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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Kate Lebenzon

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Robert Ernenwein

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William S. Kroger

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Criminal defense attorney William S. Kroger has dedicated 100% of his career to helping men and women caught up in a criminal prosecution. He regularly defends clients in court throughout the Los Angeles area, including... Read More »

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Christopher Jude Bou Saeed

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With a 93% trial success rate, Chris has earned a reputation for skilled advocacy and unmatched preparation. Having tried everything from misdemeanor DUI’s to third-strike felonies carrying life in prison, Chris’... Read More »

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Dennis Gene Merenbach

Los Angeles, CA Criminal Defense Attorney

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Ramiro Jose Lluis

Los Angeles, CA Criminal Defense Attorney

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Byron Vidar Aldana

Los Angeles, CA Criminal Defense Attorney

(213) 482-4833

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Ken K Behzadi

Los Angeles, CA Criminal Defense Attorney

(310) 441-9341

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Elon Berk

Los Angeles, CA Criminal Defense Attorney

(213) 385-1555

Pepperdine Univ School of LawCalifornia St Univ NorthridgeCaliforniaCalifornia State Bar

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Kenneth H. Lewis

Los Angeles, CA Criminal Defense Attorney

(213) 955-9255

Loyola Law School, Los AngelesUniversity of California - Los Angeles9th Circuit, U.S. Supreme Court, United States District Court, Central District, United States Tax Court and CaliforniaCalifornia State Bar and Criminal Courts Bar Association

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Raymund Robles

Los Angeles, CA Criminal Defense Attorney

(800) 998-6988

UC Hastings COLCalifornia St Polytechnic UnivCaliforniaCalifornia State Bar

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Susan Chung-Mi Yu

Los Angeles, CA Criminal Defense Attorney

(310) 789-1177

Syracuse UniversityUniversity of California - BerkeleyCaliforniaCalifornia State Bar

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Arthur Corona

Los Angeles, CA Criminal Defense Attorney

(213) 488-0022

UC Hastings COLCalifornia St Univ FullertonCaliforniaCalifornia State Bar

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Negin Yamini

Los Angeles, CA Criminal Defense Attorney

(424) 333-0943

University of California - Los Angeles

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Alan Eisner

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Vitaly Boris Sigal

Los Angeles, CA Criminal Defense Attorney

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Janine A. Soukiasian

Los Angeles, CA Criminal Defense Attorney

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Mark Waecker

Los Angeles, CA Criminal Defense Attorney

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Antonio Villegas

Los Angeles, CA Criminal Defense Attorney

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Mark Russ

Los Angeles, CA Criminal Defense Attorney

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John Paul Garcia

Los Angeles, CA Criminal Defense Attorney

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California Western School of LawUniv of California Santa CruzCaliforniaCalifornia State Bar

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Anthony E. Vieira

Marina del Rey, CA Criminal Defense Attorney

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Yaniv Kenan

Beverly Hills, CA Criminal Defense Attorney

(323) 541-5336

University of California, Davis, School of LawUniversity of California - Los AngelesCaliforniaWitkin Legal InstituteNational Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and California Attorneys for Criminal Justice

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Ms Valerie Lopez

Beverly Hills, CA Criminal Defense Attorney

(310) 210-0744

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Gabriel Herrera Avina

Los Angeles, CA Criminal Defense Attorney

(323) 299-1664

Loyola Law SchoolUniv of California Santa BarbaraCaliforniaCalifornia State Bar

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