Anaheim Criminal Defense Lawyers
Anaheim Criminal Defense
ANAHEIM RESOURCES
The city of Anaheim, California has quickly become one of Orange County's most heavily populated cities, rapidly expanding over the past two decades to reach a population of 365,463 according to the 2010 U.S. Census. Today, Anaheim is home to many attractions known across the United States, including the National Hockey team the Anaheim Ducks and the Major League Baseball team the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. However, Anaheim's most famous attraction, and one known around the world, is the Disneyland Resort, holding both Disneyland and the Disney California Adventure Park. These two attractions, combined with many other famous locales, make Anaheim one of Southern California's busiest cities. However, even the home of the Magic Kingdom is subject to regular instances of crime that result in many arrests and prison sentences every day.
Criminal Prosecution in Anaheim
Crimes committed within the city limits of Anaheim are subject to the regulations of the California Penal Code and can be prosecuted under the sentences found within its guidelines. The city is patrolled by the Anaheim police department, and those arrested and brought to trial to face prosecution of Anaheim criminal offenses takes place at the Orange County Superior Court's North Justice Center, located in Fullerton. When defendants are found guilty, they can be sentenced to either punishment by monetary penalties and/or imprisonment in minimum, medium, or maximum security state prisons or county jails, depending on the severity of the crime and the length of the prison sentence.
Anaheim Crime Rates
Compared to crime rates for the state of California as a whole, Anaheim has a lower rate for both violent and property crimes. Anaheim is subject to approximately 1,312 violent crimes annually, translating to 3.94 violent crimes per 1,000 residents, lower than California's violent crime average of 5.07 crimes per 1,000 residents. Anaheim experiences a much higher rate of property crimes, however, with 8,331 committed each year, averaging out to 25.01 crimes per 1,000 residents. This rate is still lower than the state's average at 29.60 property crimes per 1,000 residents. Compared to other communities, Anaheim has a higher crime rate than 52% of all cities and towns in California, but a noticeably lower crime rate than other communities of a similar size.
Understanding Penalties for Criminal Activity in Anaheim
Every form of crime has penalty regulations found in the California Penal Code, which determines the maximum punishments allowable for a crime and the various circumstances surrounding it. Many forms of criminal activity in California have a number of variations that are possible, with many circumstances adding to the maximum possible fines and prison sentences allowable. For example, punishments for the crime of assault can be modified depending on if the suspect used a deadly weapon to attack another, where the crime took place (such as a school), and who it was committed against (such as a police officer). Criminal defendants often face multiple charges for a crime, with penalties adding up to lengthy prison stays and heavy fines.
Seeking an Anaheim Criminal Defense Attorney
Anaheim criminal defense attorney Jeremy Goldman is dedicated to defending the rights of criminal defendants in Orange County, tirelessly working to have his clients' sentences reduced or dismissed in court. The law team at The Law Offices of Jeremy Goldman use their years of experience to protect clients from sentences that could leave them in prison for years or subjected to numerous fines. Call our offices today for a consultation on your case at (800) 349-1619.
