Carjacking Defense Attorney in Riverside

Carjacking Laws and Information

Carjacking is the crime of stealing a motor vehicle while the owner of the vehicle is present. In most carjacking cases, the owner is forced out of their car with threats of violence or coerced with a weapon. In 1992, the U.S. passed a law that made carjacking a federal crime. The 1992 law was passed due to the amount of carjacking incidents that resulted in homicide. In the U.S., about one half of carjackers succeed in stealing their victim's car. Carjacking has become more popular throughout the years because of the evolution in vehicle protection technology. Car protection devices guard unattended cars, making it hard for people to break in and or steal them. Without the car's keys, most people cannot take possession of the car. Car thieves must rely on the car owner being present to obtain the car's keys. If you have been charged with carjacking, contact a Riverside criminal defense attorney today.

The legal team at Hanson, Gorian and Bradford has extensive experience in criminal defense. We may be able to defend your case. If a person is convicted of carjacking or attempted carjacking, they may be sentenced with imprisonment, monetary fines, probation, and community service. If property was damaged, the offender may have to pay restitution. If the carjacking victim was wounded or murdered, or if the offender has a prior criminal record, the off ender's sentence will be enhanced. As all violent crimes are "strikes" under the Three Strikes Law, the danger of life in prison for any person with a prior record is very real.

Riverside Carjacking Defense Attorney

Our firm has successfully represented clients throughout Riverside who have been charged with carjacking. In some cases, we can negotiate with prosecutors to have charges or sentences reduced or dropped. We have the experience you are looking for in an attorney, and are familiar with the criminal defense laws and legal proceedings that occur when a carjacking case is on trial. As your attorneys, we will pursue every possible advantage for you, including the possibility of achieving an acquittal at trial.

If you are being charged with carjacking, contact a Riverside carjacking criminal defense attorney today. We may be able to help you with your defense.