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Felonies are typically the most serious crimes in any system of criminal law. A standard definition of a felony is any crime punishable by more than one year in prison or by death. Common types of felonies include robbery, grand theft, drug possession and/or sales, sexual assault, and some domestic violence.
f you have been charged with a felony crime in California, you cannot afford to represent yourself. Felonies are the most serious crimes, and representation by an experienced Orange County felony defense attorney is essential to protect your interests. Avoiding a felony conviction is especially important in California, where having a felony conviction on your record means you're at risk for a "three-strikes" conviction that could put you in prison for life.
In the state of California, a person who has been convicted of a felony and serves a prison term may have restricted rights in many areas. For example, a person does not have the right to vote while incarcerated or on parole, although they may vote while on probation.
The following is only a small list of serious felonies and therefore strikes under California Penal Code section 1192.5; please note we list only 11 and many other serious strike offenses not listed here:
- Murder or voluntary manslaughter
- Mayhem
- Rape
- Sodomy by force...
- Oral copulation by force...
- Lewd or lascivious act on a child under 14
- Any felony punishable by death or life in prison
- Any felony where defendant inflicts great bodily injury or uses a firearm
- Attempted murder
- Assault with intent to commit rape or robbery
- Burglary of the first degree; residential
The following is a list of some "Violent strikes" under California Penal Code section 667.5; please note that there are many more violent strikes that are not listed here:
- Murder or voluntary manslaughter
- Rape
- Sodomy by force...
- Oral copulation by force...
- Lewd or lascivious act on a child under 14
- Any felony punishable by death or life in prison
- Any felony where defendant inflicts great bodily injury or uses a firearm
- Attempted murder
- Robbery
- Arson
Strike convictions have a tremendous and potentially devastating effect because any future conduct will be punished more severely.
If you have questions regarding a felony case in California, Call John Anderson Law at 949-492-9944.
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