Three Strikes

What is are three strikes crimes?

According to California law, a three strikes crime is a very serious, violent felony.  A “strike” is equivalent to one violent felony conviction.  If a person has one strike, and is convicted of a second major felony, his/her prison sentence will be doubled.  If the person has two strikes on his/her criminal record, and he/she is convicted of a third serious felony, he/she will be sentenced with life imprisonment.  When it comes to three strikes crimes, California law enforcement, prosecutors, and judges have zero tolerance.   

Frequently Committed Three Strikes Crimes
In the state of California, commonly committed three strikes crimes include:  arson, armed robbery, carjacking, kidnapping, rape, murder, manslaughter, drug trafficking, bank robbery, and assault with a deadly weapon.  Any person that commits one of the aforementioned crimes may receive a “strike” on his/her criminal record. 

California Three Strikes Crime Legal Penalties
Once a person has been convicted of a three strikes crime, he/she may be punished with:  imprisonment, fines, court-ordered counseling, probation, parole, or community service.  The punishments for three strikes felonies are very severe and should never be taken lightly.  Once a person has one strike on his/her criminal record, he/she is susceptible to enhanced sentencing if he/she is convicted in the future. 

For this reason, it is always in a person’s best interest to obtain the services of a qualified criminal defense attorney when he/she has been charged with a three strikes crime.  A knowledgeable lawyer can aggressively defend the person in court and, in some cases, negotiate with prosecutors to have the charges reduced or dismissed.   

For our clients' convenience, we have offices in the vicinity of courthouses in Antelope Valley, Beverly Hills, Burbank, Glendale, Long Beach, Los Angeles, Pasadena, San Fernando, South Bay, Ventura, Valencia, Whittier, and San Bernardino, and we are accessible 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Our main office is directly across the street from the Van Nuys Court and the Van Nuys LAPD Jail.

Hiring an Experienced Three Strikes Crimes Attorney
Kestenbaum, Eisner & Gorin, LLP is a criminal defense law firm that has been helping clients throughout Southern California contest their criminal charges and obtain superior results for years.  Our skilled three strikes crimes attorneys have over 50 years of collective court room experience and we are fully prepared to undertake our clients’ cases.  When we work with our clients and their parents, we do everything possible to make sure that they receive the attention, resources, and dedicated legal counsel that they deserve. 

If you have been charged with a serious juvenile offense, or if your child has been charged with a crime, do not hesitate to call Kestenbaum, Eisner & Gorin, LLP at (877) 781-1570.  Our knowledgeable legal team can evaluate your case and advise you of your legal options.

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