Northern California Criminal Defense Attorney
If your freedom is at stake, you want an experienced lawyer helping you build the best possible criminal defense. At the Redding Law Offices of John M. Kucera, we protect the rights of individuals facing misdemeanor and felony charges in the state and federal courts of California. With the experience and resources to handle a wide range of criminal charges, we are ready to protect your rights today.
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Contact the offices of John M. Kucera
Most people do not know what to expect from the criminal defense process. We will help you understand what to expect. We will answer all your criminal law questions and help you build your defense for the following charges:
- DUI: From the loss of license to potential jail time, we will help you handle the criminal and administrative concerns of your DUI.
- Traffic offenses and DMV issues: One speeding ticket may not seem like an important matter, but traffic offenses can add up fast, adding points to your record, raising your insurance, or even cause you to lose your license to drive.
- Vehicular homicide and manslaughter: People make mistakes, but there are harsh consequences for a conviction to vehicular homicide and manslaughter, especially if drugs or alcohol are involved
- Drug crimes: From simple possession to drug trafficking charges, we handle crimes involving a wide range of narcotics.
- Marijuana cultivation: The laws surrounding marijuana cultivation in California have become more and more complex. Depending on the manner in which marijuana is cultivated, it can actually be legal to do so. We can help you protect your rights.
- Domestic violence: In addition to the criminal consequence, a domestic violence conviction could negatively impact your divorce, child custody plans as well as the inability to have firearms for life!
- Violent crimes: Violent crimes may be accompanied by lengthy, severe punishments that as "strikes", can follow you the rest of your life. "Credits for good behavior" are often reduced in such crimes resulting in longer prison terms. From assault and battery to murder, our firm is able to handle complex violent crimes cases.
- White collar crimes: People from all walks of life can be charged with fraud, embezzlement, and other types of white collar crimes. There is often a special prosecution team that pursues these types of cases. As a former Deputy District Attorney for Shasta County, John M. Kucera, with his business, accounting and legal background is well-equipped to defend those charged in such cases.
- Theft crimes: From juveniles facing petty theft shoplifting charges, to serious and violent robberies, identity theft, grand theft or embezzlement, we can help you protect your rights if you have been charged with theft.
- Sex crimes: The stakes have become incredibly high in these types of cases. The legislature continues to enact laws severely punishing sex crimes and child molestation. With mandatory sex offender registration in California, a sex crime conviction can haunt you for the rest of your life.
- Juvenile defense: We protect the rights of minors facing a wide range of charges, from underage drinking, traffic offenses to theft and sex crimes.
- Weapons offenses: John M. Kucera "knows his guns and weapons". From an early age, he was trained by his father Albert L. Kucera, (1923-2008) to learn weaponry, reloading, firearm safety, firearms training as well as a great respect for the outdoors and the laws pertaining to Fish and Game violations. John M. Kucera is the Northern California contact attorney for the NRA (National Rifle Association) and has provided pro bono services for years in support of the Second Amendment's "Right to Bear Arms". From assault rifles to deadly weapons, if you face such a charge, be assured that your case is in the hands of an experienced and knowledgeable attorney.
- Expungements: You may not be able to erase your past, but you can certainly make every effort to minimize the "sting" of a criminal conviction when it comes to applying for a job, a background check or obtaining a license related to your occupation. There are numerous remedies for "cleaning up you record" depending on the seriousness or circumstances of your prior case. We can help.
- Three strikes cases: Twenty five years for a hungry man stealing a piece of pizza? It has happened! Do not let California's outdated three strikes law send you to jail for twenty-five years to life.
Contact Us
Whatever charges you may face, we are ready to help you build the best possible defense. Located a half block north of the Shasta County Courthouse in Redding, we are ready to take your call. Contact us today for a free half hour initial consultation.
