If you are accused of a criminal act, then you should immediately get in contact with a Brea criminal defense lawyer. Representing yourself in court is never a great option. The court will not go easy on you, and your side of the story may never get expressed. A criminal defense lawyer will understand how the trial will run and be able to anticipate what the prosecution will use against you.
Criminal Defense Attorney In Brea, CA
Criminal accusations are serious offenses that can linger for a lifetime if you are convicted of the crime, but simply being accused of a criminal offense does not automatically make you guilty of committing it. That said, the stress of what the future will hold and the possible penalties that you could face if convicted can leave anyone fearful of what is to come. Even if there is evidence against you, you have the right to seek legal representation. You do not have to fight for yourself against a legal system that is against you.
Hiring a Brea criminal attorney can save you this anxiety by casting proper light on your case and giving you the proper representation that you deserve in the face of the court.
A Brea Criminal Lawyer Who Cares
Whether you are guilty of committing a crime or you have been falsely accused, the Law Office of Jacqueline Goodman is here to help you get the representation you deserve. We have been working with our clients for many years, helping them get their sentences reduced or even acquitted.
We are proud of our success rate and will be happy to serve anyone facing criminal charges in Brea, CA. Don’t wait another day to contact us.
FACING CRIMINAL CHARGES?
Attorney Goodman handles a wide variety of criminal cases and accused crimes. Don’t see your charges below? Contact us for a consultation.
CATEGORIZING CRIMINAL CHARGES
If you are convicted of a criminal charge, your conviction can fall under three distinct categories. Based on how you are convicted, you will receive different penalties for the charge.
Infractions
This is the least severe criminal charge that you can be charged with. An infraction will not result in any jail time. Oftentimes, infractions do not go to court, and you will not need an attorney to represent you. An infraction can be given if you have violated a traffic law or committed another minor issue.
Misdemeanors
Misdemeanors are often less serious criminal charges. One example could be if you have been caught trespassing on a property that you were not previously authorized to be on. Misdemeanor charges will not remain on your public record forever, but you may still have to do up to a year of jail time and pay a fine of up to $2,000.
Felony
If your crime is charged as a felony, you are likely to receive the most severe penalties. Felonies remain on your public record for a significant amount of time and can often affect your public rights, your ability to get hired for a job, or your ability to purchase/rent a home. Felonies can also result in significant fines, years or life in jail, and probation time. Someone who has received a felony charge could have been charged with murder, assault, other violent crimes, DUI, and more.
If a conviction falls between a misdemeanor and a felony, it is considered a wobbler crime. Wobbler cases are often specific cases that cannot be classified under a single category. One common example is a DUI. DUIs are often classified as wobbler cases and may depend on certain aggravating factors to distinguish them between misdemeanors or felonies.
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FACING CRIMINAL CHARGES?
Attorney Goodman handles a wide variety of criminal cases and accused crimes. Don’t see your charges below? Contact us for a consultation.
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BENEFITS OF A BREA CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY
If convicted of a criminal charge, you may face a lifetime of job insecurity, trouble buying/renting a home, limited educational opportunities, a loss of rights/privileges, possible jail time, heavy fees, and mandated probation time. What you need to remember is that you are not guilty until proven guilty by the court. No matter what has happened or what your accuser has said, you have the right to defend yourself and your story, and we are here to help this process be smoother and as stress-free as possible.
At The Law Office of Jacqueline Goodman in Brea, we help our clients receive proper representation for a variety of criminal charges, including violent crimes, DUI Defense, internet crimes, juvenile crimes, theft, drug crimes, sex crimes and more. Our vast experience and knowledge of the court make us a team that you will want on your side. When we work alongside our clients accused of criminal charges, we drastically increase the chances that their penalties will be reduced or the case will be acquitted.