Even Attorneys Turn to RHDefense for Help on Gang Cases
If you've been accused of a gang-related crime, the gang enhancements can add more time to a sentence than the underlying crime. For example, a home invasion robbery conviction normally means 6 years in prison (sentencing range is from 3 years for mitigated to 9 years for aggravated, with 6 being the mid-term). A home invasion robbery with a gang enhancement brings 15 years to life. Under Penal Code section 190.2, subsection 22, a murder becomes a "special circumstances" murder — the death penalty is possible — if it is committed by a gang member and the jury decides the murder was done for the benefit of a criminal street gang.
Winning In Gang Cases Even Before Becoming An Attorney
Rick Horowitz has been directly involved in gang cases since his first day as a student intern for criminal law specialist David Mugridge. In 2004, working with another attorney, Rick successfully challenged the constitutionality of a gang injunction; the judge agreed that part of the injunction was unconstitutional and the client was never convicted on charges of having violated that injunction. David Mugridge has extensively utilized Rick's knowledge in writing and arguing gang motions and appeals.
In 2007, in a special circumstances murder trial, Rick successfully argued to keep all gang evidence out of the trial. The case did not involve gang issues, but as so often happens, the prosecutor wanted the jury to hear about gangs because he knew it would create prejudice which would help to convict the client. Rick wrote, filed and argued motions which resulted in a ruling that, since it was not a gang case, there would be no evidence concerning gangs during the trial and no gang cop would give his opinion to the jury to prejudice them. The case would be solely determined on the evidence relating to the murder.Defending Gangs in Trials and Appeals
Rick's experience is not limited to the trial court. Rick has written numerous appeals in gang cases and handled the oral argument for another attorney in a gang case before the Fifth District Court of Appeal in June of 2007. This experience in both appellate and trial courts works to your advantage.
Known As "The Shot Caller" On Gang Defense
Rick's focus on the gang laws has earned him a reputation throughout the criminal defense community. In addition to defending gang cases on his own, Rick has assisted other attorneys with advice concerning gang enhancements in assaults, robberies, and murder cases. Shortly after opening his solo practice, Ciummo & Associates asked Rick to speak to attorneys from various counties serviced by their law firm concerning how to defend gang cases. Other law firms hire Rick to advise, research and write gang motions in their cases.
When it comes to gang defense, why not go to the guy others refer to as "the shot caller."
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