A life of crime has its pitfalls. California legislation attempts to discourage repeat offenders through the Third Strike law. Not only do you need an experienced attorney to provide aggressive representation following an arrest for a possible third strike, but you also need a criminal defense lawyer who will fight to have a strike "struck" and prevent a disproportionate sentence for a minor misdemeanor crime.
At the law office of James S. Sweeney, we represent many clients who have come to us for help in the past. They may be facing a third criminal offense involving violence and could find themselves in jail from 25 years to life.
A "third strike" does not always mean you are "out." Contact us at 949-273-2676 or toll free at 877-648-3603 for immediate representation and protection of your rights.
An Experienced Attorney With Knowledge of the California Three Strikes Law
While sentences for Third Strike violations are based on the number of crimes committed, measures are in place so the punishments are not Draconian in nature. The third crime must be serious and potentially violent. A misdemeanor crime of shoplifting will not trigger the Third Strike and put you in jail for decades because of that minor offense. The courts have the discretion to "strike the strike."
A Mission Viejo Criminal Defense Lawyer Protecting Your Rights
The Third Strike law also accounts for a pattern of felony crimes. Committing serious or violent crimes within a five-year span could result in a judge looking back on first or second offenses that are similar. While you may have received a minimal sentence for those criminal actions, a judge can essentially re-punish you for a continuing pattern of criminal activity.
Violating the Third Strike law is complex and requires a level of aggressive representation that our founder, criminal defense attorney James S. Sweeney, provides.
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For more information or to schedule an appointment with an experienced lawyer regarding California's Third Strike law and the consequences you may face for violating it, please contact us.
