Case Results

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  • Not Guilty Not Guilty Verdict for Domestic Violence Case
    Our client was charged with Domestic Violence arising from an incident in Newport Beach. Our Corrigan and Welbourn Criminal defense team located and called eleven defense witnesses in support of our client’s self defense. The result was an acquital in the case.
  • Mistrial Mistrial Declared in Attempted Murder Case
    Our client was charged with Attempted Murder with a life sentence allegation for premeditation and deliberation and a lesser count of Domestic Violence. A mistrial was declared on Count 1 after the jury was unable to reach a unanimous verdict. Client was convicted of the lesser count only. The Orange County Judge dismissed the life sentence allegation after the conclusion of the prosecution’s case. At sentencing the Orange County District Attorney’s Office dismissed the Attempted Murder charge.
  • Dismissed Hung Jury in Re-trial of Penalty Phase of Death Penalty Trial
    For the second time in a year, Corrigan and Welbourn obtained a hung jury in the Penalty Phase of a Riverside County Death Penalty trial. Corrigan and Welbourn’s client was charged in the Murder of a 13 year old victim, committing the crime for the benefit of a criminal street gang and having suffered a conviction for a prior murder occurring in Los Angeles Superior Court. The Riverside County District Attorney’s Office dismissed the death penalty allegation after this result.
  • Not Guilty Not Guilty Verdict in $1 Billion Investment Fraud Trial
    After a month long jury trial in US District Court – Santa Ana, our client was found Not Guilty on each of the 9 Counts charged. He was charged in 9 counts of Conspiracy, Mail and Wire Fraud surrounding a high yield investment program.
  • Charges Dismissed Charges Dismissed in Felony Embezzlement of Airplane Case
    Corrigan and Welbourn’s client was a private airline pilot and instructor. He was falsely accused of stealing the plane and using it for his personal use without the owner’s permission. In addition, he was accused of stealing credit cards and gasoline. We were able to obtain a dismissal of all charges as a result of extensive pre-trial investigation.
  • Dismissed Sexual Battery Charges Against Doctor Dismissed
    Our client, a medical doctor for the last 20 years, was falsely accused of Sexual Battery and False Imprisonment by a female patient. Corrigan and Welbourn’s pre-trial investigation of the case revealed that the victim had received a substantial cash payment. We also discovered that local government officials were involved in “shaking down” my client for cash. The case was dismissed by the DA after a hung jury.
  • Dismissed DUI Charges Dismissed
    Our client was charged with DUI involving a combination of alcohol and prescription drugs. The result of two separate alcohol tests revealed a BAC of greater than .08% alcohol on the first test and below a .08% on the second test. Additionally, the blood test revealed the presence of prescription medication. After having the blood re-tested for a quantitative amount, we were able to prove that the drug levels were below a therapeutic level. The case resulted in a dismissal of the DUI charges and plea to reckless driving. Our client only had to pay a fine.
  • Not Guilty Not Guilty Verdict on Attempted Murder and Gang Charges
    Corrigan and Welbourn client was charged with 1st degree Attempted Murder, Gang Charges and Enhancements and Assault with a Deadly Weapon surrounding a gang fight where the victim was shot in the chest at point blank range. At trial, we were able to prove that my client was not present through the use of bank records, former co-workers, and records obtained from the LAUSD. This took extensive criminal defense investigation and diligence as the case was a year and a half old when I took over. We had to locate witnesses who had moved several times and were reluctant to participate. OUr client was acquited by the jury based upon the evidence that we presented.
  • Not Guilty Not Guilty Verdict on multiple Sexual Assault charges
    Our client was falsely accused of molesting his two daughters twenty years prior. After a 3 week jury trial, the jury acquitted my client of all counts.
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  • Not Guilty Not Guilty Verdict on multiple Sexual Assault charges
  • Mistrial Mistrial Declared in Attempted Murder Case
  • Dismissed Hung Jury in Re-trial of Penalty Phase of Death Penalty Trial
  • Not Guilty Not Guilty Verdict in $1 Billion Investment Fraud Trial
  • Charges Dismissed Charges Dismissed in Felony Embezzlement of Airplane Case
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    “Mr. Welbourn fought hard to win the case with excellent result, a misdemeanor with a sentencing of 60 days to do Pay To Stay program.”
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  • “Throughout all the matters I have worked with Ed on, I was impressed and pleasantly surprised at the level of dedication, commitment and energy he put into all three cases. ”
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