San Diego Carjacking Defense Lawyer

Have you been accused of carjacking? Are you currently under investigation or at risk of arrest for any type of criminal offense in the San Diego area? Do not wait to talk to a lawyer who can help. At Superior Law Center, we are here to offer you the legal counsel you need in the face of serious criminal charges such as carjacking. We have the experience and resources to provide you with the legal representation and client service that will make a difference for your case.

Carjacking: Criminal Charges and Penalties

Carjacking is a criminal offense that involves taking another's motor vehicle by force, fear or threats of injury. Following are the key components of a carjacking case in San Diego:

• The defendant took a motor vehicle that did not belong to him or her;
• The defendant took the vehicle with the intent of temporarily or permanently depriving its owner of its use or possession;
• The defendant took the vehicle from the immediate presence of the owner, a passenger in the vehicle or other person who was in possession of the vehicle; and
• The defendant took the vehicle by way of force or fear.

The prosecuting attorney must prove all of these factors in order to secure a conviction for carjacking. If convicted, a defendant may face 3, 5 or 9 years in state prison. Additional penalties may apply if the defendant caused injury to a victim or used a firearm or other deadly weapon. Because it is a violent crime and a felony offense, carjacking will count as a "strike" on a defendant's record.

Criminal Attorney for San Diego Carjacking Cases

Immediate, aggressive criminal defense counsel can make a difference in the outcome of your carjacking case. You may be at risk of facing years in prison and the possibility of a strike on your criminal record if you do not act now and involve an attorney who can help.

Contact a San Diego carjacking attorney at our law firm today.