California Serious Felony Defense Attorneys
Defending Clients in Los Angeles, San Bernardino, Riverside, San Diego and Orange County
California is unique in that a serious felony charge may result in a strike on an individual’s criminal record. California abides by the Three Strikes Law, which is meant to discourage individuals from continuing to commit crimes. A strike may be assessed for a serious felony, violent felony offense or for certain enhancements. A second strike will result in double the normal penalties for the crime. A third felony when one has two previous strikes, even when it is not a violent or serious felony, will result in 25 years to life in prison. Thus, avoiding a conviction for a serious felony in California is of the utmost importance.
Do not delay in consulting a criminal defense attorney when facing serious felony charges. The services of an attorney will prove invaluable from the very beginning – even from the initial investigation. Even when charges have not been formally filed by law enforcement, an attorney can provide representation that will positively affect the outcome of the case.
Types of Serious Felony Charges in California
Crimes which may be charged as serious felonies in California include the following violent crimes, theft crimes and sex crimes and are codified under Penal Code ****. Following is partial list of Serious Felonies:
- Assault with a deadly weapon
Why a Serious Felony Defense Lawyer?
Only a knowledgeable criminal defense lawyer who has specific experience in defending clients charged with serious felony and strike offenses will truly understand what it takes to effectively develop and carry out a plan of action for a client’s defense. Serious felony and strike charges are often complex and the prosecution will be eager to obtain a conviction. Press coverage and the interests of certain political groups may impinge upon the public view of charges involving a serious felony, and a lawyer will need to understand how to break through the prejudice and still achieve an acquittal for his or her client.
Criminal Defense Team is ready and able to take on serious felony cases throughout Orange County, San Bernardino, Los Angeles, Riverside and San Diego. When you need a reliable and effective criminal defense lawyer, look no further than our firm.
Arrested for a serious felony in Riverside, Los Angeles, San Bernardino, San Diego or Orange County? Contact an Orange County serious felony and strike attorney at Criminal Defense Team as soon as possible.
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