San Luis Obispo County DDA Chris Peuvrelle Appointed as Assistant District Attorney by Monterey County DA Jeannine Pacioni

 

SALINAS, California - Monterey County District Attorney Jeannine Pacioni announced on November 28 the appointment of Christopher Peuvrelle as assistant district attorney. Mr. Peuvrelle just successfully concluded the high-profile prosecution of Paul Flores for the murder of Cal Poly freshman Kristin Smart in 1996. That case was tried in Monterey County because the court granted a change of venue motion. District Attorney Jeannine Pacioni said, “I am looking forward to having Chris Peuvrelle join my management team. He is respected for his legal abilities and leadership skills. He is well deserving of his appointment as assistant district attorney.” Mr. Peuvrelle, 41, will join an existing DA management team composed of Chief Assistant District Attorney Berkley Brannon and Assistant District Attorneys Marisol Mendez, Lana Nassoura, and Gregory Peterson. Peuvrelle has worked as a deputy district attorney at the San Luis Obispo County DA’s Office since April of 2017. During his tenure Peuvrelle also prosecuted the case of People v. Carlo Fuentes-Flores, securing a conviction for first degree murder with special circumstances which resulted in a sentence of life without parole. Peuvrelle prosecuted the case of People v. Charles Giese and obtained a first degree murder verdict resulting in a sentence of 25 years to life. He also prosecuted a variety of crimes, including arson, robbery, attempted murder, human trafficking, and elder abuse. Mr. Peuvrelle was assigned to argue the constitutionality of Senate Bill 1437 in both the superior and appellate courts. He also teaches Evidence at the Allan Hancock Police Academy. “I am extremely grateful for the unwavering support of San Luis Obispo County District Attorney Dan Dow and the entire San Luis Obispo County District Attorney’s Office during the prosecution of People v. Paul and Ruben Flores,” said Peuvrelle. “I am fortunate to have worked with a team of such dedicated professionals. I will dearly miss the community of San Luis Obispo and am appreciative of its support during the past two years. I am thrilled to have the opportunity to join Ms. Pacioni’s team at the Monterey County District Attorney’s Office.” Prior to his service in San Luis Obispo County, Peuvrelle worked as a deputy district attorney in Riverside County. He prosecuted cases involving homicide, gang charges, narcotics sales, domestic violence, robbery, and other charges. He implemented a regional training program for law enforcement. Peuvrelle received his Juris Doctor from Santa Clara University School of Law in Santa Clara and Bachelor of Arts with High Distinction from the University of California, San Diego.