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Sacramento 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.
Our attorneys 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.
Our Criminal Defense practice areas include, but are not limited to:
Criminal Defense Results
| CHARGES | RESOLUTION | COUNTY | DATE |
| R.A. – VOP on Resist Arrest | Pre-plea diversion granted; 6 months OAL for dismissal, NCD 12/8 | Sacramento | 6/9/2026 |
| B.M. – Felony Car Theft | Case dismissed | Sacramento | 6/9/2026 |
| R.S. – Misdemeanor Theft | Diversion granted | Sacramento | 6/9/2026 |
| P.G. – Felony Strike w/ Strike Prior | Misdemeanor CTS for PC 653m; separate juvenile matter resulted in early release and step-down granted | Placer | 5/29/2026 |
| J.P. – Felony AWD | Violation reduced to misdemeanor and expungement granted over DA’s objection | Sacramento | 5/15/2026 |
| B.S. – Misdemeanor Furnishing Alcohol to Minor | Case dismissed | Placer | 5/14/2026 |
| P.G. – Felony Criminal Threats | Resolved as misdemeanor; CTS granted | Placer | 5/14/2026 |
| H.S. – Felony Grand Theft | Case dismissed | Sacramento | 5/7/2026 |
| R.C. – Grand Theft | Case dismissed | Sacramento | N/A |
| D.P. – Felony Arson | Felony dismissed; misdemeanor CTS, 1 year informal probation | Sacramento | 4/28/2026 |
| J.R. – Felony Burglary | Mental Health Diversion granted | Santa Clara | 4/17/2026 |
| F.T. – Possession of Controlled Substance | Case dismissed | Alameda | 4/16/2026 |
| M.N. – Theft | Case dismissed | Sacramento | 4/15/2026 |
| H.X. – Petty Theft | Case dismissed | Santa Clara | 4/14/2026 |
| O.E. – Misdemeanor Vandalism | DA DEJ completed; plea withdrawn and case dismissed | Placer | 4/3/2026 |
| A.S. – Felony Battery | Expungement granted | Placer | 4/2/2026 |
| O.S. – Felony Fraud | Resolved as misdemeanor with 120 days alternative sentencing | Sacramento | 4/1/2026 |
| D.H. – Misdemeanor Assault Warrant | RJP successfully completed; case dismissed | Yolo | 4/1/2026 |
| J.F. – Contributing to Delinquency of a Minor | Case dismissed | Amador | 3/25/2026 |
| W.N. – Two Felony Drug Cases (Out on Bail; 7 Years Exposure) | Probation granted; eligible to expunge both cases after 2 years | Sacramento | 3/24/2026 |
| M.F. – First Degree Burglary | Strike offense dismissed; pled to misdemeanor trespassing for time served | Sacramento | 3/23/2026 |
| I.G. – Felony Evading & PC 69 Failure to Obey Officer Command | Felonies dismissed; alternative sentencing granted, 1 year informal probation, minimum fines | Sacramento | 3/23/2026 |
| J.M. – Misdemeanor Battery | Expungement granted | Yuba | 3/19/2026 |
| R.M. – Possession of Marijuana | Case dismissed | Yolo | 3/19/2026 |
| V.S. – Felony Evading | Resolved as misdemeanor | Sacramento | 3/18/2026 |
| T.J. – Misdemeanor Theft | Case dismissed | Solano | 3/16/2026 |
| S.W. – Petty Theft | Placed on 1-year diversion program | Placer | 3/6/2026 |
| D.V. – Felony Attempted Murder & PC 245 Assault | Attempted murder dismissed; assault remaining pending MHD hearing | Sacramento | 2/25/2026 |
| B.G. – Criminal Threats | Case dismissed and sealed | Placer (Juvenile) | 2/19/2026 |
| V.P. – Felony Theft, Felony Burglary, Felony Evading (2 cases) | MHD granted over DA objection; no jail or prison | Sacramento | 2/10/2026 |
| N.B. – Felony VOP (New Driving Offense While on Felony Evading Probation) | Credits waived; client reinstated on probation (former offer was prison) | Placer | 2/10/2026 |
