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Patricia Ann Campi
Attorney at Law
Local Expertise
In the Sacramento and Central Valley Regions, Summit Defense is perhaps the most respected criminal defense law firm. This reputation is largely a consequence of Patricia Campi's leadership.
Ms.Campi was born, raised and educated in the Sacramento region. In 15 years of working as a criminal defense attorney, you get to know a lot of people. She knows the judges, she knows the DAs and they respect and admire her tenacity in defending her clients. Every day, Summit Defense clients benefit from Ms. Campi's strong connections.
Hates to Lose
Patricia always says that she hates to lose. This stubborn work ethic is reflected in wins at trial, negotiated dismissals and set-asides for her happy clients.
- DUI cases routinely dismissed for technical grounds.
- DMV Suspension set-asides.
- Domestic Violence cases fought to acquittal at trial or resolved as minor infractions.
- Theft cases ultimately dismissed through statement of mitigation.
- Registerable sex charges resolved without registration or jail.
- Drug cases diverted to avoid jail and criminal record.
Treatment Not Punishment
Patricia's goal is always the complete dismissal of the case. But when this is not possible, Patricia finds alternatives for her clients that allow them to keep their jobs, keep their record clean and stay out of jail. Alternatives may include options such as weekend work furloughs, home monitoring, anger management classes, or alcohol abuse counseling.
Patricia's underlying belief is that treatment is always more effective than punishment.
"It makes absolutely no sense for the system to give jail time to someone who is not a threat to society. Compulsions such as alcohol abuse, anger management or kleptomania are better treated by counseling than incarceration.
That's why I always get to know about my clients background and then file a statement of mitigation to show that the behavior was an aberration and that they deserve a break. This strategy is very effective in keeping my client's records clean."
-Patricia Campi
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Extraordinary Case Results
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1st degree Robbery + personal use of firearm. D.A.'s best offer was 7 years State Prison. |
| RESULT |
After submitting a Statement in Mitigation, PROBATION GRANTED. |
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| CHARGES |
Misdemeanor Spousal Abuse. D.A.'s best offer was 90 days in County Jail. |
| RESULT |
After submitting a Statement in Mitigation to the Court, PROBATION GRANTED with NO JAIL TIME. |
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| CHARGES |
Misdemeanor Battery re-filed as Felony Assault w/Deadly Weapon w/Great Bodily Injury. State Prison exposure. |
| RESULT |
After filing a Motion for Specific Performance of Plea Bargain negotiated prior to re-filing of Complaint, MOTION GRANTED and Defendant placed on PROBATION.. |
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| CHARGES |
Felony Receiving Stolen Property w/ one strike prior. State Prison exposure. |
| RESULT |
Romero Motion to strike prior filed. After Court indicated it would deny motion, D.A. agreed to strike prior on first day of trial. PROBATION GRANTED.. |
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Felony Assault w/Deadly Weapon and Criminal Threats. State Prison exposure. |
| RESULT |
After submitting a Statement in Mitigation, PROBATION GRANTED.. |
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| CHARGES |
Felony Possession of Controlled Substance w/ two strike priors. Exposure 27 years to Life. |
| RESULT |
After filing a Romero Motion, Court agreed to strike one prior giving Defendant 4 years.. |
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| CHARGES |
Felony Elder Abuse. D.A.'s best offer 7 years State Prison. |
| RESULT |
After submitting a Statement in Mitigation, PROBATION GRANTED.. |
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| CHARGES |
Possession of Concealed/Deadly Weapon w/ two strike priors. Exposure 25 years to Life. |
| RESULT |
After filing a Romero Motion, MOTION GRANTED in its entirety w/ Defendant placed on PROBATION.. |
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