San Marcos Felony Lawyer

California, like many other states, divides its criminal charges down into two categories: misdemeanor charges and felony charges. Felony charges consist of more serious – and often life-changing – crimes. It is in your best interest to take these charges seriously, as you may face significant fines and long-term imprisonment.

Fortunately, San Marcos felony lawyers are on your side. You have the right to request access to private counsel from the moment you’re arrested. Dod Ghassemkhani is here to ensure that your rights are protected every step of the way throughout your case, guaranteeing you receive the defense you deserve.

What Are California’s Felony Charges?

Murder, rape, the sale of a controlled substance, and vehicular manslaughter all constitute felony charges in California. These charges tend to carry fines of at least $1,000 or more, depending on their severity. You may also face a minimum of one year or more in prison.

The factors that tend to impact the consequences of California’s felonies include your existing criminal history and the involvement of protected parties. In some cases, your criminal defense attorney can argue that your clean criminal record merits a reduction of your charge to a misdemeanor.

We recommend having an attorney with you throughout the arraignment process so you can better understand how the state intends to charge you. An attorney can also speak for you throughout these proceedings, protecting you from heightened bail fees or exacerbated charges.

Common Sentences For Felony Charges

As mentioned, felony crimes tend to carry the threat of fines starting at $1,000 and a minimum of one year’s imprisonment. However, it’s specifically up to a judge to determine what sentence matches the accusations brought against you. California breaks its sentences down into three categories: low-term, mid-term, and high-term, with mid-term sentences making up the bulk of convictions.

If your lawyer can argue that you were minimally involved in a felony crime or that you have a clean criminal history, you’re more likely to receive a low-term sentence or have the charges brought against you dropped. However, aggravated crimes often see judges argue that you should face high-term sentences, or sentences with a significant fine and imprisonment.

In some cases, a judge may rule that you have to pay a considerable fine but may not sentence you to jail time. Judges may also add other caveats to felony convictions, including mandatory restitution payments, probation, therapy, drug testing, and warrantless searches. 

Crafting a Defense Against Accusations of Felony Crimes

Dod Law can help you build a strong defense against wrongful accusations of felony crimes. Our team can assess the evidence relevant to your case to see how the reality of your circumstances contradicts the prosecution’s presentation of evidence.

The defenses we can use on your behalf may subsequently include the following:

• Mistaken identity
• Invalid evidence due to a violation of your rights
• Retaliation 
• Minimal involvement in an alleged crime or a misrepresentation of the facts
• Entrapment

We represent your best interests from the get-go, standing for you throughout your arraignment in an effort to challenge the accusations brought against you. The sooner you contact our team, the faster we can begin to build the defense that will protect you from wrongful felony charges.

What Services to Expect From a Felony Lawyer in San Marcos

A San Marcos felony lawyer, like one from Dod Law, can give your case the personalized attention it needs. Dod Law provides various specialized services, including:

• Conducting comprehensive investigations into the charges brought against you
• Defense cultivation based on evidence found contradicting the prosecution’s position
• Speaking with witnesses who can challenge the prosecution’s findings
• Negotiating with the prosecutor to draft plea deals, in some cases reducing felony charges to misdemeanors
• Offering clients legal advice from their arrest to their final appearance in court
• Appearing in court to examine witnesses, present exhibits, and speak on behalf of the accused
• Appealing court decisions that fail to account for the facts of a case

You can discuss what specific services you want to benefit from when you meet with our team at Dod Law for a free defense consultation.

Let Dod Law Defend You From San Marcos Felony Charges

Unfortunately, felony charges can follow you long after you pay your fines or serve your time. Some felonies make it harder to hold a job, as they remain on your employment background checks. You may also lose a California professional business license and the right to vote.

You can work with our team at Dod Law to cultivate a defense against the accusations the prosecution tries to bring against you. We work hard to protect your rights every step of the way. Call us at our San Diego office (619) 814-5110 | Vista office (760) 814-6025 or schedule an appointment by filling out our online contact form to discuss the best way forward.