I was charged with Aggravated Assault/ Assault with a deadly weapon (Penal Code Section 245(a) (1)) by means of force likely to produce great bodily injury a felony; I was also charged with Battery with serious bodily injury (Penal Code Section 243(d)) also as a felony. In addition, I faced an enhancement because of the extent of the victim’s injuries (broken facial bones) under Penal Code Section 12022.7(a). My total exposure on this case was 8 years and 6 months in prison. I hired William W. Bruzzo to defend me in this matter because I know he is an experienced attorney familiar with the courts, the judges and the district attorneys in Orange County. I believed I was innocent of the crime and that any action I took against the victim was in self defense. Mr. Bruzzo presented information to the District Attorney from witnesses not contained in the police report who supported my innocence. Eventually, Mr. Bruzzo put on several witnesses at the preliminary hearing and required the presence of the victim to testify. Despite all the new information the District Attorney refused to budge and still wanted a guilty plea to a felony and jail time. In the end, the case went to trial. Mr. Bruzzo proved to be a very capable trial lawyer. He put on an expert witness who supported my story and even a police officer who undermined the victim. In the end, the jury deliberated less then 30 minutes before finding me NOT GUILTY of all charges. My life was very stressful during the litigation of the case and I am very grateful it is over. I would enthusiastically recommend Mr. Bruzzo for representation on any criminal matter. Date: July,2008