Robert Francis Landheer

Facing criminal charges can be an intimidating and confusing process. If you are convicted or plead guilty to a felony or misdemeanor you could be confined in state prison and forced to pay costly fines. A criminal law attorney can help you navigate the court system and get the best outcome for your case. An attorney can also help with plea bargaining, appeal, and expungement.

Per California’s driving under the influence (DUI) laws, it’s illegal to operate a motor vehicle under the influence. It is also illegal to operate a vehicle with a BAC .08% or higher (over 21); .04% BAC (commercial drivers); and .01% (under 21). The state’s DUI laws include drugs and medications, too. A DUI attorney can help you get the best possible outcome and negotiate your DUI penalties.

Domestic violence is abuse or threats of abuse when the person being abused and the abuser are or have been in an intimate relationship. The court process can be confusing and intimidating. Both people will have to see each other in court, and both will have to tell the judge details of what happened in a public courtroom. Having a lawyer or (for the protected person) support from domestic violence experts can help make the process easier to handle.

Violent crimes are serious felonies under the penal code and a "strike" for 3 strikes purposes. In addition to jail time, fines, and loss of license(s), a felony conviction can affect your ability to get a job once you are released. A criminal lawyer can help you through this difficult process and ensure that your constitutional rights are protected.