In general, a California crime allegation can be classified either as a misdemeanor or a felony. This section deals with the most serious felony offenses where persons accused of these allegations face extensive potential jail or prison time. Serious offenses like this include but are not limited to: aggravated child abuse, sex offenses, gang allegations, 3 strike offenses, and attempted and actual murder.
Obviously there are many other offenses that also fit within this category of serious felonies but however serious the criminal allegation, you need to understand that these are just allegations and under the U.S. Constitution, the accused is absolutely presumed innocent and the government has the very difficult (and often insurmountable) task of proving each and every element of the allegation beyond a reasonable doubt, which is the highest standard of proof in the history of the world.
While it is important to hire a competent and aggressive attorney even in the most minor criminal case, it is even more important to do so when the stakes are higher. Many criminal attorneys claim that they will handle any kind of case but become reticent and unwilling to fight when faced with a serious case and often look for a plea bargain under very unfavorable terms to the client. I enjoy handling the most serious cases possible and no case is too serious.
I received extensive experience handling the most serious criminal cases during my 6 years as a public defender where I never shied away from any kind of criminal allegation no matter how serious, controversial, or allegedly heinous. I am a “true believer” who isn’t a criminal defense attorney because I want to make money or because I reluctantly concede that in theory people deserve a basic defense against a criminal accusation.
I believe and know that the only way to preserve individual liberty and to prevent a runaway police state, where false allegations can be made, is an extremely zealous and committed criminal defense attorney.
The only thing standing between someone accused of a serious crime and decades or a lifetime in prison is a skilled and dedicated trial attorney who isn’t afraid to and in fact enjoys fighting the government. If you face a very serious criminal allegation, you need a fighter like me who will not simply lie down and capitulate to the government.
If you want to achieve victory in your serious felony case, call Vijay Law for a consultation @ (408) 313-5607.
