Defense Investigation Frees Client

Posted by mcallister on Sep 26, 2011 in Cases | 0 comments

September 1, 2011 – Colby Browning was charged with attempted murder for a near-fatal stabbing that he did not commit.   Kirk McAllister conducted a more thorough investigation than the police did and proved who actually committed the crime.  When he turned over his investigation to the prosecution, the District Attorney began prosecution of the actual perpetrator and dismissed all charges as to Browning. 

“It’s scary facing life imprisonment for a crime you didn’t commit, but I never lost confidence in Kirk,” said Colby Browning.  “His thorough investigation and take-no-prisoner attitude saved my life.” Case no. MF50736

Your Home is Your Castle – Until CHP Arrives

Posted by mcallister on Aug 29, 2011 in Cases | 0 comments

August 3, 2011: Under the Constitution, the home enjoys the greatest protection against warrantless government intrusion.  In this case CHP officers investigating an unwitnessed solo rollover accident invaded the client’s home without a warrant seeking to arrest him.  In denying consent to enter, another occupant had asked if they had a search warrant: “We don’t need a warrant” was the arrogant reply.  Kirk McAllister took the CHP back to school on the Fourth Amendment during a two-day long motion to supress evidence, including breathalizer results.  The judge ruled that all evidence had to be supressed as the result of an illegal entry in violation of the Fourth Amendment. (Case No. 1413577)

Pre-Arrest Delay Sinks Prosecution of Nurse

Posted by mcallister on Aug 23, 2011 in Cases, Criminal Defense Santa Rosa | 0 comments

August 1, 2011- One effect of the sagging economy may be delayed investigations because layoffs and furloughs result in larger caseloads for fewer investigators.  How does that impact the citizen’s right to a speedy trial?  In a recent case Mr. McAllister succesfully argued that his client’s speedy trial rights were violated when the California Department of Consumer Affairs criminal investigator took too long to bring the case to the District Attorney for issuance of a complaint.  Because this prejudiced  the client’s right to a speedy trial, the judge dismissed all eight counts. (Case No. 1419165).