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Violent Crimes and Weapons Charges

Long Beach, California, Homicide Defense Lawyer

Convictions for homicides, aggravated assaults and many felony weapons charges are a "three strikes" violation under California law. Using every legal measure available to aggressively defend yourself is your only real option. The law firm you hire as your defense team can be the most significant factor in determining the outcome of your case.

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California State Bar Certified Criminal Defense Specialists

If you have been charged with homicide or other violent crime, you can rely on the criminal law experience of Stephen Peacock and Jeffrey Le Beau. For nearly 20 years, our firm has been recognized for our integrity and thorough preparation of violent crime defense. Because we have litigated over a 150-jury trials and we worked hard on behalf of our clients we have become designated as Southern California Super Lawyers by Los Angeles Magazine. As California Board Certified Criminal Defense Specialists, our attorneys have earned our reputation for aggressiveness and successful strategies to obtain acquittals, dismissals or reduced charges. Our focus is always on helping you get the best possible outcome for your charges, including reducing the charge to a non-three strikes offense, whenever possible.

We have extensive experience in providing serious defense representation for people charged with violent crimes such as:

  • Homicide, manslaughter, murder
  • Aggravated assault, second-degree assault, bar fights
  • Domestic assault, child abuse
  • Weapons charges, illegal possession of a concealed weapon
  • Assault with a deadly weapon
  • Armed robbery [link to Theft, Burglary and Possession of Stolen Property description page]
  • Rape, sexual assault

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Don't risk your future without a State Bar Certified Specialist on your side.

If you or a loved one has been charged with homicide or other violent crime or weapons charge in the Los Angeles area, contact us right away.