Do I need a Los Angeles criminal defense lawyer?

If you have been arrested or charged with a crime in Los Angeles, it is important to reach out to an attorney who can help you navigate the process. Hiring an attorney soon after arrest (or even in anticipation of an arrest) may keep you from making mistakes that could cost you your freedom. Some examples of crimes that may require strong legal defense include, but are not limited to: DUIs, drug charges, white collar crimes, violent crimes, sex crimes, theft offenses, hate crimes, domestic violence, child abuse and juvenile crimes. Some Los Angeles criminal defense attorneys focus on certain types of offenses, whereas other attorneys handle a variety of criminal defense cases.

What rights do I have if I have been accused of a crime in Los Angeles?

In every criminal case, the person accused of a crime is presumed to be innocent until proven guilty. This means that the government is required to prove every element of its case beyond a reasonable doubt. The “reasonable doubt” standard is the highest standard in the American legal system and it is deliberately designed this way because an individual’s liberty is at stake in these cases. Thus, even if a prosecutor leads you to believe they have a “slam dunk” case, they still have to prove every element of the crime(s) of which you are accused. Under California law, proof beyond a reasonable doubt is proof that leaves you with an “abiding conviction” that the charge is true. The evidence does not need to eliminate all possible doubt because anything is technically possible or susceptible to imaginary doubt. Rather, the fact finder should properly consider and compare all of the evidence that was presented throughout the trial. It is important to note that the accused has the right to cross-examine all the evidence presented by the prosecution to establish its case. Bring charged with a crime is a serious matter and should be handled as quickly as possible. A Los Angeles criminal defense attorney can help you defend your rights and your freedom.

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Pat Carey

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Anthony Rios

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Joseph Anthony Virgilio

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Eric Mayeda Renslo

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Matthew Garth Kaestner

Long Beach, CA Criminal Defense Attorney

(562) 437-0200

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Mike Singh Sethi

Norwalk, CA Criminal Defense Attorney

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Andres James Ortiz

Long Beach, CA Criminal Defense Attorney

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Adam Klugman

Orange, CA Criminal Defense Attorney

(714) 559-0931

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Heena Patel

Diamond Bar, CA Criminal Defense Attorney

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Robert Gordon Berke

Canoga Park, CA Criminal Defense Attorney

(818) 436-2924

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Todd Means

Long Beach, CA Criminal Defense Attorney

(562) 822-6745

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Zachary James McCready

Long Beach, CA Criminal Defense Attorney

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Greg Hill

Torrance, CA Criminal Defense Attorney

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Ann Anat Gottesman

Pasadena, CA Criminal Defense Attorney

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Robert Ernenwein

Torrance, CA Criminal Defense Attorney

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Geronimo Gutierrez IV

Fullerton, CA Criminal Defense Attorney

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Rolling Hills Estates, CA Criminal Defense Attorney

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Pasadena, CA Criminal Defense Attorney

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Redondo Beach, CA Criminal Defense Attorney

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Norman John Homen

El Monte, CA Criminal Defense Attorney

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Ross B. Erlich

Encino, CA Criminal Defense Attorney

(818) 783-5700

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Jeffrey Vallens

Encino, CA Criminal Defense Attorney

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Raul Coretana Sabado

Pasadena, CA, CA Criminal Defense Attorney

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Jeremy Ian Lessem

Sherman Oaks, CA Criminal Defense Attorney

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