Three Strikes Crimes

The “Three strikes” laws in California are the toughest in the country.  In many states, similar repeat offender laws target those convicted of violent or serious crimes on three separate occasions, mandating harsher penalties for the second and third convictions.

However, in California, any felony conviction for a crime of any kind, even simple theft, can trigger the “three strikes” law.  More than half of inmates serving sentences for a third felony conviction under California law were convicted of a non-violent felony offense or a charge that the district attorney could have filed as a misdemeanor rather than a felony.

Speak with an Experienced Defense Attorney
If you are facing a criminal charge such as:

• Theft
• Assault
• Drug possession
• DUI
• Rape

—and you already have a felony conviction, you must consult with an experienced criminal defense attorney as soon as possible.  Your liberty is at stake.  Contact James P. Cooper, PLC today to arrange a consultation with a skilled attorney.