Orange County Criminal Defense Lawyer

Have you been charged with a criminal offense?

No matter whether you are facing a first-time criminal offense or if you are looking into the possibility of an appeal, it is never encouraged for you to move forward in the criminal process without the proper amount of assistance from an experienced Orange County criminal defense attorney. At the Law Office of Bruce C. Bridgman, they have extensive experience dealing with criminal law and they are prepared to go the distance in their efforts to help their clients protect their legal rights. Their legal team is qualified to help you in the following practice areas:

Appeals
If you have been falsely convicted or sentenced too harshly, you have the right to appeal the court's decision. By taking your case to another court, you could be able to change your guilty verdict to a not guilty verdict. Mistakes can be made by the judge and jury, and that is why it is so important to make an appeal if you have not received the justice you deserve. Read more on appeals.

Domestic Violence
Domestic violence is defined as any manner of physical, emotional, or sexual abuse towards a member of one's household. This can also extend to family members and girlfriends or boyfriends. Domestic violence is charged as both a misdemeanor and a felony. A skilled Orange County criminal defense attorney from their team will fight to get your conviction reduced to a misdemeanor or even dropped altogether. Read more on domestic violence.

Drug Crimes
If you have been arrested for a drug offense, you need to speak with a skilled attorney immediately. Drug crimes carry serious penalties and being convicted could have devastating effects on your life. Whether it was drug distribution, trafficking, possession, or manufacturing, an attorney from Bruce C. Bridgman could help fight for you. For more information, see drug crimes.

DUI
Driving under the influence of alcohol or a controlled substance is taken very seriously in the state of California. Not only could you face steep fines, but you could spend time in jail and lose your driving privileges. If this is your second or third DUI, the consequences will be more severe. An experienced attorney could help you fight to retain your driving privileges and freedom. Read more on DUI.

Federal Crimes
Federal crimes are charged in a different court and with a different procedure than other crimes. Knowing this, it is important that you retain the services of an attorney who has experience in handling federal crimes. Some of the crimes that can be charged as a federal crime are weapons crimes, fraud, bank robbery, and terrorism. If you have been charged with any of these crimes, please read more regarding federal crimes.

Juvenile Crimes
No parent wants their child to spend time in a correctional facility or be permanently marked with an incarceration. If your child was arrested, it is important that you do not take any action until you speak with an attorney. The legal team at Bruce Bridgman has extensive experience in defending youth in court. Do not risk your child's future by failing to seek qualified legal representation. Read more on juvenile crimes.

Kidnapping
Taking a person illegally or holding them against their will could be charged as kidnapping. This is a serious offense that could cause you to spend time in prison. Even if the individual was your child, but you failed to get consent from the other parent, you could be convicted of kidnapping. If this has happened to you, the attorneys at the firm are dedicated to protecting you. To learn more, see kidnapping.

Sex Crimes
If you have been convicted of a sex crime, your situation could not be more serious. Besides facing jail time and steep fines, you could be forced to register as a sex offender. Some of the offenses that are charged as a sex crime are: rape, statutory rape, sexual battery, and prostitution. To read more, click sex crimes.

Strike Crimes
Under California's "Three Strikes" law, a third conviction of a crime could lead to serious penalties. Examples of strike crimes include murder, manslaughter, assault with a deadly weapon, and kidnapping. If you have been accused of any of these crimes and it is your second or third offense, you need to seek legal representation immediately. Read more on strike crimes.

Theft Crimes
A theft crime is basically the unlawful taking of the property of another. Burglary, robbery, fraud, grand theft, and carjacking are all examples of a theft crime. Sometimes these crimes will constitute as a strike on your record and sometimes they will land you in jail. It is in your best interests to speak with an attorney if you have been arrested for any of these crimes. Read more on theft crimes.

Violent Crimes
Violent crimes fall under the "Three Strikes" law. These crimes include rape, murder, sexual battery, assault, battery, carjacking, manslaughter, and robbery. California takes these crimes very seriously and you could be facing up to life imprisonment. Knowing this, it is crucial that you seek legal counsel immediately after being arrested. Read more on violent crimes.

Weapons Crimes
Weapons crimes are not limited to firearms. Any object used in a threatening way could be a weapon offense, including: knives, crowbars, kitchen utensils, rocks, or any heavy object. If you have been charged with any type of weapon offense, do not hesitate to contact an Orange County criminal defense attorney from their firm. They could be able to get your sentence reduced or even dismissed. Read more on weapons crimes.

White Collar Crimes
What exactly are white collar crimes? Any non-violent crime that is related to corporate or government issues could be in this category. They could include: fraud, embezzlement, forgery, identity theft, larceny, extortion, tax evasion, RICO Act violations, and bribery. They usually have to do with theft by someone who was in a trusted position in a company. For more information, please see white collar crimes.

Contact an experienced Orange County criminal defense lawyer today!

When your future is on the line, you simply cannot afford to be flippant with it. You need to be confident that you are doing everything possible to protect yourself against the possibility of conviction. Should you choose to work with Mr. Bridgman and his legal team, you will be able to trust knowing that you will have a heavyweight in your corner. With previous experienced as deputy district attorney, you can be confident knowing that you will be backed by considerable experience and a lawyer that is truly committed to helping you in this trying time.

Please do not hesitate to contact an Orange County criminal defense attorney from their firm as soon as possible to schedule your initial case analysis.