San Diego Criminal Defense Lawyer
Accused of a crime in the San Diego area?
Any person accused of a criminal offense in the San Diego area should act quickly in contacting a San Diego criminal defense lawyer from the Law Offices of Kerry L. Armstrong, APLC. San Diego has some of the toughest law enforcement teams, both federal and state, as well as dedicated career prosecutors who have every intention to convict you on the charges - whether you are guilty or not. You need an equally committed and talented defense attorney to fight for your side if accused of a criminal offense. Whether accused of a first time
DUI or a serious felony offense that might count as a second or third strike, retaining the services of a criminal defense attorney with experience and a proven record definitely matters. It is a well known fact that the quality and talent of a defense attorney has a big impact on the case outcome. Don't take chances with your future.
Even when a criminal case is in the investigatory stage, there may be much that an attorney can do to help. This may include limiting the scope of the investigation by challenging search warrants or contesting an arrest warrant. It may also include representing a client in any formal questioning by the police, helping the client avoid unintentional self-incrimination or the possibility of a confession made under coercion or duress. Your rights need to be protected whether you are a suspect or have already been charged; a San Diego criminal defense attorney is just the person to help you. To get started in receiving the assistance that our firm can provide to you at any stage of your case, call our offices to schedule a confidential consultation and review of your case. A professional can assess the situation to help you make the right choices about hiring a lawyer at this juncture.
Defending Criminal Cases in San Diego, California
We are energetic in our approach to defending criminal charges, and committed to our clients' defense. We will fight on every front, from the moment of the arrest. Never answer questions or attend a hearing without our attorney there to protect you. Our firm defends clients charged with any criminal offenses, whether on a state or federal level. We also handle
expungements for clients who wish to clear their criminal records for employment or personal reasons and can help you with a
bail hearing if a loved one has recently been taking into custody and you wish to secure their release. All of our services are geared toward our clients' best interests; we fight tirelessly to protect their rights.
Some of the particular types of criminal charges we handle include, but are not limited to theft,
burglary,
robbery,
arson,
fraud,
kidnapping,
gun crimes,
assault and battery,
child abuse,
manslaughter,
medical manslaughter,
murder,
probation violations and
rape. We address all types of
sex crimes,
drug crimes and
violent crimes and are ready to see how we can assist you - no matter the circumstances of your case or charges.
An attorney at our San Diego law firm can help with virtually any phase of a case for an adult or juvenile offender, from the initial arrest or bench
warrant all the way through to an
appeal of an unfavorable verdict or sentence. Our criminal defense team is highly qualified to fight for the defense of even the most serious of criminal offenses. Our first order of business is to fully review every piece of evidence that has been gathered against you and to identify any violations of rights that may have taken place. If law enforcement failed to follow proper procedure, the evidence will not be allowed in court. No evidence means no case and those who have had their constitutional right violated often have their cases dismissed. Seeking other evidence that could exonerate you or increase the reasonable doubt that you are the guilty party is critical, and these defense actions must begin at once.
Domestic Violence
A criminal offense of domestic abuse involves abuse that is directed to someone with whom the defendant shares a personal relationship. This could be a spouse, a housemate, family member or even someone who the defendant is dating. Due to the heavily stigmatized nature of this criminal offense, it is also one of the most heavily penalized. Beyond this, even having the existence of the blemish on your criminal record could prove to be difficult in the long run – leaving you suffering in almost every way imaginable, from trying to get a loan to attempting to find new employment. For this reason, we encourage you to consult with a criminal defense lawyer from our firm as soon as possible. We know just how daunting this can be and are fully prepared to go the distance in our efforts to help clients defend their legal rights. Click here to read more about domestic violence charges.
San Diego Criminal Attorneys
Courtroom talent is a specific skill that not all attorneys have. In fact, presenting a case in court is partially an ability to "perform" in front of a jury. The better the presentation, the more compellingly and convincingly the case is presented makes a difference to juries in San Diego. Knowledge of criminal law is not enough in serious crime cases - you need a powerful defense lawyer that knows how to bring a case to a jury and affect the outcome through their presentation. We strongly urge you to contact our firm at once if accused of a crime. Your future can be largely predicted by the attorney you choose to represent you. We will fight relentlessly on your behalf.
Contact a San Diego criminal defense attorney from our firm to aggressively defend your case in court.