3rd Strike Lawyers & Third Strike Law Riverside County

Those in need of a Riverside third strike defense attorney can count on the Law Office of Stephen R. Brodsky for aggressive, effective legal representation. For more than two decades, we have brought the skill, experience and in-depth understanding of California's criminal laws to our clients, allowing us to protect their legal rights and freedom - we will do the same for you. If you are facing a 3rd strike or have previous strikes, it is imperative that you consult with a capable Riverside three strikes defense lawyer right away.

It is never a good idea to procrastinate when you are facing a possible third strike, or even a second. This is one of the harshest sentencing schemes across the United States, and puts those who commit non-violent or minor offenses in jeopardy of spending 25 years to life in prison.

As competent Riverside 3rd strike defense attorneys, we know that this law was originally enacted to keep violent repeat offenders off the streets and away from society. However, this law has led to individuals who have committed a seemingly minor offense, such as writing a bad check, and who have previous strike offenses, to be subject to extremely harsh penalties in comparison to the crime they are accused of.

How is the three strikes law flawed?

• It is possible that an individual who is convicted on DUI charges will spend longer in prison than someone convicted of murder.
• Any felony, whether serious, violent or not, may trigger a strike.
• It is possible that the Eighth Amendment constitutional rights is violated due to the cruel and extreme punishment often handed out.
• Three strikes has led to overcrowding in California's prisons, due to non-violent offenders being incarcerated. Taxpayers also bear the cost of caring for imprisoned individuals who pose little or no danger to the public.
• As Riverside third strike defense lawyers, we realize that this law is severely flawed. African American and Hispanic individuals are impacted far more than the white population.

How does the third strike law work?

If you are convicted of any offense that is considered a felony and have two prior strikes, you will be sentenced to a minimum of 25 years in prison, and possibly life if given a third strike.

However, it is just as important to have prior strikes removed to protect you from receiving a third strike, and to avoid the enhanced sentencing you will be subject to if convicted on a second strike. If you have one strike on your record and are convicted on a felony charge which leads to a second strike, your sentence will be double the normal sentencing for that conviction. In other words, if you are convicted on charges of robbery and sentenced to 9 years in state prison, you will be sentenced to 18 years when charged as a second strike.

You can clearly see why it is critical that you avoid three strikes or have prior strikes removed when possible. Our Riverside third strike defense lawyers will work vigorously on your behalf to protect you from the severe penalties/sentencing that could potentially ruin your life.

Why you should have a Riverside three strikes lawyer fight your strike case

The stakes are extremely high, considering that you could potentially spend 25 years to life in prison for an offense as minor as shoplifting. This is an unfair law that places the freedom and future of those who have been convicted previously for serious/violent crimes, but who may have been rehabilitated, in jeopardy. We believe that everyone deserves a second chance.

At the Law Office of Stephen R. Brodsky, our Riverside 3rd strike defense attorneys know the devastation that individuals and families face for a third strike conviction. If you or a loved one are facing this possibility, contact us today for a free consultation. We fight to protect your rights and freedom - and we fight to win.

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