When someone is arrested for a crime, the penalties for that crime can intensify greatly if they are alleged to be a member of a gang. It is not uncommon for someone who is being charged with a crime to be accused of being a gang member when in actuality they are not. A juvenile crime may be any crime committed by a minor. Because the defendant is a legal minor under the age of 18, it’s commonly thought that a juvenile who has committed a crime will get off easily. However, that is far from the reality. A juvenile crime may be classified as either a status offense or a juvenile delinquency offense, depending on the nature of the offense and its circumstances. Offenses that would be crimes regardless of age are considered juvenile delinquency crimes.
Gang crime is given a lot of attention and is aggressively prosecuted throughout Sacramento County, California and the rest of the U.S., and a conviction of this kind may result in imprisonment, probation, community service, and other penalties that may change your life. Regardless of the specific offense you have been accused of, you can be guaranteed that if it is believed to be gang related that law enforcement and the prosecuting attorney will spare no resource in attempting to secure a conviction against you.
If you’re convicted, you may face years in prison, heavy fines and other grave penalties. Minors and adults faced with allegations of gang crimes may face futures severely impacted by limited financial, educational and employment opportunities.
Bowman & Associates handles all types of drug crimes, charges and cases including, but not limited to the following:
- Vandalism
- Second degree robbery
- Assault and battery, including assault with a deadly weapon
- Vehicle theft
- Public fighting
- Loitering
- Resisting arrest
- Obstructing police officers in the line of duty
- Possessing concealed weapons
An effective criminal defense in gang violence and other gang-related criminal cases almost always involves a significant investment in time and resources. We are able and willing to make that investment to protect your rights and your future.
The Sacramento, California criminal defense attorneys of Bowman & Associates, APC, are not afraid to represent clients who are charged with being part of a gang or committing a gang related crime. We take the time to educate the court and the prosecutor that our client is a family member, an honest hard working person trying to earn a living and a member of the community. We also impress upon the court that our client is not a gang member and the fact that our client is an individual who deserves the same level of fairness from the justice system.
Our criminal defense law firm will represent and defend you at every step in the criminal justice process. We can coordinate your surrender, represent you at your arraignment, help with the setting and posting of bail, and protect your rights at grand jury hearings, preliminary hearings, and trial. If you or a loved one has been charged with a gang related crime in California, do not hesitate to call the law offices of Bowman & Associates, at (916) 923-2800. We will help you make effective decisions that will greatly impact the outcome of your case.
