Riverside Criminal Defense Attorney Law Firm

If you've been charged with a drug crime, the first move to make should be consulting with Riverside Criminal Defense Attorney Law Firm. Being found guilty of a drug crime could result in harsh penalties like fines and long prison terms.

In the U.S., controlled substances are regulated under federal and state drug laws. It's illegal to possess, manufacture, distribute, or cultivate illegal drugs like LSD, cocaine, marijuana, heroin, and ecstasy.

Moreover, it is illegal to engage in prescription fraud offenses such as:

• Selling prescription medication in an illegal pharmacy-type operation.
• Acquiring a prescription using false methods
• Selling prescription medications to another person other than the patient.

Drug offenses range in seriousness, with possession of a small amount of marijuana for personal use being considered a lesser severe offense while running a highly profitable drug trafficking business being a greater crime. A drug crime could be prosecuted as a felony or misdemeanor depending on factors like:

• Your previous criminal record
• Circumstances surrounding your case
• The intent
• Amount
• Type

Our skilled defense attorneys could ensure the prosecutors don't overlook the positive aspects of your charge. We ensure you don't face harsher consequences than necessary.

Typically, a person breaks fraud laws anytime they engage in conduct that leads to unnecessary or unfair benefit to self and cause loss or harm to somebody else.

Fraudulent conduct is driven by the desire to escape criminal culpability or financial gain. There are many fraudulent acts that Golden State penalizes. While some are founded on these motives, others aren't.

A fraud offense can carry significant incarceration terms and fines. While most fraud crimes result in specific penalties, others are charged under perjury law, forgery law, and theft law.

Fraud offenses are wobbler. They could be prosecuted either as a felony or misdemeanor, depending mainly on the criminal history and case facts. If charged with a federal crime, you will be charged in federal court and state court, resulting in increased penalties.

With so much at stake, it is essential to engage a skilled attorney. The defense attorneys at Riverside Criminal Defense Attorney Law Firm could use any of the following legal defenses:

• You should be acquitted based on the defense of entrapment.
• You are a victim of mistaken identity.
• You did not intend to engage in fraudulent conduct.

A violent crime is any crime committed with the intent to harm another person. It often inflicts injuries to a severe or moderate degree.

Most violent crimes in California are felonies, and the extent of the California felony depends on who was hurt, the degree of the injury, and the action taken. If you assault and harm a minor physically, you could face aggravated or felony assault. Other violent crimes might happen simultaneously as another offense like robbery where a weapon exists.

Common violent crimes include:

• Voluntary manslaughter
• Arson
• Mayhem
• Murder
• Rape
• Sodomy
• Lewd acts on a child below fourteen
• Kidnapping
• Extortion
• Sexual penetration
• Threats
• Carjacking

Due to the public pressure to solve violent crimes, law enforcement agencies might rush their investigations to arrest. The police will make statements from over-eager witnesses who could be lying or even mistaken.

When you consult with Riverside Criminal Defense Attorney Law Firm, you could count on us to pursue all legal options to get a favorable case outcome. We will follow up on witnesses and leads and build a compelling case in your defense. We will also use defenses like a false witness statement, misidentification, and defense of self or another person.

Are you under investigation or arrested for a sex crime? If so, contact Riverside Criminal Defense Attorney Law Firm immediately for a free initial consultation. Do not wait until you're charged. At this point, you will have a criminal record. Notwithstanding whether the charge is dismissed or not, the criminal record could cause potential landlords, professional licensing authorities, and employers to reject the application. You might also face penalties like lifetime registration as a sex offender, fines, stigma, and serving time in prison.

Our attorneys have experience defending felony and misdemeanor sex crimes, such as:

• Oral copulation
• Rape
• Failure to register as a sex offender
• Lewd act with a minor
• Prostitution
• Date rape
• Possession of child pornography
• Sexual battery
• Child sexual abuse
• Soliciting a prostitute

Our lawyers will protect your rights before the case proceeds to trial. We might conduct the below on your behalf:

• Interview witnesses and your associates
• Investigate the alleged victim's past
• DNA testing
• Ensure the prosecutor obtained their evidence lawfully

As an experienced trial attorney, we have insider knowledge of sex crime from the prosecutor's perspective. We will ensure the ability works for you, identify weaknesses in witness testimonies and prosecution's evidence.

Domestic violence laws have changed, and you should be capable of protecting your constitutional rights by engaging a defense counsel. Domestic violence cases are not simple and are often a question of fact. Law enforcement officers don't have the required resources at the time of the crime to determine who is wrong.

Slight physical touching and minor arguments are adequate for the prosecution team to arrest you. Lawmakers are pressured into thinking that DV incidents involve brutal beating that leads to murder. Well, that isn't always the truth. Sometimes partners lie to get their significant other in trouble, especially during divorce or child custody disputes. Often, alcohol or drugs are involved, or temper flare, and even without police officers' intervention, things could have worked themselves. Sometimes police write exaggerated reports.

DV is a wobbler. It could be charged either as a misdemeanor or felony depending on your criminal record, the seriousness of the injuries suffered, and case facts. If the alleged victim sustained severe injuries, the crime is a strike. Other penalties include:

• Fines
• Restitution
• Counseling classes
• Incarceration
• A restraining order

Our attorneys can increase the chances of favorable resolution in the charges. We will provide the prosecution with facts that might lead to charge reduction.

At Riverside Criminal Defense Attorney Law Firm, our lawyers are dedicated to protecting our clients' rights when they stand charged with theft crimes. Since theft crime is an umbrella for offenses like shoplifting, burglary, theft, and robbery, we understand that simply because you have been arrested for a theft offense doesn't mean you are guilty. As a result, we will develop defense strategies that suit your case.

The penalties for a theft crime are unique, and the seriousness will depend on:

• Your criminal history
• The value of the property involved
• Application of force during the crime commission
• Where the crime took place

Common penalties for theft crimes include fines, restitution, probation, community service, and jail time. Even if you aren't convicted, the crime will appear in your record. Every time a person conducts your background check, the theft charge will appear.

These penalties can adversely affect your future, and that is why we aggressively work to ensure the case is dismissed. If it cannot be dismissed outright, we will seek to have the criminal charge reduced. If the prosecution is hesitant to reduce the charge, we will represent you in the courtroom.