Cases We Handle
Our criminal defense attorneys in Huntington Beach handle all types of charges, including:
- DUI offenses: We defend clients facing DUI charges and related accusations, including cases involving contested evidence, enhancements, or high-stakes allegations.
- Assault and battery: These cases often turn on credibility, context, and what the evidence supports, not just what’s alleged in a report.
- Domestic violence: We represent clients accused of DV offenses where protective orders, family consequences, and fast-moving charging decisions can raise the stakes immediately.
- Drug crimes: Many drug cases involve search-and-seizure issues and charging decisions that can be challenged early with the right defense strategy.
- Hit and run: These matters can involve identity, knowledge, and post-incident conduct issues that prosecutors treat seriously, even when the facts are disputed.
- Theft and fraud: We defend clients accused of theft and financial crimes where employment, licensing, and reputation consequences can be just as serious as court penalties.
- Sex crimes: We handle sensitive, high-stakes allegations with disciplined, discreet defense focused on proof, admissibility, and credibility.
- Homicide and other serious felony allegations: We take on the most serious cases with the preparation, resources, and courtroom readiness they demand.
How We Challenge the Government’s Case
A criminal case is built from a sequence of decisions—by police, investigators, and prosecutors. Weaknesses often show up in the same places: the stop, the search, the interview, the identification process, and the way evidence is documented.
Our defense work is designed to pressure-test those foundations, including:
- Stop/search/seizure issues: Whether law enforcement had legal grounds—and what happens if they didn’t.
- Statements and interviews: How information was gathered, documented, and later used.
- Witness reliability: Inconsistencies, bias, motive, and gaps between claims and proof.
- Evidence handling and procedure: Whether procedures were followed and whether the evidence supports the charge level.
- Motion practice when warranted: Suppression and exclusion issues that can shrink or eliminate a case.
Penalties and Consequences of a Conviction in California
Penalties vary by charge, facts, and criminal history, but convictions tend to create two kinds of consequences: the sentence you receive and the fallout that follows you afterward.
Depending on the case, consequences can include:
- Jail or prison time
- Probation and strict conditions (including search terms, classes, counseling, or compliance requirements)
- Fines, fees, and restitution
- Protective orders and firearm restrictions in certain matters
- Employment and professional licensing consequences
- Immigration consequences for non-citizens
- Long-term record impact that affects housing, education, and future opportunities
Because the impact can extend well beyond the courtroom, a defense plan should account for both immediate exposure and longer-term consequences.
What to Do Next If You’re Under Investigation or Charged
If you’ve been charged with a crime, or you believe you may be under investigation, what you do next can affect the direction of the case.
Getting defense counsel involved early can help protect your rights, limit exposure, and prevent avoidable mistakes.
- Get defense counsel involved early: Early representation can prevent avoidable exposure and help control the narrative before charges harden.
- Be careful with statements: Anything you say can be repeated, summarized, or misunderstood—and it can be difficult to undo.
- Avoid creating new issues: Contact with witnesses, alleged victims, or posting about the situation can create separate allegations.
- Treat deadlines seriously: Court dates, protective orders, and administrative deadlines can carry consequences if missed.
Do I Need a Criminal Defense Attorney?
Often, yes. Criminal cases are decided by details most people never see until it’s too late: what the police had legal authority to do, what evidence is admissible, how allegations are framed in charging decisions, and what outcomes are realistically available in that courtroom.
A defense attorney’s job isn’t just to “stand next to you” in court. It’s to evaluate the case for leverage and exposure, challenge weak or unlawful evidence where the law allows, and pursue a resolution that protects your record and future as much as possible.
When you reach out to our team, you get:
- A personalized, confidential consultation to discuss your case and defense.
- Transparent pricing. Our fees depend on the charge and complexity; we’ll explain options after reviewing the facts.
- 24/7 availability and accessibility to lawyers handling your case.
Speak With a Criminal Defense Lawyer in Huntington Beach, CA
If you’re facing charges or an investigation, get a clear assessment of your options.
Call (562) 989-4774 or contact us online for a confidential consultation.
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