Case Results

Debra White handles each case with personalized attention and exacting detail to achieve exceptional results.  The following are examples of the many successful case results Debra White has attained for her clients.

1. Client, a known gang member, was accused of First Degree Murder for the shooting death of his girlfriend’s lover. Client was found not guilty of murder after the jury was convinced that he had acted in the heat of passion. (Lancaster, CA)

2. Client was charged with two counts of Manslaughter and Boating Under the Influence of Alcohol, after being involved in a head-on collision with the driver of another boat. The driver of that boat, along with his 10 year old boy, were killed instantly upon impact. Ms. White’s client was facing years imprisonment, however, Ms. White successfully negotiated probationary sentence for her client with no jail. (San Bernardino, CA)

3. Client, a young man was charged with Child Molestation involving a 13 year old girl.  The encounter was consensual, but nevertheless illegal and the prosecutor would not accept a plea bargain for anything less than three years in prison. The client was also required to register as a sex offender for the rest of his life. Ms. White brought the case before a jury. Her client took the stand and admitted that he had sexual intercourse with the girl. Ms. White convinced the jury that the law did not make sense as applied to this case. The jury agreed and found the client not guilty after only one hour of deliberations. (Norwalk, CA)

4. Client and her boyfriend were accused of Burglary and Grand Theft. An eyewitness claimed to have observed them break into his friends car and steal various items. Ms. White successfully discredited the eyewitness at the Preliminary Hearing and the Burglary charge was dismissed. The prosecutor proceeded to trial on the Grand Theft charge. Through extensive preparation and persistence, Ms. White convinced the prosecutor that they would not win at trial and the Grand Theft charge was dismissed as well.  (Pasadena, CA)

5. Client, an elementary school teacher, was accused of Child Molestation against several of his students. Because there were multiple victims alleged in this case, her client was facing a potential life term imprisonment. After extensive case preparation, Ms. White successfully negotiated a plea for her client involving probation. (Los Angeles, CA)

6. Client was charged with attempting to Kidnap a baby and Willfully Inflicting Injury on a Child. The client was a very kind, talented and unique individual but he had a history of mental illness and had been arrested several times in the past for minor offenses including drunk in public and lewd conduct. Ms. White took the case to jury trial and the case was dismissed after the jury returned a verdict of 11 to 1 for not guilty. (Van Nuys, CA)

7. Ms. White’s client was charged with Domestic Violence against his live-in girlfriend, Witness Intimidation against her girlfriend and making Terrorist Threats. Even though the client’s girlfriend had visible bruises on her neck that were obvious impressions of one’s fingers, Ms. White convinced the jury that the girlfriend was a liar and that her client acted in self defense.  The jury, which consisted of several individuals from law enforcement, found Ms. White’s client not guilty of all charges. (Ventura, CA)

8. Client charged with Possession of an Unregistered Firearm (sawed-off shotgun) and further accused of acting for the benefit of a street gang.  The Gang Enhancement alone carried an additional five year prison term. The client had retained a private lawyer who was unable to secure a reasonable offer or dismissal. On the day the case was scheduled for jury trial, the client fired his lawyer and hired Ms. White.  Ms. White continued the case and built an impenetrable defense by attacking the prosecution’s case. Within months, Ms. White convinced the prosecution to dismiss the case and all charges were dismissed. (San Bernardino, CA)

9. Client was accused of Rape by a girl he met at a college party. Ms. White was hired while the police were conducting their initial investigation. She successfully protected her client’s rights by preventing law enforcement from pressuring and coercing him into making incriminating statements. She was further able to convince the prosecution that they did not have a case. Ms. White’s client was not arrested and charges were not filed against him. (Santa Barbara, CA)
   
   
10. Client was involved in a serious car accident and subsequently charged with two counts of Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol and/or Drugs. Despite the fact that the client admitted to drinking and had a blood alcohol level in excess of the legal limit, the jury hung 9 to 3 in favor of not guilty and the case was dismissed by the Judge. (Glendale, CA)

11. Client was charged with numerous offenses including Rape by Intoxication of a 14 year old girl and Kidnapping. He was facing life imprisonment. Ms. White  was able to get the most serious offenses dismissed, including the kidnapping charge, and successfully negotiated a three year sentence for her client. She was further able to negotiate that her client serve only 50% of his sentence instead of the usual 85% for such serious, violent felonies.  (Van Nuys, CA)

12. Client charged with child molestation against multiple victims.
    Result - NO JAIL!!!

13. Client accused of felony domestic violence.
    Result - NOT GUILTY!!!

14. Client charged with DUI involving an accident.
    Result - NOT GUILTY!!!

15. Client accused of rape by intoxication.
    Result - NOT GUILTY!!!

16. Client charged with drug sales.
    Result - NO JAIL!!!

17. Client charged with Felony DUI.
    Result - CASE DISMISSED!!!

18. Client charged with Embezzlement (Federal Court).
    Result - NO JAIL!!!

19. Client charged with Assault with a Deadly Weapon.
    Result - CASE DISMISSED!!

20. Client charged with child molestation against multiple
    victims - result – NO JAIL!!

21. Client accused of felony domestic violence – result –
    CHARGES NOT FILED!!!

22. Client charged with DUI involving an accident – result –
    NOT GUILTY!!!!

23. Client accused of rape by intoxication – result –
    NOT GUILTY!!!

24. Client charged with drug sales – result – NO JAIL!!

25. Client charged with Felony DUI – result –
    CHARGES NOT FILED!!

26. Client charged with Embezzlement (Federal Court) –
    result – NO JAIL!!!!

27. Client charged with Assault with a Deadly Weapon –
    result - CASE DISMISSED!!!
    
    
28. Client Accused of: Attempted Murder and Torture, Result: CASE DISMISSED!
    
    
29. Client Accused of: Lewd and Lascivious Acts Upon a Minor, Result: PROBATION
    
    
30. Client Charged with Unlawful Possession of a Firearm, Result:CASE DISMISSED!