Jeff Rosen’s Major Cases
As a prosecutor, Jeff Rosen has successfully tried many of Santa Clara
County’s toughest cases. Below are some of them.
One hell of a conviction
The People vs. Elrite
JUNE 15, 1999
HELLS ANGEL SENTENCED TO THREE YEARS IN PRISON
With the former president of the San Jose chapter of the Hells Angels sentenced Monday to three years in prison, the Santa Clara County District Attorney's Office appeared close to winding down its prosecution against members of the notorious motorcycle gang. more...
A cold case solved
The People vs. Shearer
Former janitor convicted in San Jose cold-case killing
September 2, 2009
"Lavonna's struggle to live led us to her murderer and solved the case," said Deputy District Attorney Jeff Rosen.
"Our family has waited 15 years, and we're so thankful to finally have justice," her grandmother, Lawanna Walker, wrote in a note to the District Attorney's Office and San Jose police. more...
A friend betrays, justice prevails!
The People vs. Mays
March 17, 2009
WITH SIX WORDS, TRIAL OPENS IN 2004 KILLING
TWISTS, TURNS IN SLAYING OF ACQUAINTANCE
Homicide. Cover-up. Setup. Confrontation. Confession.
With those six words to jurors Monday, prosecutor Jeff Rosen reopened the long-delayed case against Robert Mays, who is accused of killing one acquaintance in 2004 and successfully framing another before finally confessing. "Justice has been served," said Deputy District Attorney Jeff Rosen, who presented a clear account of the convoluted facts. more...
A predator behind bars
The People vs. Collins
July 18, 2002
EX-YMCA SWIM TEACHER PLEADS GUILTY
SAN CARLOS MAN, 23, FACES 4-YEAR SENTENCE FOR SEX WITH MINORS
''I hope that while the defendant is in prison he will reflect on how he manipulated and emotionally damaged the two victims and resolve to stay away from under-aged girls,'' said prosecutor Jeff Rosen. more...
Another predator behind bars
The People vs. Wickram
June 26, 2002
PSYCHOLOGIST IS ACCUSED OF MIXING SEX WITH THERAPY
''When Mr. Wickram became a psychotherapist he took an oath to help his patients, not exploit them for his own sexual gratification,'' Rosen said. ''It is particularly offensive that he sexually exploited the two victims under the guise of medical treatment.'' more...