Trial court's order granting new trial motion affirmed
Trial court subsequently dismissed
case in interests of justice.
People v. Whelchel (F052405) 6/25/08
Grand theft conviction reversed
Grand theft a lesser included offense of theft from an elder by a caretaker
People v. Talamantes, et al. (C054350) 6/18/08
Vehicle theft conviction reversed
Insufficient evidence of aiding and abetting
People v. Ray-Bailey (C052748) 8/14/07
Upper term sentence violated Sixth Amendment
Sentence vacated and remanded to trial court for resentencing.
Vicarious arming enhancements vacated and
remanded to trial court with directions to stay any vicarious arming enhancement under Penal Code section 654.
People v. Thomson (F050932) 7/11/07
Plea agreement violated
Sentenced vacated and remanded with directions to sentence in accordance with the plea agreement
People v. Bohigian (F047624) 7/28/06
Trial court's factual determination in denying Romero
motion not supported by evidence.
Sentence vacated and case remanded for reconsideration of Romero motion and resentencing.
People v. Shivar (F045811) 3/30/06
Count 4 dismissed
Enhancements to Counts 2 & 3 stricken
Sentence on Count 3 stayed
Matter remanded to trial court with directions to vacate order denying motion to disclose identity of confidential informant and hold an in camera hearing
People v. Richard (H027456) 9/30/05
Judgment reversed
Trial court erred in instructing under former CALJIC No. 5.54, regarding self-defense by an aggressor, and the error required reversal
In re Isaac A. (F046434) 9/19/05
Substantive gang offense reversed
Gang enhancement reversed
Gang registration requirement reversed
707(b) finding reversed
People v. Carter (C046837) 5/3/05
Judgment reversed
Trial court failed to hold competency hearing where substantial evidence of lack of competency (6/1/05 order
modifying opinion to straight reversal)
People v. Colby (F044664) 12/17/04
Judgment reversed
Trial court failed to consider negotiated disposition
on the merits
In re D. I. (CO44967) 8/11/04
Juvenile court's order reversed
Juvenile court erred in failing to advise minor
of the right to cross-examine witnesses
Probation conditions unconstitutionally overbroad
LAW OFFICE OF PEGGY A. HEADLEY
SAMPLE CASES
Certified Specialist Appellate Law State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization
Ms. Headley has achieved numerous victories in her cases and some of these wins are listed below.