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Rancho Cucamonga Felony Defense Attorney

Staunch Defense for Serious Crimes in California

More serious than misdemeanors, felonies are reserved for the harshest crimes. Because of this, they come with serious penalties, including huge fines, years  of imprisonment, and even the death penalty. Being accused of a felony can seem undeniably bleak, including adding stress and anxiety on you and your family.

Felonies include, but are not limited to:

  • Burglary of an inhabited building
  • Murder
  • Rape, including statutory rape
  • Sale or trafficking of a large quantity of drugs
  • Felony DUI, including cases involving major injury or death

In addition to this, California has “wobbler” cases – those that can be charged as a misdemeanor or a felony, depending on the circumstances. For example, grand theft auto cases may be tried either way, depending on prior convictions or the behavior of the defendant.

Give us a call at (909) 328-6101 or contact us online today to learn more about how our felony defense attorney in Rancho Cucamonga can help you. 

What is Considered a Felony?

The penal code, or the vehicle code, gives us directions as to what is a felony or what is a misdemeanor. However, the district attorney within those confines of the penal code or vehicle code ultimately has a discretion on how to file the case.

In reviewing the case, the district attorney's office is going to look for a number of things, including:

  • How offensive is the behavior?
  • How violent is the crime?
  • How egregious is the conduct of the person being charged?

What is the Difference Between a Felony and a Misdemeanor?

A felony charge carries more jail time -- that is the big difference between a felony charge and a misdemeanor charge.

In addition, a felony charge means longer probationary periods and formal probationary periods where:

  • You have search and seizure terms
  • And where law enforcement can come and search you without probable cause or warrant

They can also prohibit you from spending time with other people. On the other hand with a misdemeanor, the most jail time that you will face is likely up to a year in a county jail.

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