Defense of California Three Strikes Crimes
Since 1994, California defendants have been subject to the state's "Three Strikes and You're Out" law. Under this state law, any person who has two prior "violent" or "serious" felony convictions can be sentenced to prison for 25 years to life upon their third conviction. The law applies even if the third conviction is not for a serious or violent offense. Many defendants sentenced under the Three Strikes law did not deserve to be judged so harshly. For many, their third conviction was for a minor offense, such as shoplifting, but they were nonetheless sent to prison for that minor conviction because of their prior criminal record.
You Need a Skilled Attorney
If you are facing any "strike" crime, do not minimize the seriousness of your circumstances. You cannot talk your way out of this situation. You cannot trust that, once a judge hears your side of the story, everything will be fine. You need experienced legal representation to protect your freedom and your future.
The felony defense attorneys of the Law Office of John R. Fielding, Jr. & Associates in San Diego have successfully defended clients charged with the kinds of serious and/or violent felonies that are designated by statute as "three strike crimes," including:
- Murder
- Manslaughter
- Rape and other sex crimes
- Weapons crimes
- Arson
- Kidnapping
- Robbery
Striking the "Strike"
If you have a prior conviction considered a "strike" under California law, you are subject to the "three strikes"/"habitual offender" statute. In the landmark case, People v Superior Court (Romero), California's Supreme Court held that a sentencing court has discretion to strike a "strike" in the interest of justice. The attorneys of the Law Office of John R. Fielding, Jr. & Associates have successfully argued hundreds of Romero motions and have won relief for clients subject to sentencing pursuant to the Three Strikes law.
Contact our three strikes lawyers the first time you are charged with a felony. Call toll free 888-893-3847 to arrange a free consultation with a lawyer who knows how to help. From our office in downtown San Diego, we represent clients throughout the state
