Melanie Roe Criminal Defense Attorney

Melanie N. Roe – Indio – Palm Springs Criminal Defense Attorney

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Melanie N. Roe Notable Defense Cases & Verdicts

“In the past 34 years, I have tried TO VERDICT well over 100 criminal jury trials.

Case Dismissed
INF040723 (2002)
Motion to Suppress Evidence Granted.
Case Dismissed

Felony Possession of Controlled Substances for Sale Count Discharged.

Case Dismissed.

Strike Dismissed
INF1900266 (2019)
Motion to Dismiss Granted.
Strike Dismissed

First Degree Burglary (strike) Dismissed.

2 Strikes Dismissed
INF2000117 (2020)
2 Felony Strikes Discharged and Dismissed.
2 Strikes Dismissed

Attorney Roe persuaded the Magistrate to discharge Kidnapping and Burglary counts at Preliminary Hearing.

People re-filed the Kidnapping count and Ms. Roe successfully persuaded the Court to dismiss it pursuant to Penal Code Section 995.

995 Motion to Dismiss Granted
INF1800516 (2020)
995 Motion to Dismiss Granted.
995 Motion to Dismiss Granted

Ms. Roe persuaded the Court to dismiss a felony carry/concealed weapon charge after Preliminary Hearing.

Strike Stricken
INF1401893 (2017)
Romero Motion to Strike a Prior Strike Granted.
Strike Stricken

Defendant was facing 25 years to life in prison under the 3 Strikes Law. Attorney Roe persuaded Court to dismiss a prior “SUPER STRIKE”, which prevented the imposition of a life sentence.

Strike Stricken
INF2102208 (2024)
Romero Motion to Strike a Prior Strike Granted.
Strike Stricken

Roe successfully persuaded the Court to strike an assault with a deadly weapon prior strike enhancement pursuant to Romero motion at time of trial.

Strike Stricken
INF2000702 (2022)
Romero Motion to Strike a Prior Strike Granted.
Strike Stricken

Defendant was facing 25 years to life in prison under the 3 Strikes Law. Attorney Roe persuaded the Court to dismiss a prior strike enhancement; thus, avoiding a life sentence for the client.

Strike Stricken
INF2102134 (2022)
Romero Motion to Strike a Prior Strike Granted.
Strike Stricken

Defendant was facing 25 years to life in prison under the 3 Strikes Law. Attorney Roe successfully persuaded the Court to dismiss a prior robbery conviction, also a strike enhancement, saving the client from a life sentence.

Strike Stricken
INF1300007 (2017)
Romero Motion to Strike a Prior Strike Granted.
Strike Stricken

Defendant was facing a sentence of 25 years to life in prison under the 3 Strikes Law. Attorney Roe persuaded the Court to dismiss a prior strike enhancement, saving the client from a life sentence.

DISMISSED
Case No. INF2301606
995 Motion to Dismiss of Attempt Murder (Life Count) Granted. Count DISMISSED.
DISMISSED

Proceeded to Trial on Assault with a Deadly Weapon, Kidnapping and Domestic Violence. All Charges DISMISSED.

Case Refiled as INF2401166. Proceeded to 2nd Jury Trial, Assault with a Deadly Weapon, Kidnapping and Domestic Violence charges DISMISSED for second and final time.

NOT HELD TO ANSWER
Case No. INF2400486
Carjacking Charge
NOT HELD TO ANSWER
ROMERO MOTION GRANTED
Case No. INF2102208
PRIOR STRIKE
STRICKEN
ROMERO MOTION GRANTED
DEATH PENALTY DECLINED
Case No. INF2202286 , 2024
DECLINED
DEATH PENALTY DECLINED

Upon staffing, Attorney Roe successfully persuaded Riverside County DA Michael Hestrin
to not seek the death penalty of a client charged with double homicide/special circumstances.

HUNG JURY/LIFE COUNT DISMISSED
Case No. FVI18003056 , 2024
ATTEMPT MURDER CHARGE
DISMISSED
HUNG JURY

After a two-month long jury trial, Attorney Roe successfully persuaded a jury to
HANG on the charge of attempted murder of a San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Deputy
shot in the line of duty. Jurors were polled and announced they were HOPELESSLY DEADLOCKED,
10-2, NOT GUILTY.
District Attorney DISMISSED that count after Attorney Roe filed her motion to dismiss same.
Jury convicted on remaining count. Pending appeal.

NOT GUILTY x2
Case No. INF1501911, 2022
Attempted Murder (Victim #1)
NOT GUILTY

with gun enhancements

Attempted Murder (Victim #2)
NOT GUILTY

with gun enhancements

NOT GUILTY
Case No. FSB18002619, 2022
Murder
NOT GUILTY

Special Circumstances

DISMISSED

Attempted Murder

Case No. INF2301606, 2024

7 years to life exposure

Attempted Murder
DISMISSED

NOT HELD TO ANSWER AT PRELIMINARY HEARING

Remaining counts to be tried.

NOT HELD TO ANSWER

Attempted Oral Copulation Of A Minor

Case No. INF2101597, 2024

Attempted Oral Copulation w/ A Minor
NOT HELD*

*NOT HELD TO ANSWER AT PRELIMINARY HEARING

Defendant held to answer on one count, remaining 5 felony sex counts DISMISSED

NOT HELD TO ANSWER

Attempted Murder

Case No. INF2100762, 2024

Vic #1 (7 years to Life exposure):

Attempted Murder Vic #1
NOT HELD

NOT HELD TO ANSWER AT PRELIMINARY HEARING

Gang and firearms enhancements: STRICKEN

Assault with a Semi-Auto Firearm
NOT HELD

Vic #2

NOT HELD TO ANSWER AT PRELIMINARY HEARING

Gang and arming enhancements: STRICKEN

Assault with a Semi-Auto Firearm
NOT HELD

Vic #3

NOT HELD TO ANSWER AT PRELIMINARY HEARING

Gang and arming enhancements: STRICKEN

Defendand held to answer on added counts of PC 245(a)(4) and PC 32 (accessory after the fact)

DEATH PENALTY DECLINED

Murder Case

Case No. INF1901989 2024

Attorney Roe’s mitigation packet persuaded the District Attorney of Riverside County NOT TO SEEK THE DEATH PENALTY against her client.

DEATH PENALTY DECLINED

Murder Case

INF2000849, 2021

Attorney Roe’s mitigation packet and oral argument at internal staffing, persuaded the District Attorney of Riverside County NOT TO SEEK THE DEATH PENALTY against her client.

NOT HELD TO ANSWER

Attempted Murder

Case No. INF2100038, 2021
Attempted Murder
NOT HELD*

NOT HELD TO ANSWER AT PRELIMINARY HEARING

 

Felony Domestic Violence
NOT HELD*

NOT HELD TO ANSWER AT PRELIMINARY HEARING

All remaining counts to stand trial.

 

DEATH PENALTY DECLINED

Murder Case

Case No. INF1901989 2024

Attorney Roe’s mitigation packet persuaded the District Attorney of Riverside County NOT TO SEEK THE DEATH PENALTY against her client.

DEATH PENALTY DECLINED

Murder Case

INF2000849, 2021

Attorney Roe’s mitigation packet and oral argument at internal staffing, persuaded the District Attorney of Riverside County NOT TO SEEK THE DEATH PENALTY against her client.