| A.S. – Misd. Soliciting Prostitution | Case dismissed | Sacramento | 2/5/2026 |
| A.B. – Felony Gun Charge | Case 19MI013531 dismissed | Sacramento | 1/29/2026 |
| M.R. – Misd. Shoplifting | Case dismissed with proof | Sacramento | 1/15/2026 |
| G.T. – Misd. Shoplifting | Case dismissed with proof | Sacramento | 1/15/2026 |
| G.S. – Felony Assault Weapon Sales & Possession | Probation granted; home detention authorized | Sacramento | 1/15/2026 |
| A.B. – Petition to Seal Battery | Granted | Napa | 1/13/2026 |
| C.M. – Misd. Drug Possession | Case dismissed | Sacramento | 12/16/2025 |
| C.N. – Possession of Controlled Substance | Pre-plea diversion granted; private therapy and no PC 1000 required | Lake County | 12/15/2025 |
| R.D. – Soliciting Prostitution | Dismissed | Placer | 12/12/2025 |
| J.J. – Felony Assault | 1203 and 17(b) granted on strike case | Sacramento | 12/5/2025 |
| D.M. – Felony assault, felony elder abuse | Felonies dismissed, 6 months of private therapy twice a month for full dismissal | Sacramento | 12/4/2025 |
| T.T. – Felony-Possession of Counterfeit Currency w/ prior strike | No probable cause found at prelim; case dismissed | Placer | 12/4/2025 |
| R.A. – Misd Hit & Run w/ Inj | Dismissed | Sacramento | 11/19/2025 |
| I.D. – Felony possession of loaded firearm | Held to answer; reduced to misdemeanors; NG/GTW entered | Sacramento | 11/24/2025 |
| J.A. – VOP | Warrant recalled; released on OR w/ prior conditions | Placer | 11/24/2025 |
| B.C. – Neg Op | Set aside | Napa/Sacramento | 11/20/2025 |
| F.G. – Felony Robbery, Conspiracy & Vandalism | RJP granted; case dismissed w/ restitution | Yolo | 11/25/2025 |
| A.B. – Battery | Dismissed | Napa | 11/25/2025 |
| D.G. – Misd. DV | BTP requirement stayed due to medical condition | Sacramento | 11/14/2025 |
| N.W. – PC 245(a)(1) strike, w/ strike prior | MHD granted; transfer to sober living & outpatient | Sacramento | 11/21/2025 |
| B.F. – 1203.4/17b Petition (PC 422(a), 243(e)(1)) | Granted | Placer | 11/20/2025 |
| R.A. – Misd Hit & Run w/ Inj | Dismissed | Sacramento | 11/19/2025 |
| T.W. – Failure to complete PC1000 | Warrant recalled; continued for resolution | Sacramento | 11/19/2025 |
| A.M. – Felony Conspiracy | Case dismissed | Placer | 11/10/2025 |
| T.H. – Felony Fraud | Reduced to misdemeanor; alt sentencing; restitution; 1 yr informal probation | Sacramento | 11/06/2025 |
| D.S. – Reckless driving | Accepted into RJP | Yolo | 11/06/2025 |
| F.P. – Veterans diversion | Graduated diversion; case dismissed | Alameda | 11/07/2025 |
| K.L. – Disorderly conduct | Case dismissed | Placer | 11/04/2025 |
| B.R. – Felony elder abuse | Reduced to misdemeanor | Sacramento | 10/28/2025 |
| B.G. – Felony child endangerment & 2nd DUI w/ 3rd pending | Min. jail 12 days + 80 hrs alt sentencing | Yuba | 6/29/2025 |
| R.M. – Misd petty theft | Dismissed | Yolo | 10/14/2025 |
| K.U. – Multiple felony sales to minors | Alternative sentencing; wobbler granted; continued MHT + probation | Placer | 10/13/2025 |
| I.R. – Misd shoplifting | Dismissed | Yolo | 10/9/2025 |
| A.A. – Felony possession of a firearm | No result provided | Sacramento | 10/8/2025 |
| P.P. – Misd domestic violence | Dismissed | Sacramento | 10/2/2025 |
| I.B. – Juvy Felony Attempted Murder | Juvy VOP; 30 days detention + 30 days EMP; VOP dismissed | Sacramento | 10/2/2025 |
