California Criminal Defense Lawyers
Serving Sacramento
If you have been suspected of committing a criminal offense, you should immediately contact an experienced criminal defense lawyer to protect your rights.
Contact Sacramento Defense Attorneys
The Rosenfeld Law Firm is a successful Sacramento Criminal Defense Firm whose attorneys have obtained excellent resolutions for clients facing charges ranging from a simple DUI to first degree murder.
You will need the assistance of an experienced, aggressive criminal defense lawyer like Ken Rosenfeld, who will see that your constitutional rights are protected…from initial police questioning through trial.
Misconceptions About Criminal Defense
The average law-abiding citizen has had no experience with the criminal justice system, and much of their information about criminal defense law or the role of a criminal defense lawyer comes from watching T.V. shows such as "Law and Order" or "C.S.I."
Both of these series, entertaining as they may be, are a far cry from reality.
Additionally, media accounts of high-profile criminal cases are notoriously slanted, and generally assume from the outset that the individual arrested is guilty.
The media also frequently appears to take the position that the accused is “not” entitled to a proper defense by a criminal defense lawyer.
Nothing could be further from the rights set forth in our Constitution.
Get A Criminal Defense Lawyer Before Prosecution Starts
The nightmare of criminal prosecution begins with law enforcement focusing attention on the person they suspect of committing a crime. The police then attempt to question the individual without a criminal defense lawyer present.
It is critical to remember that these officers are not there to "get your side of the story" or to "rule you out as a suspect"; they are there for one purpose only…to obtain your confession.
Sacramento criminal defense lawyer Ken Rosenfeld has aggressively intervened on behalf of many individuals prior to police questioning, and thus prevented these individuals from making statements which could have jeopardized their freedom.
A Criminal Defense Lawyer Will Help You with Bail
If you are arrested, you will appear before a judge who decides the issue of bail. Depending upon the seriousness of the offense, you may be released on your promise to appear, or bail may be set in a reasonable amount.
Bail is only denied when the judge believes a person is a danger to the public, or that they may fail to appear for court proceedings.
Sacramento criminal defense attorney Ken Rosenfeld has successfully obtained greatly reduced bail for his clients, and once the judge sets bail our Sacramento criminal defense lawyers can refer you and your family to a reputable bondsman who will assist you.
Let Your Criminal Defense Lawyer Deal with the District Attorney
The District Attorney's Office is responsible for reviewing charges brought to them by the police and then determining whether those charges should be felonies or misdemeanors. The prosecutor may also decide not to proceed on the allegations.
Sacramento criminal lawyers can intervene with the District Attorney’s office on your behalf. Mr. Rosenfeld has intervened with the District Attorney on many occasions and been successful in lowering the charges from felonies to misdemeanors, as well as having the charges dismissed altogether.
In reality, very few criminal cases actually proceed to a trial.
Once the prosecuting District Attorney has a chance to review the police reports, they will usually make an offer for the defendant to plead to a lesser charge, or to drop some of the charges which have been alleged in exchange for a plea to the most serious charge.
When a case cannot be resolved to the satisfaction of the client and his or her criminal defense lawyer, the criminal case must proceed to trial.
Building a Team of Experts
As your Sacramento criminal defense lawyers, The Rosenfeld Law Firm has access to experienced investigators, as well as forensic experts in all fields, who assist in preparing for, and testifying at, criminal trials.
Additionally, our Sacramento criminal defense firm utilizes the assistance of a jury consultant to obtain the most favorable jury possible to hear your case.
Being charged with a criminal offense is very traumatic and you will need the protection of an experienced criminal defense law firm behind you.
The Rosenfeld Law Firm is licensed to practice in the state of California and our Sacramento criminal defense lawyers handle criminal cases for clients throughout the surrounding counties including Sacramento, El Dorado, Placer, Yolo, Solano, San Francisco Santa Clara, San Diego, Orange County and Los Angeles.
Sacramento criminal defense lawyer Ken Rosenfeld has extensive experience dealing with criminal defense cases in the State of California and the United States Supreme Court.
The Rosenfeld Law Firm’s other areas of practice include prison law, mental health, juvenile defense, federal criminal defense, DUI defense and appellate law.
Get help with your criminal defense case; to speak with a criminal defense lawyer or for more information about our Sacramento criminal defense law firm, contact Mr. Rosenfeld or call 916-447-2070. |
