Auburn, Sacramento Gang Violence Defense Attorneys
In California, it is a crime to be an active member of a street gang. It is also illegal to engage in criminal behavior to support a gang. When the prosecution can make the case that any criminal offense is gang-related, the penalties increase if you are convicted.
Many gang-related crimes also fall under the "three strikes" law; if you are convicted of gang-related crime and are subsequently convicted of another strike crime, your sentence is doubled. If you receive a third strike, you are facing life in state prison. Because of the severity of the penalties and the enthusiasm with which law enforcement pursues alleged gang members, it is critical to have experienced and knowledgeable representation.
At the Law Offices of Barry A. Zimmerman, we defend clients charged with gang-related crimes. As one of the few lawyers in Placer County certified as a criminal law specialist by the State Bar of California, Barry Zimmerman knowledge and experience to build strong cases for clients accused of gang crimes.
Any Crime Can Be Gang-Related
We defend individuals charged with offenses that include:
Many individuals charged with gang involvement are actually former members who abandoned the gang life. Unfortunately, the police may arrest individuals who have only the remotest connection to an alleged gang crime because they are immigrants or have tattoos. Even if the crime was a simple assault or minor possession charge, law enforcement may seek to turn it into a gang-related offense.
Defending Our Clients, Protecting Their Rights
We build strong defenses against gang charges by obtaining a life history of our client, obtaining character witnesses, presenting employment records and other material that speaks to our client's stability and respectability. We examine the prosecution's case carefully, as in their eagerness to address gang-related crimes they make mistakes.
Interpreters Available | Negotiable Fees | Credit Cards Accepted
To learn more about us and our tradition of providing clients with cost-effective, high-quality representation, contact the Law Offices of Barry A. Zimmerman to schedule a free initial consultation with our Roseville area gang-related crime attorneys. We offer negotiable fees for all cases. Office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. We can schedule evening and weekend hours to meet our clients' needs. Visa and MasterCard and structured payment plans are accepted in all criminal defense cases.
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