
JAMES M. CRAWFORD
Criminal Defense & Appeals Attorney
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From felonies to misdemeanors, the law office of James Crawford has taken care of all.
The law office of James Crawford has taken care of all. Having a professional defense by an experienced lawyer is your best option. With resources from a criminal defense attorney at your side, you will have a more favorable chance of finding a positive outcome. Our firm assists clients in a variety of criminal charges, from felonies to misdemeanors including the following:
DUI Defense
- They are prosecuted for the criminal offense of DUI or refusal. Criminal penalties can include jail and prison, fines, treatment, probation, and license suspension.
- They are subject to licensing action by the Department of Motor Vehicles.
Weapon Charges
Have you been charged with a weapon offense such as unlawful use or possession of a firearm? Talking to a criminal defense lawyer should be your first priority in this matter. If the firearm was in fact fired, you may be facing enhanced penalties. There are a variety of legal defenses that you can use to fight Penal Code 25400 PC charge. Mr. Crawford can help you figure out which apply.
Domestic Violence
Sex Crimes
A person who faces accusations of rape, sexual battery or statutory rape can face job loss, financial hardship and strained relationships with friends and family – before a conviction even occurs. James Crawford specializes in defending clients that are charged with California sex crimes such as:
- Child Sexual Abuse
- Date Rape
- Indecent Exposure
- Lewd Conduct – Engaging in Lewd Conduct
- Lewd Conduct – Solicitation for Lewd Conduct
- Lewd Acts with a Child
- Oral Copulation by Force
- Possession of Child Pornography
- Prostitution – Engaging in Prostitution
- Prostitution – Solicitation of Prostitution
- Sex Registration (Failure to Register)
- Sexual Battery
- Statutory Rape
Mr. Crawford will interview witnesses, investigate all the parties involved and review all the evidence — retesting evidence if necessary. Mr. Crawford will provide an aggressive defense. Prosecutors and police work hard for a conviction. You can be assured that Mr. Crawford will work even harder in your defense.
The penalty for sexual assault or another sex crime can be a lifetime sentence. Attorney James Crawford has the criminal defense experience and the personal commitment to provide a defense aimed toward a dismissal or reduction of charges.
Murder
- First Degree Murder
- Second Degree Murder
- Vehicular Manslaughter
- Voluntary Manslaughter
Juvenile Crimes
- Underage drinking
- Underage DUI
- Drug possession
- Truancy
- Theft, shoplifting
- Destruction of property