| R.T. – Neg Op | Set aside | Sacramento | 9/26/2025 |
| M.A.D. – Hit & Run | Dismissed | Colusa | 9/24/2025 |
| R.A. – Juvenile: Evading, Firearm, Robbery, etc. (3 cases) | Sentenced to VOYA; motion granted for release to mother | Sacramento Juvenile | 9/22/2025 |
| K.A. – Negligent Operator (DMV) | No suspension | DMV Sacramento | 9/17/2025 |
| G.M. – Driving on suspended license | Dismissed | Solano | 9/16/2025 |
| A.M. – Felony conspiracy | Dismissed at judgment & sentencing | Placer | 9/15/2025 |
| J.C. – Felony in Possession of Firearm | 1203 granted | Placer | 9/11/2025 |
| G.S. – 20002 Hit & Run | Dismissed upon diversion completion | Sacramento | 9/10/2025 |
| B.F. – Juvy Criminal Threats | Misdemeanor diversion; 20 hrs CS for dismissal | Sacramento | 9/10/2025 |
| J.G. – Battery | Dismissed | Sacramento | 9/10/2025 |
| L.M. – Misdemeanor DV | Dismissed | Sacramento | 9/9/2025 |
| S.O. – Felony AWD | Case dismissed | Placer | 9/9/2025 |
| D.H. – DV/Battery/VOP | Offer 30 days custody; resolved for alternative sentencing | Placer | 9/5/2025 |
| J.F. – Warrant Recall PC 459.5(a) | Restitution proof → dismissed | Sacramento | 8/27/2025 |
| N.N. – TRO | Dismissed | Yolo | 8/18/2025 |
| O.C. – Assault w/ force likely to produce GBI | 17b/1203.4 granted | Sacramento | 8/15/2025 |
| M.D. – Felony vandalism | 1203.4 granted | Sacramento | 8/15/2025 |
| J.M. – Multiple felonies including carjacking & elder abuse | Mental Health Diversion granted | Placer | 8/18/2025 |
| D.T. – Misd assault likely to cause GBI | Granted over DA objection | Sacramento | 8/15/2025 |
| N.B. – Misd shoplifting | Dismissed; early graduation | Sacramento | 8/14/2025 |
| V.P. – Felony Insurance Fraud | Resolved for misdemeanor CTS | Sacramento | 8/6/2025 |
| E.A. – Felony Burglary | $50k Ramey warrant, argued for release at arraignment; client released on supervised OR, saved $50k on bail (zero-dollar bail) | Yolo | 7/29/2025 |
| A.P. – Misdemeanor Expungement | Granted | Stanislaus | 7/29/2025 |
| J.A. – Driving w/o IID | Community service and IID installation shown; 30 days dismissed; new misdemeanor charge dismissed; client reinstated on probation with no additional penalty | Placer | 7/25/2025 |
| R.M. – Misdemeanor Petty Theft | Dismissed | Yolo | 7/17/2025 |
| C.D. – Felony Assault | Dismissed | Sacramento | 7/16/2025 |
| V.K. – Misdemeanor Hit and Run w/ Property Damage | Dismissed | Sacramento | 7/9/2025 |
| M.N. – Theft from Macy’s (Juvenile) | Case declined, no charges filed after interview | Placer | 7/10/2025 |
| T.S. – Felony Evading | Resolved for a misdemeanor | Sacramento | 7/9/2025 |
| N.R. – Hit & Run / Property Damage | Case dismissed | Sacramento | 7/7/2025 |
| B.C. – Misdemeanor Resisting Arrest | Proof shown, case dismissed | Sacramento | 6/26/2025 |
| R.J. – Bench Warrant Recall | VOP dismissed | Yolo | 6/25/2025 |
| D.D. – Felony Hit and Run | DMV hearing held, hold cleared, client eligible to reinstate license with standard test | Sacramento | 6/18/2025 |
| E.L. – Felony PC 459 1st w/ 2 Strikes + Two Misdemeanor DV Cases | Resolved for PC 487; prior strikes stricken; pled to two misdemeanor DV charges for 180 days alternative sentencing | San Joaquin | 6/13/2025 |
| A.M. – Reckless Driving | Case dismissed | Placer | 6/13/2025 |
| A.J. – Misdemeanor DV | DA declined | Sacramento | 6/2/2025 |
