Violent Crimes

Violent Crime Defense near Indio

Criminal Defense That Accounts for Immigration Consequences

We represent people facing assault and battery charges, robbery allegations, homicide charges, and other serious criminal accusations in Indio. At Law Offices of Anastacio De La Cruz, we examine each client’s circumstances and objectives before building a tailored legal strategy. A violent crime conviction can carry incarceration, fines, and other criminal penalties, and it can also affect immigration status, depending on the offense and the person’s circumstances.

Our knowledge of criminal and immigration law matters most for noncitizens facing serious charges. When criminal and immigration concerns overlap, we address both rather than treating the immigration consequences as an afterthought.

Get legal guidance before answering questions or making case decisions. Call (760) 610-0606 to discuss representation for violent crime charges in Indio.

Personalized Representation for Serious Criminal Charges

We provide compassionate but aggressive representation grounded in the facts of the case. That begins with understanding what’s at stake for the client and family, then evaluating the accusation, available evidence, procedural history, and possible consequences. Our advocacy stays focused on protecting each client’s rights and interests throughout the criminal process.

California Violent Crime Charges & Penalties

California law distinguishes violent offenses by the alleged conduct, intent, use of force, and resulting harm. The exact charge and any sentencing enhancements can substantially affect the potential penalties.

Assault

Under California Penal Code 240, assault is an unlawful attempt, combined with the present ability, to apply force to another person. Physical contact isn’t required for prosecutors to pursue an assault charge.

Battery

Battery under California Penal Code 242 involves the willful and unlawful use of force or violence against another person. The nature of the contact, alleged injuries, relationship between the parties, and other circumstances all affect how the case is charged.

Robbery

California Penal Code 211 defines robbery as taking property from another person or their immediate presence through force or fear. Robbery is a felony and can qualify as a strike under California’s Three Strikes law, a sentencing framework that increases penalties for defendants with qualifying prior convictions.

Murder Charges

Murder under California Penal Code 187 is the unlawful killing of another person with malice aforethought, meaning the intent to kill or conscious disregard for human life. California recognizes first-degree and second-degree murder. First-degree murder generally carries a sentence of 25 years to life, though the specific allegations and applicable sentencing provisions determine the actual exposure.

Three Strikes Sentencing

Certain serious or violent felony convictions count as strikes. A prior strike can increase the sentence for a later felony, and multiple qualifying strikes can lead to substantially longer imprisonment. Reviewing alleged prior convictions is an important part of evaluating the prosecution’s sentencing claims.

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The Violent Felony Process at the Larson Justice Center

Criminal cases arising in Indio, including violent felony matters, are heard at the Larson Justice Center. The first court appearance is generally the arraignment, where the defendant is informed of the charges, enters a plea, and may address bail and pretrial release.

What follows depends on the charges, evidence, custody status, and decisions made by both sides. A felony case may involve evidence exchange, court motions, a preliminary hearing to determine whether sufficient cause exists to proceed, plea negotiations, and trial preparation.

Prosecutors and defense counsel may also discuss a negotiated resolution, including a plea to a different charge or an agreed sentencing position. Any proposed agreement should be weighed against the evidence, potential trial outcomes, sentencing exposure, and the immigration consequences a conviction could carry.

Build Your Defense Before the Case Advances

Contact us to discuss the allegations, your priorities, and where the case stands. We can assess the available information and develop a defense strategy tailored to your circumstances.

Call (760) 610-0606 to speak with us about violent crime defense for an Indio case.

Your Rights During a Violent Crime Investigation

You have the right to remain silent and the right to legal counsel. Statements made to law enforcement can be used by the prosecution, so you can decline to answer investigative questions until counsel is present. Invoking that right should be clear: Rather than trying to explain the accusation, argue the facts, or guess at what investigators know, state that you’re remaining silent and want an attorney.

How We Build a Defense Strategy

We build each strategy around the specific facts of the case rather than applying a one-size-fits-all approach to violent crime charges. Our review can include the prosecution’s evidence, witness accounts, disputed identification, the circumstances surrounding an alleged use of force, and whether the evidence actually supports each required element of the charge.

Depending on that review, the defense may challenge evidence, question witness reliability, raise applicable defenses, negotiate with prosecutors, or prepare the matter for trial. When immigration concerns are present, we also consider how any proposed resolution could affect a client’s immigration position.

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Get to Know Attorney Anastacio De La Cruz

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Working with Anastacio De La Cruz was a pleasure, all the staff in the office were truly helpful.He recently helped my dad out with getting his cases dismissed. He has truly given my father a second chance to regain his family. They were always on top of their game, with our case always advicing us what was the right thing to do.
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