FELONY DEFENSE
FELONY DEFENSE LAWYERS in Inland Empire
Aggressive Legal Defense Against Felony Charges in California
Simply put, your future is on the line when you’ve been charged with a felony, and you cannot afford to hire an inexperienced attorney who doesn’t understand the legal system in all its complexity. At Visco & Selyem Criminal Defense, our law firm is made up of former prosecutors who bring incredibly helpful insight to each defense they build. In fact, one of our attorneys is even a Certified Criminal Law Specialist certified by the California Board of Legal Specialization, placing among the few defense lawyers who can legally call himself a bona fide expert in this area of law.
Understanding the Impact of Felony Convictions in California
Felonies are serious crimes that have punishments with life-altering implications. If you’re convicted of a felony, you can face:
- Several years to life in state prison
- Hefty fines
- Probation
- Community service
- Mandatory alcohol, drug, or mental health counsel
- Securities fraud
- Racketeering
California’s felony sentencing law is very complex. An experienced attorney will know how to help you navigate through the system and help you mitigate your potential risks. For example, many felonies are “wobbler crimes.” These are crimes that can be charged as either a misdemeanor or a felony. When the District Attorney’s office chooses to file a felony instead of a misdemeanor (as they often do), the skill of your criminal defense attorney comes into play. An experienced attorney can effectively petition the court to have a crime “reduced” to a misdemeanorinstead of a felony.
Another recent change to felony sentencing law involves whether a criminal conviction results in a sentence in state prison, or “county jail prison”. This area of the law is new and very complicated. The consequences of making a mistake are potentially extremely serious. we have specific training in this area of the law far above and beyond the average defense attorney.
Strategic Defense for Felony Charges in Tustin & Rancho Cucamonga
At Visco & Selyem Criminal Defense, we will fully investigate the evidence available in your case, working with experts who can testify on your behalf if necessary. We will work hard to protect your freedoms and liberties under California law. We firmly believe that everyone charged with a crime deserves the best defense possible, no matter how serious the crime is. We will provide you with an aggressive defense, and the legal advice you need to make the best decisions regarding your future.