| A.S. – Attempted Murder & Robbery | Attempted murder dismissed; pled to PC 245 assault w/ GBI and robbery; life-term sentence dismissed | Placer | 5/30/2025 |
| K.L. – Felony PC 273.6 | Resolved for PC 242 with DV terms, CTS | Yolo | 5/22/2025 |
| J.L. – Felony Child Endangerment | Pre-plea diversion granted for classes, treatment, and AA sessions | Sacramento | 5/20/2025 |
| M.L. – Misdemeanor cruelty to a child | Dismissed | Sacramento | 5/13/2025 |
| S.Z. – PC 211 Robbery (violent strike) | Dismissed | Sacramento | 5/12/2025 |
| C.C. – Drunk in Public and VOP | Admitted VOP for no time, probation terminated, new misdemeanor, no contest for CTS | Amador | 5/8/2025 |
| B.T. – Felony corporal injury on spouse | Declined by DA | Sacramento | 5/6/2025 |
| D.M. – VOP | VOP Dismissed | Yolo | 5/2/2025 |
| M.Z. – Misdemeanor Shoplifting | Dismissed | Sacramento | 4/29/2025 |
| C.G. – Misdemeanor Reckless Driving w. BW Recall | Dismissed | Placer | 4/17/2025 |
| R.M. – Felony Child Abuse | Case dismissed before scheduled preliminary hearing | Sacramento | 4/17/2025 |
| J.B. – DVRO | TRO Dismissed, child visitation order stipulated by both parties | Placer | 4/16/2025 |
| D.Y. – Misdemeanor possession of a firearm | Diversion completed | Siskiyou | 4/14/2025 |
| A.B. – Misdemeanor DUI | Successful completion of the Military Diversion Program | Sacramento | 4/4/2025 |
| H.B. – Felony DV, Vandalism & Criminal Threats | Dismissed | Sacramento | 4/3/2025 |
| A.Y. – Felony Assault w/ GBI | Resolved for misdemeanor over DA’s objection | Sacramento | 4/2/2025 |
| A.A. – Felony Possession of a Firearm | Resolved for misdo | Sacramento | 4/2/2025 |
| P.G. – Felony Assault with Deadly Weapon | Court granted release for minor to attend grandmother’s funeral (Placer County, JUVY case) | Placer (JUVY) | 4/3/2025 |
| S.C.F. – Failure to Appear and Failure to Pay | Dismissed | Kern | 3/21/2025 |
| A.P. – Felony discharge of a firearm | Petition to seal and destroy arrest record granted | Calaveras | 3/21/2025 |
| T.G. – Hit and Run with property damage | Dismissed | Sacramento | 3/19/2025 |
| O.J. – Felony burglary (strike) | Felony dismissed. Reduced to misdemeanor theft, one year informal probation | Sacramento | 3/18/2025 |
| J.S. – Felony theft 80k cash, plus drug case | Felony dismissed. Misdemeanor theft, no actual jail. Drug case dismissed outright | Sacramento | 3/19/2025 |
| B.A. – Reckless Driving w. BW Recall | Dismissed | Sacramento | 3/12/2025 |
| M.M. – Felony prohibited person with a firearm | Reduced to a misdemeanor | Placer | 2/28/2025 |
| K.L. – 30 lbs of Marijuana | Charge changed to non-deportable misdemeanor, private out-of-state home detention granted | Sacramento | 2/26/2025 |
| S.C. – Felony DV 273.5 plus 245 fel (strike) | Felonies dismissed, resolved for one misdemeanor non-strike PC 245 with alternative sentencing & probation | Sacramento | 2/26/2025 |
| Y.Z. – Felony MJ Cultivation | Felony resolved for misdemeanor PC 32, no jail | Lake | 2/21/2025 |
| L.Z. – Felony MJ Cultivation | Felony resolved for misdemeanor PC 32, no jail | Lake | 2/21/2025 |
| A.R.S – Misdemeanor drug charge | Case dismissed | Sacramento | 2/13/2025 |
| N.B. – Shoplifting | MHD granted, case dismissed with treatment, no conviction | Sacramento | 2/11/2025 |
| L.B. – Felony Assault with Deadly Weapon | Dismissed. Fel assault, decli |