- Criminal DefensePut an experienced San Joaquin legal defense firm, one that understands the criminal defense system from both sides, in your corner. We offer free consultations and payment plans to clients throughout Fresno, Sacramento, and Stanislaus counties. Reach out today.
- DUI/DWIIt’s easy for a defendant to feel like there’s no way out of a DUI charge. After all, that breath test or blood test that showed them over the legal limit couldn’t be wrong, could it? Actually, yes it could. Moreover, it’s possible there was no legal basis for even administering the test to begin with. Let an attorney who knows where to look for evidence do a deep dive before pleading out.
- Sex CrimesOur society is rightly horrified by crimes of a sexual nature. But it’s too common for that rightful horror at the crime to lead to prejudging the specific person accused. Defendants who are charged with sex crimes can find themselves abandoned by friends, and perhaps even their own family. They face these charges from a District Attorney’s office that may be feeling public pressure to get a conviction. In this crucial hour of their lives, a defendant needs to know that their San Joaquin sex crimes lawyer has their back. Defendants need to know their attorney believes in them, and has a deep understanding of how the criminal justice system works.
- Fraud
- RobberyThe crimes associated with gang activity are crimes regardless of the circumstances. It is quite clearly against the law to commit assault, sexual violence, robbery, or any other felony, regardless of whether one is in a gang or not. But there are certain circumstances that can, if proven by the District Attorney’s office, result in enhanced sentencing.
- BurglaryFor example, burglary is a crime associated with gangs. A second-degree felony burglary conviction, standing its own, has a maximum sentence of 3 years in jail. However, if this is considered a gang crime, that sentence might be as long as 7 years. Other offenses, particularly those to be considered violent crimes, could result in an additional 10 years being added on to the original sentence.
- White Collar Crimes
- Theft
- MisdemeanorsTheft crimes in California and the San Francisco Bay area can be treated as felonies depending on the dollar amount and the property stolen. Theft crimes are crimes that involve taking the personal property of another without their consent and with the intention of depriving the owner of his or her possessions. Under the California penal code §484 these include both misdemeanors and felonies of ranging severity. Without skilled legal defense, these charges can result in serious consequences.
- Embezzlement
- Drug CrimesCriminal charges on drug-related offenses can change someone’s life overnight. In the short-term, they may face unfortunate prejudgment by those close to them. And if the District Attorney’s office presses ahead the case, defendants face jail time, hefty fines, and a criminal record trailing them around even after a sentence has been served. An experienced San Joaquin drug crimes lawyer, one who understands the justice system operates and where the pressure points are—can be valuable ally to the defendant at this critical point in their life.
- AssaultAssault charges bring with them the possibility of jail sentences and steep fines. Convictions mean a criminal record that can hinder future efforts to pursue employment, housing, and can make the sentencing for future convictions more severe. What defendants facing these charges need most is a San Joaquin assault defense lawyer who believes in them, and also understands how the system works.
- MurderMurder charges require a malicious intent to end a life. There are three degrees of murder: First-degree, second-degree, and capital murder.
- Probation Violation
- HomicideIf you have been accused of homicide, do not make any statements to police, under any circumstances. Instead, immediately seek guidance from an experienced lawyer. While not all homicide charges are alike, the details behind your charge and what you may unwittingly share with the police can be crucial to your defense.
- Shoplifting
- Restraining Order
- Forgery
- Money Laundering
- ManslaughterWhile the law is extremely detailed and specific, even down to the type of victim or method, the main difference between manslaughter and murder in California are...
- ProstitutionThe term “sex crime†covers a broad range of illegal activities. It can include misdemeanor offenses such as public lewdness. Sex crimes also includes serious felonies, such as rape or offenses involving child pornography, which can lead to very long prison sentences. Other sex crimes include activities involving prostitution, assault, and more.
- Extortion
- Hit and Run
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