Placer County Criminal
Defense Attorneys
Felony Charges
A 'felony' is a crime that is punishable with imprisonment in the state
prison, every other crime or public offense is a misdemeanor except those
offenses that are classified as infractions. Some crimes in California are
called 'wobblers' because the prosecutor has discretion to charge them
either as a misdemeanor or a felony.
As Placer County Criminal Defense Attorneys, The Phillips Law Office
handles all types of felonies. With offices in the Sierra foothills we provide
strong, ethical felony criminal defense representation to individuals in
greater Sacramento region and Gold Country including all of Placer
County, El Dorado County, Nevada County and Butte County.
We have represented individuals ranging from first-time offenders in
accidental hit-and-run cases to hardened career criminals. The felony
attorneys at The Phillips Law Offices practice in local courts and are
experienced negotiators and trial attorneys.
The Phillips Law Offices have access to a wide range of experts to
thoroughly investigate each felony crime charged. When appropriate, our
felony crime defense lawyers work with private investigators,
psychiatrists, psychologists, medical specialists, accountants, economists,
evidence validation experts, and crime scene analysts to gather evidence
and build a strong defense case.
Mr. Phillips is particularly knowledgeable about the use of psychiatric
evidence in proving diminished capacity, lack of competence, and lack of
specific intent in criminal cases where the person charged is suffering
from mental illness.
Placer County Violent Crime Attorneys
Prosecutors and judges take violent crimes the most seriously. California's mandatory
sentencing laws can lead to lengthy prison sentences. But many people accused of
violent offense are truly not guilty. Often the situation arose out of self-defense,
accident, misidentification, false accusations or mental illness. Our Placer County
criminal attorneys can help you explore these defenses and fight the charges. We also
defend clients prosecuted under California's Three Strikes Law. Among the violent
crime charges we defend against are:
Penal Code 187 Murder
Penal Code 207 Kidnapping
Penal Code 211 Robbery
Penal Code 215 Carjacking
Penal Code 245 Assault
Penal Code 422 PC Criminal Threats
Penal Code 451 Arson
Placer County Sex Crimes Attorneys
The Phillips Law Offices provide premiere criminal defense on serious felony sex
charges in the greater Sacramento region and Gold Country including: Placer County,
Sacramento County, Nevada County and Butte County. We have extensive experience
successfully defending the most serious of sex charges. Mr. Phillips is one of the few
sex crimes attorneys in the state to win not guilty verdicts in several “sexual violent
predator” (SVP) trials, the toughest sex cases there are.
Many of our cases are referred by other attorneys as we pride ourselves in accepting
and successfully defending tough cases other attorneys won't take. The justice system
is handing down overwhelming harsh sentences for sex offenses at every level,
including even misdemeanor sex offenses. If an individual is convicted, prison may only
be the beginning. Sex offender registration lasts a lifetime and is required for not only
felony convictions but misdemeanors as well. Moreover, if a person is labeled a
“sexually dangerous predator” ( SVP) after they serve a prison sentence- then they can
be indefinitely committed to a mental institution in California.
And now, new laws require lifetime GPS monitoring and strict residence requirements
where a person can even live. But many innocent people get falsely accused of sex
crimes, especially date rape, lewd acts with a child, and sexual assault.
Sex crimes allegations can devastate a person's entire life even before charges are
filed. It has been said, "it is the deadliest accusation". If you, or a loved one, has been
accused of sexual misconduct of any kind, you need a Placer County sex crimes
attorney who understands how these accusations are made and how to defend them. If
you want to find out what can be done for your situation, I'll be glad to talk with you. I
know you will find my staff incredibly knowledgeable, friendly and willing to help. I am
confident that you'll be impressed with my firm and what we will be able to do for you.
At The Phillips Law Offices, the goal is to prove innocence whenever possible, to seek
treatment when appropriate, and to maintain fairness and balance in the system. We
defend against all sex crimes charges, including:
Penal Code 243.4 Sexual Battery
Penal Code 261.5 Statutory Rape
Penal Code 288 Lewd Acts with a Child
Penal Code 290 Failure to Register as a Sex Offender
Penal Code 311 Child Pornography
Penal Code 314 Indecent Exposure
Penal Code 647(a) Lewd Conduct in Public
Penal Code 647(b) Prostitution Solicitation
Penal Code 261 Rape
Penal Code 262 Drug induced rape
Penal Code 289 Sex Penetration
Sex Computer crimes
Sexual Violent Predator civil commitments
Placer County Theft Crime Attorneys
Most people accused of theft or financial crimes are good citizens with minimal
records who simply took a wayward path, and some are factually innocent. In any case,
our Placer County criminal defense attorneys can help you fight the charges, often
times keeping the stigma of a criminal conviction off your record.
We represent clients as to all financial and property crimes, such as:
Penal Code 459 Burglary
Penal Code 487 Grand Theft
Penal Code 488 Petty Theft (Shoplifting)
Penal Code 496 Receiving Stolen Property
Penal Code 503 Embezzlement
Penal Code 666 Petty Theft with a Prior
Placer County Domestic Violence Attorneys
More people get wrongfully accused of domestic violence than any other type of crime.
