P v Patricia
April 2024
Patricia (a landlord), who believed her tenant had moved out, took matters into her own hands and entered her tenant's home before expiration of the 30-Day Notice (events were caught on the tenant's video surveillance).
Patricia was charged with Residential Burglary; petty theft; trespass with intent to injure property; and vandalism less than $400).
Patricia's main concern was defending against the Residential Burglary charge (a strike offense carrying up to 6 years prison at 80 percent).
Patricia was acquitted by a jury of the residential burglary and found guilty of the three (3) misdemeanors (resulting in a year probation and no jail).
Practice area(s): Criminal Defense
Court: Shasta County Superior Court