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Salinas Violent Crime Lawyer

150+ Years of Combined Experience Handling Violent Crimes Cases

Violent crimes are a serious offense in the eyes of California law and will be punished as such upon conviction. Any act that involves the use, attempted use, or threatened use of physical force against the person or prop­erty of another is considered a violent crime. It also includes any other felony offense that involves a substantial risk of inflicting physical force against the person or property of another.

Simply put, anything that could harm or potentially harm another person or their property can result in a violent crimes charge. Our qualified Salinas violent crime attorneys are exclusively devoted to criminal defense, including violent crimes, which is why you should contact us to set up an appointment to discuss your case.


Any accusation of violence requires immediate attention, even if you are innocent, so act quickly and call our Salinas violent crime attorney at (831) 704-1852.


Types of Violent Crimes in California

Violent crimes come in various forms and degrees of seriousness. We are well-versed in defending all types of violent crimes, including:

  • Murder or voluntary manslaughter
  • Mayhem
  • Rape
  • Sodomy
  • Oral copulation
  • Lewd or lascivious acts
  • Any felony punishable by death or imprisonment in the state prison for life
  • Any felony in which the defendant inflicts great bodily injury on any person other than an accomplice who has been charged and proved
  • Any robbery
  • Arson
  • Sexual penetration
  • Attempted murder
  • Kidnapping
  • Assault with the intent to commit a specified felony
  • Continuous sexual abuse of a child
  • Carjacking
  • Rape, spousal rape, or sexual penetration
  • Extortion
  • Threats to victims or witnesses
  • Any burglary of the first degree, wherein it is charged and proved that another person other than an accomplice was present in the residence during commission of the burglary

California’s Three Strikes Law

The state’s Three Strikes sentencing law originally required that a “ … defendant convicted of any new felony, having suffered one prior conviction of a serious felony, [be] sentenced to state prison for twice the term otherwise provided for the crime. If the defendant was convicted of any felony with two or more prior strikes, the law mandated a state prison term of at least 25 years to life.

In 2012, however, the law was revised as such:

  • The requirements for sentencing a defendant as a third strike offender were changed to 25 years to life by requiring the new felony to be a serious or violent felony with two or more prior strikes.
  • Defendants currently serving a third strike sentence may petition the court for reduction of their term to a second strike sentence if they would have been eligible for second strike sentencing under the new law.

This means that if you have a history of prior convictions for non-violent felonies, your third “strike” will be a sentence of 25 years to life if it is a serious or violent felony.

Defending Violent Crime Accusations

We will tailor our legal counsel to benefit your specific violent crimes case. Each case is different and requires personalized defense strategies designed to challenge the unique accusations that have been made against the defendant.

Depending on the nature of your offense and the events involved, one or more of the following defense strategies may be applicable to your case:

  • Self-defense
  • Misidentification
  • Intoxication
  • Faulty police investigation
  • Mistake of fact
  • You didn’t do it

After meeting with you for a thorough review of your charges and the circumstances that led to them, we will be able to determine the best and most strategic approach to take when preparing your defense.

Protect Your Rights with an Experienced Salinas Violent Crime Lawyer

If you have been accused of a violent crime in Salinas, CA, it is crucial to have a skilled and experienced criminal defense attorney by your side. At The Worthington Law Centre, our team of dedicated lawyers has over 150 years of combined experience handling violent crime cases.

When facing accusations of a violent crime, it is essential to retain legal counsel as soon as possible. Our experienced lawyers will thoroughly investigate the charges against you, gather evidence, and build a robust defense to protect your rights and achieve the best possible outcome for your case.

Contact The Worthington Law Centre today to schedule a consultation with a skilled Salinas violent crime lawyer who will fight tirelessly on your behalf.

Retain Legal Counsel For Your Violent Crime Case

Once you decide to hire The Worthington Law Centre to defend your violent crimes case, we will immediately start working on analyzing your situation from start to finish. We will listen to your side of the story and explore the details of your investigation to gather every detail of your alleged offense. From there, our expert Salinas violent crime lawyer will strategize tough defenses intended to weaken the prosecution’s attacks and increase your chances of getting an innocent verdict.


Arrested for a violent crime? Don’t wait too long, your liberties are at stake. Call our Salinas violent crime lawyer at (831) 704-1852 or schedule an appointment online.


Helpful Resources

Notable Cases & Results

  • Dismissed Domestic Violence Allegation
  • Reduced to Misdemeanor; No Jail Time Imposed. Possession of Assault Weapon
  • Probation, Home Confinement and No Sex-Offender Man Accused of Using Craig's List to Contact Minor for Sex
  • Dismissed Rape Charges
  • Probation Molest Victim Charged with Attempted Murder of His Assailant
  • Convicted of Lesser Offense Voluntary Manslaughter
    Coach from Robert Louis Stevenson School Charged with Murder of His Daughter's Boyfriend Convicted of Lesser Offense of Voluntary Manslaughter
  • Misdemeanor Treatment with Probation and No Jail Local Retired Dentist Charged with Felony Child Endangerment Facing a Six Year Prison Term
  • Probation and Only One Strike 18-Year-Old Young Man Facing Six Years in State Prison and Two Strikes
  • Probation 28 Year Old Salinas Man Facing 13 Years in State Prison for Weapons Charges with Gang Enhancements
  • Not Guilty Verdicts Sleep Technician Accused of Touching Patients in a Sexual Manner
    Sleep Technician Accused of Touching Patients in a Sexual Manner Receives Not Guilty Verdicts on All Charges Except One Resulting in a Hung Jury

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