Resisting Arrest / Obstruction of Justice

I had an accident in my car and was determined to be twice the legal limit for alcohol. Due to my intoxication level and other facts, I got into an altercation with several police officers. I was then charged with Penal Code Section 69-Resisting and Deterring an Executive Officer, Vehicle Code Section 23152(a)-Driving under the Influence of Alcohol, Penal Code 148(a)-Resisting Arrest/Obstructing Justice, Penal Code Section 241(c)-Assault on a Peace Officer, Penal Code Section 243(b)-Battery on an Officer. I hired Attorney Will Bruzzo to represent me. He had successfully represented me on another minor case. Mr. Bruzzo had me evaluated [Psychologically] and spoke with the Judge and the District Attorney. My total exposure was 1 year in jail. However, Mr. Bruzzo negotiated a DISMISSAL of all charges except the driving under the influence charge. Also, I must complete 10 days of Cal Trans [No Jail] and informal probation. I would enthusiastically recommend Mr. Bruzzo for any case involving Penal Code Sections 148(a), Penal Code Section 69, Penal Code Section 241(c), Penal Code Section 243(b) and Vehicle Code Section 23152(a). Date: 11/10/21

I was charged with a felony violation of Penal Code Section 69, Resisting and Deterring an Executive Officer, and Misdemeanor Battery on a Police Officer in violation of Penal Code Section 243(b). My jail exposure was up to 3 years in prison for this offense. I was also on probation for a misdemeanor drunk driving offense. I hired Attorney Will Bruzzo to represent me. Despite the charges and my being on misdemeanor probation I have a good record of employment with an advanced degree in a prestigious profession. I also have a family. [Mr. Bruzzo argued these points with the District Attorney.] Even with the representations of Police Officers and private security personnel with whom I had an altercation Mr. Bruzzo negotiated a complete DISMISSAL OF ALL THE CHARGES after I attended anger management classes. I am very happy with this result as it keeps my record clean and keeps me out of custody. I would enthusiastically recommend Mr. Bruzzo for any violation of Penal Code Section 69, Resisting and Deterring an Executive Officer and Battery on a Police Officer, Penal Code Section 243(b). Date: 6/2/17

I got intoxicated one night and entered a home without permission of the owner. After I entered I committed over $5000.00 of property damage. When Police arrived I ran away from them despite them telling me to come to them. I was originally arrested for Burglary (Penal Code Section 460(b)), Vandalism (Penal Code Section 594(b) (1)), Public Intoxication (Penal Code Section 647(f)) and Obstructing Justice/Resisting Arrest (Penal Code Section 148(a) (1). [Bail was set at $25,000.00] I hired Attorney Will Bruzzo to represent me in this matter. Mr. Bruzzo was concerned I might be charged with a felony. So he contacted the District Attorney before the court date and wrote them a letter explaining my lack of a record and good character. The District Attorney then filed the case as a misdemeanor Vandalism (Penal Code Section 594(a) (1) and Resisting Arrest (Penal Code Section 148(a) (1). Mr. Bruzzo then contacted the victim [Homeowner] and got them to agree to write a letter indicating he did not want prosecution once I compensated him for his damages. This is called a civil compromise. [The District Attorney (DA) then Dismissed that charge] He then convinced the DA to DISMISS the resisting arrest charge once I did community service. In short, Mr. Bruzzo got both charges and the entire case completely DISMISSED. I would therefore enthusiastically recommend him for any criminal case. Date: 1/5/15

I was charged with Resisting Arrest/Obstructing Justice under Penal Code Section 148(a) (1). I hired Attorney Will Bruzzo to represent me because of his familiarity with the Orange County Courts, District Attorney and Judges. Mr. Bruzzo appeared without me in court several times and negotiated with the District Attorney. Mr. Bruzzo showed the District Attorney many positive things about my character. In the end Mr. Bruzzo negotiated a deal where the charge was DISMISSED once I gave DNA, took a class, made a donation and did Community Service. I am very happy with this agreement and I would enthusiastically recommend Mr. Bruzzo for any similar criminal matter. Date: 10/23/13

