Close X

Winnetka Man Sentenced to 22 Years for Attempted Murder in Kidnapping Plot

Posted by Fay Arfa | Mar 01, 2018 | 0 Comments

A Winnetka man has been sentenced to 22 years in state prison in connection with the kidnapping and shooting of Joel Keith Ravin, the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office announced.

Randall Elmer Stinson, 32, was sentenced yesterday after pleading no contest Jan. 25 to one count of attempted murder and admitting to allegations of personally using a handgun and personally inflicting great bodily injury.

His co-defendant, 31-year-old James Edward Baggett, was sentenced Feb. 7, to 13 years in state prison after pleading no contest to kidnapping on Jan. 9. He also admitted an allegation of personally using a handgun.

Both defendants agreed to plea deals, said Deputy District Attorney Sheetal Jhala, who prosecuted the case.

According to the criminal complaint, Ravin, now 32, was kidnapped, forced into the suspect's vehicle and driven to various locations on Oct. 4, 2015. The victim was driven back to his residence where he was shot multiple times but survived.

The Los Angeles Police Department, Topanga Station, investigated case LA082052.

Los Angeles District Attorney / case LA082052 /February 2, 2018

About the Author

Fay Arfa

Fay Arfa has the distinction of being Certified as a Specialist in two separate areas of law – Criminal Law as well as Appellate Law – by the California State Bar, Board of Specialization. The National Board of Trial Advocacy has also awarded her a board Certification in Criminal Trial Advocacy. ...

Comments

There are no comments for this post. Be the first and Add your Comment below.

Leave a Comment

Board Certifications



Contact Us Today

Fay Arfa is committed to answering your questions about Trials, Appeals, Habeas Corpus, State Crimes, Federal Crimes, and Sex Crimes law issues in California.

We offer a free telephone consultation and we'll gladly discuss your case with you at your convenience. Contact us today to schedule an appointment.