THE KENT LAW FIRM

THE KENT LAW FIRM
Orange County's Premier Criminal Defense Boutique

Tuesday, December 30, 2014

Criminal Defense Attorney in Fullerton Explains How Crimes Are Classified

Criminal Defense Attorney in Fullerton
As a criminal defense attorney in Fullerton, we help clients that have been charged with a variety of different crimes.  Regardless of how minor or how serious, it is important to work with a skilled lawyer that can help to get the charges reduced, dropped, or work to have a jury declare your innocence.  Even first-time offenders need to be aware of this as each time you are convicted the penalties get worse as the court begins to see a pattern of criminal behavior. 

If you are charged with a crime, there are three main types of classifications that those charges could fall under.  If convicted, the penalties will be based on the classification of the crime, making it important to work with a lawyer that can argue for a lesser charge and, therefore, lesser penalties, whenever possible. 

Infractions
Infractions are the least serious type of offense.  The penalties are typically minor vehicle code violations and sometimes even municipal code matters.  An example of an infraction would be a speeding ticket.  Typically only fines are associated with infractions though they could lead to jail time if the fines aren’t paid or you receive too many though this is rare.  If you get a driving infraction, you may want to work with an attorney to help you fight the charge so that it doesn’t impact your insurance rates.

Misdemeanor
If you are charged with a misdemeanor, you should speak with a criminal defense attorney in Fullerton right away.  There are several classifications within a misdemeanor charged based on the crime that you are accused of.  A misdemeanor conviction typically comes with a combination of jail time and a fine. It is important to fight these charges to ensure that you are either not convicted or get a minimal penalty that includes local jail rather than the state prison.  A conviction can go both ways in the sense that you could end up with a small fine and a short stint in the local jail, or you could be sent to state prison for years.  The key is to work with an attorney that is experienced and can fight for your innocence. 

Felony
This is the most serious criminal charge that can be brought against you and is typically used for everything from arson to murder.  Within the felony category, there are additional categories based on the type of crime that they claim you committed and how it was committed.  With murder, for example, you could be charged with involuntary manslaughter (a lesser offense) or murder in the first degree (punishable by death in some states).  Since there are various levels of charges, it is important to get criminal defense attorney in Fullerton to take the case right away.  When working with the prosecutor from the very beginning, there may be ways to get the charges reduced before ever going to court.  Those convicted of a felony typically spend time in state prison and also pay a fine.
If you have been charged with a crime, or fear that you may be, give us a call to discuss your options and your defense. 

Monday, December 29, 2014

DIDN'T GET TO GET NAKED CRIMES

GIRLFRIEND WHO ACCUSES BOYFRIEND OF "TALKING TO ANOTHER GIRL" THROWS BOX OF CONDOMS AT HIM IS ARRESTED! I bet the box is still full!

Saturday, December 27, 2014

NAKED CRIMES AT VATICAN

A TOPLESS FEMALE ACTIVIST IS ARRESTED FOR ATTEMPTING TO STEAL BABY JESUS!   She screamed, "God is woman!"

Friday, December 19, 2014

DUMB CRIMINALS

WOMAN ASSAULTS HER OWN GRANDMOTHER FOR NOT ACCEPTING FACEBOOK FRIEND REQUESTS! We know why she refused now!

BUD WEISSER ARRESTED!

YES, BUD WEISSER WAS ARRESTED FOR BURGLARY - NO SIGN OF ALCOHOL! I hope Coors Light stays clean!

Thursday, December 18, 2014

Wednesday, December 17, 2014

CONGRESS ENDS BAN ON MEDICAL MARIJUANA

QUIETLY, AND WITH LITTLE FANFARE, CONGRESS ENDS BAN ON "MEDICAL" MARIJUANA ONLY. Baby steps...

Tuesday, December 16, 2014

Thursday, December 11, 2014

CRIMINAL SCROOGES

A MISSISSIPPI MAN PUSHES DOWN A SALVATION ARMY BELL RINGER AND STEALS MONEY BUCKET! He'll find coal in his stocking!

Wednesday, December 10, 2014

Monday, December 8, 2014

JUST WRONG!

THE GARNER GRAND JURY INDICTS 1 PERSON INVOLVED; THE GUY WHO FILMED IT! Wrong in so many ways!

Friday, December 5, 2014

SUPERHERO CRIMES

BATMAN AND CAPTAIN AMERICA PISTOL WHIP OKLAHOMA WOMAN IN ROBBERY ATTEMPT! Holy cow! Say it ain't so!

Tuesday, December 2, 2014

NAKED HOT TUB CRIMES

A FIGHT INSUES AFTER 2 OF THE 3 MEN IN THE HOT TUB ARGUE OVER WHO IS THEHIGHER PAID ESCORT! Dilemmas!

How to Select the Right Fullerton Attorney

Fullerton Attorney
If you need legal help, it can be challenging to find the right Fullerton attorney. It isn’t for a shortage of attorneys, in fact, it is the opposite.  There are so many lawyers that it can be overwhelming to sort through them and select the right one for the job.  As a local lawyer, our practice has been refined over time to where we specialize in certain types of cases.  This makes us an expert in the areas of drug defense, criminal defense, DUI’s, manslaughter, vehicular manslaughter, and third strike laws.  While we can help in other situations, this is where our services really shine.  

The benefit of working with an expert in the type of law you need cannot be overstated.  There are so many laws on the books that it is impossible to be an expert at everything.  It is, however, possible to gain vast knowledge and experience in specific areas of the law.  Clients benefit, as a result, because lawyers that specialize understand the small nuances of the law that can make or break a case.  It also means that lawyers are used to going before certain judges and have a good understanding of how they tend to rule in certain areas.  As with any profession, the more you focus on a specialty, the better results you will see. 

When trying to select a Fullerton attorney, ask yourself these questions:

Are you on the offense or defense?  If you are on the offense that means that you want to sue someone else. As an example, filing a personal injury claim or suing a company for making a bad product.  In this case, you need an attorney that specializes in civil litigation.  If you are on the defense that means that you have been accused of a crime or are likely to be accused of one.  In this case, you need an attorney that can defend you in court and protect your rights.  Attorney’s that practice civil litigation, typically don’t practice criminal law and if they do, ask which one they specialize in.  This becomes particularly important when hiring someone to keep you out of jail. Your life depends on it, so if they are normally a civil attorney, you could suffer from their inexperience.

How serious is your case?  If you have been charged with a crime, you need to look at how serious those charges are.  For example, if you have been accused of your first DUI, there are a lot of attorneys that can help you to get out of it.  This is a simple first-time offense and as such, many lawyers offer these services with the same results.  If, however, you have been convicted in the past, you need a criminal lawyer that can fight to keep you free.  The field is significantly smaller when looking for these attorneys.  For example, we specialize in third-strike cases, so when there has been a prior conviction we don’t shy away from the case, but are experts at defending our clients in court. 

When considering which Fullerton attorney to hire, make sure to select one that has enough experience to give you the best shot at success.