{"id":745,"date":"2017-08-23T03:59:40","date_gmt":"2017-08-23T03:59:40","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/downeycriminaldefense.com\/lawyer\/lawyer\/?page_id=745"},"modified":"2017-10-10T04:05:06","modified_gmt":"2017-10-10T04:05:06","slug":"felony-charges","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/downeycriminaldefense.com\/?page_id=745","title":{"rendered":"Felony Charges"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"Downey Felony Criminal Defense Lawyers<\/h2>\n

If you are charged with a Felony, you not only need an Experienced Criminal Defense Attorney, you need one whose practice involves handling complicated and serious felony charges.\u00a0 Only a Criminal Defense Attorney that specializes in Felony Charges can provide you with the proper representation necessary to keep you out of jail and prevent you from having a felony on your record.<\/p>\n

Felony Criminal Defense Attorney Anthony A. Arzili is a veteran in the handling of all types of felony cases.\u00a0 He has handled hundreds of felony cases and know how to best attack these cases and what options are available to his clients.<\/strong><\/p>\n

What is a Felony?<\/strong>\" >What is a Felony?<\/strong><\/div>
\nA Felony is any offense that may result in imprisonment in the state prison for one year or more.\u00a0 A misdemeanor is any offense that may result in imprisonment in the county jail for one year or less.\u00a0\u00a0 The most common felonies have a charging range of 16 months, 2 years or 3 years.\u00a0\u00a0 That means that if the court believes you are not suitable for probation, you can receive at least 16 months in State Prison and quite possible more depending on what charges you are facing.<\/div>\n
What are some examples of Felony Charges?<\/strong>\" >What are some examples of Felony Charges?<\/strong><\/div>
\nSome common felonies are: Assault with a Deadly Weapon, Criminal Threats also known as Terrorist Threats, Felony Domestic Violence.\u00a0 Burglary, Grand Theft, Robbery, Gang Related Charges, Felony D.U.I., Felony Hit and Run, Child Molestation, Sexual Assault, Rape, Statutory Rape, Sex with a Minor, Gun Possession, Attempted Murder, Murder, Manslaughter, Felony Receiving Stolen Property, Felony Sexual Battery, Felony Failure to Register pursuant to P.C. 290, Possession of Drugs for Sale, Possession of Drugs for transportation, Felony Hate Crimes, Embezzlement, Felony Resisting Arrest, and Felony Battery on a Police Officer.<\/div>\n
What are Special Allegations?<\/strong>\" >What are Special Allegations?<\/strong><\/div>
\nIn addition to the charges you are facing, you may face additional \u201cspecial allegations\u201d which may add or double your potential jail sentence.\u00a0 Some common special allegations are:\u00a0 Gun Use Allegation, Gang Allegations and Great Bodily Injury Allegations.\u00a0 Sex crimes have special allegations that deal with multiple victims or substantial sexual conduct.\u00a0 Drug Cases have special allegations that deal with the amount of drugs found.\u00a0 The amount of drugs dictates a higher exposure to jail time.<\/p>\n

Some special allegations that apply to almost all felonies are prior convictions and prior strikes under California\u2019s 3 strikes law. \u00a0If you have a prior conviction, it is imperative that you hire a Qualified Criminal Defense Specialist that can attack your prior convictions early and not let your past haunt you further in your new case.<\/div>\n

How do you fight Prior Strikes?<\/strong>\" >How do you fight Prior Strikes?<\/strong><\/div>
\nFelony Criminal Defense Attorney Anthony A. Arzili has been successful in filing motions to strike (throw out) prior strikes so that his clients do not face the harsh sentencing guidelines of the 3 strikes law.\u00a0 The procedure for knocking out a prior strike starts with background research of our client and his old charges.\u00a0 The next step is to file a Romero motion which asks the court to \u201cstrike\u201d one or more prior strikes.<\/p>\n

If the motion is granted, the prior strikes are tossed out.\u00a0 Without a prior strike, you are now eligible for probation, drug programs and a substantially better sentence.<\/div>\n

Can I get probation on a Felony?<\/strong>\" >Can I get probation on a Felony?<\/strong><\/div>
\nJust because you are charged with a felony doesn\u2019t mean you are headed upstate to the penitentiary.\u00a0 We will make every effort to have your court grant you probation instead of State Prison.\u00a0 We have been successful in hundreds of cases where clients were facing State Prison and walked away with Probation and the opportunity to expunge their records after their probation is over.<\/strong>\u00a0 A felony conviction has the potential to not only send you to prison for many years, but to also wreck havoc on your criminal and work record for the rest of your life.\u00a0\u00a0 We realize that most of us simply need a second chance, and by procuring probation on your case, this not only secures your freedom but gives you the very real possibility to clear the felony off your record.<\/p>\n

