Theft Crime Attorney in San Diego

"Strike" Theft Crime Defense

For a defendant in San Diego, California, the consequences of a theft crime conviction may be varied depending on the nature of the offense and whether it is charged as a felony or misdemeanor. For felony theft crimes, a defendant may be at risk of having a "strike" on his or her criminal record if the felony is considered to be "violent" or "serious" in nature. The Three Strikes Law in California mandates that particular serious or violent felony offenses will result in a strike on the defendant's record. A second conviction for a serious or violent felony offense will result in double the normal penalties (i.e. 20 years in prison as opposed to 10 years), and a third conviction for any felony offense will result in 25 years to life in prison. The entire purpose of these laws is to uphold the principle and name of the act: "Three Strikes and You're Out".

Are you facing charges for a serious or violent theft crime? A San Diego theft crime defense attorney at our firm can help. We offer aggressive and experienced criminal defense representation to clients who are facing their first, second or third strike. Some examples of "strike" theft crime cases that we can handle include: burglary, robbery, carjacking and grand theft involving a firearm. We also handle cases related to felony petty theft, where a defendant is facing a third strike for petty theft because this offense has been classified as a felony.

San Diego Theft Crimes and the Three Strike Law

Due to the grave consequences of any "strike" theft crime, the most important thing you can do is act quickly to involve an experienced lawyer. You will need an aggressive defense strategy if you are to have the opportunity of avoiding a conviction and strike on your record.

Find out how our firm can provide you with the legal representation you need. Contact a San Diego Theft Crime Lawyer at our law offices for a confidential review of your "strike" theft crime charges.