Case Result: Client Avoids Felony in Brutal Battery Case – Misdemeanor Sentence Secured

Wallin & Klarich recently achieved a favorable outcome for a client facing very serious allegations in a California Penal Code § 242 battery case.

Our client and his brother-in-law were accused of following a man into an elevator at the Pechanga Resort and then brutally beating him. The alleged attack left the victim injured, and the facts of the case could easily have been filed as a felony battery causing serious bodily injury under California Penal Code § 243(d). If charged as a felony, our client could have faced:

• Up to 4 years in state prison 
• A strike offense under California’s Three Strikes Law 
• Substantial restitution and fines 
• A permanent felony record with life-long consequences 

Our Defense Strategy

Recognizing the severity of the accusations, our attorneys went to work immediately to present mitigating factors and negotiate with the prosecution. Through skilled advocacy, we were able to avoid a felony filing and instead secure a misdemeanor disposition. This was a crucial outcome because it prevented our client from suffering the devastating impact of a felony conviction.

The Result

Instead of a felony conviction and years in prison, our client received the following sentence:

• 90 days of work release (allowing him to serve his time while still being able to work) 
• 1 year of informal probation 
• Restitution to the victim 
• Fines and fees 
• A stay-away order from the Pechanga Resort 
• A no-contact order with the victim 

This resolution kept our client out of custody, avoided a felony record, and allowed him to move forward with his life while still taking accountability.

Why This Case Result Matters

Battery charges in California are taken extremely seriously, especially when the alleged conduct involves violence and injury. In many cases like this, the prosecution will push for felony charges and significant jail or prison time. Without experienced defense representation, the outcome could have been far worse for our client.

Contact Wallin & Klarich Today  

If you have been charged with a felony battery, you need to contact an experienced attorney to fight for your freedom. At Wallin & Klarich, our team has over 40 years of experience defending clients against assault and battery charges. We know how to present mitigating evidence, challenge the prosecution’s case, and fight for reduced charges and alternatives to incarceration.

At Wallin & Klarich, we have offices all over Southern California: Irvine, Pasadena, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego, Torrance, Victorville, and Anaheim. Additionally, our law firm can handle many types of cases statewide.

Discover how our team can assist you. Contact us today, toll-free at (877) 466-5245 for a free consultation with a skilled defense attorney near you.