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Our legal team of experienced trial lawyers are knowledgeable and capable legal advocates for clients searching for representation for the following criminal charges:
Sacramento Crininal Defense Lawyers
Representing Defendants throughout Roseville & Sacramento County
Are you facing criminal charges? If so, these charges should not be taken lightly. Going to trial can be overwhelming, if not traumatic and stressful. Chastaine | Jones is a law firm focused on protecting the rights of persons charged with criminal offenses in Sacramento County and the surrounding communities.
Our premier attorneys in Sacramento, California, have more than 50 years of experience handling cases from all areas of criminal law and are prepared to do whatever it takes to help you secure a successful outcome. Serving Placer County, Sacramento County and El Dorado County includes Gold River, Roseville, Folsom, Rancho Cordova, and the surrounding areas.
If you are being charged with any of these crimes, it’s important to talk to a Sacramento County lawyer immediately. Call Chastaine | Jones Criminal Defense Attorneys for an initial consultation on your case.
What To Do If You Are Under Arrest
Be Respectful
Confirm the Arrest
First, ask the officers if you are free to go. If you are not free to leave, ask if you are under arrest or if you are being detained. If you are being arrested, ask why.
Ask to speak with your lawyer
If you are being arrested, ask politely to speak with your Sacramento County criminal defense lawyer. An attorney at Chastaine | Jones can help guide you through the necessary steps to get you the help you need.
Common Defenses in a Criminal Case
Although each criminal case varies, common reasons a case may be reduced or dismissed may include illegal or wrongful conduct of law enforcement.
Some of the most frequently violated constitutional rights include:
- Your 4th amendment, which keeps you from unreasonable seizes and searches
- Your 5th amendment, which is the right to due process. This includes hearing your Miranda rights, your right to remain silent, etc.
Wrongful conduct of prosecution might also lead to your case being dismissed or reduced. Wrongful prosecution actions might involve:
- Wrongful conduct of prosecution – This may include false confession, falsified evidence, racial profiling, sexual abuse, intimidation, etc.
- The prosecutor’s failure to prove beyond reasonable doubt that the defendant committed the crime
- Legal excuse for being punished for the crime – This may include self-defense or defense of others.
- Facts exposed by investigation.
While this is not an exhaustive list, your Sacramento County lawyer can help you develop a plan of action that best suits your personal situation. Often clients work with lawyers who are inexperienced or weak in the courtroom. With our legal team, you can rest assured knowing our attorneys are trial-tested. The attorneys at Chastaine | Jones have taken more than 100 cases to trial, resulting in numerous acquittals.
Contact Us Today For Your Personalized Consultation
Our criminal defense lawyers in Sacramento, California, can help with all manners from criminal cases. Sometimes the evidence is stacked against you, and the best you can do is mitigate the damage. The criminal attorneys at Chastaine | Jones are professional negotiators that can ensure you get the best sentence a prosecutor or judge is willing to offer. Call us today at (916) 932-7150 or send us an email to schedule a consultation.
Do I Need a Criminal Lawyer?
The simple answer is yes. Criminal law is an adversarial process. The government has many resources and highly trained attorneys with one goal in mind, to convict you of a crime. You must protect yourself. Whether you are innocent or are just looking for fair treatment, you have to fight back. The government will take advantage of your lack of knowledge if you don’t have a skilled lawyer at your side.
Being convicted of a crime can result in jail time or a prison sentence. It can also come with restrictive and expensive conditions of probation, loss of gun rights and sometimes impact other areas such as immigration and employment. You need to hire an experienced criminal defense lawyer to improve your chances of a favorable outcome in all of these areas.
Given the serious consequences, it’s vital that you protect your rights and freedom.
Good Representation is a Bargain
A prosecutor’s favorite kind of defendant is an unrepresented defendant. Too often prosecutors charge crimes they can’t support, enhancements they can’t prove, and make plea offers unjustified by the facts. They rely on the accused being scared and wanting to resolve their case as quickly as possible. You don’t want to wonder if you really had to plead guilty.
We protect you from pleading guilty if you don’t have to and ensure you’re getting the best possible offer if you do end up settling your case. Most people believe that hiring an attorney is too expensive, but good representation from an experienced criminal defense attorney is a bargain compared to the cost of incarceration and the loss of your rights.
Facing Criminal Charges?
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