Salinas Violent Crimes Attorney
Personalized Legal Representation for Serious Charges
A violent crime conviction can permanently alter the course of your life. There is a lot to lose. Do not answer any questions before calling the Law Office of John Klopfenstein. Our violent crimes lawyer in Salinas has 30 years of criminal defense experience, including 15 years of experience as a former public defender. We fight to protect your rights from the initial questioning until your case is resolved.
If you have been accused of a violent crime, call (831) 610-5921 for a consultation.
Violent Crimes in California
Generally, violent crimes are offenses that involve a person inflicting, or threatening to cause, bodily harm to another person. For this reason, stealing financial information from a computer and identity theft are not violent crimes, but robbery is classified as a violent crime.
Common Types of Violent Crimes in California Include:
- Assault and battery
- Robbery
- Weapons charges
- Carjacking
- Attempted murder
- Manslaughter
- Murder
- Kidnapping
- Arson
- Sex crimes
The penalties for conviction depend on the nature of the crime, but violent crimes carry the most severe legal consequences. When your freedom and future are in jeopardy, you need experienced legal representation from an attorney who has handled more than 10,000 cases, including a large number of violent crimes.
Call Us Before Answering Questions
There is never a more critical time to remember your constitutional right to an attorney than when you are arrested or questioned in relation to a violent crime. You should invoke that right and call an attorney before making a statement or answering any questions. The police are interested in building a case and will use what you say to bolster their case against you. Do not help them. Contact our office for immediate assistance.
Our Salinas violent crimes lawyer understands that arrests for violent crimes happen at all hours of the day and night. We are available for consultations after hours and on weekends, so you always have the legal help you need. There is no charge for your initial consultations, and we have payment plans available to help you get the legal representation you deserve.
Contact our office today at (831) 610-5921 for skilled legal representation from a trusted local defense lawyer.