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Felony Attorney in Orange County, CA

Defending Those Arrested on California Felony Charges in Orange County

Being arrested on felony charges in California can be a highly distressing and overwhelming experience, both emotionally and mentally. Depending on the circumstances of the arrest, you may experience a range of emotions, including fear, confusion, anger, and disbelief. The consequences of being arrested on felony charges can also be severe, including the possibility of imprisonment, heavy fines, and other legal penalties. As a result, you may experience feelings of anxiety, depression, shame, and guilt.

Avoiding a felony conviction should be the first priority of anyone charged with a California felony. As a former prosecutor, Randy Collins knows how to negotiate the dismissal or reduction of charges so that you will not face sentencing as a felon. As a dedicated OC felony defense attorney, Randy Collins knows how to obtain dismissals and acquittals that protect the innocent.

Over 45 years of Collective Experience
Thousands of Cases Successfully Handled
Former Deputy District Attorney
Impressive Track Record of Results
Highly Respected by Peers and Clients
Free Initial Consultation

In every case, The Law Offices of Randy Collins provides a strong defense that is designed to help you avoid the serious consequences of a felony conviction. Contact our Orange County felony lawyers by calling (844) 285-9559 or scheduling a consultation online.

What is Considered a Felony in California?

The California legislature classifies crimes as felonies when the potential sentence of confinement is longer than one year. Some California crimes (known as “wobblers”) can be charged as either a felony or a misdemeanor. Most prosecutors charge wobblers as a felony.

Apart from prison sentences and hefty fines, felony convictions have harsh consequences. Many felony convictions place the accused at risk of additional punishment under California’s “three strikes” law. Felony convictions make it difficult or impossible to obtain certain kinds of employment or professional licensing.

Many California felonies and wobblers that are typically charged as felonies are violent crimes. Some examples of felonies in include:

Murder, attempted murder, and voluntary manslaughter
Assault with a deadly weapon
Assault on a public official
Threats to victims or witnesses
Battery causing serious bodily injury
Rape
Certain other sex offenses, including against children
Mayhem
Arson
Robbery
Extortion
Kidnapping
Carjacking

Most drug crimes other than simple possession are felonies, including:

Sale of controlled substances
Possession for sale of controlled substances
Transportation of controlled substances
Manufacture of controlled substances

Property crimes that might be charged as felonies include:

First degree burglary
Vandalism involving property damage of more than $400
Grand theft
Auto theft
Embezzlement
Identity theft
Fraud (theft by false pretenses)
Receiving stolen property
Certain computer crimes

Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs (DUI) is a felony if the accused has three prior DUI convictions or a prior felony DUI. A DUI that causes injury or death can also be charged as a felony.

Some crimes that might otherwise be misdemeanors can be charged as felonies under certain “enhanced” circumstances. A criminal record can also increase available penalties, authorizing felony charges for certain crimes that would otherwise be misdemeanors.

Felony Defenses in California

A variety of defenses can be raised to felony charges. The best defense is one that is tailored to the facts of your case. Examples of felony defenses include:

Mistaken identity
False accusation
Lack of intent to commit the crime
The crime committed is less serious than the charged crime
Entrapment
Justified action (such as self-defense)
The police acquired the evidence illegally
Reasonable doubt

The specific defenses that might apply to your felony charge depend upon the crime you were accused of committing, on the facts that the prosecution can or cannot prove, on the credibility of witnesses, and on how the police conducted the investigation. A review of your case during an initial consultation with The Law Offices of Randy Collins will give you a better idea of potential defenses that might help you avoid a conviction.

How A Felony Attorney in Orange County Can Help

It is always best to avoid a felony conviction. When that is not possible, the focus shifts to minimizing the consequences of a conviction.

Probation is an option for many felonies. Probation is a more likely outcome if you follow a specific strategy after you are charged. Staying out of trouble is the starting point, but other aspects of the strategy (which might include things like drug treatment, anger management counseling, or a psychological evaluation) might be recommended as your case progresses.

Following a strategy to minimize punishment puts you in a better position if a jury finds you guilty or if you decide to enter a “no contest” plea.

