Three Strikes Law in California
Orange County Criminal Defense Attorney
The “three strikes” law in California is very harsh and unrelenting. If you have prior convictions, it is very important to know what you are facing if you have any “strikes” on your record at all. California passed the “three strikes” law in 1994, which stipulates that a second criminal felony offense can double your time in a state prison and a third criminal offense of a certain severity and type could easily result in life imprisonment.
If you have been convicted of two serious felonies and you are facing charges on a third, you need to speak with a qualified and experienced criminal defense lawyer as soon as possible. Under the “three strikes” law, you already have two strikes on your record – and you are facing life in prison at this point. If you have been convicted of any of the following, you most likely have a strike on your record:
Santa Ana Criminal Defense Attorney – “Three Strikes Law” in California
In addition, even juvenile felonies can result in a permanent strike on your criminal record. It is so important that you speak with an Orange County criminal defense lawyer if you have been charged with a felony or you are facing your second or third felony conviction. California law enforcement agencies are intent on putting a stop to criminal activity in the state, and therefore they will treat alleged “strike” crimes as very severe and you will receive a sentence that is in keeping with this strict point of view.
We have been defending individuals charged with crimes in California for over 30 years. Our founding attorney was practicing law when the “three strikes” proposition passed in 1994, and we have successfully defended countless people from their strike charges. We will aggressively fight for your rights and our founding lawyer will personally work on your case to ensure that you receive the best possible legal defense. We understand that your way of life and basic freedoms are very threatened when you are facing the “three strikes” law in California. That is why we will work tirelessly to defend you and uphold your rights.
Contact Orange County Criminal Defense Attorney Thomas Tears if you have been charged with a felony or a “strike” crime in California.