Trial Lawyers Relentlessly Pursuing Justice
Santa Barbara Violent Crimes Attorneys
Law enforcement throughout California is determined to reduce the number of violent crimes and see the perpetrators in jail or prison. In accomplishing this, investigating officers can sometimes be overzealous in their treatment of an investigation or in acting on a complaint from an alleged victim. They might even get some of the facts wrong in their reports, causing a prosecutor to file charges against the alleged offender when there are no grounds.
Our violent crimes defense attorneys are dedicated to helping the innocent avoid unfair prosecution and those who have made a mistake to avoid the overly harsh penalties of a conviction.
Facing violent crime charges? Contact a Santa Barbara violent crimes attorney for sound advice and aggressive defense.
Types of Violent Crimes We Handle
A violent crime defense lawyer at Lessem, Newstat & Tooson, LLP is prepared to defend clients accused of violent crimes such as:
- Car jacking
- Assault
- Battery
- Gang-related crimes
- Domestic violence
- Aggravated assault
- Robbery
- Rape
- Arson
- Murder
- Manslaughter
In our 50 years of combined criminal defense experience, we have represented hundreds of clients charged with crimes of violence and have obtained hundreds of dismissals.
What Are the Consequences if Convicted of a Violent Crime in Santa Barbara?
Some violent crimes can be charged as misdemeanors or as felonies, although most are only charged as felonies. Conviction of a violent crime felony counts as a strike under the “three strikes” rule. These offenses are punishable by long prison sentences, some up to life in prison. Some juvenile crimes fall into this category, and depending on the age of the accused, can mean being tried as an adult. Punishments can be enhanced (increased) if deadly weapons are used or serious injury is sustained by the victim.
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Navigating the legal system can be complicated. To maximize your chance of securing the best outcome possible, it is essential that you reach out to us without delay. When you hire our firm, we will work quickly to gather every detail, examine every piece of evidence, and build a strong case.
We will not hesitate to go toe-to-toe in trial with an insurance company, corporation, prosecutor, or law enforcement officer. Regardless of the type of situation you are involved in, rest assured that we will do everything we can to protect your rights and help you secure the most favorable result possible.
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The Lessem, Newstat & Tooson Team
Our Clients Are Our Focus.
When facing complex legal matters, it is not uncommon to encounter an issue that needs immediate attention from your team.
For this reason, we are available to assist our clients 24 hours a day, seven days a week, to ensure any questions or concerns you may have will be addressed immediately. With around the clock service and multiple office locations, clients throughout Southern California can be confident knowing our counsel is available to them whenever and wherever they need it.
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