Case Results
Jeff Zimel has an established record of winning cases. Mr. Zimel's success rate in jury trials is one of the best in Riverside County. Mr. Zimel also consistently negotiates favorable plea bargain settlements for his clients. The following examples of Mr. Zimel's case results demonstrate his success.
People v Steve R., SWF023728
Defendant charged with felony Possession for Sale of Heroin. Charge reduced to Simple Possession, Defendant granted Proposition 36 rehabilitation with opportunity for dismissal in future
People v Traci A., SWF019923
Defendant charged with felony First Degree Residential Burglary. After Preliminary Hearing, Motion to Dismiss under Penal Code section 995 researched, filed and argued. Motion granted. All charges dismissed.
People v. Scott G., SWM07057
Defendant charged with misdemeanor DUI. Charge reduced to Reckless Driving with Alcohol ("Wet" Reckless). Defendant’s driver’s license NOT suspended.
People v. Vit B., SWM028638
Defendant charged with misdemeanor Driving on Suspended License. Charge reduced to an infraction Driving without Valid License.
People v. Derek W., SWF022052
Defendant charged with felony Assault with Deadly Weapon. Charge reduced to misdemeanor Disturbing the Peace
People v. Nigel D., SWF024146
Defendant charged with felony Assault with Deadly Weapon and Great Bodily Injury Enhancement. After Preliminary Hearing, Motion to Dismiss under Penal Code section 995 researched, filed and argued. Motion granted. Great Bodily Injury Enhancement dismissed. Then, charge reduced to misdemeanor and Defendant sentenced to credit time served.
People v. Ralph M., RIF111351
JURY TRIAL: Defendant charged with multiple Automobile Burglaries, Possession of Firearm by Convicted Felon, and Gang Enhancements. Jury verdict = Defendant NOT GUILTY of all Gang Enhancements.
People v. Jose U., SWF006299
JURY TRIAL: Defendant charged with Murder, two (2) Attempted Murders, and Gang Enhancements in multiple incidents. The Judge dismissed Murder charge. Jury verdict = NOT GUILTY; Guilty of lesser charges (Attempted Manslaughter).
People v. Aaron H., RIF118594
JURY TRIAL: Defendant charged with Attempted Murder and Attempted Arson. Jury Verdict = NOT GUILTY of Attempted Murder charge. Defendant sentenced to credit time served.
People v. Donald S., SWF007701
JURY TRIAL: Defendant charged with Rape in Concert, 15 counts of Robbery, and Firearm Use. Judge dismissed all Firearm Use Enhancements resulting in substantial reduction in sentence.
People v. Phillip R., SWF011034
JURY TRIAL: Defendant charged with Accessory to Murder. Mistrial declared due to Hung Jury. Later, charge dismissed.
People v. Neil H., RIF108627
JURY TRIAL: Defendant charged with Murder. Jury verdict = Not Guilty; Guilty of lesser charge (Involuntary Manslaughter)
People v. Young B., SWM030983
JURY TRIAL: Defendant charged with DUI. Mistrial declared due to Hung Jury. Later, charge reduced to Reckless Driving with Alcohol ("Wet" Reckless).
People v. Randall D., SWF003451
JURY TRIAL: Defendant charged with Attempted Murder, Firearm Use, and Hate Crime Enhancement. Judge dismissed Hate Crime Enhancement. Jury Verdict = NOT GUILTY; Guilty of lesser charge (Attempted Manslaughter).
People v. Timothy R., PEF006740
JURY TRIAL: Defendant charged with two (2) Attempted Murders and Firearm Use. Judge dismissed one Attempted Murder. On the other, Jury Verdict = Not Guilty; Guilty of lesser charge (Attempted Manslaughter).
