San Diego Criminal Defense Attorney Sees Pending Justice For Rapper Tiny Doo

San Diego, CA, January 14, 2015 (Newswire.com) - After more than six months in jail, a local San Diego Rap Artist, Brandon Duncan “Tiny Doo” may soon be released from custody. Conspiracy charges have been dropped in the case against Duncan and possibly the 14 other individuals charged.  San Diego criminal defense attorney Brian Watkins who represents Duncan anticipates this unusual case to set a legal precedence.

Duncan was originally charged in connection with 9 gang shootings dating back to April 2013. The charges were brought under a new statute allowing prosecutors to charge known gang members if they gained to benefit from the criminal actions of other gang members. The new conspiracy law is similar to the Federal racketeering laws used in days past to prosecute mafia members.

It's been a terrible situation that has lasted more than 6 months. His spirits are now up though.

Brian Watkins, Principle Attorney

Under the new law, three criteria must be met by prosecutors to successfully charge individuals with conspiracy: 1) the individual must be an active gang member, 2) the individual must have actual knowledge of the gang’s criminal activity and 3) the individual has benefited from said illegal gang activity. This benefit can be in the form of money or respect.

In a statement given from county jail, Mr. Duncan said, “I'm just painting a picture of a story, that's it.” He went on to say, "I'm not telling anybody 'hey go commit this crime.'"

The Judge on Monday stated that prosecutors had successfully proven that the defendant had an active gang affiliation and that knowledge of gang activity was present, however the prosecutors were unable to prove the defendant gained either financially or otherwise from his affiliation.

San Diego criminal defense attorney Brian Watkins who defended Mr. Duncan said, “It’s been a terrible situation that has lasted more than six months. His spirits are now up though.”

Mr. Duncan's next court date is set for this Friday, represented by his criminal defense attorney, where he will learn more about his fate as it relates to the case and potentially be set free.

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