California Specific Strike Crimes Attorney



Sex Crimes

Sex crime cases are often difficult and complex due to their sensitive nature. Prejudice and predisposition to assign guilt to a defendant are barriers that an Orange County sex crimes defense lawyer must overcome. Mandatory sex offender registration for an individual convicted of a sex crime is a lifelong penalty that will forever change the convicted individual’s reputation and quality of life.

Some of the sex crime cases a strike attorney at our firm can take on include:

• Rape: forced sexual intercourse upon a person who is unwilling or who is in a position where they are unable to give consent. This includes date rape, statutory rape, forcible rape and spousal rape. This crime could be punishable by up to 8 years in state prison, with potential enhancements when the victim is a minor or acts of violence or kidnapping are involved. Penal Code 260, et al.

• Lewd and lascivious conduct: conduct which is carried out for the purpose of personal sexual gratification or arousal. This crime can include child pornography, prostitution and indecent acts. Lewd and lascivious acts with a child under 14 could  result in a state prison sentence of up to 8 years and fines of up to $10,000. Penal Code 288 et al.

• Kidnapping with the intent to commit rape: kidnapping an individual with the intention of carrying out robbery, rape, sodomy or oral copulation. This can result in a life sentence in state prison, without the possibility of parole.

Theft Crimes

A theft crime, such as robbery, carjacking or burglary, will carry severe penalties for the convicted individual. An Orange County theft crimes defense attorney will be necessary to protect the rights of the accused and help him or her avoid a long term prison sentence, fines, restitution and a strike on his or criminal record.

Theft crimes often come down to physical evidence, usually consisting of DNA, video surveillance and fingerprints and eye witness testimony. A successful defense lawyer will utilize experts and investigators in a theft crime case in order to locate and obtain physical evidence which favors his or her client or to challenge the evidence presented by the state. This strategy can prove effective in a number of theft cases, as well as strategies involving establishing the defense of mistaken identity or when the accused had no intention of taking property.

Types of Serious Theft Crimes in California

At Criminal Defense Team, an experienced criminal defense attorney can offer representation for any type of theft crime charge, including:

• Robbery: using force, violence or threat of violence to commit theft. This violent felony offense may result in a state prison sentence of up to 9 years. If a gun is discharged during the robbery, this enhancement could result in 20 additional years in state prison added to the convicted individual’s sentence.  California also applies Estes robbery rules which doesn’t require any actual force be applied toward the victim.

• Burglary: entering a building with the intention of committing theft or a felony offense (such as murder, assault, etc.) This may result in a state prison sentence of up to 6 years in state prison, as well as a strike on the accused individual’s criminal record if the crime is committed in home.

• Carjacking: a form of robbery, involving the theft of a motor vehicle. This violent felony offense may result in a state prison sentence of up to 9 years. Kidnapping charges may also be applied if a passenger was in the car when it was stolen.

Criminal Defense Team, at Criminal Defense Team is committed to providing clients with excellent service when they work with an attorney at our firm. We always strive to be available to our clients and offer knowledgeable and caring legal services while utilizing aggressive litigation techniques in the courtroom. An attorney at our firm can meet with you at your home, work or even at jail or prison. Never underestimate the benefit of having an experienced defense lawyer on your side that has the resources and knowledge to be effective.

Arrested for robbery, carjacking or burglary in Riverside, Los Angeles, Orange County, San Bernardino or San Diego? Contact an Orange County theft crime defense lawyer at our firm today!