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Los Angeles Felony Lawyers

Felonies are serious crimes that can change a person's life forever. If you're facing felony charges, it is essential that you have an experienced, highly-qualified criminal defense attorney on your side from start to finish.

There are nearly 100 different felony crimes in the California criminal code. Many can be considered part of categories such as:

  • Violent felonies—e.g., kidnapping, armed robbery, manslaughter, mayhem, homicide
  • Drug felonies—e.g., possession of a controlled substance with intent to sell, manufacturing, trafficking
  • Sex-related felonies—e.g., rape, child molestation, distribution of child pornography via the Internet
  • White-collar felonies—e.g., fraud, embezzlement, forgery, computer crimes, identity theft

Other felonies are harder to classify; everything from weapons or vehicle-related crimes to “Sale of human organs for transplantation” and “Religious terrorism” to “Escape or attempted escape from prison.” The commonality among all of the felonies is the severity of their punishments, ranging from terms in one of California's 33 state prisons to the death sentence. It is essential to have an experienced criminal attorney fighting on your behalf who will be able to thoroughly investigate every shred of evidence in your case and fight aggressively to minimize the negative outcome of your felony case. (Reference: http://www.contracostatimes.com/convicted-felons-cant-run-office-california/)

Serious Punishments for Felonies

The stakes for felonies are high. Roughly two-thirds of felony arrests result in conviction, and although a sentence of probation with a brief jail term is possible, it's important to keep in mind that the minimum prison sentence for any felony conviction in California is 16 months. Having an aggressive defense lawyer working on your behalf can make a huge difference.

“Three Strikes” Law Makes It Worse

California's “three strikes” law is another serious concern. Repeat offenders face harshly increased punishment. For example, an individual with a prior felony conviction who is convicted of a second felony will automatically be given a doubled prison sentence for the second crime. The three strikes laws essentially make California the toughest state in which to deal with a felony conviction.

Minimizing a “Wobbler”

There are a number of crimes that—in the California criminal system—can be charged as either a felony or a misdemeanor (a lesser crime with less-severe punishment). A skilled criminal defense attorney can “tip the scales” toward a misdemeanor charge.

Contact a Highly-Skilled Criminal Attorney

If you're facing one or more felony charges, you need the best legal representation you can get. Contact Van Nuys criminal lawyers at the Los Angeles offices of Sigal Law Group today to schedule a private consultation to discuss the details of your case. Our criminal defense team is highly-skilled and will fight tirelessly to protect your rights.

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