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Santa Ana Criminal Defense Lawyers

Providing the Legal Representation You Need

If you have been arrested for a crime, you can expect local prosecutors to pursue maximum penalties against you. Whether you are facing a minor misdemeanor or a felony offense, hiring a skilled criminal defense attorney could substantially help your case. Not only does a criminal charge affect you personally, but also those around you, such as family members, friends, and community members. It could have an adverse impact on your personal relationships just as much as it can strain professional ties and ruin career paths. Beyond the initial penalties you may face, you are also looking at the possibility of having a mark on your record. This can follow you for years and create obstacles as you attempt to move on with your life and thrive.

At the Law Offices of Randy Collins, our criminal defense attorneys have experience representing Santa Ana locals facing a variety of charges. Whether you were arrested for drugs, DUI, domestic violence, prostitution, or any other crime, we can evaluate your case circumstances and provide you with resources to help you get back on the right track.

Call (844) 285-9559today to obtain a free consultation.

Types of Crimes We Defend

With so much organized crime committed in Santa Ana, our attorneys have become very experienced handling several different types of criminal defense matters. We have handled thousands of cases and have obtained favorable outcomes for past clients. Additionally, our founding lawyer is a former deputy district attorney and brings unique insight to every case we take on.

We fight hard to protect the rights of those charged with serious crimes. We have faith in the U.S. Constitution, which affords certain basic rights to all Americans, and the laws of the land, which state that every person is and should be considered innocent until proven guilty.

The following are case types for which our attorneys regularly assist locals:

Arson
Assault
Burglary
Domestic violence
Drug crimes
DUI
Hit and run
Robbery
Sex crimes
White collar crimes

A common mistake that alleged offenders make is believing that their only option is to plead guilty. In many cases, this can negatively impact the outcome. But there are other options. For instance, Attorney Randy Collins assisted a drug sale defendant who believed that his case had no chance of success. In fact, his client ended up confessing to arresting police at the scene of the crime. Luckily, through hard work and dedication, Attorney Collins was able to obtain a not guilty verdict at trial, despite his confession and thousands of dollars in heroin and methamphetamine seized.

If you are facing charges, contacting our attorneys may be in your best interest. We know what it takes to fight the allegations.

Have You Been Arrested on Suspicion of a Crime?

If you have been arrested on suspicion of a crime, your first reaction may be to panic. It is quite natural to do so. However, this is the time to remain calm and collected. There are several precautions you should take and things you should avoid doing in such a situation.

Do Not Resist

Do not give the appearance of being uncooperative during an arrest. This could adversely affect your defense. What you can and should do is ask the police if you are under arrest. If the officer says “yes,” ask them why they are arresting you. You have the right, under the law, to know the reason you are being arrested.

Protecting Against Illegal Search and Seizure

Do not allow police to search you, your house, or your car voluntarily and without a search warrant issued by a judge. Remember that asking for a search warrant is not rude. You are simply exercising your constitutional right against an unreasonable search or seizure. In some cases, when law enforcement officials go back to request a search warrant, they may not get it because the judge may not find enough evidence to support issuing warrant. This might be a particularly important issue in drug crime seizures. In these types of cases, drugs that are illegally searched and seized are inadmissible as evidence in a court of law. In many of the cases where that occurs, the charges are often dismissed.

Giving Statements to the Police

It is important to remember that you are not required to talk to the police when they want to interview you about your alleged involvement in a crime. You have the right to remain silent, which is what you should do until you speak to a lawyer. The point here is, police officers and investigators can and will often use what you say against you. If you would like to give a statement, be sure that you have a lawyer present. This way, you would have had a chance to talk to your lawyer before making any statements that could affect your defense.

Talking to Friends and Posting on Social Media

Do not say anything to family members, friends, or anyone else, or post anything on social media or online about the crime with which you have been charged. Anything you say to anyone, including what you post on Facebook, Twitter, or online, can be used against you in court. In addition to statements, refrain from posting videos, photos, or any other materials online. Especially when you post on social media, you don’t know who is looking at your page. It would be in your best interest to suspend all social media accounts and online activity until your case is adjudicated.

How Our Defense Attorneys Can Help You

If you have been accused of a crime, it’s not your job to prove your innocence. In a criminal trial, the prosecutor who leveled the charges against you has what is known as the “burden of proof.” This means that the district attorney must present the proof that you are guilty of the crime.

At the Law Offices of Randy Collins, as criminal defense attorneys, we come up with a solid defense strategy to help fight the charges. Depending on the facts and circumstances of the case, we may take several actions with your approval to ensure the best possible outcome for you.

We may work with the prosecutor to negotiate a deal, which is also known as a plea bargain. This could help reduce your potential sentence or eliminate some or all of the charges against you. In other cases, we might work out a good sentencing program for your situation. For example, we might be able to reduce your jail or prison sentence or help you enter a drug treatment program instead of a prison sentence.

Our attorneys also work to gather evidence and statements from witnesses who can help corroborate your statements. Additionally, we hire experienced investigators who can independently look at the case and find pertinent evidence. We also retain expert witnesses who may be able to present evidence to a judge or jury that would help prove your innocence or rebut evidence that the prosecution presents.

It is crucial to retain the services of a lawyer who specializes in criminal defense cases. Santa Ana criminal defense attorney Randy Collins understands how the system works. A former prosecutor, he knows how the prosecution builds its cases and the strategies that might best work in your favor. He has had a remarkable and successful track record when it comes to getting acquittals for his clients.

He exclusively handles criminal law cases and dedicates his time to pursue justice on behalf of those who have been charged with felony and misdemeanor crimes.

Delivering Compassionate Yet Aggressive Legal Counsel

If you’re facing charges in Santa Ana, contact our criminal defense attorneys for a free case evaluation.

You can speak with an attorney for up to one hour with no obligation to retain our services. Call (844) 285-9559 or contact us online.

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GET DEFENSE FROM AN AWARD-WINNING TEAM OF ATTORNEYS

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".

WHY WE'RE THE RIGHT CHOICE

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

A Winning REcord

Always Pursuing the Best Possible Result

Case Dismissed DUI Drugs
Case Dismissed Domestic Violence Battery
Prison Sentence Significantly Reduced Felony DUI
Case Dismissed Murder
Case Dismissed Burglary

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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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