Criminal Defense Attorney in Chino / Chino Hills, CA Serving the Inland Empire of Southern California
A criminal charge should never be taken lightly – the possible financial, personal, and professional implications it can have on your life is far too serious for that. If you’ve been accused of a misdemeanor or a serious felony, a criminal defense lawyer can help.
Contact IE Criminal Defense Attorney Ronald Talkov today at (909) 9-NO-JAIL to discuss how Mr. Talkov can help you.
About Criminal Law
Criminal offenses are those that violate public law. There are two categories of criminal offenses: misdemeanors and felonies.
What is a Felony: Felonies are considered a severe criminal offense. They are criminal offenses for which the punishment is usually in excess of one year in prison or on probation and a fine of more than $1000.00. These crimes, as defined by, U.S. Code § 3559, are punishable by death or imprisonment. Some felony crimes include murder, blackmail, forgery, arson, burglary, battery, aggravated assault, treason, tax evasion, fraud, kidnapping, obstruction of justice and more.
What is a Misdemeanor: Misdemeanors are considered less severe crimes compared to a felony crime. They are crimes for which the punishment cannot exceed one year in the county jail or on probation and carry a maximum of no more than $1000.00. The punishment for misdemeanor offenses may include community service, mandatory drug and alcohol counseling, classes and counseling related to your offense.
What Does a Criminal Defense Attorney Do?
A criminal defense lawyer’s duties depend on the circumstances of each unique case they choose to take, but generally speaking, they will research the facts, investigate the case against their clients and try to negotiate deals with their adversaries (prosecutors). These deals may include dismissal of all charges, reduced bail, reduced charges, and reduced sentences. In cases involving capital punishment, a capital defense attorney may also negotiate to avoid such a possibility.
Criminal defense attorneys are trained to do much more than just show up to the court to argue with the prosecution and make a case to the judge or jury. They look for factors and listen for arguments that can reduce a conviction of a potential crime.
Should You Hire a Criminal Defense Lawyer?
Facing a criminal charge or being subject to a criminal investigation is an extremely stressful event. Hiring a criminal defense attorney can be advantageous for you in improve your chances of winning your case or obtaining a more favorable case result.
If you’re under investigation, a criminal defense attorney will:
- Protect your Constitutional rights.
- Protect you against self-incrimination.
- Fight to protect your innocence.
- Guide you throughout a lengthy and intimidating prosecution process.
- Support you in your decision to accept a Plea Bargain or go to trial.
Even if you are guilty and the evidence is against you, an experienced criminal defense lawyer may be able to help you reduce fines and jail time.
Contact an Experienced Criminal Defense Attorney in Chino, Ontario and Pomona Today!
Criminal law is extremely complex and technical. Having a skilled criminal defense attorney on your side can mean the difference between being convicted and having the charge dismissed or reduced. IE Criminal Defense Attorney Ronald Talkov has handled hundreds of criminal defense cases over his more than 35 years of practice throughout the cities of Chino, Ontario and Pomona, as well as the Inland Empire of Southern California.
If you or someone you know has been accused of a crime, contact us online, call us at (909) 9-NO-JAIL [(909)966-5245] or email us at ron@talkovesq.com for a free consultation!