Orange County Criminal Defense Lawyers

• Domestic disputes: Have you been accused of domestic violence? Let us help you share your side of the story.
• Assault and battery: Violent crimes like assault and battery are fiercely prosecuted in Orange County. Don’t go to court without first getting our defense representation.
• Non-sufficient funds: Writing or passing a “bad check” due to non-sufficient funds is considered a theft crime under California law. We can help you defend against the charge.
• Juvenile offenses: The Law Offices of Taylor & Taylor proudly offers defense representation to juveniles accused of serious crimes that could shape their futures depending on the outcome.
• Sex crimes: Need defense against a sex crime accusation? Talk to us about your options and how to protect yourself from the worst a conviction can do, like requiring you to register as a sex offender.
• Expungement: Some criminal records can be expunged or sealed, which may greatly improve your occupational, academic, and financial opportunities in the future, so expungement is worth exploring.
• Manslaughter: Manslaughter is often seen as “not as serious” as murder, but it can still result in life-changing penalties like years and years in prison. Call now if you’re accused of manslaughter.
• Murder: Our defense team has the experience, resources, and professional network needed to confidently defend our clients from murder charges.

What Can Happen If You Are Convicted?

California has a massive catalog of penal codes, rules, and laws regarding criminal offenses, how they are prosecuted by the state, and what can be done when someone is convicted. Each crime is punishable based on the applicable statutes, and many penalties are flexible or based on the judge’s discretion at the time of sentencing. 

For these reasons, if you are convicted of a crime, it can affect you in many different ways. At The Law Offices of Taylor & Taylor, our Orange County criminal defense attorneys always focus on mitigating, reducing, and eliminating as many sentencing requirements or conviction penalties as possible.

If you are convicted of a misdemeanor or felony, you could face these penalties and more:

• Incarceration: Jail time is included in many sentencing requirements, including those for first-time misdemeanor convictions. The “more serious” the crime, the longer you can be kept behind bars.
• Fines: Most sentencing requirements after a conviction include fines paid to the government as a form of punishment. Some sentences also include restitution to be paid to the victim.
• Lost rights: You can lose a variety of rights, including those enshrined in the Constitution, if you are convicted of certain crimes. For example, someone who is convicted of using a firearm during a robbery could lose the right to own, carry, and use a firearm.
• Personal impact: If you are convicted of a serious crime, your personal life might be devastated by the “side effects” like losing an important job or the respect of your family and friends.