San Diego Strike Offense Attorney

The David Boertje Law Firm handles three strikes cases in San Diego. If you have been charged with committing a strike offense – especially if it is your third one – you should contact our law offices immediately!

The penal code in California describes the nature of a strike offense as violent or serious offenses. They can include offenses where the defendant was never in any physical contact with the alleged victim such as residential burglary.

A burglar does not have to have any physical contact with anyone at the residence they are burglarizing. Therefore, you can be charged with a strike crime without even knowing it. If charged you should hire an experienced criminal defense lawyer such as David Boertje o f San Diego who knows which offenses are strike offenses and what sentences can accompany them. If a strike offense is not included, the Law Office of David Boertje may be able to reach a deal on your behalf.

The laws related to strike offenses vary and are complex. Having atleast one previous strike on your record can make them especially complicated because if you are convicted of a felony with a strike offense already on your record, your sentence can double. Also instead of having to serve no more than 50% of your sentence if you are convicted of a strike offense you may have to serve 85% of your sentence. If you are convicted of 3 or more strike offenses you can wind up serving and where from 25 years to life in prison.