CHARGED WITH A VIOLENT CRIME IN FULLERTON? PUT MY EXPERIENCE ON YOUR SIDE

VIOLENT CRIMES LAWYER IN FULLERTON, CALIFORNIA

Fullerton is home to Cal State Fullerton, Fullerton College, and more than 140,000 residents. The Fullerton Police Department, Cal State University PD, and Fullerton College campus police all investigate violent crime reports in the city. The Orange County District Attorney’s Office prosecutes these cases aggressively, and a conviction for assault with a deadly weapon, robbery, carjacking, or any felony involving great bodily injury can count as a strike under California’s Three Strikes Law.

I defend people charged with violent crimes in Fullerton and throughout Orange County. As a former Los Angeles Police Department officer with eight years on the street, I know how violent crime investigations are built and where they fall apart.

Violent Crime Charges I Defend in Fullerton

Assault and battery – Penal Code 240, 242, 243(d), and 243(e)(1)
Assault with a deadly weapon (ADW) – Penal Code 245(a)(1) – a wobbler strike offense
Robbery – Penal Code 211 – always a felony and a strike
Carjacking – Penal Code 215
Kidnapping – Penal Code 207
Criminal threats – Penal Code 422
Mayhem and aggravated mayhem – Penal Code 203 and 205
Attempted murder – Penal Code 664/187
Murder and voluntary manslaughter – Penal Code 187 and 192(a)
Gang enhancements under Penal Code 186.22
Great bodily injury enhancements under Penal Code 12022.7

Penalties for Violent Crimes in California

Violent felonies listed in Penal Code 667.5(c) carry some of the harshest consequences in California law. A conviction can mean:

State prison time, with a mandatory 85% service rate under Penal Code 2933.1
A “strike” on your record that doubles any future felony sentence and can trigger 25-to-life under the Three Strikes Law
Firearm bans for life under state and federal law
Deportation for non-citizens for most violent felony convictions
Loss of professional licenses, security clearances, and employment opportunities
Restitution orders that follow you for decades

Where Fullerton Violent Crime Cases Are Heard

Misdemeanor violent crime cases arising in Fullerton are typically heard at the North Justice Center at 1275 N Berkeley Avenue in Fullerton. Felony violent crime cases are usually filed at the Central Justice Center, 700 Civic Center Drive West in Santa Ana. I appear in both courthouses regularly and know the judges, prosecutors, and procedures on both sides of the aisle.

Building a Defense in a Violent Crime Case

Every violent crime case I take on starts with a careful look at what the prosecution actually has. The common defenses in these cases include:

Self-defense and defense of others – California gives you a broad right to protect yourself and your family from imminent harm
Mistaken identity – Eyewitness identifications in violent crime cases are notoriously unreliable
Lack of intent – Many violent crimes require specific intent, which the prosecution has to prove beyond a reasonable doubt
Challenging physical evidence – DNA, surveillance footage, 911 call timing, and injury photographs all need to be scrutinized
Attacking the investigation – Suggestive lineups, coerced statements, and missing body-cam footage can all be grounds to suppress evidence or dismiss charges

A Former Officer on Your Side

As an LAPD officer for eight years, I worked violent crime scenes, interviewed witnesses, and wrote the kind of police reports Orange County prosecutors now rely on. That experience lets me spot inconsistencies, missing evidence, and investigative shortcuts that other lawyers miss. I use what I learned on the street to protect my clients in the courtroom.

Talk to a Fullerton Violent Crimes Lawyer

If you have been arrested or charged with a violent crime in Fullerton, do not talk to detectives before you talk to a lawyer. Call McCready Law Group at (562) 647-1880 or send me a message to schedule a confidential consultation.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What counts as a violent crime under California law?

California Penal Code 667.5(c) lists more than 20 violent felonies, including murder, voluntary manslaughter, mayhem, rape, robbery, carjacking, kidnapping, and any felony in which the defendant personally inflicts great bodily injury or uses a firearm. A violent felony conviction counts as a strike under the Three Strikes Law.

Can self-defense get a violent crime case dismissed in Fullerton?

Yes. California recognizes a broad right of self-defense and defense of others. If the evidence shows you reasonably believed force was necessary, I can push for a dismissal, prevail at a preliminary hearing, or win an acquittal at trial.

Which court hears Fullerton violent crime cases?

Most misdemeanor violent crime cases arising in Fullerton are heard at the North Justice Center at 1275 N Berkeley Avenue in Fullerton. Felony violent crimes typically go to the Central Justice Center in Santa Ana.

Other Areas I Serve

I also represent clients arrested or charged with violent crimes in these nearby cities:

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VIOLENT CRIMES LAWYER SERVING FULLERTON

At McCready Law Group, I fight for people arrested or charged with violent crimes in Fullerton and throughout Orange County. I bring eight years of experience as a Los Angeles Police Department officer to every case, and I give each client honest advice and personal attention. Call (562) 647-1880 to discuss your case.