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March 10, 2010

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Young Man Freed on Drug Charges

Federal Lawyer John Runfola Frees Young Man in Prison on Drug Charges

San Francisco California Criminal Defense Attorney John Runfola frees a young Grateful Dead fan with no prior criminal record who was given a harsh ten year federal sentence, under mandatory federal sentencing guidelines, after pleading guilty to introducing an undercover agent to an LSD dealer at a concert. San Francisco federal defense lawyer John Runfola was able to reduce the sentence to five years on appeal, freeing the young man from prison. 
   
John Runfola Successfully Defends Young Man Facing Life in Prison Part 1

John Runfola Successfully Defends Young Man Facing Life in Prison (Part 1)

San Francisco Criminal Defense Lawyer John Runfola successfully defends a client charged with first degree murder after a single punch thrown during a traffic altercation kills the other man. Bay Area Lawyer John Runfola was able to negotiate a deal where his young client was sentenced to two years in prison. The client ultimately served eight months outside prison walls, on work detail. This is an example of how the Law Office of John Runfola is able to win positive results for their clients through intense pre-trial investigations.
   
John Runfola Successfully Defends Young Man Facing Life in Prison Part 2

John Runfola Successfully Defends Young Man Facing Life in Prison (Part 2)

San Francisco Criminal Defense Lawyer John Runfola successfully defends a client charged with first degree murder after a single punch thrown during a traffic altercation kills the other man. Bay Area Lawyer John Runfola was able to negotiate a deal where his young client was sentenced to two years in prison. The client ultimately served eight months outside prison walls, on work detail. This is an example of how the Law Office of John Runfola is able to win positive results for their clients through intense pre-trial investigations. 
   
Attorney John Runfola avoids a Manslaughter Trial with a Plea Deal

Attorney John Runfola avoids a Manslaughter Trial with a Plea Deal

John Runfola defends a high profile racially charged criminal case in San Francisco. A bicyclist was killed by a single punch after arguing with a motorist for breaking his car's side mirror. John Runfola was able to initially reduce the charges from first degree murder to involuntary manslaughter. Then, he was able to negotiate a deal for his young client to be sentenced to only two years in prison. The defendant ultimately served eight months outside prison walls, in a work camp. This is an example of how the Law Office of John Runfola is able to sometimes even avoid trial through intense pre-trial negotiations. 
   
John Runfola Defends Elderly Woman - Case Dismissed

John Runfola Defends Elderly Woman, Case Dismissed

John Runfola successfully defends a 77 year old woman charged with plotting to help her son escape from prison. The elderly woman was alleged to put a three way phone call through from her inmate son. Attorney John Runfola refused to accept any deal from the prosecution, insisting that the charges be dropped. The case was dismissed. 
   
   

 
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San Francisco criminal defense lawyer John Runfola represents people charged with federal crimes nationwide, state or federal crimes in California or anywhere in the San Francisco Bay Area or the surrounding region, including communities such as Oakland, Modesto, Stockton, Lodi, Vallejo, and Redding, and throughout Sonoma County, Humboldt County, San Joaquin County, Stanislaus County, Mendocino County, Sacramento County, Napa County, Solano County, Marin County, San Mateo County, Santa Cruz County, Santa Clara County, Alameda County, Contra Costa County, and Yolo County.