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Felony crimes are the most serious crimes in our legal system. At Harrison Patterson & O’Connor, our San Diego criminal defense attorney understands that while felony charges may be most serious, not every person is guilty and punishments range significantly: from a fine and probation to lengthy jail or prison sentences. Our criminal defense lawyers work tirelessly to ensure that our clients get the best possible outcome for their felony criminal matter. In addition, our experienced San Diego criminal defense attorneys recognize that a person convicted of a felony may lose certain rights, such as the right to vote, the right to possess firearms, etc., which is why we work tirelessly to avoid a conviction if possible.

While some criminal offenses are charged by the government as felonies, they could easily be charged as misdemeanors. This is especially true in drug possession cases and a strong San Diego drug possession attorney can often secure a reduction. In charging these offenses, often called “wobblers”, the government has complete discretion as to whether the person is charged with a felony or misdemeanor. Our San Diego criminal defense lawyers are skilled in getting reductions in these cases for our clients. Whether our clients need a San Diego drug possession attorney, San Diego domestic violence lawyer or criminal defense attorney in San Diego for another type of felony offense, you can feel confident that you have an experienced criminal defense attorney working for you. By retaining Harrison Patterson & O’Connor to represent you in these types of cases, you will have a San Diego criminal defense lawyer on your side skillfully working to seek reductions of charges and aggressively defending the matter.

The San Diego criminal defense attorneys at Harrison Patterson & O’Connor also understand that an individual’s livelihood and reputation can be seriously compromised by a felony conviction. If convicted of a felony, even if the charge is simple drug possession, an individual may be subject to the loss of professional licenses, barred entry to certain professions even after serving the full term of his or her sentence and lose his/her reputation in the community. If you or someone you know is accused of a felony crime, let the seasoned San Diego criminal defense lawyers at Harrison Patterson & O’Connor’s provide the best possible defense. Whether you need a San Diego drug possession lawyer, a San Diego domestic violence attorney, or an experienced San Diego criminal defense attorney to represent you in a felony matter, Harrison Patterson & O’Connor is the firm you should trust to ensure that your case is handled properly and that your rights and liberty are zealously protected.

Time is of the essence in a felony case. Such a serious legal matter calls for serious, experienced legal help, and the time to get that help is sooner, rather than later. The earlier one of our San Diego criminal defense attorneys gets involved in the case the better, as the extra time allows our attorneys to investigate charges, gather or preserve exculpatory evidence, and improve our client’s position in the case. Whether the case is for felony drug possession, domestic violence, manslaughter or other some other serious case, please do not delay in contacting the San Diego criminal defense attorneys at Harrison Patterson & O’Connor. Our criminal law background enables us to plot the best defense strategy in each case and our criminal defense attorneys are meticulously prepared at every stage of the defense – from pre-filing up to and through a jury trial. This preparation ensures our clients get the best possible outcome to their case. At Harrison Patterson & O’Connor, our practice is built around providing quality and effective criminal defense and protecting our clients’ legal rights. This starts with Partner Matthew J. O’Connor, who spent years prosecuting criminal cases as a deputy district attorney and now heads up our criminal defense practice. If you have been charged with a felony offense, why not contact the San Diego criminal defense attorneys at Harrison Patterson and O'Connor, and have a former government prosecutor working for you.