Santa Clarita Criminal Defense Attorney

Fighting Criminal Charges in Santa Clarita & Antelope Valley

If you have been charged with a criminal offense and are facing steep fines or prison time, you need the services of an experienced criminal defense lawyer. At Lias Law Firm, we are dedicated to defending the rights and freedom of those accused of all types of crimes.

No matter what crime you have been accused of committing, Attorney Antionette Lias is ready to carefully listen to your side of the story and help you build the strongest possible defense. Our firm is dedicated to delivering high quality legal services to help our clients protect their rights.

Call (661) 529-7011 or contact us online so we can craft a strategic plan to defend you against your charges. 

Understanding Criminal Charges

Crimes are broadly classified as either misdemeanors or felonies. The distinguishing elements between these two categories include the severity of the crime and the harshness of the consequences. Misdemeanors, considered less serious in nature, incur lesser penalties than felonies. Typical punishments for a misdemeanor include fines and jail time of one year or less. Felonies, on the other hand, are punishable by many years in prison and carry much higher fines.

In criminal law, there are two primary parties: the defendant and the prosecution. The defendant is the person who has been accused of a crime. The prosecution – either the state or federal government – is the side the seeks a conviction against the defendant. Whether the state or federal government is involved depends on the type of crime, where it was committed, and who it was allegedly committed against. Federal cases are much more demanding, as the prosecution team has a vast array of resources at their disposal to convict an alleged criminal. State cases are still challenging and should usually be handled with the help of an experienced lawyer.