An aggressive felony defense may result in a dismissal, an acquittal, a reduction of charges, or a negotiated sentence that minimizes the consequence of conviction. We defend felony charges in Orange County, Los Angeles County, Riverside County, San Diego County, and elsewhere in Southern California.

For honest advice about realistic outcomes in your case and the strategies that will achieve the best result, call our Orange County felony attorneys at The Law Offices of Randy Collins at (844) 285-9559.

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Over 45 years of Collective Experience
Thousands of Cases Successfully Handled
Former Deputy District Attorney
Impressive Track Record of Results
Highly Respected by Peers and Clients
Free Initial Consultation

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Over the years our firm has earned numerous awards and accolades for delivering outstanding legal representation. Some of our awards include: Admission to The National Top Trial Lawyers Association since 2014, AVVO Rating 10.0 Superb Rating, American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys Award "10 Best Attorney Client Satisfaction" in 2018, Nationally Ranked Top 100 Under 40 in California Attorney Award in 2017, Member of the Newport Beach Chamber of Commerce since 2018, Martindale-Hubbell Accredited Law Firm, Distinguished in Orange County Metro "Top Attorneys" section, and Featured in Orange Coast Magazine in April 2010 as one of "Orange County's Best Criminal Defense Attorneys".

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At Law Offices of Randy Collins, your satisfaction is our priority! See for yourself what our clients have to say about working with us.

"They are such a great team to work with."
I was new in the US and I didn’t know anything or what to do from Day 1 from presenting my case to Randy. He reassured me that he would help me and that I shouldn’t worry. He was very supportive, responsive to every question no matter how silly it was he was very patient and comforting. He knew exactly how to address the problem and had a plan of action and after a long 2 years, he won my case I appreciate every effort Randy & Chris have done. They are such a great team to work with and I would recommend him in a heartbeat

Dalia
"I am extremley grateful for their help!"
Randy, Chris, and his team are amazing. Having talked to other offices, this one was the most responsive, caring, and downright most helpful. They are all super knowledgeable in defense and I am extremely grateful for their help. I 100% recommend and suggest you try a consultation.

John
"Randy is one of the best attorney's you could ever have."
Randy is one of the best attorneys you could ever have. I’m eternally grateful to Randy and his team for his dedication and professionalism. Randy is very brilliant when it comes to felonies, probation violations, or other criminal cases... Randy is the best lawyer you can have. when other lawyers told me they couldn’t help me out... Randy always told me he can help me and there was never an impossible case to bring in his favor. He was always in touch and keeping me updated on my case, and he gave me the peace and comfort I needed during difficult times. This is the second time he has had to help me stay away from jail. I will never look into other lawyers. I’ll be a loyal client to Randy from now on. You are #1, Randy. Thank you

Adriana
"We are forever thankful to have found Randy."
I cannot express how grateful I am to Randy and his team for the amazing job representing my dad. He was detailed, dedicated, and truly caring for my family throughout the entire process. We are forever thankful to have found Randy. It is rare to find a legal team that feels like extended family. We truly felt so cared for by him and Chris. His knowledge and expertise helped guide us through a very difficult situation and we are so happy to have found this team. I would refer Randy to anyone looking for legal representation. Randy is the best lawyer to call!!

Julia
"Passionate and always available."
Randy worked tirelessly for over two years to have my case dismissed and I can’t thank him enough for everything that he did for me.

Ray
"He went above and beyond!"
Mr. Collins is highly recommended. He really takes the time to listen and answer all your questions. He went above and beyond on helping me out with an issue that was never my fault.

Erik
"Caring and Genuine Attorney"
I called the office and right off the bat, I was super impressed at how much help I was receiving without even meeting in person. Chris (the guy who answered my call) is extremely nice and he explains everything so well. He told me how he used to work at the courts for many years (that gave me relief that he knew what he was talking about). Randy (the attorney) is delightful as well and put my worries to rest with his expertise and knowledge. You can tell by his demeanor and how passionate he speaks, that he is genuine and he cares about his clients. This office handles everything from DUI cases to just about anything criminal related.

Former Client
"Man of his word - got the issue resolved."
I hired Randy after my previous attorney failed to give me proper information and caused me to violate my probation. Randy appeared in court for got the issue resolved without any head aches. He was a man of his word and I highly recommend him.

Reedham

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