Violent Crime Charges Defense Attorney

Facing violent crime charges is one of the most serious legal challenges anyone can experience. A conviction can mean years behind bars, a permanent criminal record, and lasting damage to your reputation, relationships, and career. Even being accused of a violent offense can jeopardize your freedom and future. That’s why you need a defense attorney who knows how to fight back fast, aggressively, and effectively with a proven defense record against violent crime charges.

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John L. Michels is an award winning advocate with a proven record of success defending clients against violent crime charges in Riverside County. He has helped clients avoid convictions entirely by getting charges dropped, securing reduced charges, and negotiating alternatives to jail such as rehabilitation programs. His work has helped clients protect their records, maintain employment, and move forward with their lives. If you’re facing a violent crime allegation, you need a lawyer who delivers real results and that’s exactly what John L. Michels does.

In This Article, We’ll Be Discussing:

What Qualifies as a Violent Crime
Types of Violent Crime Cases We Handle
How We Beat Violent Crime Charges
What to Expect During the Legal Process
First Steps To Protect Your Future
Riverside County Courthouses We Defend At

What Qualifies as a Violent Crime

Violent crimes are defined as offenses involving the use or threat of force against another person. In Riverside County, these charges are taken extremely seriously by law enforcement and prosecutors and often carry severe penalties including prison time, strikes under the state’s Three Strikes Law, and lifelong consequences. Whether the alleged violence was physical or involved a weapon, the charges can escalate quickly and may be classified as felonies, even if no one was seriously injured.

John L. Michels defends clients against a wide range of violent crime allegations, including assault, battery, domestic violence, armed robbery, gang related offenses, weapons charges, and even homicide. We understand how these cases are built by the prosecution, and more importantly, how to dismantle them. Whether you’re facing accusations of aggravated assault or an altercation that escalated into serious charges, John L. Michels has the courtroom experience and legal insight to fight back and protect your future.

Types of Violent Crime Cases We Handle in Riverside

John L. Michels has successfully defended clients against a wide variety of violent crime charges in Riverside County. These cases often involve complex facts, conflicting witness statements, and aggressive prosecution. With the right legal strategy, many can be reduced or even dismissed. Below are some of the most common violent offenses we handle:

Assault: including assault PC 245 and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon PC 245(a)(2)
Battery: including domestic battery, felony battery, and battery causing serious bodily injury
Domestic Violence: defending against allegations of physical harm, threats, or abuse within intimate relationships, including charges under PC 273.5(a) for corporal injury to a spouse or cohabitant
Robbery: including armed robbery and strong-arm robbery
Homicide and Attempted Murder: including murder, voluntary/involuntary manslaughter, and self-defense cases
Weapons Charges: unlawful possession or use of firearms and other deadly weapons
Gang Related Crimes: enhanced penalties for violent crimes with alleged gang affiliation
Sexual Assault: including charges involving non consensual acts, force, or threats

Each of these charges comes with serious legal consequences, but John L. Michels approaches them with a personalized defense strategy focused on protecting your rights, your freedom, and your future.

How John L. Michels Wins Violent Crime Cases

With over 25 years of criminal defense experience in Riverside County, John L. Michels has earned a reputation as one of the most effective attorneys in the region. His background as a former prosecutor gives him a deep understanding of how violent crime cases are charged, negotiated, and tried. This insight allows him to find weaknesses in the prosecution’s approach and build a powerful defense strategy tailored to each case.

Individuals being charged with violent crimes turn to John L. Michels because he delivers real results. He has secured case dismissals, reduced serious felony charges, and helped clients avoid jail through alternatives like rehabilitation programs and probation. His strategic approach focuses on protecting his clients’ freedom, criminal records, and long term future all while minimizing disruption to their careers and personal lives.

Unlike other Riverside criminal defense firms, John L. Michels handles every case personally. You won’t be passed off to a junior associate or paralegal, you’ll work directly with him, from the first consultation to the final resolution. He’s known for his aggressive courtroom style, strategic thinking, and discreet, client focused representation. With hundreds of 100% positive reviews, strong relationships with Riverside prosecutors and the local legal community, he is the advocate you want when your future is at stake.

What to Expect During the Legal Process

Facing a violent crime charge can feel overwhelming, especially if it’s your first encounter with the criminal justice system. John L. Michels walks every client through the process step by step, ensuring you’re never left in the dark about what’s coming next, and always prepared for what’s at stake.

After an arrest, your first court appearance, the arraignment, is where formal charges are read and bail may be set. The next phase involves reviewing the details of the case, gathering additional information, consulting experts when necessary, and developing a focused legal strategy. John L. Michels is hands-on during every stage, working to protect your rights and challenge any missteps in the prosecution’s approach.

In many cases, negotiations and plea discussions take place to explore alternatives to trial. But when a case goes to court, John L. Michels is fully prepared. With decades of courtroom experience, he’s a skilled trial attorney who knows how to present a compelling defense before a judge and jury. Whether your case is resolved through negotiation or litigation, you can trust that your defense is being led by someone who has successfully handled high stakes violent crime cases across Riverside County.

Take the First Step Toward Protecting Your Future

Violent crime charges are among the most serious legal challenges you can face, with consequences that can affect every part of your life, from your freedom to your reputation and career. But with the right criminal defense attorney, one with a proven defense against violent crime charges, there is a path forward. John L. Michels brings over 25 years of experience, deep local knowledge of the Riverside County courts, and a proven record of success to every case he takes on. From assault and robbery to homicide and serious domestic violence allegations, he delivers personalized, strategic defense at every stage of the legal process.

If you or someone you love is facing violent crime charges in Riverside County, don’t wait. The sooner you involve a skilled criminal defense attorney, the better your chances of protecting your rights and your future.

Call The Law Offices of John L. Michels today at (951) 276-8900 or request a FREE confidential consultation. Your future deserves a fighter.

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