San Diego Carjacking Lawyer

About Carjacking and Auto Theft in San Diego

Lawyers at Ardalan & Associates are skilled in criminal defense and can provide aggressive legal representation if you have been charged with carjacking. We know the laws pertaining to this serious crime and will protect your rights under state law. Our team will conduct a thorough examination of the charges and, whenever possible, negotiate with prosecutors to have them minimized or dropped, as well as seek reduced sentencing. Should your case go to trial, we have extensive courtroom experience to provide in your defense.

Carjacking is a federal offense that involves the taking of a motor vehicle by force or fear. A carjacking conviction can result in a prison sentence of three, five or nine years. If you have been charged with carjacking, contact a San Diego criminal defense attorney at once for assistance with your case. You will need competent representation when fighting these charges.

Carjacking Attorney in San Diego, CA

Carjacking is considered a violent crime and a theft crime, and is also a strike under the Three Strikes Law. Penalties for a conviction will increase significantly depending on the circumstances of the case, such as:

• The use of a deadly weapon (gun, knife, etc.)
• The vehicle was taken across state lines
• The victim was injured during the carjacking
• The carjacking victim was killed
• There were children or other individuals still in the car when it was taken (kidnapping)

Immediate intervention by a qualified San Diego criminal defense attorney is vital if you have been charged with carjacking. Our firm can help you throughout all phases of your case and will seek to mount a strong defense on your behalf, and will pursue a positive case outcome for clients charged with carjacking.

Contact a San Diego carjacking attorney if you have been charged with carjacking to ensure your rights are protected and you get skilled legal assistance.