The most important thing to do if you have been charged with carjacking is to immediately contact an experienced criminal defense attorney. Carjacking is a very serious felony in California. Carjacking is punishable in California by up to 9 or more years in prison depending upon whether a weapon was involved in the commission of the crime. Additionally, carjacking is a “strike” within the meaning of California’s Three Strikes Law. With three “strikes” you may be sentenced life in prison.
Under California Penal Code Section 215, carjacking law is defined as the “felonious taking of a motor vehicle in the possession of another, from his or her person or immediate presence, or from the person or immediate presence of a passenger of the motor vehicle, against his or her will and with the intent to either permanently or temporarily deprive the person in possession of the motor vehicle of his or her possession, accomplished by means of force or fear.”
Because of the serious nature of the charge and the complexities of the laws surrounding the offense of carjacking, it is critically important that someone charged with carjacking immediately consult an experienced criminal defense attorney. At Wallin & Klarich, our experienced criminal defense attorneys have been handling carjacking and “strike” cases for more than 30 years, and we will aggressively fight the charges on your behalf. Our attorneys will look at the unique facts of your case and explore all possible defenses. For more information on this crime, visit us on our website at www.wklaw.com and read our Carjacking section. Call us today at (888) 280-6839 for a free case evaluation. We will be there when you call.
