Three Strikes Cases

Your Freedom Is at Stake

If you are facing a charge considered a three strikes offense, you need an attorney immediately to assist in fighting the charges. Some of the pitfalls in this law is that certain offenders may not be aware they committed a three strikes offense, as certain crimes labeled serious or violent, such as robbery or burglary that may not have resulted in any physical contact, can still be considered a three strikes offense. Protecting yourself from the severe consequences of a conviction is of paramount importance, and the former Deputy District Attorney of West Coast Defense are prepared to help you seek to avoid such a negative outcome. Knowing the criminal justice system and working with prosecutors to lessen potential charges can lead to a better outcome.

The Penalties Can Be Severe

The penalties for a three strikes offense are harsh, often doubling the normal sentence if you have a prior conviction for a strike offense. Getting a sentence reduced also becomes more difficult with prior strike offenses on your record. A third strike offense is the most serious of all, possibly landing you in prison for 25 years to life.

Until recently it was possible to accumulate three strikes and end up in prison for life for an offense as minor as shoplifting; however, in November 2012, the voters of California amended the law in a show of compassion to restrict the three strikes rule to serious and violent felonies such as rape or murder.