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Enhancements are actions associated with the commission of a crime which can result in additional penalties. For instance the use of a firearm and causing great bodily injury are both enhancements which, in the case of a conviction, will result in additional prison sentences. Some enhancements when added to a crime can turn a previously non-strike felony into a “strike.” An example would be an enhancement under &&&&.
There’s no doubt about it, a prosecutor will attempt to pursue enhancements for a criminal offense whenever possible. An Orange County criminal defense attorney may be the only thing between you and an additional ten or twenty years in prison. At our firm, we are familiar with defending clients who are facing enhancement penalties and have successfully defended cases throughout San Bernardino, Los Angeles, San Diego, Riverside and Orange County. Defending you against enhancements is as important as defending you against the main charges you face. Work with a lawyer who will know exactly what to do to defend your rights.
Enhancements in California
The following are all considered “violent” enhancements in California:
- Infliction of great bodily injury (GBI)
- Great bodily injury (coma, paralysis, permanent damage)
- Use of a firearm in a violent crime
- Firearm discharge causing paralysis
- Use of a firearm to commit a felony
- Use of a firearm in a drug offense
- Use of a firearm in a carjacking
Any one of the above enhancements may result in severe penalties, on top of the penalties you will already face for the criminal offense. For instance, the discharge of a firearm during the commission of a robbery may result in an additional 20 year state prison sentence, in addition to the 9 year prison sentence that may be imposed for robbery itself. You may face enhancements for a number of criminal offenses, including violent felonies, sex crimes, theft crimes and serious felonies.
Contact our offices for a consultation with an experienced Orange County defense attorney who can advise you of your rights and what you can do at this point to work to avoid a conviction and enhancements. No matter the specific enhancement charges you face, an attorney at our firm may be able to help.
Charged with an enhancement in Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego, Orange County or Los Angeles? Contact an Orange County criminal defense lawyer at our firm today!
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