There is no time limitation on prior strikes. As you will see below the list is extensive and covers a variety of criminal conduct that can be charged in criminal court in California. Having a knowledgeable defense attorney on your side could make the difference between a strike or non-strike conviction. Also, just because the prosecution alleges a prior strike against you does not mean the court is bound by it.
Attorney Dbouk has had plenty of success filing what is called a Romero motion which in essence asks the court to disregard your prior strike conviction. Whenever you are arrested or charged with a crime, it is important to have an attorney sit down with you as soon as possible. Contact the Dbouk Law Office today for a free case evaluation! It is always best to be honest with your attorney from the very beginning.
This privilege is there to encourage trust and openness between the attorney and the client. This will help the attorney better represent the client. It is important that your attorney knows the good, bad and ugly about what happened so they can adequately defend you. Remember, your attorney is there to defend you to the best of their ability regardless of what happened.
A strike in California is a conviction for a violent or serious felony. There is a long list of violent felonies in Penal Code Section If you only have one prior serious or violent felony and you are charged with any new felony, your max becomes twice the term otherwise provided for the crime. If you are charged with a new felony offense and have a prior strike on your record, you are looking at a mandatory state prison sentence for double the base term for the new underlying felony.
A Romero motion is a motion your attorney can file asking the Court to dismiss your prior strike enhancement for the purpose of sentencing in this case only. The Court will consider all facts surrounding your prior strike conviction including how old it is, how much time you served and what the specific facts are.
