Felony Charges Defense
Felony Specialized defense
Facing a felony charge is overwhelming, and having the right Felony Charges Defense Attorney in Fullerton, CA is crucial. At the Law Office of Jimmy Cha, we understand that a felony is a criminal offense that can lead to years in prison, substantial fines, or both. In California, felonies range from non-violent crimes like petty theft to violent offenses such as murder. These charges carry life-altering consequences—impacting employment, housing, professional licenses, and overall quality of life. Even the least severe conviction can create long-term barriers, making skilled legal defense essential.
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THREE STRIKES LAW
In California, a felony conviction may fall under the Three Strikes Law. Under California Penal Code section 667, repeat offenders face increasingly elevated punishments. The “Strikes” are generally, but not exclusively, violent or serious felony convictions.
Regardless of whether you are facing one, two or three strikes, it can put you in serious legal trouble, facing incredibly harsh punishments should you be convicted. If you have two strikes and are convicted of a third, “Three Strikes” comes into full affect, and you will automatically be sentenced to 25 to life in prison without the possibility of parole.
DETERMINATE SENTENCING LAWS
In California, most felonies are punishable under the Determinate Sentencing laws. This means that if you are convicted of a felony offense and sentenced to prison the judge may impose 1 of 3 prisons terms, ranging from low, middle to high. The term that is imposed depends on many factors.
Aggravating Factors
- Seriousness of the crime
- Criminal history of the defendant
- Whether the crime involved great violence or great bodily harm
- Was there a gun or weapon involved in the commission of the crime
- Was the victim particularly vulnerable at the time of the crime
Mitigating Factors
- Whether the defendant was an active or passive member in the crime
- Whether the crime was committed under coercion or duress
- Whether the crime was committed because of unusual circumstances
WOBBLERS
In California, certain crimes can be prosecuted or charged as either a misdemeanor or as a felony. These charges are called wobblers, and depending on how a crime is charged may be the difference between prison time and probation.
It is possible however, to avoid jail completely and arrange for an alternative sentence in lieu of jail. Your attorney can be the greatest single factor in determining the outcome of your felony conviction, and can be the difference between you serving time in jail or not.
Whatever your case may be, contact The Law Office of Jimmy Cha to discuss your case immediately in order to find out more about your case and what possible defenses there may be.
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