Gang Violence and Crime in Orange County
In Costa Mesa, several juveniles and one young adult were arrested and have been charged with several felonies. The individuals are being charged with felonies, ranging from attempted carjacking, robbery, brandishing a firearm, conspiracy and criminal threats. The defendants are also facing a gang enhancement for alleged involvement with a gang.
Police have not released the identities of the juveniles, but their ages range from 14 to 17 years old.
According to reports, the group of minors confronted a man as he ate at a Mexican restaurant on Aug. 2. After threatening to kill him and flashing gang signs, the man left. However, the group followed him until he was in his vehicle, pulled him out of the vehicle, and assaulted him until he was unconscious.
What Happens if I am Facing Criminal Charges?
All of these charges are very serious and would count as a “strike” on your criminal record if you are convicted of any of these charges.
In order to convict you, the prosecution must be able to prove all of the elements of the crime. For instance, to be convicted of robbery, the prosecutor would have to be able to prove that you:
- Took property that was not your own;
- The property was taken from another person’s possession and immediate presence;
- The property was taken against that person’s will;
- Used force or fear to take the property or to prevent the person from resisting; and
- When you used force or fear to take the property, you intended to deprive the owner of it permanently.
The Criminal Defense Attorneys at Wallin & Klarich Can Help You Now
If you or a loved one have been accused or charged with robbery or another serious crime, it is very important that you speak with an experienced criminal defense attorney immediately. At Wallin & Klarich, we have over 40 years of experienced successfully defending our clients facing criminal charges. We have the knowledge and skill necessary to help you obtain a favorable result in your criminal case.
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