Felony Arrest Defense

A felony is a crime that can result in a sentence of time in State Prison. There are many different crimes and kinds of conduct that can be charged as a felony. These crimes include things such as reckless evading of a police officer, resisting an executive officer, hit and run with injury, arson, felony vandalism, criminal threats, auto theft, vehicular manslaughter, grand theft, burglary, dissuading a witness, identity theft, discharging a firearm, robbery, rape, possession of a firearm and more.

Sentences in felony cases can range from probation and a fine to state prison time. Certain rights like the ability to vote and own a firearm can be revoked if someone is convicted of a felony. Certain professional licenses may be at risk of being revoked. Often when these cases are filed, the court will issue an arrest warrant, and the ability to make bail can be very important. As a result, when you have been charged with, or suspect that you are being investigated for, a felony it is extremely important that you talk to an attorney immediately.

A good attorney could mean the difference between felony or misdemeanor charges and state prison or probation. If you have been charged with a felony crime in Sacramento County or surrounding areas, contact the Dbouk Law Office, P.C. for a free consultation. We have experience successfully defending clients against hundreds of felony accusations.

We help those faced with charges including but not limited to:

  • Robbery (Penal Code § 211)
  • Burglary (Penal Code §459)
  • Assault with a firearm or other deadly weapon (Penal Code § 245)
  • Kidnapping (Penal Code § 207)
  • Possession for Sale of a Controlled Substance (Health and Safety Code §11351, 11358)
  • Auto theft (Vehicle Code § 10851)
  • Felony Vandalism (Penal Code § 594)
  • Identity theft (Penal Code § 503)
  • Grand theft (Penal Code § 487)
  • Negligent discharge of a firearm (Penal Code § 246.3)
  • Shooting at an inhabited dwelling or vehicle (Penal Code § 246)
  • Resisting an executive officer (Penal Code § 69)
  • Domestic Violence (Penal Code § 273.5)
  • Felon in Possession of a Firearm (Penal Code § 29800)
  • Elder Abuse (Penal Code §273d)

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Whenever you are arrested or charged with a crime, it is important to have an attorney sit down with you as soon as possible. Ibraham Dbouk has extensive experience helping defendants from serving an unnecessary length of jail time, immense fines, and an unjust verdict. Contact the Dbouk Law Office today for a free case evaluation!

Attorney-Client Privilege

It is always best to be honest with your attorney from the very beginning. There is a privilege between an attorney and their client which prohibits the attorney from revealing a clients’ communication to anybody else. This privilege is there to encourage trust and openness between the attorney and the client. This will help the attorney better represent the client. It is important that your attorney knows the good, bad and ugly about what happened so they can adequately defend you. Remember, your attorney is there to defend you to the best of their ability regardless of what happened.

What is the penalty for a felony conviction in California?

The penalty for a felony conviction depends on the nature of the felony. Each felony conviction has a sentencing guideline written in the statute for that offense. Generally, a felony offense carries a specified low-term, mid-term and upper-term. If you are sentenced to prison, the presumption is that you will serve the middle term. However, if the court finds aggravating factors they could impose the upper-term. Similarly, if the court finds mitigating factors they could impose the low-term. This is called a determinate sentence. More serious offenses such as murder, torture or mayhem carry a maximum of life in prison. This is called an indeterminate sentence. Depending on the facts of the case and your criminal history, you may be eligible for probation which comes with a maximum of one year in the county jail, with the possibility of no jail time being an option.

Can you own a gun with a felony conviction?

In general, a conviction for any felony offense will result in a lifetime ban on your ability to own or possess a firearm and ammunition. To have gun rights restored an eligible “wobbler” felony conviction must be reduced to a misdemeanor, or by having the felony removed by receiving a pardon from the California governor. Your firearm rights will not automatically be restored and the federal government may not recognize a state expungement so an expunged felony may not in and of itself restore your firearm rights.

What is a wobbler felony?

A “wobbler” is an offense that can be charged as both a misdemeanor or a felony. The District Attorney will consider your criminal history and the facts of the case when deciding how to charge you. Even if you are originally charged with a felony, a criminal defense attorney can help negotiate your charge down to a misdemeanor.

What felonies cannot be expunged in California?

The following felonies are ineligible for an expungement pursuant to Penal Code Section 1203.4: any violation of subdivision (c) of Penal Code Section 286, Section 288, subdivision (c) of Section 288a, Section 288.5, subdivision (j) of Section 289, Section 311.1, 311.2, 311.3, or 311.11, or any felony conviction pursuant to subdivision (d) of Section 261.5.

How long does felony probation last?

In September 2020, Governor Newsom signed Assembly Bill (AB) 1950, which shortened the length of probation in both misdemeanor and felony cases. Under this law, probation is capped at one year for misdemeanors and two years for felonies. Of course, there are some exceptions – AB 1590 doesn’t apply to: (1) Crimes that include specific probation lengths within its provisions such as DUI and domestic violence, and (2) violent felonies, as defined in Penal Code 667.5 which carry up to five years of probation.

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