When you’re facing criminal charges in Inglewood, California, your future, freedom, and reputation are on the line. Tu Defensor Criminalista provides aggressive, experienced criminal defense representation to protect your rights and fight for the best possible outcome in your case. Whether you’re dealing with DUI charges, felony accusations, misdemeanor offenses, or any criminal matter in Inglewood, our dedicated legal team understands the local court systems, prosecutors, and the unique challenges facing Inglewood residents.
Inglewood is a vibrant city in Los Angeles County with a population of approximately 107,762 residents according to the U.S. Census Bureau[1]. The community is diverse, with 39.94% of residents identifying as Black or African American, 26.94% identifying as other races, and 14.15% identifying as White[2]. The median household income stands at $71,029, and the median age is 37.5 years. While Inglewood is home to cultural landmarks, entertainment venues, and hardworking families, it also faces significant criminal justice challenges that require experienced legal representation.
Inglewood faces serious crime-related challenges that directly impact residents and their families. According to recent crime data, Inglewood has a crime rate of 42 per one thousand residents, placing it among communities with the highest crime rates in America[3]. More specifically, residents face a 1 in 149 chance of becoming a victim of violent crime and a 1 in 28 chance of becoming a victim of property crime[4].
These statistics translate into real-world consequences for Inglewood residents. With 8 homicides reported in 2024[5] and crime rates significantly higher than state and national averages, law enforcement agencies have intensified their presence throughout the city. The Inglewood Police Department[6] has transitioned to the National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS) to improve crime data collection and response strategies.
This heightened law enforcement activity means more arrests, more criminal charges filed, and more Inglewood residents facing the criminal justice system. According to CrimeGrade.org, the total projected cost of crime in Inglewood for 2025 is $67,996,725, translating to approximately $635 per resident and $1,876 per household[7]. These costs reflect not only the economic impact but also the personal toll on individuals and families caught up in criminal proceedings.
When you’re arrested or charged with a crime in Inglewood, you need an attorney who understands these local dynamics and can navigate the complex criminal justice landscape to protect your rights and future.
DUI arrests represent one of the most common criminal charges facing Inglewood drivers. Los Angeles County, which includes Inglewood, experiences extraordinarily high rates of DUI enforcement. According to research data, nearly one out of every five DUI arrests statewide in California occurred in Los Angeles County in 2022, representing 19.4% of all DUI arrests[8]. More specifically, Los Angeles County averages about 18,000–22,000 DUI arrests annually, with the City of Los Angeles alone accounting for roughly 5,500–7,000 of those arrests[9].
DUI checkpoints, saturation patrols, and aggressive enforcement tactics have become commonplace throughout Inglewood and the surrounding Los Angeles County area. Law enforcement agencies conduct regular sobriety checkpoints on major thoroughfares, including Manchester Boulevard, Century Boulevard, La Brea Avenue, and Crenshaw Boulevard, all of which see heavy traffic flow through Inglewood.
The consequences of a DUI conviction in California are severe and life-altering. For a first-time DUI offense, you face:
For repeat DUI offenders or cases involving aggravating factors such as high blood alcohol content (BAC), accidents causing injury, or child endangerment, the penalties escalate dramatically. You could face felony charges, state prison time, longer license suspensions, and mandatory minimum jail sentences.
At Tu Defensor Criminalista, we employ comprehensive defense strategies tailored to the specific circumstances of your case. Our DUI defense approach includes:
Challenging the Traffic Stop: Law enforcement must have reasonable suspicion to pull you over. We scrutinize the officer’s stated reasons for the stop and challenge any violations of your Fourth Amendment rights against unreasonable searches and seizures.
Questioning Field Sobriety Test Administration: Standardized field sobriety tests (SFSTs) must be administered according to strict protocols established by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). We examine whether officers properly explained and demonstrated the tests, whether environmental factors affected your performance, and whether you have physical conditions that could have impaired your performance independent of alcohol consumption.
Attacking Breathalyzer and Blood Test Results: Breath testing devices require regular calibration and maintenance. Blood samples must follow strict chain of custody protocols. We obtain maintenance records, calibration logs, and examine the qualifications of the individuals who conducted your testing. BAC results can be challenged based on improper administration, machine malfunction, fermentation in blood samples, or contamination.
DUI checkpoints must comply with specific constitutional requirements, including advance public notice, neutral selection criteria for stopping vehicles, supervisory oversight, and minimal detention time. If the checkpoint where you were arrested violated these requirements, your case may be dismissed.