Sometimes a person strikes his wife or girlfriend by accident or in self-defense during
a mutual struggle.
Other times the accuser lies to the police and makes up false allegations of abuse.
Accusers fabricate stories out of anger or jealousy, or to gain the upper hand in divorce
or child custody proceedings. Whatever the case, our Placer County criminal attorneys
can help you fight back.
We defend clients against any accusations of domestic violence, spousal battery or
spousal abuse, in particular:
Penal Code 243(e)(1) Domestic Battery
Penal Code 273a Child Endangerment
Penal Code 273d Child Abuse
Penal Code 273.5 Corporal Injury to a Spouse or Cohabitant
Placer County Drug Crimes Attorneys
Police frequently use unreliable informants, defective warrants and other illegal
methods to make drug busts. Our Placer County criminal defense lawyers can
challenge these unconstitutional searches and search warrants, in an effort to get
evidence and cases thrown out of court.
For clients struggling with addiction problems, we can often help you get Proposition
36, PC 1000 drug diversion or other treatment programs as an alternative to jail.
We represent clients in all misdemeanor or felony drug charges, including:
Health & Safety Code 11350 Possession of a Controlled Substance
Health & Safety Code 11351 Possession for Sales,
Health & Safety Code 11352 Sales or Transportation of a Controlled Substance
Health & Safety Code 11377 Possession of Methamphetamine.
Health & Safety Code 11357(a) Possession of concentrated Cannabis
Health & Safety Code 11357(b) Possession of under an ounce of marijuana.
Health & Safety Code 11357(c) Possession of over one ounce of marijuana.
Health & Safety Code 11358 Cultivation of Marijuana
Health & Safety Code 11359 Possession with Intent to Sell marijuana
Health & Safety Code 11360 Transportation of Marijuana
Contact Us for a Free Confidential Consultation
If you want to find out how you can be helped, I will be glad to talk with
you. It costs nothing to speak to our office. You will find our staff
incredibly knowledgeable, friendly and willing to help. I am confident that
you'll be impressed with my firm and what we may be able to do for you.
Please feel to call my office toll free at 1-800-978-0186 to schedule a
confidential no charge consultation or if you prefer, e-mail me directly
from the contact page
Defense Attorneys
Felony Charges
A 'felony' is a crime that is punishable with imprisonment in the state
prison, every other crime or public offense is a misdemeanor except those
offenses that are classified as infractions. Some crimes in California are
called 'wobblers' because the prosecutor has discretion to charge them
either as a misdemeanor or a felony.
As Placer County Criminal Defense Attorneys, The Phillips Law Office
handles all types of felonies. With offices in the Sierra foothills we provide
strong, ethical felony criminal defense representation to individuals in
greater Sacramento region and Gold Country including all of Placer
County, El Dorado County, Nevada County and Butte County.
We have represented individuals ranging from first-time offenders in
accidental hit-and-run cases to hardened career criminals. The felony
attorneys at The Phillips Law Offices practice in local courts and are
experienced negotiators and trial attorneys.
The Phillips Law Offices have access to a wide range of experts to
thoroughly investigate each felony crime charged. When appropriate, our
felony crime defense lawyers work with private investigators,
psychiatrists, psychologists, medical specialists, accountants, economists,
evidence validation experts, and crime scene analysts to gather evidence
and build a strong defense case.
Mr. Phillips is particularly knowledgeable about the use of psychiatric
evidence in proving diminished capacity, lack of competence, and lack of
specific intent in criminal cases where the person charged is suffering
from mental illness.
Placer County Violent Crime Attorneys
Prosecutors and judges take violent crimes the most seriously. California's mandatory
sentencing laws can lead to lengthy prison sentences. But many people accused of
violent offense are truly not guilty. Often the situation arose out of self-defense,
accident, misidentification, false accusations or mental illness. Our Placer County
criminal attorneys can help you explore these defenses and fight the charges. We also
defend clients prosecuted under California's Three Strikes Law. Among the violent
crime charges we defend against are:
Penal Code 187 Murder
Penal Code 207 Kidnapping
Penal Code 211 Robbery
Penal Code 215 Carjacking
Penal Code 245 Assault
Penal Code 422 PC Criminal Threats
Penal Code 451 Arson
Placer County Sex Crimes Attorneys
The Phillips Law Offices provide premiere criminal defense on serious felony sex
charges in the greater Sacramento region and Gold Country including: Placer County,
Sacramento County, Nevada County and Butte County. We have extensive experience
successfully defending the most serious of sex charges. Mr. Phillips is one of the few
sex crimes attorneys in the state to win not guilty verdicts in several “sexual violent
predator” (SVP) trials, the toughest sex cases there are.
