California prisons are full of people who made poor choices. Deciding to commit a crime is often just the first in a series of fateful decisions. Individuals charged with a felony or misdemeanor often compound their problems by choosing an attorney who is unfamiliar with the local court system or by choosing an attorney who lacks sufficient experience litigating criminal defense cases in California. If you are charged with a felony or misdemeanor in the Los Angeles area, failing to hire an aggressive and experienced Los Angeles criminal defense attorney can cost you your freedom.
What if I'm innocent? Too late, many people find out that being innocent is not enough. Innocent people go to jail all the time. Many people in Los Angeles believe that if they're innocent, they don't need an experienced criminal defense attorney to represent them in court. Many people choose to rely on a trusted family attorney when they're charged with a felony or misdemeanor. Some even try to represent themselves. They don't seem to realize the seriousness of the charges and the disastrous consequences of conviction.
When they're in legal trouble, people tend to call a lawyer they trust. Unfortunately, the attorney who handles your will or who managed your last house sale or who represents you in business matters does not have the specialized knowledge and trial experience to adequately represent you in a criminal case. Like medicine, law has become a highly specialized field. You wouldn't ask your family doctor to perform heart surgery. Don't ask your family lawyer to provide expert criminal defense that may be well outside his area of expertise.
What if I'm arrested? What you say and don't say when you are arrested and the circumstances of your arrest can be critical to your defense. If you are arrested for a felony or misdemeanor in California, you should immediately exercise your right to consult an attorney before making any statement. Both felonies and misdemeanors can result in jail time and a criminal record that can make finding employment and housing difficult.
Experienced Los Angeles criminal defense attorney Stephen Rodriguez and his associates have earned an outstanding record assisting clients who have been charged with criminal offenses in Los Angeles and the surrounding area. Their extensive criminal defense experience and expert knowledge of the California criminal justice system enables the skilled criminal defense attorneys at Rodriguez, Lewis & Kahn to protect their clients' rights, clearly explain legal options, and assist their clients in making the right decisions about their cases. If you are arrested or charged with a crime, contact the expert criminal defense attorneys at Rodriguez, Lewis & Kahn immediately.
-Legal Pro