Exploring Alternative Explanations: Many symptoms of intoxication – slurred speech, bloodshot eyes, unsteady gait, confusion – can result from medical conditions, fatigue, allergies, medications, or other non-alcohol-related factors. We work with medical experts when necessary to present alternative explanations for the observations cited in the police report.
Negotiating Reduced Charges: In appropriate cases, we negotiate with prosecutors to reduce DUI charges to “wet reckless” (reckless driving involving alcohol) or “dry reckless” (reckless driving) charges, which carry significantly less severe penalties and consequences.
Beyond DUI defense, Tu Defensor Criminalista provides experienced representation across the full spectrum of criminal charges in Inglewood and throughout Los Angeles County.
Felony charges represent the most serious criminal accusations under California law. Conviction can result in state prison sentences, substantial fines, loss of voting rights, firearms prohibitions, and permanent damage to your reputation and future opportunities. We defend against all felony charges, including:
Violent Crimes: Assault with a deadly weapon, robbery, carjacking, domestic violence, murder, attempted murder, and gang-related offenses. Given Inglewood’s crime statistics, prosecutors aggressively pursue violent crime cases, often seeking enhanced sentences under California’s Three Strikes Law.
Property Crimes: Burglary, grand theft, receiving stolen property, vehicle theft, arson, and vandalism causing significant damage. With property crime rates in Inglewood at 36 per one thousand population[3], these charges are common.
Drug Crimes: Possession for sale, transportation, manufacturing, and sales of controlled substances including methamphetamine, cocaine, heroin, fentanyl, and prescription medications. Federal drug charges may also arise in cases involving larger quantities or interstate activity.
Sex Crimes: Sexual assault, lewd conduct with a minor, possession of child pornography, prostitution-related offenses, and failure to register as a sex offender. These charges carry not only prison sentences but also lifetime sex offender registration requirements.
Weapons Offenses: Felon in possession of a firearm, carrying a concealed weapon without a permit, assault with a firearm, possession of prohibited weapons, and drive-by shootings.
White Collar Crimes: Fraud, embezzlement, identity theft, forgery, money laundering, and computer crimes. These cases often involve complex financial records and require detailed investigation and expert witnesses.
While misdemeanor offenses carry less severe maximum penalties than felonies, a conviction still results in a permanent criminal record and can have serious consequences for your employment, education, housing, and immigration status. We defend against all misdemeanor charges, including:
Theft Crimes: Petty theft, shoplifting, theft from employer, receiving stolen property under $950 in value.
Drug Possession: Simple possession of controlled substances, possession of drug paraphernalia, being under the influence of controlled substances.
Domestic Violence: Domestic battery, violating a protective order, threatening harm to family or household members.
Assault and Battery: Simple assault, simple battery, battery on a peace officer, fighting in public.
Driving Offenses: Driving on a suspended license, reckless driving, hit and run, driving without insurance.
Public Order Offenses: Public intoxication, disorderly conduct, trespassing, vandalism, disturbing the peace.
Weapons Violations: Carrying a concealed dirk or dagger, brandishing a weapon, unlawful possession of certain weapons.
When a young person in Inglewood faces criminal charges, the consequences extend far beyond the immediate case. A juvenile record can affect college admissions, scholarship opportunities, military service, and future employment. California’s juvenile justice system operates differently from the adult criminal system, with an emphasis on rehabilitation rather than punishment. However, serious offenses can still result in detention in juvenile hall, placement in probation camps, or in extreme cases, transfer to adult court.
We provide compassionate yet aggressive representation for juveniles facing:
Our goal is to keep young people out of the juvenile justice system whenever possible through diversion programs, informal probation, or dismissal of charges. When formal proceedings are necessary, we fight to ensure the least restrictive disposition that protects the minor’s future.
Even after a conviction, legal options may exist to minimize the long-term impact on your life. We assist Inglewood residents with:
Expungement: Under California Penal Code § 1203.4, many criminal convictions can be set aside and dismissed after successful completion of probation. Expungement allows you to legally state that you have not been convicted of that crime in most circumstances, opening doors to employment and housing opportunities.
Certificate of Rehabilitation: For more serious offenses, a Certificate of Rehabilitation serves as an official recommendation of pardon and can restore certain rights.
Reduction of Felony to Misdemeanor: Under Penal Code § 17(b), certain “wobbler” offenses that can be charged as either a felony or misdemeanor can be reduced to a misdemeanor after the fact, significantly reducing the collateral consequences.
