Real Property Lenders (RPL) Prosecution
Defendants Rodney Virgil Jarmin and Tammy Marian Jordan

Criminal Charges Filed on March 29, 2011

 The San Luis Obispo County District Attorney’s Office filed criminal charges against Rodney Jarmin and Tammy Jordan on March 29, 2011. Their Preliminary Hearing was held the week of May 5 – May 12, 2011, and they were held to answer.  They are charged with six felony violations of the California Corporations Code and three penalty enhancements. Ultimate criminal penalties depend upon the number of charges and penalty enhancements upon conviction and sentencing by the court. The investigation is ongoing.

Status of Criminal Case
(to be updated as events occur)

On July 27,  2011, The Honorable Judge Michael Duffy lowered Mr. Jarmin’s bail to $200,000 and Mrs. Jordan’s bail to $100,000.  Both defendants later made the requisite showing to the Court of legitimate sources for bail funds and bailed out of custody shortly thereafter.  They both remain out of custody on bail, and their assets remain frozen by the court.  A Jury Trial date has been set to start Monday, September 10, 2012, in San Luis Obispo County Superior Court, Department 5, and the trial is anticipated to last at least a month. The parties will also meet on the morning of July 24 to discuss any pretrial issues affecting the case  

Freezing of Assets

The Superior Court has issued orders freezing the personal assets of the defendants, including any assets in which either defendant may have an interest. These court orders have frozen not only all their personal assets and interests in real estate, but also all bank accounts, all other financial accounts, vehicles and other things of value, whether the assets have been specifically listed or identified or not. The court orders prohibit anyone from selling or secreting these assets. Seventeen constitutional victims' rights were enacted on November 5, 2008, with the passage of Proposition 9, the Victims' Bill of Rights Act of 2008: Marsy's Law. Victims' rights will continue to be cited by the prosecution as issues arise related to victims' rights. For more information on Marsy's Law click here: MARCY'S LAW 

Contact Information:

RPL Prosecution Hotline: (805) 781-1053

Email: da_rpl@co.slo.ca.us