Sacramento Felony Crime Lawyer

Aggressive Representation for Clients Throughout Sacramento County, CA

Facing felony charges is a stressful experience that can negatively affect your personal, professional, and social life. Felonies are among the most severe criminal charges you can face in Sacramento.

They can result in significant consequences, including long-term imprisonment, substantial fines, and a permanent mark on your criminal record. The stigma and social repercussions of a felony conviction can affect relationships, career opportunities, and even your ability to secure housing or loans. 

Mathew  has built a reputation for exceptional defense representation. As a former prosecutor, he understands how District Attorneys work to pursue convictions and what is needed to challenge their cases. 

With over 20 years of experience in criminal law, Mr. Martinez has the knowledge and experience required to examine every element of your arrest and charges for flaws and discrepancies. He can zealously protect your rights while aggressively working to help you pursue optimum results, whether through negotiations with the prosecutor or by trial. 

Request a free initial consultation with our Sacramento felony crime attorney at Law Office of Mathew Martinez by calling (916) 318-5142. You can also reach us using our online contact form. Hablamos español.

California Felonies

In California, a felony is a crime punishable by imprisonment in state prison. Felonies are more severe than misdemeanors and infractions and include a range of crimes that vary in nature and severity. A crime is typically classified as a felony based on its potential to cause significant harm and impact on the lives of the public.

Examples of felonies include but are not limited to:

• Arson: Malicious burning of property, including buildings and vehicles.
• Burglary: Unlawful entry into a building intending to commit theft or another crime.
• Robbery: Taking property from someone through force or fear.
• Kidnapping: Illegally taking a person against their will to another location.
• Drug trafficking: Manufacturing, distributing, or delivering illegal controlled substances.
• Fraud and embezzlement: Deceptive practices resulting in financial gain at the expense of others.
• Rape: Non-consensual sexual intercourse done through force, threat, or intimidation.
• Sexual assault: A broader range of unwanted sexual contact or behavior.
• Manslaughter: Unlawfully killing another without prior intent, divided into voluntary and involuntary acts.
• Murder: Unlawfully killing another with malice aforethought, divided into first-degree and second-degree crimes.
• Felony DUI: DUI involving bodily injury to another, three or more prior DUIs, or a prior felony DUI conviction.
• Aggravated assault: Typically charged when causing serious bodily injury or when committed with a deadly weapon.