GANG CASE EVALUATION AND EXPERT TESTIMONY

I was a San Jose Police Gang Detective during the early 90's when 186.22 of the California Penal Code, also known as the "Street Terrorism Enforcement and Protection" Act ("STEP" Act), was just beginning to be charged and prosecuted by the Santa Clara County District Attorney's Office. I researched and wrote many of the first Gang Summary Reports and worked closely with the Gang Unit of the DA's Office. I have been approved as a Criminal Defense Investigator, and a Gang Expert by the Santa Clara County Alternate Defense Office (ADO), and the Independent Defense Counsel Office (IDO).

As a Court Qualified Gang Expert and experienced Gang Detective, I will evaluate your case to determine if based on my training and experience, it is my opinion, that the crime was committed for the benefit of, at the direction of, or in association with, a criminal street gang with the specific intent to promote, further, or assist in any criminal conduct by gang members. I will then provide you with an objectively written "Gang Opinion Report", and I will testify in court as a "Gang Expert" on that opinion.

I can also act as your Defense Investigator and provide the following:

• Evaluation of the police investigation.
• Examination and evaluation of the crime scene, statements, evidence, videos and photos.
• Locating witnesses.
• Interviewing of the client and witnesses.
• Preparation of written reports.
• Serving subpoenas.
• Assisting with cross examination preparation.
• Acting as a liaison between the attorney and client's family when necessary.