Frequently Asked Questions
Orange County Criminal Defense Attorney
If police, investigators or prosecuting attorneys ask me questions about my crime, should I go ahead and answer them?
The answer to this is absolutely not without your lawyer present. You have the right to remain silent and should not be afraid to exercise this right to the fullest extent, until you have your legal representation secured and by your side. In many cases, if an individual that tells their side of the storey, in an effort to prove their innocence, it can easily wind up damaging their case, making it even more possible to be convicted of the crime.
If I am truly innocent of the crime I have been charged with, I probably don't need a lawyer, right?
No - whether you are completely innocent, or not, you will need to defend yourself against the charges you are facing, if you are interested in achieving any type of favorable result. Even though you are technically "innocent until proven guilty", in many cases, you must prove your innocence. A seasoned attorney with extensive negotiation and litigation experience can help you effectively convey the true facts of your case, at the right time, in the correct manner.
Can I speak with any lawyer in my area to help me with the criminal charges I am facing?
No - there are many different areas of law, and consequently, many different types of lawyers out there. For a criminal case, you will need an Orange County criminal defense lawyer to defend you against the charges you are facing. If you are looking for a good attorney to help you, these characteristics should be sought:
- The law firm has a record of winning criminal cases, as well as helping clients avoid or minimize penalties.
- Has extensive trial experience in both state and federal court settings.
- Continues to maintain education on state laws and statutes that change and can affect clients' rights.
- Has a good reputation in the legal community and is well connected to local courts.
- Is intimately familiar with a vast range of criminal legal matters.
How can Takakjian & Sitkoff help me in my criminal legal matter?
The firm is dedicated to protecting the rights of clients in criminal charges of DUI,
driving with suspended license,
vehicular manslaughter,
drug crimes including
drug possession,
drug distribution or sale,
drug manufacturing/cultivation and
medical marijuana cases,
computer/internet crimes,
federal crimes,
arson,
terrorism,
kidnapping,
vandalism,
juvenile crimes,
probation violations,
resisting arrest,
sex crimes such as
statutory rape,
lewd acts,
prostitution and pimping,
child abuse,
theft crimes,
burglary,
robbery,
trespassing,
violent crimes,
assault,
murder/manslaughter,
domestic violence,
embezzlement,
forgery,
fraud,
gang cases,
Three Strikes cases and
parole violations. In addition, your attorney from the firm will be able to help with habeas corpus for
unlawful imprisonment, criminal
appeals and
expungements. Our attorneys are closely familiar with white collar crimes and medical marijuana cases, as these are some of the largest cases we take on at the firm.
Contact an Orange County Criminal defense attorney
to have your questions answered and to find out how the firm can help you in your legal situation.