Our Areas of Practice
Any number of behaviors could land you in jail and facing serious criminal charges. Whether or not you are guilty of the charges pending in your name, you will need the aggressive skills of a defensive attorney on your side. Nowhere is this truer than in Long Beach County, where strict laws and stringent law enforcement officers are quick to arrest; some court officials are even quicker to convict. After being charged with a crime anywhere in in the Los Angeles or Long Beach areas, your first move should be to contact a criminal defense attorney from our firm. With the help of an experienced professional on your side, defense against the following charges may be possible:
Domestic Violence
Charges of domestic violence can be incurred even when no physical force is involved. Verbal abuse and threats could also land someone in trouble with the law on charges of this nature.
DUI
The price of being convicted of DUI is costly and often involves license suspension, hefty fines, and community service, just to name a few.
Drug Possession
Being convicted of your drug possession charges will go on your permanent record and be publicly viewable by future employers.
Assault With a Deadly Weapon
The type of weapon used and the persons involved will affect the charges you are given in an aggravated assault case.
Fraud
Several cases of fraud are tried in the federal court, and convictions could land you in the federal prison system for years, if not an entire lifetime.
Petty Theft
In California, petty theft is one of the most commonly charged crimes and it includes a number of different actions, including shoplifting.
Grand Theft
Being charged with grand theft could mean prison or jail time. Both minor and felony charges can be applied.
647B Charges
647B charges could be the direct result of a sting operation that implemented in conjunction with California Penal Code §647A. Specific defenses can be employed to protect defendants in these cases.
Computer Crimes
Also called "e-crimes" or "cyber crimes," computer crimes are any criminal activity conducted on or in conjunction with a computer. Some of these are federal crimes and will be punished under a stricter court jurisdiction.
Vehicular Manslaughter
Individuals charged with vehicular manslaughter could face up to four years in state prison; ten years if gross negligence is determined.
Criminal Attorney For Your Case
Together, our team has more than four decades of experience to offer the clients we serve. From the moment we take on a new case to the days and weeks following the final outcome, we will remain steadfastly by your side. At all times, it is our mission to ensure that the clients we represent are presented with nothing short of the very best criminal defense methods available. That being said, we are prepared to do everything in our power to ensure that the services we provide to the criminally accused are tailored to fit the specific needs of each individual client.
At Gold & Witham, we understand the ins and outs of the criminal court system. The defense methods we employ on your behalf will be specifically designed to meet the unique circumstances of your case, as we recognize that no two cases are alike. With an associate from our firm by your side, you can confidently approach your case – in or out of court – knowing that a skilled and experienced professional is on your side. Our proven methods can be your peace of mind.