Violent Felony Outbreak

Posted on August 13, 2008
Filed Under Criminal Law, Felonies, Los Angeles |

The last week or two in Los Angeles has seen a high number of violent felonies, many involved shootings and/or stabbings.  For example:

  • In Pasadena, an 11-hour standoff between police and an armed man hiding in the garage of his Pasadena home ended when the man turned himself in after being wounded in an exchange of gunfire with police.
  • A 42-year-old man was stabbed multiple times in the parking lot of a Buena Park elementary school early this morning in an attack that left him seriously wounded.
  • A man who had been shot several times rammed his out-of-control pickup into the median at a Santa Ana intersection before dawn today, authorities said, and later died at a hospital.

These are just a few of the violent incidents that have been reported of late.  Violent crimes such as murder, attempted murder and aggravated assault are felonies and bring severe penalties, especially for frequent offenders or especially violent crimes.  Felonies can be difficult to defend for a number of reasons; in fact, in 2003, 68% of adult California felony arrests resulted in a conviction.  That statistic, coupled with California’s rigid three strike laws makes any felony charge a serious matter for any defendant.

Felonies are not confined to violent offenses.  Below is a sample list of felonies that don’t involve a weapon:

  • White Collar Felonies - bribery, fraud, forgery, perjury and more.
  • Drug Felonies - possession, manufacturing, distribution and more.
  • Sex Felonies - sexual abuse, sexual assault, illegal possession of pornography and more.

If you have a pending felony matter, contact a skilled, experienced attorney who can assist you in handling this serious matter.

Written by Joe M

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