Oakland, California Three Strikes Law Defense Lawyers
Many people are overly focused on the third strike felony conviction that results in mandatory life imprisonment. At the Law Offices of Timothy B. Rien, the defense attorneys understand how important it is to fight every single criminal charge that is considered a "strike", not just the third.
The Impact of the Three Strikes Law
Your past can come back to haunt you. For aggressive defense for every serious or violent crime that falls under California's Three Strikes Law, contact the law offices today for a free initial consultation.
The Courts Have a Very Long Memory
The law applies to your case even if your felony conviction happened 20 years ago, happened when you were a minor, happened in another state, happened before the Three Strikes Law was enacted, or was the result of a plea bargain.
Under the Three Strikes Law (also called Three Strikes and You're Out):
- First conviction for serious or violent felony: First strike
- Second conviction for serious or violent felony: Second strike and mandatory double prison sentence
- Third conviction: Mandatory life sentence with no possibility of parole until at least 25 years are served
It is important to note that the first two convictions must be for serious or violent crimes, regardless of how long ago they happened or if you were under 18.
Committed to Your Defense - First Strike or Third Strike
The lawyers at the Livermore Law Offices of Timothy B. Rien offer skilled criminal defense people charged with potential "strike" crimes such as:
- Murder/manslaughter
- Sex offenses, such as sexual assault, rape, child molestation, and child pornography
- Aggravated assault and assault with a deadly weapon
- Gun charges, such as armed robbery or possession of a firearm during the crime
- Burglary
- Kidnapping
- Felony drug offenses
- Juvenile crimes, such as rape, sexual assault, or burglary
The following is an example of how another three strikes law could affect someone as it relates to the use and possession of a firearm in the commission of a crime:
- For mere possession of firearm: 10-year enhancement to sentence
- For use of a firearm (firing a gun): 20-year enhancement
- If someone is injured by the firing of a gun: mandatory 25-to-life prison sentence
For more information on the Three Strikes Law and how it may impact your current criminal charges, contact the Law Offices of Timothy B. Rien today for a free consultation.
