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Felony Defense

A felony charge turns life upside down. The fear, the uncertainty, the rush of questions you can’t answer—it’s a lot for anyone to handle. If you’re facing a felony in Los Angeles, Orange County, San Bernardino, or Riverside, you deserve guidance from someone who not only understands the law, but understands what you are going through. Our firm offers exactly that. With over 20 years of trial experience, we know how to steady the situation, protect your rights, and help you regain control.

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When you’re worried about your freedom, your job, your record, and your family, you need a legal team that knows the terrain and knows how to lead. From the moment you reach out, we take the weight off your shoulders by explaining what’s happening, what comes next, and what can be done right away to protect you. We make sure you understand your options clearly, without legal jargon or scare tactics. You will never face the process alone or in the dark.

Behind the scenes, we move quickly and decisively. Felony cases in these counties can escalate fast. We immediately examine the police reports, body-cam footage, witness statements, digital evidence, and every detail of the prosecution’s case. Many felony charges contain mistakes—violations of rights, assumptions taken as fact, inconsistent statements, or procedures that were not followed properly. We identify and challenge those problems early, because that’s often where the strongest opportunities for defense begin.

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Your concerns matter. Every client’s situation is different, and the consequences can reach far beyond the courtroom—immigration issues, professional licenses, employment, family responsibilities, and long-term reputation. We take the time to understand what is most important to you and build a strategy around protecting those priorities. Whether your case involves assault, domestic violence, drug allegations, weapons charges, theft, fraud, or something more complex, we treat your future with the seriousness it deserves.

After two decades in courtrooms across Southern California, we know how prosecutors work, how judges think, and how cases move. That experience gives our clients stability in a moment that feels anything but stable. We negotiate from a position of strength, and when trial becomes the best path, we are fully prepared.

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A felony charge feels like the ground is falling out from under you, but this moment does not define your entire future. With the right defense, people find protection, relief, and a way forward every day. Our role is to guide you, fight for you, and give you the confidence that your case—and your life—are in experienced hands.

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When you’re ready, we’re here to bring clarity, protection, and a path forward.

Felonies

Felonies are punishable by state prison time (over one year) or fines, with some "wobblers" that may be reduced to misdemeanors (Penal Code § 17).

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  • Grand Theft (Penal Code § 487): Stealing property valued over $950, including cars, firearms, or high-value items.

  • Burglary (Penal Code § 459): Entering a building or vehicle with intent to commit theft or another felony.

  • Possession of Controlled Substances (Health & Safety Code § 11350): Unlawfully possessing drugs like heroin, cocaine, or methamphetamine for personal use.

  • Felony Domestic Violence (Penal Code § 273.5): Inflicting traumatic injury (e.g., bruises, cuts) on a spouse, cohabitant, child’s parent, or dating partner, often with visible harm.

  • Sexual Battery (Penal Code § 243.4): Touching an intimate part of another person without consent for sexual arousal, gratification, or abuse, often a felony if involving restraint.

  • Assault with a Deadly Weapon (Penal Code § 245(a)(1)): Attacking another with a weapon (e.g., knife, gun) likely to cause great bodily injury, even without contact.

  • Identity Theft (Penal Code § 530.5): Using another’s personal information for unlawful purposes, such as fraud.

  • Possession of Child Pornography (Penal Code § 311.11): Knowingly possessing or distributing material depicting minors under 18 engaged in sexual conduct, often charged as a felony due to its severity.

  • Meeting a Minor to Commit a Lewd Act (Penal Code § 288.4): Arranging or attending a meeting with a minor under 18 with intent to engage in lewd or lascivious behavior, often involving online communications.

  • Stalking (Penal Code § 646.9): Repeatedly following or harassing someone, causing fear for their safety.

 

Serious Felonies

 

Serious felonies, listed under Penal Code § 1192.7(c), qualify for enhanced sentencing under California’s Three Strikes law (Penal Code § 667).

  • Murder (Penal Code § 187): Unlawfully killing another with malice aforethought, including first- or second-degree murder.

  • Rape (Penal Code § 261): Non-consensual sexual intercourse accomplished by force, fear, fraud, or incapacity of the victim.

  • Lewd Acts with a Child (Penal Code § 288): Willfully touching a minor under 14 (or older in some cases) for sexual gratification, or causing a child to touch themselves or others, a serious felony due to its impact on minors.

  • Robbery (Penal Code § 211): Taking property from another person by force or fear, often involving a weapon.

  • Aggravated Sexual Battery (Penal Code § 243.4(a)): Sexual battery involving force, restraint, or serious injury, classified as a serious felony due to its violent nature.

  • Kidnapping (Penal Code § 207): Forcibly moving a person a substantial distance without consent, often for ransom or harm.

  • Voluntary Manslaughter (Penal Code § 192(a)): Killing another without malice, often in the heat of passion or imperfect self-defense.

  • Domestic Violence with Great Bodily Injury (Penal Code § 273.5 + § 12022.7): Inflicting significant injury (e.g., broken bones) on a domestic partner, enhanced as a serious felony.

  • Carjacking (Penal Code § 215): Taking a vehicle from another’s possession by force or fear.

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