Assault / Robbery

Santa Cruz, California, Assault and Robbery Lawyer

Assault–or was it self-defense? Robbery–or was it really shoplifting? If you are unfairly charged with a violent crime, Lisa K. McCamey's Santa Cruz criminal defense law office will aggressively negotiate with the prosecutor to reduce charges and potential consequences to the appropriate level. Does the prosecutor really have evidence to support a case against you–or is the evidence circumstantial? Ms. McCamey will examine every detail surrounding the evidence and police procedures leading to your arrest. While every case is of course unique, Ms. McCamey had multiple past successes in getting charges of robbery or assault reduced or dismissed.

Give yourself a chance to hear "not guilty." Only the advocacy of an experienced attorney will provide the strongest defense against charges of assault or robbery. Contact a Santa Cruz lawyer and protect your rights.

Attorney Lisa McCamey, experienced criminal defense counsel, will carefully explain what you can reasonably expect out of criminal proceedings, and how we will handle your case. A robbery, armed robbery, or assault charge must be, from the very first stages, handled properly to take advantage of all opportunities to improve your position. The offense you are charged with may have more serious implications than you realize:

• Assault with a deadly weapon, or assault likely to produce great bodily injury, can be a misdemeanor or a felony. If charged as a felony, a conviction for assault with a deadly weapon or assault causing great bodily injury may constitute a strike under the three-strikes law, depending upon the circumstances of the offense and how it is charged.
• A conviction for premeditated attempted murder can result in a life sentence.
• A simple shoplifting or misdemeanor theft can be elevated to a felony robbery depending on whether force was threatened or used during the theft.
• An assault charge may be upgraded to a gang crime under various circumstances, with generally more serious consequences.
• A sixteen-year-old suspect may be charged as an adult rather than a juvenile.

In this area of law, where potential consequences vary greatly and a simple act of self-defense in a fight can be charged as an attack, it is extremely important to work with an attorney with the necessary criminal defense experience.

If you have been arrested, are under investigation, or have been charged with assault, robbery, or armed robbery, call (831) 458-2889 or e-mail for a free consultation with Santa Cruz, California, attorney Lisa K. McCamey.