Have You Been Arrested And Charged With A Crime?
Have You Been Arrested And Charged With A Crime?In the criminal justice system, a simple misunderstanding or a horrible mistake can quickly snowball into an avalanche of trouble. One moment of misjudgment can lead to the police knocking on your door or window; one wrong answer to police officers can lead to an arrest; a single arrest can lead to multiple charges; and any charge can lead to a conviction, which will change the trajectory of your life – possibly forever.
Criminal convictions can impact your life immediately and in unexpected ways for years to come. Most importantly, though, they bring consequences to your freedom, family, and future that only a skilled defense attorney can help you avoid.
In Southern California, from Long Beach to Pasadena, if you are arrested anywhere near Los Angeles, Matthew Cargal is the criminal defense attorney you need. He handles a wide range of cases, from DUI misdemeanors to white-collar crimes to felony sex crimes, all with a consistent guiding philosophy: protecting your future and freedom.
Why Choose Attorney Matthew Cargal To Handle Your Criminal Defense?
Matthew Cargal has spent nearly three decades as a defense attorney in the LA area, establishing deep respect and relationships with prosecutors, judges, clerks, and law enforcement. When you hire him to defend you, you are starting off on the right foot, with someone who knows how to navigate the entire legal process from start to finish.
More importantly, Matthew Cargal measures success not by high-profile cases but by the lives and futures he saves—like helping a young person go to college after being cleared of a DUI charge or ensuring a doctor keeps their license after facing embezzlement accusations. Protecting the future wellbeing of each client is always his top priority, especially when a conviction can have such severe consequences.
What Is Really At Stake After A California Arrest?
Every crime, no matter how minor, comes with an associated punishment. From slap-on-the-wrist misdemeanors to the gravest capital crimes, California laws outline the legal consequences, which may include:
- Prison time
- Jail time
- Probation
- Fines
- Restraining orders
- License suspensions or revocations
- And more…
These direct consequences are clear from the moment you are charged. On the other hand, the indirect consequences of a conviction are even harder for most people to grasp. Nevertheless, even a conviction of a seemingly minor crime can impact opportunities in various aspects of your life:
- Education: A child may be suspended, have their application rejected, or be expelled, especially for sexual harassment or drug-related charges.
- Career: Background checks may reveal a criminal conviction, threatening professional licenses or hindering promotions and responsibilities.
- Family: Convictions can complicate divorce proceedings – and time spent in jail can damage familial relationships.
When defending you against criminal charges, we recognize that the consequences beyond the legal ramifications are equally significant. Without the guidance of a trained and experienced criminal defense attorney, you might not fully grasp what’s truly at stake.
That’s why Matthew Cargal prioritizes keeping you informed about your rights, options, and the full scope of consequences for each possible outcome. Fortunately, by working with our firm, there is almost always something that can be done to improve your situation.
Secure Your Rights, Freedom, And Future With Matthew Cargal
If an interaction with law enforcement has the potential to turn into an avalanche, a lawyer represents the protections needed to stop that avalanche or keep you from being buried in its wake.
A criminal defense lawyer from our firm can prevent the police from building a strong enough case to charge you by preventing self-incrimination and keeping law enforcement from trampling your rights.
By carefully studying your case, we can analyze the strengths and weaknesses of the prosecution’s case and negotiate from an informed position. These negotiations can often result in a deal that minimizes at least one or more of the harmful consequences of a conviction.
When negotiation does not produce the results you need, only a criminal defense lawyer is equipped to handle your case in court – arguing that your version of what happened is accurate or finding grounds to get evidence and charges dismissed.
Over nearly 30 years of legal practice, attorney Matthew Cargal has ample experience handling these approaches to secure a better outcome for clients like you. But he can only do so effectively if you act quickly.
If You Have Been Arrested, Get Matthew Cargal On Your Side Asap
If you have been arrested, there is no time to lose. The faster you act and call a defense attorney, the sooner we can get to work building up your defense and undermining the prosecution’s case.
Don’t put your future, family, and profession at risk. Call California criminal defense attorney Matthew Cargal at (626) 648-5004 right now to improve your chances of avoiding a conviction or minimizing the damage.
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