Felony Crimes / 3 Strikes
California Felony Charges and 3 Strikes Defense Lawyer
(866) 381-6922
If you or a family member has been previously convicted of a California felony, you know how serious the felony charges are and how harsh felony sentences can be. In California, conviction of a third felony, the 3-strikes law, can mandate a life sentence. A second strike doubles the potential time in state prison and an arrest for any strike offense makes the stakes extremely high for any subsequent felony charge.
Three-Strikes Defense Lawyers Available NOW
Former Deputy District Attorneys
Call for a free consultation (866) 381-6922
Do you have questions about what will happen to you next? Do you know your rights?
You may be asking yourself:
"Should I go to the expense of hiring a Criminal Defense Lawyer?" Yes!
If you have been arrested for a felony or a second or third strike, you need a felony defense lawyer who knows the criminal justice system and the courts of Southern California well. Our criminal defense lawyers represent clients in federal courts, Los Angeles County courts, Orange County courts, Ventura County courts, and other Southern California courts. Our law firm also handles misdemeanors and infractions.
For an outline of our criminal defense practice, please see the Criminal Defense Overview.
- A California felony charge is considered to be a serious offense such as robbery, grand theft, drug trafficking, murder, manslaughter, felony assault, felony murder and other crimes. The penalties include state prison time, fines and restitution.
- If someone is arrested for a third felony strike in a lifetime, the sentence is life in prison. As experienced three-strikes defense attorneys, we review and investigate all three strikes for opportunities to overturn an earlier conviction, dismiss the current charges, or plead down an earlier conviction or the current charge.
- A misdemeanor charge refers to charges that are less serious in nature such as DUI drunk driving or petty theft (theft of less than $400). The penalties range up to a year in county jail and up to $1,000 in fines.
- Traffic violations such as speeding tickets are charged as infractions and are not punishable with jail, but the fines can be several hundred dollars, insurance rates can skyrocket and a driver license can be revoked!
No matter what level of crime you have been charged with, it will be on your public record and can affect your reputation and opportunities. Contact a criminal defense lawyer for a free consultation so that you can get your questions answered and understand your rights.
If you have been arrested for a California felony, misdemeanor or infraction, or if you are under investigation, do not talk to anyone until you have talked to a criminal defense lawyer at Takakjian, Sowers & Sitkoff LLP. We are all former deputy district attorneys and we are all on your side. Our criminal defense lawyers are ready to protect your rights and develop your defense strategy. Our fees are reasonable and we can help you!
Free consultation. Call now (866) 381-6922 or e-mail today.
Takakjian, Sowers & Sitkoff LLP, is a California Bar criminal defense law firm. Please call us, we have offices throughout Southern California including Ventura County, Orange County, or Los Angeles County.
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