I was charged with Public Intoxication (Penal Code Section 647 (f)), Vandalism (Penal Code Section 594(a)/ (b) (2) (A)) and Resisting Arrest (Penal Code Section 148(a) (1). These charges arose when I got highly intoxicated at a bar. After I refused to leave the bar police were called. I then resisted their efforts to remove me. Then, once I was in the police car, I kicked out the window of the police car. I was facing up to 1 year [in jail] for these offenses. In addition I had a prior arrest for Domestic Violence. I hired Attorney Will Bruzzo to represent me because of the excellent results he got in other similar cases and because of his familiarity with the courts and District Attorney in Orange County. Mr. Bruzzo managed to negotiate a result where the charges will be DISMISSED once I complete a class. I am very happy with this result and I would enthusiastically recommend Mr. Bruzzo for any similar criminal matter. Date: 3/12/13

I was charged with Drunk Driving (Vehicle Code 23152(a) (b), Hit and Run (Vehicle Code Section 20002(a), and Resisting Arrest (Penal Code Section 148(a)). I drove a vehicle while intoxicated, had a minor accident and left the scene without calling authorities. Then I tried to evade the police when they came to talk to me. In addition, I had a prior drunk driving conviction. I hired William W. Bruzzo to represent me because of his familiarity with the District Attorney and the Judges and the Courts in Orange County. Mr. Bruzzo was relentless in his attempts to get me the best deal possible. In the end he got the Hit and Run DISMISSED and the Resisting Arrest DISMISSED. This was very important to me because I wanted to keep my record as clean as possible. I pled guilty to a DUI and received punishment of physical labor. As such I would enthusiastically recommend Mr. Bruzzo for any criminal matter. Date: 4-12-12

I was charged with Health and Safety Code Section 11350 [Possession of a Controlled Substance, Heroin] a felony and Health and Safety Code Section 11550(a), [Under the Influence of Controlled Substance], a misdemeanor. I also had two prior convictions for possession of a controlled substance and other crimes. Mr. Bruzzo negotiated a deal where I resided in a drug program for 6 months with that result that I did NO JAIL TIME on the case AND I GOT THE FELONY DISMISSED. As such I would enthusiastically recommend Mr. Bruzzo for any controlled substance or criminal matter. Date: 4-3-12

I was involved in a physical altercation with police while I was under the influence. The police claim I was fighting with them and calling them names. As such I was charged with Resisting Arrest – Obstructing Justice under Penal Code Section 148 (a) (1) and Public Intoxication under Penal Code Section 647 (f). I could have faced up to one year in jail on this case. I hired Attorney Will Bruzzo to represent me because of his familiarity with the courts and the district attorney. Mr. Bruzzo showed that I was in alcohol treatment and otherwise trying to make something of myself. After a few visits to court Mr. Bruzzo got the entire case DISMISSED. I am very happy with the result and I would enthusiastically Mr. Bruzzo for any criminal matter. Date: 5/18/11

I was charged with Assault on a Peace Officer (Penal Code Section 241(b)); Battery on an Officer (Penal Code Section 243(b)) and Resisting Arrest (Penal Code Section 148(a) (1)). These charges occurred as a result of an altercation I got into with a Police Officer in Orange County. I was looking at up to one year in jail for these offenses. I hired William W. Bruzzo to represent me because of his reputation and his familiarity with the courts in Orange County. I told Mr. Bruzzo that not only did I not assault the officer in question but that he assaulted me without reason or provocation. I realized that for the most part it would be my word against the officer’s. Mr. Bruzzo took my case and began investigating the officer by filing motions which requested the personnel records of the officer in question. The County of Orange fought to keep the records from being revealed but Mr. Bruzzo won in the end. The personnel records of the officer in question revealed that he had had problems with violence in the past. Mr. Bruzzo used this information in his negotiations with the District Attorney. In the end, the District Attorney agreed to DISMISS all the charges against me! I am very grateful to Mr. Bruzzo for his work and I would enthusiastically recommend him for any criminal matter. Date: 1/15/10