People v. Thomas W., SWF003219
JURY TRIAL: Defendant charged with Carjacking, two (2) Attempted Murders and Firearm Use. Jury Verdict = NOT GUILTY; Guilty of lesser charges (Attempted Manslaughters)
People v. Deshawndre M., RIF099705
JURY TRIAL: Defendant charged with two (2) Attempted Murders, Shooting from a Vehicle, Firearm Use and Gang Enhancements. Jury Verdict = NOT GUILTY; Guilty of lesser charge (Assault with Firearm). Gang Enhancements = NOT TRUE.
People v. Troy G., BAF00545
Defendant charged with Rape in Concert and Forcible Oral Copulation. Jury Verdict = NOT GUILTY.
People v. Luis A., SWM046306
Defendant charged with misdemeanor Domestic Violence. Motion to Dismiss for Lack of Speedy Trial researched, filed and argued. Motion granted. All charges dismissed.
People v. Craig D., RIF084859
JURY TRIAL: Defendant charged with Murder. After first two trials resulted in Hung Jury, at third trial, Jury Verdict = NOT GUILTY; Guilty of lesser charge (Involuntary Manslaughter).
People v. Tommy D., RIF078705
JURY TRIAL: Defendant charged with Murder. Jury Verdict = NOT GUILTY.
People v. Michael P., KA038166
JURY TRIAL: Defendant charged with Robbery and Felony Battery Causing Serious Bodily Injury. Jury Verdict = NOT GUILTY.
People v. Eric W., YA022246
JURY TRIAL: Defendant charged with Possession of Cocaine and Possession of Narcotics While Armed with a Firearm. Mistrial declared due to HUNG JURY. Later, all charges dismissed.
People v. Kevin S., YA023915
JURY TRIAL: Defendant charged with Possession of Cocaine and One "Strike" prior conviction. Mistrial declared due to HUNG JURY. Later, District Attorney dismissed "Strike" prior and Defendant pled guilty to reduced sentence.
People v. Thomas L.,YA025011
JURY TRIAL: Defendant charged with Attempted Residential Burglary. Jury Verdict = NOT GUILTY.
People v. Albert B., KA036151
COURT TRIAL: Defendant charged with Robbery and One "Strike" prior conviction. Jury Verdict = NOT GUILTY.
People v. Sydney H., KA035767
JURY TRIAL: Defendant charged with Attempted Murder, Assault with a Firearm and One "Strike" prior conviction. All charges dismissed by District Attorney during trial.
People v. Shaunn J., KA032456
JURY TRIAL: Defendant charged with Rape. All charges dismissed by Judge at conclusion of District Attorney’s case.
People v. Matthew J., YA024147
JURY TRIAL: Defendant charged with Robbery, Attempted Robbery, Felon in Possession of Firearm and Nine "Strike" prior convictions. Mistrial declared due to HUNG JURY.
People v. Michael G., YA024868
JURY TRIAL: Defendant charged with Possession of Cocaine and One "Strike" prior conviction. Jury Verdict = NOT GUILTY.
People v. Christopher P., 94M08441
JURY TRIAL: Defendant charged with Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol and Refusal of Chemical Test. Mistrial declared due to HUNG JURY, Later, all charges dismissed.
People v. Bjon S., 94M05994
JURY TRIAL: Defendant charged with Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol and Driving with Blood Alcohol level greater than .08%. Defendant was under 21 years of age. Defendant’s BAC was .10%. DUI charge dismissed by Judge; Mistrial declared on .08% due to HUNG JURY.
People v. Ramon R., 93M10639
JURY TRIAL: Defendant charged with misdemeanor Battery. Mistrial declared due to HUNG JURY.
People v. Michael W., 94M06424
JURY TRIAL: Defendant charged with Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol and Driving with Blood Alcohol level greater than .08%. Defendant’s BAC was .15/.16%. Mistrial declared due to HUNG JURY.
People v. Clay R., 94M07468
JURY TRIAL: Defendant charged with misdemeanor Battery. Mistrial declared due to HUNG JURY. Later, all charges dismissed.
People v. Marta P., 93M09284
JURY TRIAL: Defendant charged with Petty Theft. Jury Verdict = NOT GUILTY.
