After the three strikes law was passed in the State of California, anyone who has a previous serious or violent felony and is convicted of a third felony will be sentenced to a harsher mandatory punishment. The sentence for a 3rd strike is 25 years to life in prison. If you or someone you know is facing a three (3) strikes allegation, contact the Law Offices of Michael E. Mitchell right away. Fresno Three Strikes Attorney Michael E. Mitchell represents men and women accused of three strikes crimes across the San Joaquin Valley. Tough and Aggressive, Fresno Three Strikes Lawyer Michael E. Mitchell has the courtroom skill to fight your legal battle. Facing a three strikes offense, you need the best on your side. You can reach the Law Offices of Michael E. Mitchell via email or you can call us at (559) 222-2424.

What is a strike?

Under the California three strikes law, a strike is any serious or violent felony, such as residential burglary, assault with a deadly weapon, robbery, child molestation, mayhem, arson, inflicting great bodily injury, and murder.

How the Law Effects You if You’ve Had One Prior Strike?

If you have a prior strike conviction, you face an increased sentence on any subsequent felony convictions. After your first strike, if you suffer a felony conviction your sentence is doubled, even if that felony is not “serious or violent”. For example if you’ve had a prior robbery conviction and you are subsequently convicted of grand theft, which is not a “strike,” the maximum punishment is 6 years in prison instead of the normal 3 years for grand theft if you had not had a prior strike. If someone you know or care about is facing a felony charge and has a prior “strike offense,” the circumstances are very serious and you should contact Fresno Expert Three Strikes Attorney Michael E. Mitchell for a free consultation today at (559) 222-2424.

If You’ve Had Two Prior “Strikes”

To put it simply, if you have two prior strikes against you, you could go to prison for the rest of your life if convicted for a non-violent crime such as drug possession. If you are facing charges for any strike crime, Fresno based Criminal Defense Lawyer, Michael E. Mitchell is ready to stand by your side and go to bat for you.

Important Facts that You Need to Know about the Three Strikes Law:

• Juvenile offenses can count towards a strike
• Even one prior strike can result in a doubled sentence your next prosecution.
• Multiple crimes committed simultaneously can mean multiple “strikes.”
• Strikes committed more that 10 years ago still count as a strike.

Experienced Fresno Criminal Attorney Michael E. Mitchell fights your rights in court and can help to avoid a conviction, he can be reached 24/7 at (559) 222-2424.