Los Angeles Felony Lawyer

A California felony charge and conviction comes with life-changing consequences. At best, it could result in formal probation with little or no jail. At worst, it's punishable by a state prison term of 16 months or more or even life in prison. In Los Angeles, many job applications will ask if you have been convicted of a felony, and employers may use this information to determine if you are fit to work for their company. You may also lose your right to vote and other civil rights if convicted of a felony.

Felonies include nonviolent crimes like petty theft (shoplifting) with a prior conviction, to more violent crimes such as domestic violence, assault with a deadly weapon, robbery, sex crimes and murder.

Recent celebrities have been charged and/or convicted of felonies, including: singer Chris Brown for for felony batter; rapper DMX for one felony count of theft, one count each of felony possession of marijuana and a narcotic drug and a misdemeanor count of animal cruelty; "CSI" co-star Gary Dourdan was charged with felony possession of heroin, cocaine and ecstasy;Mackenzie Phillips for a felony drug charge; Buffalo Bills running back Marshawn Lynch was arrested for felony possession of a concealed firearm; and New York Giants wide receiver was charged with felony weapons possession.

Stephen G. Rodriguez is an experienced Los Angeles Felony Attorney. If you have been charged with a Felony in Los Angeles, and need a criminal defense attorney, call Stephen G. Rodriguez at (213) 223-2173.