Serving South County San Diego

Taking On Expungement, Burglary, Vandalism, Weapons Crimes, Warrants, Robbery, Vandalism, Property Crimes, Sex Crimes (Federal Child Pornography, Child Abuse, Molestation, Teen Sexting), DUI, Domestic Violence, Petty Theft Crimes, Federal Drug Offenses, Shoplifting, Assault, Fraud throughout Chula Vista, National City, Bonita, Otay Mesa, San Ysidro, plus more cities.Our Law Office criminal defense attorney, Thomas Matthews, brings over two decades of experience in handling all types of criminal offense charges. He has won many verdicts for his clients. Mr. Matthews is personable, caring, and enjoy getting results.

Our criminal defense lawyer handle all types of cases including:

Burglary, Robbery, Vandalism, Property Crimes, Sex Crimes (Federal Child Pornography, Child Abuse, Molestation, Teen Sexting), DUI, Domestic Violence, Petty Theft Crimes, Federal Drug Offenses, Shoplifting, Assault, and Fraud etc

Drunk Driving Defense

DUI charges are viewed seriously in South County, CA where a DUI with injury could invoke heavy penalties according to Vehicle Code 23153 VC. Nevertheless, there would be a review of the circumstances on the incident and the defendant’s criminal history before being charged as a felony or a misdemeanor.

Penalties involving a DUI with injury include:

• Fines
• Imprisonment
• Suspension of driver license
• Invocation of driver license
• Installation of IID
• Probation

Overview of Domestic Violence

California Penal Code 273a PC refers to protection of children from danger in its Child Endangerment section where it is a crime to allow a child to be willfully endangered while in the custody or care of the parent, caregiver or custodian.

Every form of activity that could jeopardize the safety of the child could be construed as endangering a child which is a crime under domestic violence under the Penal Code of California. Heavy fines and punishments are imposed upon conviction.

Overview of Theft Crimes

National City views financial crimes to be theft crimes which could be a misdemeanor or a felony depending on the severity of the crime and its circumstances. Financial and property crimes include:

• Burglary
• Grand theft
• Petty theft
• Stolen property
• Embezzlement

Burglary crimes are parked under theft crimes with Penal Code 459 PC while grand theft crimes are parked under Penal Code 487 with their respective penalties and punishments. Shoplifting crimes fall under Penal Code 488 and Stolen Property under Penal Code 496.

Overview of Drug Crimes

Drug crimes in National City refer to the Health & Safety Code 11550 which refers to crimes related to the influence of controlled substances where offenders under the influence of illegal or controlled substances could be charged in a misdemeanor offense which leads to a one year county jail punishment. However, most of such misdemeanors could be moved over to Proposition 36 or PC 1000 for a lighter classification and punishment especially with the assistance of skilled defense lawyers.

Overview of Sex Crimes

California sex crimes fall under its Penal Code 243.4 PC where sexual battery is known as sexual assault with heavy punishments upon conviction. This law prohibits the touching of intimate parts of the body for sexual gratification, arousal or abuse.

Sexual battery could be a misdemeanor or a felony charge under sexual battery. Sexual battery is considered a felony if the victim is unaware that the act is a sexual crime but was fraudulently convinced of the necessity of the act.

Contact Our South County Criminal Law Firm Law Office Now For Free Initial Consultation on Expungement, Vandalism, Warrants, Weapons Crimes, Burglary, Robbery, Vandalism, Property Crimes, Sex Crimes (Federal Child Pornography, Child Abuse, Molestation, Teen Sexting), DUI, Domestic Violence, Petty Theft Crimes, Federal Drug Offenses, Shoplifting, Assault, Fraud Etc

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