Inland Empire Three-Strikes Defense Attorneys

If It's Your Third Strike

Under California's three-strikes law, the first two strikes on a defendant's record must be serious or violent felonies. Unfortunately, that's not true of the third strike. Once you have two strikes, your third strike could be any felony at all. Even if the third felony was nonviolent or minor, you could still face 25 years (or more, depending on the circumstances) to life in prison if convicted. Plus, you will not be eligible for parole until after you've served the full 25 years in prison. In fact, under the three-strikes law, California defendants have been sentenced to life in prison for crimes as minor as shoplifting. For these reasons, it's extremely important to get the advice of an experienced defense attorney as early as possible during the criminal process.

Even if you believe the facts against you are overwhelming, a good California three-strikes defense attorney can still help. In many cases, California prosecutors can choose whether to charge a crime as a misdemeanor or a felony. They can also choose to ask the judge to ignore the three-strikes law when sentencing you. Judges themselves have the right to ignore a previous strike on your record when to do otherwise would be against the spirit of the law. This can make a huge difference by reducing a potential sentence of decades in prison to a few years. And of course, a smart defense attorney can help you mount a defense on the facts of your case as well. But in all these cases, it's crucial to get your attorneys involved as early as possible, so they can stop a bad trial or a bad plea before it happens.

At Wallin & Klarich, we've worked in California criminal defense since before the three-strikes law existed. We understand that not all three-strikes convictions serve justice or protect the public. That's why we always make third-strike cases an immediate priority. If we become your attorneys, we promise to do everything in our power to reduce or eliminate the charges against you. Our first priority is always to reduce your charges to misdemeanors or non-strike felonies. We will look at the facts of your case to find mistakes, flaws or rights violations by law enforcement. We will negotiate with judges and prosecutors to have your prior convictions ignored, for the sake of justice. And if we go to trial, we promise to mount the best, most vigorous defense possible.

At Wallin & Klarich, we approach each case with the belief that we could be defending one of our own family members. That's why we're committed to always being available when our clients call -- 24 hours a day, seven days a week, each and every day of the year. For the same reasons, we have staff members who speak Spanish, Farsi, Vietnamese and Japanese, to help us connect with the diverse communities of Southern California. And we maintain a network of offices from downtown San Diego to Victorville to Ventura, so we can be wherever our clients need us.

If you're facing a third strike, you don't need to be told how serious the situation is. You need good advice from experienced three-strikes defense attorneys -- fast. You need the smart counsel of the Orange County third strike defense attorneys at Wallin & Klarich. Call us today for a free evaluation of your case, at 1-888-287-3485. We'll be waiting when you call.

At Wallin & Klarich, we approach every case with the belief that the person we're defending could easily be one of our own family members. We've seen firsthand how stressful legal matters can be for our clients and their loved ones. We are committed to being available to our clients at all times -- 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. If you or someone you love is facing criminal charges in Southern California, you should call Wallin & Klarich today for a free evaluation of your case. Call 1-888-287-3485 or fill out our online consultation form to get in contact with a legal professional today. We will be there when you call.