Many of our cases are referred by other attorneys as we pride ourselves in accepting
and successfully defending tough cases other attorneys won't take. The justice system
is handing down overwhelming harsh sentences for sex offenses at every level,
including even misdemeanor sex offenses. If an individual is convicted, prison may only
be the beginning. Sex offender registration lasts a lifetime and is required for not only
felony convictions but misdemeanors as well. Moreover, if a person is labeled a
“sexually dangerous predator” ( SVP) after they serve a prison sentence- then they can
be indefinitely committed to a mental institution in California.
And now, new laws require lifetime GPS monitoring and strict residence requirements
where a person can even live. But many innocent people get falsely accused of sex
crimes, especially date rape, lewd acts with a child, and sexual assault.
Sex crimes allegations can devastate a person's entire life even before charges are
filed. It has been said, "it is the deadliest accusation". If you, or a loved one, has been
accused of sexual misconduct of any kind, you need a Placer County sex crimes
attorney who understands how these accusations are made and how to defend them. If
you want to find out what can be done for your situation, I'll be glad to talk with you. I
know you will find my staff incredibly knowledgeable, friendly and willing to help. I am
confident that you'll be impressed with my firm and what we will be able to do for you.
At The Phillips Law Offices, the goal is to prove innocence whenever possible, to seek
treatment when appropriate, and to maintain fairness and balance in the system. We
defend against all sex crimes charges, including:
Penal Code 243.4 Sexual Battery
Penal Code 261.5 Statutory Rape
Penal Code 288 Lewd Acts with a Child
Penal Code 290 Failure to Register as a Sex Offender
Penal Code 311 Child Pornography
Penal Code 314 Indecent Exposure
Penal Code 647(a) Lewd Conduct in Public
Penal Code 647(b) Prostitution Solicitation
Penal Code 261 Rape
Penal Code 262 Drug induced rape
Penal Code 289 Sex Penetration
Sex Computer crimes
Sexual Violent Predator civil commitments
Placer County Theft Crime Attorneys
Most people accused of theft or financial crimes are good citizens with minimal
records who simply took a wayward path, and some are factually innocent. In any case,
our Placer County criminal defense attorneys can help you fight the charges, often
times keeping the stigma of a criminal conviction off your record.
We represent clients as to all financial and property crimes, such as:
Penal Code 459 Burglary
Penal Code 487 Grand Theft
Penal Code 488 Petty Theft (Shoplifting)
Penal Code 496 Receiving Stolen Property
Penal Code 503 Embezzlement
Penal Code 666 Petty Theft with a Prior
Placer County Domestic Violence Attorneys
More people get wrongfully accused of domestic violence than any other type of crime.
Sometimes a person strikes his wife or girlfriend by accident or in self-defense during
a mutual struggle.
Other times the accuser lies to the police and makes up false allegations of abuse.
Accusers fabricate stories out of anger or jealousy, or to gain the upper hand in divorce
or child custody proceedings. Whatever the case, our Placer County criminal attorneys
can help you fight back.
We defend clients against any accusations of domestic violence, spousal battery or
spousal abuse, in particular:
Penal Code 243(e)(1) Domestic Battery
Penal Code 273a Child Endangerment
Penal Code 273d Child Abuse
Penal Code 273.5 Corporal Injury to a Spouse or Cohabitant
Placer County Drug Crimes Attorneys
Police frequently use unreliable informants, defective warrants and other illegal
methods to make drug busts. Our Placer County criminal defense lawyers can
challenge these unconstitutional searches and search warrants, in an effort to get
evidence and cases thrown out of court.
For clients struggling with addiction problems, we can often help you get Proposition
36, PC 1000 drug diversion or other treatment programs as an alternative to jail.
We represent clients in all misdemeanor or felony drug charges, including:
Health & Safety Code 11350 Possession of a Controlled Substance
Health & Safety Code 11351 Possession for Sales,
Health & Safety Code 11352 Sales or Transportation of a Controlled Substance
Health & Safety Code 11377 Possession of Methamphetamine.
Health & Safety Code 11357(a) Possession of concentrated Cannabis
Health & Safety Code 11357(b) Possession of under an ounce of marijuana.
Health & Safety Code 11357(c) Possession of over one ounce of marijuana.
Health & Safety Code 11358 Cultivation of Marijuana
Health & Safety Code 11359 Possession with Intent to Sell marijuana
Health & Safety Code 11360 Transportation of Marijuana
Contact Us for a Free Confidential Consultation
If you want to find out how you can be helped, I will be glad to talk with
you. It costs nothing to speak to our office. You will find our staff
incredibly knowledgeable, friendly and willing to help. I am confident that
you'll be impressed with my firm and what we may be able to do for you.
Please feel to call my office toll free at 1-800-978-0186 to schedule a
confidential no charge consultation or if you prefer, e-mail me directly
from the contact page
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Phillips Law Offices...
You're Not Alone,We Stand Strong with Our Clients
In the Pursuit of Justice.
You're Not Alone,We Stand Strong with Our Clients
In the Pursuit of Justice.