Early Termination of Probation: If you’ve complied with all terms of probation and demonstrated rehabilitation, we can petition the court to terminate probation early, allowing you to pursue expungement sooner.
Governor’s Pardon: In extraordinary cases, we can assist with applications for a full pardon from the Governor of California.
If you’re accused of violating the terms of your probation in Inglewood, you face serious consequences including revocation of probation and imposition of the original suspended sentence. Probation violations can be based on:
Unlike a criminal trial, probation violation hearings use a lower standard of proof (preponderance of the evidence rather than beyond a reasonable doubt), and you do not have the right to a jury trial. However, you still have important rights, including the right to legal representation, the right to present evidence and witnesses, and the right to cross-examine adverse witnesses.
We challenge probation violation allegations by presenting mitigating evidence, demonstrating substantial compliance with probation terms, and negotiating alternatives to revocation such as modified probation terms, additional community service, or reinstatement on the same terms.
Our attorneys are intimately familiar with the Los Angeles County court system, including the Inglewood Courthouse located in the Governor George Deukmejian Courthouse at 1 Regent Street. We regularly appear before the judges in Inglewood, understand their tendencies and expectations, and have established professional relationships with the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s office prosecutors assigned to Inglewood cases.
This local knowledge provides significant advantages. We understand how cases are typically prosecuted in Inglewood, which arguments resonate with local judges, and how to position your case for the best possible outcome. We know which prosecutors are willing to negotiate reasonable plea agreements and which require more aggressive litigation strategies.
Inglewood’s population is highly diverse, with 51.7% of the population identifying as Hispanic or Latino[10]. We provide full legal services in both English and Spanish (Hablamos Español), ensuring that language barriers never prevent you from understanding your rights, your options, and the proceedings in your case. Clear communication with your attorney is essential, and we’re committed to providing that in the language most comfortable for you.
We recognize that no two cases are identical. The circumstances of your arrest, your personal background, your prior criminal history (or lack thereof), your ties to the Inglewood community, and your goals all inform our defense strategy. We take time to understand your unique situation and develop a customized defense plan designed to achieve your specific objectives.
Some clients want to fight their charges at trial. Others need to minimize the impact on their employment or immigration status. Some are focused on avoiding jail time. Others prioritize protecting their professional licenses. We tailor our approach to your priorities while providing honest, realistic assessments of your options and probable outcomes.
Criminal justice doesn’t operate on a 9-to-5 schedule. Arrests happen at all hours, and urgent legal questions don’t wait for business hours. We provide 24/7 availability because we understand that when you’re arrested or a loved one is in custody, you need immediate guidance and support.
If you’re arrested in Inglewood, calling an experienced criminal defense attorney should be your first priority. We can:
We’ve successfully defended hundreds of clients facing criminal charges in Inglewood and throughout Los Angeles County. Our track record includes:
While past results don’t guarantee future outcomes, our experience and proven strategies give our clients the best possible chance of a favorable result.
The United States Constitution and California Constitution provide important protections to anyone accused of a crime. Understanding these rights is the first step in protecting yourself.
The Fourth Amendment protects against unreasonable searches and seizures. Law enforcement must have probable cause to arrest you and generally must have a warrant to search your home, vehicle, or person (with certain exceptions). Evidence obtained through illegal searches can be suppressed, meaning it cannot be used against you at trial.
In Inglewood, as throughout California, police must have reasonable suspicion to stop your vehicle and probable cause to arrest you for DUI or other offenses. We scrutinize every stop and search to ensure your constitutional rights were respected.
The Fifth Amendment provides several crucial protections:
Right to Remain Silent: You cannot be compelled to testify against yourself. When arrested, you have the right to refuse to answer questions beyond providing your identification. Anything you say to police can and will be used against you.
Protection Against Double Jeopardy: You cannot be tried twice for the same offense after an acquittal or conviction.
Right to Due Process: The government must follow established legal procedures in criminal prosecutions.
The Sixth Amendment guarantees:
Right to Counsel: You have the right to an attorney at all critical stages of criminal proceedings. If you cannot afford an attorney, one will be appointed for you (though hiring your own private attorney generally provides superior representation).
Right to a Speedy and Public Trial: Criminal cases must be prosecuted within statutory time limits, and you have the right to a public trial.
Right to Confront Witnesses: You have the right to cross-examine the witnesses against you.
Right to Compulsory Process: You can subpoena witnesses and evidence in your defense.
