A recent client of Humphrey & Thompson, who faced multiple felony sex crime charges after being accused by a family member, was found not guilty on all charges. Attorney Jared Thompson secured a complete acquittal on all 14 counts after a full jury trial. In our long history of successful case results, we have to say that this feels like one of the most impressive.
The Weight of an Accusation
Long before the trial began, our client's life had already been upended. He adamantly denied the allegations from the very start, but the accusation alone carried immediate and painful consequences. He was separated from his own children and barred from working in his profession, all before a single piece of evidence had been tested in front of a jury. This is one of the harder realities of facing serious criminal charges: life-altering consequences can begin well before anyone has the chance to challenge the accusation. Determined to clear his name and return to his family, our client turned to Humphrey & Thompson.
Putting the Evidence to the Test
At trial, the prosecution's case rested heavily on the testimony of the complaining witness and on forensic evidence. Attorney Thompson's cross-examination of the witness was extensive, and it revealed significant inconsistencies in her account. Contradictions surfaced that raised serious doubt about the reliability of her testimony in the eyes of the jury.
The prosecution's forensic evidence fared no better under scrutiny. That evidence was weak and inconclusive on its own, yet the prosecution still attempted to use it to support the charges against our client. Through careful cross-examination and the defense's own presentation of the evidence, Attorney Thompson showed the jury that the forensic case simply did not hold up to the standard required for a conviction.
1 Case, 14 Not Guilty Verdicts
After weighing the testimony and evidence, the jury reached a unanimous conclusion: the complaining witness could not be believed, and the prosecution had not met its burden of proof needed to justify a conviction.
The jury returned not guilty verdicts on all 14 counts, which included charges of sexual assault, sexual penetration, and oral copulation. Each verdict represented an individual determination that the government's case failed to prove its allegations. For our client, the result meant walking out of the courtroom with his name, his freedom, and his relationship with his family and his profession fully within reach once again.
Facing Serious Charges in Bakersfield? Humphrey & Thompson Is Ready to Fight.
Attorney Jared Thompson is a Certified Specialist in Criminal Law by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization, recognized for his trial experience and his expertise defending clients against the most serious criminal accusations. With him at the helm, alongside Attorney Kyle Humphrey, Humphrey & Thompson is prepared to take a case as far as necessary, including a full jury trial, to protect a client's freedom, family, and future.
If you or someone you love is facing serious criminal charges in Bakersfield, California, call (661) 760-7678 or contact us online to schedule a consultation.
