The felony Murray pleaded no contest to is a “wobbler,” meaning that in two years he may be able to have it reduced to a misdemeanor or expunged from his record entirely.
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Prosecutors oppose lenient sentencing, ask court to make example of UPD. Sgt. Kevin Murray at Tuesday sentencing
“The hard-working, honest, and ethical law enforcement officers here in Mendocino County and those beyond our boundaries support the bench in making an example of this former law enforcement officer,” Deputy District Attorney Heidi Larson wrote Monday.
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Kevin Murray asks court for probation despite 16-month minimum sentence in felony plea (updated 8/24)
Murray’s lawyers say in court filings that he pleaded no contest based on an understanding with the judge that no jail time would be imposed as a part of the deal.
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Mendocino County prosecutors drop all charges against man disfigured in arrest by UPD
Defense attorney Richard Middlebrook said the case fell apart after UPD Sgt. Ron Donohue and Officer Eric Rodello “pleaded the Fifth,” during his client’s preliminary hearing.
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Former UPD Sgt. Kevin Murray facing 16 months in sweetheart plea deal that skirts trial on sex charges
Murray is now a felon prohibited from owning or possessing firearms, but will not be required to register as a sex-offender — despite accusations of sexual assault from three different women, including a former detective.