When police take you into custody and intend to interrogate you, they must first advise you of your Miranda rights:
If police question you in custody without first providing Miranda warnings, any statements you make may be suppressed and excluded from evidence.
Generally, no. While you must provide basic identification information, you should politely decline to answer any questions about the alleged offense and clearly request to speak with an attorney. Police are trained in interrogation techniques designed to elicit incriminating statements. Even if you believe you can talk your way out of the situation or explain a misunderstanding, this rarely works and often provides prosecutors with evidence they otherwise wouldn’t have. Exercise your right to remain silent and request an attorney.
After arrest, you’ll be transported to the Inglewood Police Department for booking, which includes photographing, fingerprinting, and entry of your information into the system. Depending on the charges and your criminal history, you may be released on your own recognizance (OR), required to post bail, or held without bail. Within 48 hours (excluding weekends and holidays), you’ll appear before a judge for arraignment, where you’ll be formally advised of the charges and enter a plea. This is a critical stage where having an attorney makes a significant difference in protecting your rights and exploring early resolution options.
Legal fees vary based on the complexity of the case, the severity of the charges, and the amount of work required. Misdemeanor cases typically cost less than felony cases. DUI cases involve specific complexities related to DMV proceedings and chemical testing that affect pricing. We provide transparent fee structures and discuss payment options during your initial consultation. Many clients find that the cost of experienced legal representation is far less than the long-term financial and personal costs of a conviction.
Dismissal is possible in various circumstances including insufficient evidence to prove the charges beyond a reasonable doubt, violation of your constitutional rights such as illegal search or denial of right to counsel, prosecutorial misconduct, successful completion of a diversion program, or violation of speedy trial rights. Each case is unique. We evaluate all possible grounds for dismissal and pursue every available avenue to get your charges dropped.
This depends on multiple factors including the specific charges, your criminal history, aggravating or mitigating circumstances, and the judge assigned to your case. Many first-time misdemeanor offenders receive probation without jail time. Felony convictions typically carry a higher risk of incarceration, though alternatives such as probation, house arrest, work furlough, or community service may be available. We work aggressively to keep clients out of custody through negotiated resolutions, alternative sentencing, and when necessary, winning at trial.
A criminal conviction in Inglewood can have far-reaching consequences beyond the immediate penalties. Employment: Many employers conduct background checks and may refuse to hire individuals with criminal records, particularly for positions involving trust, financial responsibility, or working with vulnerable populations. Professional Licenses: Doctors, nurses, lawyers, teachers, contractors, and many other licensed professionals may face discipline or loss of licensure following criminal convictions. Housing: Landlords often conduct background checks and may deny rental applications based on criminal history. Education: College admissions and financial aid eligibility can be affected by criminal convictions, particularly drug offenses. Immigration: Non-citizens face potentially devastating immigration consequences including deportation, denial of naturalization, and inadmissibility after even minor criminal convictions. Some crimes are designated as “aggravated felonies” or “crimes involving moral turpitude” that trigger mandatory deportation. Firearms Rights: Felony convictions result in lifetime prohibition on firearm possession. Certain misdemeanors also trigger firearms restrictions. Voting Rights: Felony convictions result in loss of voting rights while incarcerated and on parole. This is why fighting criminal charges aggressively from the beginning is so important. The collateral consequences can be more damaging than the direct penalties.
California categorizes crimes into three main groups. Infractions: Minor violations punishable by fines only, such as most traffic tickets. No jail time or criminal record results from infractions. Misdemeanors: Crimes punishable by up to one year in county jail and/or fines up to $1,000 (or higher for specific offenses). Examples include first-time DUI, petty theft, simple assault, and possession of small amounts of drugs. Felonies: Serious crimes punishable by more than one year in state prison. Examples include murder, rape, robbery, burglary, grand theft, possession of drugs for sale, and felony DUI. Some crimes are “wobblers” that can be charged as either a felony or misdemeanor based on the circumstances and your criminal history. We work to get wobbler charges reduced to misdemeanors whenever possible.
If you see police lights behind you, pull over safely and promptly, keep your hands visible on the steering wheel, and provide your license, registration, and insurance when requested. Be polite and respectful, but exercise your right to remain silent beyond basic identification. You are not required to answer questions about where you’re coming from, whether you’ve been drinking, or how much you’ve had to drink. You are not legally required to perform field sobriety tests (though refusal may be used against you). You are required to submit to chemical testing (breath or blood) after arrest under California’s implied consent law, and refusal triggers mandatory license suspension and can be used as evidence of guilt. After arrest, contact an experienced DUI attorney immediately. You have only 10 days from the date of arrest to request a DMV hearing to contest the administrative license suspension.
