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This page provides general information about California Criminal Defense law. Contact an attorney if you need legal advice or representation with any of the following

» California Drunk Driving, DUI, DWI
» Fraud, White Collar Crime
» Domestic Violence
» Sexual Harassment
» Theft, Robbery
» Drug Offense, Drug Trafficking

CRIMINAL DEFENSE EXPERIENCE:

If you have been accused of a crime in California, you need a criminal defense lawyer who works hard to defend your rights. You need a lawyer who understands the criminal justice system. You need a lawyer who works hard to achieve a positive outcome for you.

What is Criminal Law?

The California criminal law sets the acceptable limits of conduct in society. Everyone is expected to obey the criminal law under penalty of punishment. The criminal law generally does not require you to perform an action, rather it forbids an unlawful action. Each state and the federal government has its own set of criminal laws.

What is a Crime?

A crime is a wrong committed by a person against a state or the federal government. Because a wrong is committed against all members of the community, not just the particular victim, the victim does not make the decision to prosecute the accused person. The state or federal government, acting as the people's representative, prosecutes the crime. A crime is punishable by imprisonment, fine, restitution, or other penalty.

Actions that are crimes are also covered by the civil law of torts. A person who is injured by an action constituting a crime may bring a civil lawsuit to obtain damages from the person who committed the criminal act.

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