Because criminal charges are serious, you need an effective Orange County criminal attorney defending you when facing allegations. Mounting an effective legal defense in criminal cases is often complex and requires extensive knowledge of existing laws, precedents, familiarity with the court systems, and experience. We handle all major criminal matters.
The Law Offices of Jeffrey H. Friedman is a criminal law firm in Orange County that focuses exclusively on serious criminal cases. We provide strong advocacy for cases involving all types of state criminal charges, but in particular:
- Narcotics cases
- Three-strikes cases
Three strikes and you are out
In 1994, California voters passed a ballot initiative called Three Strikes and You’re Out. It was an effort to deter crime in the state. While it sounded like a good idea in theory, in practice it can have grievous results. The law means that people convicted of three felonies face life in prison. Additionally, the three-strikes law imposes heavier penalties in some circumstances.
California crimes that are subject to the three-strikes law include:
- Arson resulting in bodily harm
- Attempted murder
- Felony committed with a firearm
- Lewd act on a child
- Mayhem
- Murder
- Rape
- Robbery committed with a weapon
Appeals
Appeals are a special focus of criminal law and not one that all criminal law firms in Orange County offer. An appeal may be a long process and require extensive knowledge of the legal and appellate court systems. Steps in an appeal include:
- Notice of appeal
- Preparation of court transcripts
- Appellant’s opening brief
- Respondent’s brief
- Appellant’s reply brief
- Oral argument
- Court ruling
The Law Offices of Jeffrey H. Friedman handles all aspects of appeals cases and has prevailed in appeals numerous times over the last three decades.
Consult with a criminal law firm in Orange County
While there are many criminal attorneys in Orange County, few have the experience and case results of Jeffrey H. Friedman. Contact us today for a consultation of your criminal case or call us at 714-505-0707.