Understanding what to expect in criminal proceedings can reduce anxiety and help you make informed decisions about your case.
The process begins with your arrest, either through a warrant or without a warrant if police have probable cause to believe you committed a crime. You’ll be transported to the Inglewood Police Department for booking.
Your first court appearance, usually within 48 hours of arrest (excluding weekends and holidays), is the arraignment. At arraignment, the court advises you of the charges, you enter a plea (guilty, not guilty, or no contest), the court sets bail or releases you on your own recognizance, and future court dates are scheduled. Having an attorney at arraignment is crucial. We can often negotiate better bail terms, begin discussions with prosecutors about resolution, and ensure your rights are protected from the outset.
In felony cases, you’re entitled to a preliminary hearing within 10 days if in custody or 60 days if out of custody. At this hearing, the prosecution must present sufficient evidence to establish probable cause that a crime was committed and you committed it. The standard of proof is much lower than at trial (probable cause vs. beyond a reasonable doubt). However, preliminary hearings provide valuable opportunities to cross-examine prosecution witnesses, assess the strength of the prosecution’s evidence, lock witnesses into testimony that can be used for impeachment at trial, and identify weaknesses in the prosecution’s case. Sometimes charges are dismissed at the preliminary hearing if the prosecution fails to meet its burden.
Before trial, we may file various motions to strengthen your position. Motion to Suppress Evidence argues that evidence was obtained through illegal searches or seizures and should be excluded from trial. Motion to Dismiss argues that charges should be dismissed based on insufficient evidence, violation of speedy trial rights, prosecutorial misconduct, or other grounds. Motion to Sever in cases involving multiple charges or co-defendants seeks to separate charges into different trials. Discovery Motions compel the prosecution to turn over evidence, witness statements, police reports, and other materials. Pitchess Motion seeks access to police officer personnel records to identify patterns of misconduct, dishonesty, or excessive force that may be relevant to your case.
Most criminal cases resolve through negotiated plea agreements rather than trial. Plea bargaining can result in reduced charges such as felony reduced to misdemeanor or serious charge reduced to lesser charge, dismissal of some charges in multi-count cases, agreed-upon sentencing recommendations, alternative sentencing such as diversion programs, drug court, or mental health court, and deferred entry of judgment programs. We evaluate all plea offers carefully, advising you of the strengths and weaknesses of your case, the likelihood of success at trial, and the risks and benefits of accepting or rejecting offers. The decision whether to accept a plea agreement is ultimately yours, but we provide the guidance you need to make an informed choice.
If your case proceeds to trial, you can choose between a jury trial (12 jurors who must unanimously agree on guilt or innocence) or a court trial (judge alone decides). Trials proceed through several phases. Jury Selection: Attorneys question potential jurors to identify and excuse those who cannot be fair and impartial. Opening Statements: Each side outlines what they expect the evidence to show. Prosecution’s Case-in-Chief: Prosecution presents witnesses and evidence to prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. Defense Case: Defense presents witnesses and evidence (though the defendant is not required to present any evidence or testify). Closing Arguments: Attorneys argue their interpretation of the evidence. Jury Instructions and Deliberation: Judge instructs jury on the applicable law, jury deliberates and reaches a verdict. Verdict: Jury announces its decision of guilty or not guilty. We’re experienced trial attorneys who have successfully defended clients in jury trials throughout Los Angeles County. When trial is necessary, we’re prepared to fight aggressively for your acquittal.
If convicted after trial or plea, sentencing typically occurs at a separate hearing. The court considers the probation department’s pre-sentence report and recommendation, aggravating and mitigating factors, victim impact statements, defense sentencing memorandum and evidence of rehabilitation, community ties, employment, family responsibilities, and other mitigating circumstances, and the defendant’s statement to the court. Sentencing options vary widely depending on the offense and your criminal history, ranging from informal probation with no jail time to lengthy state prison sentences.
Given the crime challenges in Inglewood and throughout Los Angeles County, prosecutors frequently file gang enhancement allegations under California Penal Code § 186.22. Gang enhancements add significant prison time to sentences and can convert misdemeanors into felonies.
Gang enhancement allegations must be proven beyond a reasonable doubt, requiring evidence that you committed the crime for the benefit of, at the direction of, or in association with a criminal street gang, and you had specific intent to promote, further, or assist in criminal conduct by gang members.
