
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.“
Felony Possession of Controlled Substances for Sale Count Discharged.
Case Dismissed.
First Degree Burglary (strike) 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.
Ms. Roe persuaded the Court to dismiss a felony carry/concealed weapon charge after Preliminary Hearing.
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.
Roe successfully persuaded the Court to strike an assault with a deadly weapon prior strike enhancement pursuant to Romero motion at time of trial.
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.
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.
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.
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.
STRICKEN
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.
DISMISSED
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.
with gun enhancements
with gun enhancements
Special Circumstances
Attempted Murder
7 years to life exposure
NOT HELD TO ANSWER AT PRELIMINARY HEARING
Remaining counts to be tried.
Attempted Oral Copulation Of A Minor
Case No. INF2101597, 2024
*NOT HELD TO ANSWER AT PRELIMINARY HEARING
Defendant held to answer on one count, remaining 5 felony sex counts DISMISSED
Attempted Murder
Vic #1 (7 years to Life exposure):
NOT HELD TO ANSWER AT PRELIMINARY HEARING
Gang and firearms enhancements: STRICKEN
Vic #2
NOT HELD TO ANSWER AT PRELIMINARY HEARING
Gang and arming enhancements: STRICKEN
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)
Murder Case
Attorney Roe’s mitigation packet persuaded the District Attorney of Riverside County NOT TO SEEK THE DEATH PENALTY against her client.
Murder Case
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.
Attempted Murder
NOT HELD TO ANSWER AT PRELIMINARY HEARING
NOT HELD TO ANSWER AT PRELIMINARY HEARING
All remaining counts to stand trial.
Murder Case
Attorney Roe’s mitigation packet persuaded the District Attorney of Riverside County NOT TO SEEK THE DEATH PENALTY against her client.
Murder Case
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.