San Diego Criminal Law Firm: Legal Help and Defense Lawyers

Many people who find themselves facing criminal charges have little knowledge about  dealing with the stresses and anxieties that occur as a result. Intense legal circumstances often lead to hopelessness for the accused due to lack of guidance from a licensed legal professional through the complex American justice system. Proper legal representation ensures that you will have a competent advocate through the entirety of your legal proceedings.

Whether you are charged with fraud, a DUI, or simply need arrest assistance or a prior offense expunged from your record, specialized legal counsel is the key to success. Our attorneys understand the intimidating nature the court system poses upon people facing criminal charges. We will not disappoint in exceeding your expectations.

Types of Criminal Cases We Handle in San Diego County.

Steigerwalt and Associates, a full service criminal defense law firm, has the experience and resources to represent clients in all types of criminal cases throughout San Diego County, and in all courts - both state and federal.

Appeals

If you are convicted of a crime, one of the fundamental rights that exists for your benefit is the right to an appeal. This right exists to make sure that every defendant who is convicted has had every advantage in place in order to prevent a wrongful conviction. Generally speaking, our society would rather risk that a defendant who has committed a crime go free than an innocent defendant be wrongfully convicted.

Assault and Battery Charge Penal Code 245

Being charged with assault and battery in San Diego can carry significant consequences, and the term 'assault and battery' can encompass several different alleged actions. An assault and battery charge is the most common arrest charge in San Diego County according to San Diego Police records.

 

Domestic Violence Arrest

Domestic violence is one of the most emotionally-charged issues present in society today, and as a result, the penalties associated with such a conviction have become quite severe in nature. Therefore, if you have been charged with domestic violence, you face a serious criminal problem, and one that will likely be pursued aggressively by the government.

Drug Charges

The long-standing "War on Drugs" has been raging throughout the United States for decades, and the result of such a policy is that every state, county and municipality has enacted statutes that levy serious punishment upon a convicted defendant for a plethora of violations. If you face any sort of drug-related charge, you need to act immediately to build a strong defense.

Drunk Driving (DUI, DWI)

Drinking and driving has become one of society's central concerns in recent years, and that focus has led to an upswing in the number of arrests for DUI in San Diego and everywhere else. Being arrested and charged with a DUI is a serious matter, and if this has happened to you or someone you love, you need to take immediate action, as there is only a certain amount of time available for you to assert a defense. Failing to do so will almost always result in a negative result.

Sex Crimes

If you have been arrested and charged with a sex crime in San Diego, you face an extremely stressful and difficult situation. Depending on the circumstances, you could face significant prison time if you are convicted, and these cases are always difficult to both prosecute and defend because of the emotionally traumatic nature of such issues.

Theft and Robbery Charge

If you've been arrested and charged with theft, burglary or robbery in San Diego, then you most likely understand that you face an extremely difficult situation. Any of these charges could lead to significant prison time if you're convicted, and the natural response of most when faced with such a challenge is to retreat a bit and attempt to gather your thoughts and emotions.

White Collar Crimes

 

The term 'white collar crime' is one that encompasses many acts that violate the law, and if you have been charged with a white collar crime in San Diego, you need to secure the help of a white collar crimes lawyer immediately. There are many reasons for this reality, not the least of which is that any white collar crime situation is complicated by nature, and the fact that a conviction for many white collar crimes can carry significant consequences.