Criminal Defense

All cases involved clients who were experiencing homelessness and/or poverty. 

“…the true measure of our commitment to justice, the character of our society, our commitment to the rule of law, fairness, and equality cannot be measured by how we treat the rich, the powerful, the privileged, and the respected among us. The true measure of our character is how we treat the poor, the disfavored, the accused, the incarcerated, and the condemned.” 

- Bryan Stevenson 

People's Justice Project attorneys will aggressively fight for the best possible outcome in each client's case(s). Common criminal charges that we defend against include, but are not limited to:

• Assault (PC 240)

• Assault with a deadly weapon (PC 245(a)(1))

• Assault by means likely to produce great bodily injury (PC 245(a)(4))

• Battery (PC 242) 

• Battery on a police officer (PC 243(b))

• Criminal threats (PC 422(a))

• Domestic violence (PC 243(e)(1); PC 273.5(a))

• Driving under the influence (DUI cases, VC 23152(a)/(b))

• Drug crimes (Misdemeanor), such as possession of a controlled substance (HS 11350 (a); HS 11377(a))

• Drug crimes (Felony), such as possession/transportation of a controlled substance for sale (HS 11351; HS 11378; HS 11352(a); possession of a controlled substance with a firearm (HS 11370.1(a))

• Embezzlement (PC 503)

• Gang crimes (PC 186.22)

• Gun crimes, such as carrying a loaded firearm (PC 25850(a)); possession of a firearm by a felon (PC 29800(a)(1); possession of ammunition by a prohibited person (PC 30305(a)(1))

• Grand theft (PC 487(a))

• Grand theft auto (PC 487(d)(1))

• Identity theft (PC 530.5(a))

• Public intoxication (PC 647(f))

• Prostitution and solicitation (PC 647(b))

• Robbery (PC 211)

• Residential burglary (PC 459)

• Resisting arrest (PC 148(a)(1); PC 69)

• Theft crimes, such as petty theft (PC 484(a); shoplifting (PC 459.5); receiving stolen property (PC 496(a); PC 496d(a))

• Vandalism (PC 594(b)(1))

• Vehicle crimes, such as hit & run (VC 20001(a); VC 20002(a)); evading a police officer in a vehicle (VC 2800.1(a); VC 2800.2(a)); unlawful driving or taking of a vehicle (VC 10851(a); reckless driving (VC 23103)

If you are charged with a crime, call us now at (805) 242-6691 for a free, no obligation consultation, or email: joedohertylaw@gmail.com