.M. Charge: APS hearing for DUI; commercial driver at risk of losing license/career Result: APS set aside after expert testimony by medical specialist, no license suspension. Yolo County 07/22/2014
M.T. Charge: Second DUI Result: Second DUI dismissed, plead to wet reckless with class cut in half, no jail/work project, fine reduced. Placer County 07/07/2014
J.M. Charge: Two felony child endangerment charges & DUI w/ .15 BAC Result: Both felony charges dismissed (reduced to Misdemeanor) Yolo County 07/02/2014
E.V. Charge: DUI, resisting arrest, and endangering a minor. Result: Resolved for NC plea to PC 148 for 45 days with ASP (alternative sentencing program), 3 years IP, 16 hour parenting class, and 20 AA’s class. Solano County 07/01/2014
M.S. Charge: DUI w .10 bac Result: Resolved for wet reckless after doing blood retest. Sacramento County 06/26/2014
S.H. Charge: DUI (.09 BAC) Result: Wet Reckless with Helmandollar Waiver, no alcohol class, no work project, and no Ignition Interlock Device. Sacramento County 06/10/2014
J.T. Charge: Second DUI (BAC .14) DA Offer: Plea to Second DUI, 45 days, SB-38 18 Month Alcohol Class, 1 Year Ignition Interlock Device, Two Year License Suspension, 4 Days Mandatory Jail, $2500 Fine. Result: SECOND DUI DISMISSED. No Mandatory Four Days Jail, No Ignition Interlock Device, No License Suspension (We Won DMV Hearing), Fine Cut in Half, Work Project reduced to 10 Days. Alcohol Class Reduced from 18 Months to 12 Hours. Sacramento County 05/01/2014
J.S. Charge: DUI – (DMV/APS hearing) Result: DMV action set aside Placer County 04/29/2014
D.R. Charge: DUI Result: Resolved for drunk in public; no jail time, no work project, fine of only $240. Alameda County 04/28/2014
J.C. Charge: 2nd DUI Result: DMV set aside with .08 PAS result; no license suspension. Placer County 04/09/2014
J.F. Charge: DUI (.09 bac) Result: Resolved for a wet reckless with a Helmandollar waiver; no jail, work project, or license suspension. Sacramento County 04/08/2014
R.H. Charge: 3rd DUI Result: Offer was 6-8 month in jail. Resolved for a wet reckless (.08 BAC) with no jail time and 12 hours classes. Placer County 04/08/14
D.M. Charge: DUI Result: Resolved for dry reckless; no jail time, fine of only $1500. San Joaquin County 04/07/2014
J.T. Charge: Second DUI (.14 BAC) Result: SECOND DUI DISMISSED. No Mandatory Four Days Jail, No Ignition Interlock Device, No License Suspension (We Won DMV Hearing), Fine Cut in Half, Work Project Reduced to 10 Days. Alcohol Class Reduced from 18 Months to 12 Hours. Sacramento County 03/27/2014
B.R. Charge: DUI Result: Resolved for a wet reckless with a Helmandollar waiver; no license suspension. Sacramento County 03/18/2014
K.Z. Charge: DMV APS hearing for DUI with .22 bac Result: DMV set aside action; no license suspension Solano County 03/12/2014
B.P. Charge: DUI with .10 bac Result: Resolved for wet reckless Sacramento County 03/12/2014
D.S. Charge: DUI with injury Result: Resolved for VC23152 instead of VC23153; DUI with injury dismissed, no automatic one year license suspension Sacramento County 03/07/2014
V.S. Charge: DUI Result: Resolved for a wet reckless with Helmandollar waiver on a .08 pas and .10/.10 breath). No jail time, work project or license suspension, alcohol class deleted. Sacramento County 02/25/2014
D.M. Charge: DMV Medical Re-evaluation hearing (driver’s license taken away) Result: Presented argument at hearing that client should be granted re-test; client passed re-test; license reissued. Placer County 02/20/2014
M.M. Charge: DUI Result: Resolved for wet reckless (.10 BAC) Placer County 02/18/2014
L.S. Charge: DUI (.08 blood case) Result: Obtained blood retest and got criminal case dismissed, presented expert testimony at DMV hearing and won Placer County 02/18/2014
H.M. Charge: DUI Result: Resolved for wet reckless (.10 BAC) Sacramento County 02/13/2014
J.P. Charge: Marijuana DUI Result: Case dismissed after showing court medical marijuana card and proof of medidical condition Placer County 02/11/2014
F.M. Charge: HS 11350(a) & HS 11364.1 possession of heroin and drug paraphernalia – exposure 3 years state prison Result: Case resolved for Prop 36 drug diversion and fines – no jail time Placer County 02/10/2014
C.S. Charge: DUI (.12 pas) Result: Resolved for wet reckless Sacramento County 01/29/2014
C.Z. Charge: DUI (.10 BAC) Result: Resolved for wet reckless Sacramento County