Carjacking Defense Lawyer in Orange County, CA

Orange County Violent Crime Attorney

If you've been arrested for carjacking or are currently under investigation for this crime, you need an Orange County violent crime attorney at your side to defend your rights and protect your interests. Carjacking is a felony offense in California, and this means that you may be at risk of facing not only imprisonment in state prison, but also the possibility of a "strike" on your criminal record if you are convicted.

At the Law Offices of Fred Thiagarajah, we offer skilled legal counsel to clients throughout all of Orange County in the face of carjacking charges, providing a personalized yet aggressive approach. As a former Deputy District Attorney, Fred Thiagarajah is uniquely qualified to handle cases of this kind, applying his experience as a prosecutor to anticipate the State's approach to your case, negotiate more effectively with the prosecuting attorney, and build a stronger defense strategy on your behalf in court.

Your initial consultation with an Orange County carjacking defense lawyer is free, and we recommend that you take advantage of this as soon as possible.

About Carjacking Charges in California

Carjacking is actually a type of robbery that involves using force, threats or violence in order to take another's motor vehicle. This crime would occur in the immediate presence of the owner or passenger in the vehicle, causing fear or using physical force or threats in order to have the owner surrender the vehicle to the offender.

Carjacking is a felony offense in California and is punishable by up to 3, 5 or 9 years in state prison. This crime may count as a strike on a defendant's criminal record in some cases.

For a free case evaluation regarding your Orange County carjacking charges, contact a violent crime attorney at the Law Offices of Fred Thiagarajah today.