Santa Ana- Javier Velazquez of Orange County was arrested for pistol whipping his wife's boyfriend. It is alleged that the victim worked with the wife at Disneyland. The two sent text messages back and forth. This eventual led to the couple having a relationship. One day the victim got a text message from the girlfriend stating she was leaving her husband and that they should meet. The victim met her but discovered that the husband was in the car. Velazquez then started the hit the victim with a firearm and threatened to kill him. He was finally able to escape. Velazquez was arrested on suspicion of kidnapping, possession of a uncontrolled substance and assault with a firearm
In Orange County assault with a firearm is considered a very serious crime. In California this crime is considered a "wobbler" this means that it can be charged as a felony or a misdemeanor. The charge can be defined in the California Penal Code section any person who commits an assault upon the person of another with a firearm shall be punished by imprisonment in the state prison for up to four years in a county jail for up to one year, or by a fine not exceeding ten thousand dollars . An experienced Westminster criminal defense attorney can defend a person facing this crime.
Since this crime is a wobbler, it is important that a person who is facing a crime like assault with a firearm retain an experienced Santa Ana criminal defense attorney. Being convicted of a felony is serious and a person facing a felony charge should contact an attorney right away.
Why is it so important to hire an experienced Santa Ana violent crimes defense attorney or an Irvine criminal defense lawyer?
Being charged with a felony is serious. Being charged with a wobbler means that the unique facts of a suspect's case will determine whether they are charged with a misdemeanor or a felony. A skilled Orange County criminal defense attorney will be able to argue the facts in your favor and help you defend your criminal charge. At the Law Office of Michael Guisiti, we have represented clients all over Orange, Los Angeles, San Diego, Riverside and San Bernardino Counties.
If you or a loved one is facing a felony or a misdemeanor charge like murder, assault, battery, theft crimes, drug charges, or if you have committed a white collar crime in Newport Beach contact us today. Call our office toll free at 1-888-478-8999 or visit our website at www.topcalifornialawyer.com .
