Criminal Defense
If you find yourself facing criminal charges, you have probably experienced a range of emotions including anger, confusion, shame, worry and fear.
At the Ceballos Law Firm, we strive to provide prompt and effective legal representation to those who have been arrested and charged with a crime, or under investigation for a potential charge. Initial Consultations with the firm are always free. Contact our office today to schedule an appointment.
When Good People Have Bad Days
The media and especially many “Cop Shows” have always portrayed the concept that only “bad people” get arrested while the “good guys” always prevail with an arrest and conviction. In reality, even good people can fall into situations where they may face significant legal and long term consequences. This usually happens because of a poor snap decision that is out of the norm for them. It might be driving after having had one too many drinks, or a domestic violence charge that started because of an especially heated argument at home, or even an arrest for fishing in the wrong location. There are virtually an infinite number of situations where someone might get arrested. That does not mean they're common criminals, or "bad people."
These "good" people are not ones that you may typically think would need the aid of a criminal defense lawyer, yet, this type of thing happens all the time. The justice system is not designed to deal with "good people" differently than criminals. It is only designed to issue verdicts and sentences based on a set of laws, written to apply to everyone.
What if Your Loved One is Arrested?
If your family member or dear friend were arrested for a criminal act that you knew was outside their real character, but rather the result of a bad choice, surely you would want to ensure that they had the best chance at minimizing the consequences. This is why we represent those who have been criminally charged. Anyone can be arrested and charged with a crime, and then those people who think "only bad people get arrested" get the call from the police station. It's of the utmost importance that these good people have the best representation available, because the court is not going to try them in exactly the same way they would try a "bad person" or "criminal" that's been caught for the first time.
Everyone should cherish the fact that defendants are "innocent until proven guilty", and that there are criminal attorneys standing by 24 hours a day, ready to protect you and your family. If you are being investigated by the authorities, or if you have been arrested, contact The Ceballos Law Firm, IMMEDIATELY to secure that your rights are protected.