If you are being charged with a three strikes crime, it is imperative that you consult with a reputable San Francisco 3rd strike defense lawyer right away. At Bay Area Criminal Lawyers, PC, our skilled and experienced attorneys are capable of helping you fight these charges. A third strike will leave you in prison for 25 years to life; our San Francisco third strike defense attorneys will work to have the charges against you completely dismissed or at a minimum reduced. We also work to have previous strikes dismissed, which could ultimately result in a shorter sentence.

Enacted in 1994, this law was created to remove serious or violent offenders from the streets; however, today many individuals who have committed serious crimes previously may be sent to prison for the rest of their lives even on a misdemeanor such as petty theft or drug possession. When you have two strikes against you, it is essential that you consult with an experienced San Francisco third strike defense attorney. Often, previous strikes can be "struck" off of your record, which could mean reduced penalties for you.

As seasoned San Francisco 3rd strike defense lawyers, we offer strong and effective representation for individuals who have prior strikes due to a conviction on a serious criminal offense such as murder, rape, arson, drug trafficking, bank robbery or kidnapping. While the law was created to put repeat offenders behind bars for a long time period, it seems that this law is being abused frequently today; the court may bump up a misdemeanor charge on a minor offense when previous felony convictions are revealed. In order to protect your rights and freedom, it is important that you consult with a capable and aggressive San Francisco 3rd strike defense lawyer.

A first strike may leave you serving 85% of the prison time you were given, as opposed to the normal 50% most people serve. When you are given a second strike, the sentence you are given doubles, and you are required to serve 80% of the doubled sentence. A knowledgeable San Francisco third strike defense attorney understands that if you are given a third strike, you are not eligible for parole for at least 25 years, whether you are given 25 years or life in prison. We feel that this is a harsh penalty for those who have committed such petty crimes as shoplifting a $10 item, and that often times those who have committed violent or serious crimes in the past are reformed or rehabilitated - you deserve a second chance.

At Bay Area Criminal Lawyers, PC, our San Francisco third strike defense attorneys will work aggressively on your behalf, committed to having the charges you are facing dismissed or reduced. We are ready to challenge and argue every strike against you in order to prevent a third strike conviction. Contact us today, and let us put our skill, experienced and dedication to work for you.