We aggressively challenge gang allegations by disputing that the alleged gang exists or qualifies as a “criminal street gang” under the statute, challenging the prosecution’s gang expert and their opinions, presenting evidence that your conduct was not gang-related, and demonstrating that you are not an active gang member.
Inglewood’s substantial immigrant population means immigration consequences are a critical consideration in many criminal cases. Under federal immigration law, certain criminal convictions trigger mandatory deportation, denial of naturalization, inadmissibility, and other severe immigration consequences.
Crimes that carry immigration consequences include “aggravated felonies” (which include many offenses that aren’t actually felonies, such as theft with a sentence of one year or more), crimes involving moral turpitude such as fraud, theft, assault with intent to cause serious injury, and domestic violence, drug offenses including simple possession in many cases, firearms offenses, and crimes of domestic violence.
Following Padilla v. Kentucky, 559 U.S. 356 (2010), criminal defense attorneys have a constitutional obligation to advise non-citizen clients of immigration consequences. We work closely with immigration attorneys when necessary to identify whether proposed plea agreements trigger immigration consequences, structure resolutions to minimize or avoid immigration impacts, explore alternative dispositions such as pre-plea diversion that may not constitute “convictions” for immigration purposes, and advise clients of the immigration risks of going to trial versus accepting a plea offer.
For non-citizens facing criminal charges in Inglewood, choosing an attorney who understands immigration law is essential.
Many Inglewood residents depend on their driver’s licenses for work, family responsibilities, and daily life. Criminal convictions can result in license suspension or revocation through DUI convictions (mandatory suspension, with restricted licenses sometimes available), reckless driving convictions, drug convictions (mandatory six-month suspension under California Vehicle Code § 13202), excessive speeding or street racing, and failure to appear in court for traffic matters.
We work to protect your driving privileges by fighting for reduced charges that don’t trigger license consequences, requesting restricted licenses that allow driving for work, school, medical appointments, and DUI programs, seeking stayed suspensions pending appeal, and advising on administrative procedures to reinstate suspended licenses.
With an unemployment rate of 7.9% in Inglewood[11], maintaining employment is a critical concern for many residents facing criminal charges. A criminal conviction can result in termination from current employment, difficulty finding new employment, loss of professional licenses, and ineligibility for certain positions, particularly those involving trust, financial responsibility, or working with children or vulnerable adults.
We understand that protecting your livelihood is often just as important as avoiding jail time. We work to structure resolutions that minimize employment impacts by seeking dispositions that avoid convictions such as diversion, deferred entry of judgment, or dismissal, scheduling court dates to minimize work absences, communicating with employers when appropriate and with your consent, and pursuing expungement as quickly as possible after case resolution.
Don’t face criminal charges alone. The stakes are too high, and the criminal justice system is too complex to navigate without experienced legal representation. Tu Defensor Criminalista is here to fight for your rights, your freedom, and your future.
We serve Inglewood residents and all of Los Angeles County with the same dedication, experience, and aggressive representation. Whether you’re facing DUI charges, felony accusations, misdemeanor offenses, or any criminal matter, we’re here to help 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Your initial consultation is free and confidential. We’ll listen to your situation, answer your questions, explain your options, and help you understand what to expect. Don’t wait – call us now at (888) 315-3326 or visit our website to schedule your consultation.
Criminal charges don’t go away on their own. Every day you wait to seek legal representation is a day the prosecution builds its case against you. Evidence disappears, witnesses’ memories fade, and opportunities for early resolution may be lost.
The Inglewood criminal justice system moves quickly. From the moment of arrest, deadlines begin running including 10 days to request a DMV hearing in DUI cases, 48 hours (excluding weekends and holidays) until arraignment, speedy trial rights that can be waived if you don’t have an attorney protecting them, and statute of limitations on filing certain motions.
Don’t let these critical deadlines pass. Contact Tu Defensor Criminalista today for experienced, aggressive criminal defense representation that protects your rights and fights for your freedom.
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Remember: In criminal court, you’re innocent until proven guilty. But proving your innocence, protecting your rights, and securing the best possible outcome requires skilled legal representation from day one. Don’t go it alone. Call Tu Defensor Criminalista at (888) 315-3326 today.
Attorney Armando Josué Cespedes is rated 5.0 on Avvo, with 34 five-star reviews from clients praising his dedication, professionalism, and results. Many note how his trial skills and attention to detail led to reduced charges or outright dismissals.
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