People v. David V., 93M00750
JURY TRIAL: Defendant charged with Vehicular Manslaughter. Jury Verdict = NOT GUILTY.
People v. Jordan E., 94M05270
COURT TRIAL: Defendant charged with misdemeanor False Report of Emergency to Police. Judge’s verdict = NOT GUILTY.
People v. Jose R., 93M07021
JURY TRIAL: Defendant charged with Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol, Driving with BAC Greater than .08%, and Driving while License Suspended. Jury Verdict = NOT GUILTY.
People v. Steven B., 93M08626
JURY TRIAL: Defendant charged with Reckless Driving. Jury Verdict = NOT GUILTY.
People v. Eddie M., 93M09104
JURY TRIAL: Defendant charged with misdemeanor Battery. Jury Verdict = NOT GUILTY.
People v. Carlos H., 94M07353
JURY TRIAL: Defendant charged with misdemeanor Resisting Arrest. Jury Verdict = NOT GUILTY.
People v. Elaine S., 94M06706
JURY TRIAL: Defendant charged with Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol, Driving with BAC Greater than .08%. Jury Verdict = NOT GUILTY.
People v. Geoff P., 94M03269
JURY TRIAL: Defendant charged with misdemeanor Petty Theft and Battery. Jury Verdict = NOT GUILTY.
People v. Fernando S., V520663
JURY TRIAL: Defendant charged with Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol, Driving with BAC Greater than .08%. Defendant’s BAC was .10 / .09%. Mistrial declared due to HUNG JURY. Later, charges reduced to Reckless Driving.
People v. Jesus R., V520456
JURY TRIAL: Defendant charged with Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol (DUI). Jury Verdict = NOT GUILTY.
People v. Marcus K., V520229
JURY TRIAL: Defendant charged with Driving Under the Influence of Marijuana. Mistrial declared due to HUNG JURY. Later, all charges dismissed.
People v. Luis S, V520412
JURY TRIAL: Defendant charged with Driving while License Suspended. Mistrial declared due to HUNG JURY. Later, all charges dismissed.
People v. Rodrigo C., V519907
JURY TRIAL: Defendant charged with Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol (DUI). Jury Verdict = NOT GUILTY.
People v. Rito F., V519717
JURY TRIAL: Defendant charged with Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol (DUI). Jury Verdict = NOT GUILTY.
People v. Hector U., V519266
JURY TRIAL: Defendant charged with Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol (DUI) and Driving with BAC Greater than .08%. Count 1, Jury Verdict = NOT GUILTY. Count 2, Mistrial declared due to HUNG JURY. Later, charge dismissed.
People v. Kishi G., 92R12631
JURY TRIAL: Defendant charged with Possession of Loaded Firearm and Possession of Concealed Firearm. Jury Verdict = NOT GUILTY.
People v. Salome F., 92R09007
JURY TRIAL: Defendant charged with misdemeanor Burglary and Petty Theft during L.A. riots. After second trial resulted in Mistrial due to HUNG JURY, all charges dismissed.
People v. Carol S., 91R14737
JURY TRIAL: Defendant charged with misdemeanor Prostitution. During trial, all charges dismissed by Prosecutor.
People v. Barney C., 92R07887
JURY TRIAL: Defendant charged with Domestic Violence. Mistrial declared due to HUNG JURY.
People v. Allen G., 92R13191
JURY TRIAL: Defendant charged with Elder Abuse and false Imprisonment. Jury Verdict = NOT GUILTY.
People v. Phan H., 92R07907
JURY TRIAL: Defendant charged with misdemeanor Brandishing a Weapon, Criminal Threats, and Vandalism. Jury Verdict = NOT GUILTY.
People v. Charles R., 92R06072
JURY TRIAL: Defendant charged with Domestic Violence and resisting Arrest. Jury Verdict = NOT GUILTY.
** The results described above do not constitute a guarantee, warranty or prediction regarding the outcome of your legal matter
