Pasadena Criminal Defense Lawyers

Our criminal defense practice areas include:

• Assault - You can be charged with assault for any alleged attempt to commit a violent injury on another person. Proving your guilt depends on establishing that you had the ability to carry out the action. You may be the target of false allegations or faulty evidence.
• Battery - There are several types of battery. Battery is the use of force or violence upon another person and can be either “simple” or “aggravated”. A battery conviction can result in jail or prison and the imposition of a restraining order against you. Battery is a crime of violence and can affect your ability to get a job and may have immigration consequences.
• Domestic Violence - Domestic violence is a type of battery where the victim is a spouse, significant other, child of the accused, relative or person who is or was in a dating relationship with the accused. Typically, the police take fast action in response to a domestic violence call, and as soon as the case is in their hands, it can be difficult to turn the situation around. Even when the alleged victim does not want to press charges, the prosecutor may go forward with prosecution. A conviction for domestic violence can include jail or prison, a no-contact or restraining order with the victim, a year-long course of treatment and/or community service. Like other forms of battery, domestic violence is a crime of violence that can affect your ability to get a job, own weapons and may have immigration consequences.
• Drug Crimes - Southern California is one of the main arenas for the War on Drugs, and if you are charged with any type of drug crime your case will be subjected to vigorous prosecution. The penalties in your case will depend on the quantity and nature of the specific drug involved, as well as whether you are accused of possession, manufacturing or selling the drug. Many drug possession charges in Los Angeles county are subject to dismissal through the Judicial Diversion Program, Deferred Entry of Judgment or Proposition 36 programs. You definitely need an attorney to get one of these programs. If one of these programs is completed, the charges will be dismissed and your record will be cleared.