Criminal Defense Attorney Anthony A. Arzili knows what judges and prosecutors are looking for when it comes to granting someone probation as opposed to Prison.\u00a0 The keys are very important.\u00a0 Anthony will know the facts of your case cold.\u00a0 He will know the weaknesses and strengths of your case.\u00a0 The key is to let the prosecutors that have your case know that their case is not the \u201cslam-dunk\u201d winner that they think it is.\u00a0 He will expose the issues and possible weaknesses to the prosecutors to give them the incentive to resolve your case with probation.\u00a0 Prosecutors are just like everyone else, they don\u2019t like to lose. \u00a0So when you point out some real weaknesses that you\u2019ve spotted on their case, they are more likely to agree to a favorable plea agreement than to risk losing at trial.<\/p>\n

The other key factor is to \u201chumanize\u201d our clients to the prosecutors and Judges.\u00a0 Most attorneys are so much involved in the procedures in court that they forget that their clients are real people who have positive qualities and people that love them.\u00a0 We make a point of asking all our of our clients to provide us with positive information about themselves so that when we are discussing your case with the prosecution or the Judge, you are not just another defendant in court or another file on their desk, but a good person who has made a mistake, someone who deserves a second chance.<\/p>\n

Important factors in granting probation are a person\u2019s record (or lack thereof), the circumstances of the offense, remorse, restitution and any other mitigating circumstances. In order for you to ensure your best opportunity to be granted probation on your felony charges, you need they kind of attorney that knows felonies inside and out, is willing to aggressively push for probation, and can present your situation to the Judges and Prosecutors in the best light possible.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Felony Charges are the most serious that our laws allow and their consequences are just as devastating.\u00a0 You deserve the best defense when your freedom and your future are on the line.\u00a0 Please call us for a free consultation regarding your felony charges at 562-907-4448 or click on the \u201cfree case evaluation\u201d link on the home page.<\/div>\n

What is the Early Disposition Program and how can it help me?<\/strong>\" >What is the Early Disposition Program and how can it help me?<\/strong><\/div>
\nThe Early Disposition Program is a program where persons charged with a felony can have their cases resolved early and with a favorable plea bargain.\u00a0 The purpose of the program is to make the courts more efficient and give attorneys an incentive to resolve their cases without dragging them month after month in the courts.
\nAttorney Anthony A. Arzili has been a participant in the EDP programs that are available countywide for nearly 2 decades.\u00a0 One of the busiest programs is the one out of Norwalk Criminal Courthouse.\u00a0 If you have a Felony in Whittier, Downey or Bellflower Court, your case can be transferred to the Norwalk EDP program.<\/p>\n

There are EDP programs in other courts as well.\u00a0 Anthony has been able to forge good relationships with prosecutors and Judges in these programs.\u00a0 Gaining the trust of the decision makers on your case makes all the difference in the eventual result in your matter.\u00a0 In most cases, when we have our cases transferred to the EDP court we will receive a much better resolution than if that case would have stayed the course in the traditional court track.<\/p>\n

The key in having a knowledgeable attorney that knows the programs (such as EDP) that allow you the best opportunity for the result you are looking for in your felony matter.<\/strong><\/div>\n

What courts do you practice felonies in?<\/strong>\" >What courts do you practice felonies in?<\/strong><\/div>
\nWe handle felonies in the following courts:<\/p>\n

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Downey Felony Criminal Defense Lawyers If you are charged with a Felony, you not only need an Experienced Criminal Defense Attorney, you need one whose practice involves handling complicated and serious felony charges.\u00a0 Only a Criminal Defense Attorney that specializes in Felony Charges can provide you with the proper representation necessary to keep you out…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"template-left-sidebar.php","meta":{"_exactmetrics_skip_tracking":false,"_exactmetrics_sitenote_active":false,"_exactmetrics_sitenote_note":"","_exactmetrics_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-745","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/downeycriminaldefense.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/745","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/downeycriminaldefense.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/downeycriminaldefense.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/downeycriminaldefense.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/downeycriminaldefense.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=745"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"https:\/\/downeycriminaldefense.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/745\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":925,"href":"https:\/\/downeycriminaldefense.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/745\/revisions\/925"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/downeycriminaldefense.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=745"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}