Pasadena Criminal Defense Lawyers | Sitkoff Law Group, Inc.

Pasadena Criminal Defense Attorneys | Former Sr. Prosecutors

If you have been recently arrested in Arcadia, San Marino, or anywhere else in the Pasadena area, you are likely anxious and nervous about your upcoming date in the Pasadena Court. Facing a criminal charge will be the most difficult life experience you will ever face, which is why you should consult with our Pasadena criminal defense and DUI lawyers to prepare you for the path ahead. Our 70 plus years of combined criminal trial experience as former Pasadena Court prosecutors and since 1987, Los Angeles criminal and DUI defense lawyers have provided us with an unmatched depth of experience and expertise in defending all felony and misdemeanor charges in the Pasadena Court. Whether you are charged with a first offense misdemeanor DUI, Theft, or Drug crime, or you are facing a more serious felony Sex crime or Domestic Violence charge, contact us now at (626) 628-9185 for a free consultation, so we can review the details of your case to advise you of your options and each of your possible case outcomes.

DUI – One of the most common crimes in Pasadena is drunk driving. Typically prosecuted as a misdemeanor under California Vehicle Code 23152, DUI includes both a criminal element (court) and administrative element (DMV), and each action takes place independent of the other. Pasadena DUI penalties can include jail time, fines, drunk driving school, probation, and a license suspension. Punishments can be further enhanced if you have prior DUI or Wet Reckless convictions in the last 10 years, or you are charged with a felony DUI with injury under VC 23153.

Drug Crimes – Possession of controlled substances such as Cocaine, Heroin, and Methamphetamine under HS 11350 and HS 11377 were once considered felony drug crimes in Pasadena. However, the voting of Prop. 47 into California law resulted in all possession of drugs for personal use offenses to be reclassified as misdemeanor drug crimes in most cases. Although simple possession in most cases would be charged as misdemeanors, if you have prior serious felony convictions or are a registered sex offender, your possession charge could be elevated to a felony.

Theft Crimes – Theft encompasses a very broad category of more specific crimes, such as Grand Theft, Petty Theft, Shoplifting, Burglary, and Embezzlement. The specific theft crime you face and whether you face felony or misdemeanor charges depends on the amount of theft and the methods in which you employed to commit the theft. Theft related convictions can have serious negative impacts on future background checks, and these consequences are just as severe for misdemeanor theft crimes as they are for felonies. Penalties for theft crimes in Pasadena can include jail time, fines, probation, and restitution.

Sex Crimes – Widely considered among the most serious crimes in Southern California, sex crimes are prosecuted aggressively in Pasadena. The potential penalties include incarceration in jail or state prison, probation, and fines. In addition to the aforementioned punishments, a conviction for Pasadena sex crimes, such as Child Annoyance and Molestation, Lewd Act With a Minor, Statutory Rape, Forcible Rape, Indecent Exposure, or Possession of Child Pornography would mandate lifetime sex offender registration under California Penal Code 290.

Domestic Violence – Violent crimes against a person whom you currently or at one time had an intimate relationship with not only increases the aggressiveness of law enforcement and prosecutors in Pasadena but the punishment you potentially face as well. Domestic violence charges, such as Spousal Abuse, Domestic Battery, and Criminal Threats carry potential jail and prison sentences, probation, fines, and 52-week anger management programs. However, in addition to the severe potential penalties, domestic violence cases are pursued just as aggressively by Pasadena prosecutors, even over the objections of the victim.

Call Our Pasadena Criminal Defense Lawyers Today

Since 1987, the Pasadena criminal defense lawyers at Takakjian & Sitkoff, LLP have successfully defended both misdemeanor and felony charges out of Pasadena court. Former Pasadena prosecutors, Paul Takakjian and Stephen Sitkoff, have each practiced criminal law for over 35 years and will personally defend you. Call us now at (626) 628-9185 for your free no-obligation consultation to review the facts of your case or to schedule an appointment at our office located at 225 S. Lake Ave., in Pasadena. Contact us today if you have been arrested in:

Pasadena, South Pasadena, Arcadia, Sierra Madre, San Gabriel, San Marino, or Alta Dena

Pasadena Criminal Defense Attorneys
Takakjian & Sitkoff, LLP
225 S. Lake Ave
Suite 300
Pasadena, CA 91101
(626) 628-9185

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