Criminal Defense Attorneys in California

White Goldstein

1645 North Vine Street
Suite 306
Los Angeles, California 90028
USA

(877) 779-3946

(323) 467-7229

www.whitegoldlaw.com/

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At White Goldstein based in California, we specializes in criminal defense. We are providing our clients, and their loved ones, with nothing less than excellence in criminal defense. To us, this means fighting tooth and nail to defend our clients by relying on not only our extensive experience, knowledge of criminal law, and aggressive courtroom advocacy, but also our passion and integrity which sets us apart from the dime-a-dozen lawyers and the busy, big, impersonal law firms.

Unlike many criminal defense attorneys in Los Angeles, we fight for our clients with compassion and emotion as well as intellect and skill because we genuinely care for our clients and their families. It is because of this combination of qualities, and our commitment to providing excellence in criminal defense, that our clients receive superior representation with outstanding results.

Contact the offices of White Goldstein to speak with one of our criminal defense attorneys. We will provide you or your loved one with superior legal representation. We are dedicated to giving our criminal defense clients the highest level of service. We will thoroughly investigate the charges you or your loved one face and will tirelessly work to have them dismissed.

Year this Office was Established: 2009

Languages: English, Spanish, French, Japanese.

Practice Areas

Additional Practice Areas: Child Molestation; Internet Sex Crimes; Entrapment; Lewd or Disorderly Conduct; Indecent Exposure; Solicitation; Peeping Tom; Public Masturbation; Exhibitionism; Drug Trafficking; Drug Possession; Federal Crimes; Military Crimes; Warrants; Probation Violations; Welfare Fraud; Tax Fraud; Grand Theft; Petty Theft; Social Security Fraud; Medical and Medicare Fraud.

Practice Areas Description

- Sex Crimes

Sex crimes have increasing visibility in today’s world and may result in devastating consequences. If you have been accused of committing a sex crime, then it is likely that you will face felony charges. White Goldstein has the experience and the skills necessary to win and the compassion and the empathy necessary to understand the tremendous difficulties involved with fighting what may be considered “taboo” charges. At White Goldstein, we have the best criminal defense lawyers Los Angeles has to offer.

- Child Molestation

At White Goldstein we have successfully handled countless child molestation defense cases. Our experience and dedication is unmatched. If you are charged with a sex crime it is imperative that you seek the most competent legal counsel available to you. Your acquittal depends on the skill and dedication of your criminal defense team.

- Child Pornography

Possession of child pornography involves viewing images or films depicting sexually explicit activities involving a child. The Internet and the advent of digital cameras have increased the availability and accessibility of child pornography. Increasingly, lawmakers are concerned about regulating criminal activity over the internet and increasing penalties for alleged possession of child pornography and other internet-related sex crimes.

- Rape

Being accused of rape often leads to an assumption of guilt before your case is ever brought to trial. In most cases, the identity of the alleged victim is kept out of the public, while the accused has their name publicized throughout the media. If you are charged with a sex crime like rape, it is important to contact a criminal attorney immediately so they can start building your defense. The actions your lawyer takes may help to keep your reputation and freedom.

- Solicitation

Solicitation is a crime of words. Solicitation does not require that the defendant actually commit a sexual act, simply that he intends to, and requests, a sexual act from another person.

- Indecent Exposure

Indecent exposure is the public display of one’s genitalia to one or more people. Often this is done to give the person who exposes himself, or herself, sexual satisfaction but such intent is not necessary to be guilty of the crime.

- Entrapment

Entrapment may be a legal defense to a sex crime. It often occurs when an undercover law enforcement agent induces a person to commit an offense, which the person would otherwise have been unlikely to commit.

- Violent Crimes

Violent crimes need an aggressive defense. However, an aggressive defense, by itself, is not enough. If you have been accused of a violent crime, you need an attorney who will fight not only with aggression and knowledge but also with passion and zeal.

- Domestic Violence

Domestic Violence is a serious crime in California. Accusations of domestic violence often have numerous devastating consequences both in and out of the courtroom. You will need an experienced and skilled criminal defense lawyer who has the compassion and empathy necessary to aggressively fight for you and to help you through this difficult time. At White Goldstein, we specialize in all domestic violence and domestic abuse cases.

- Drug Crimes

At White Goldstein we know that drug addiction can result in extremely self-destructive behavior and can tear apart families and lives. Our firm of experienced criminal defense attorneys fight for drug charges to be dismissed, or for alternatives to jail, which may include drug counseling and rehabilitation instead of county jail or state prison time. At White Goldstein, you will be treated with compassion and respect while we aggressively fight to protect you and your rights.

- Drug Trafficking

Drug trafficking involves the manufacture, distribution, trafficking, and sale of illegal drugs under both state and federal law.

- Drug Possession

The law defines drug possession as a criminal offense in which a person has one or more illegal narcotics in their possession for use, distribution, or sale. Southern California law enforcement, and prosecutorial agencies, pursue countless arrests for drug-related offenses and classify drug possession as either a misdemeanor or felony charge. The penalties for these cases can include payment of fines, probation, participation in a drug programs, community service, and/or a significant amount of jail or prison time. Sentences for narcotics offenses can include only a few of these consequences, or all of them depending on factors such as the severity of the offense, the criminal history of the defendant, and any mitigating or aggravating circumstances about the defendant, or the crime committed.

- Medical Marijuana

The basic law states that medical marijuana patients, with a valid physician’s prescription, may possess 6 mature or 12 immature plants and 1/2 pound (8 oz.) of processed cannabis. If you possess a valid medical marijuana prescription, then you may have a complete defense to any criminal charges; however, there are many factual scenarios in which a person with a medical marijuana prescription can still be charged with a felony or misdemeanor, for marijuana possession, sales, and/or cultivation. For example, there is much debate over whether “concentrated” cannabis, otherwise known as “hash,”may be legally possessed by a patient with a medical marijuana prescription or whether it is still a crime punishable by jail or prison time.

- DUI

Driving Under the Influence, commonly referred to as DUI or DWI, is perhaps the most serious of all driving offenses. If convicted of a DUI in California, the consequences can be severe, costly, and can have a lasting negative impact for years to come. California DUI penalties and punishment include, at a minimum: probation, increased insurance costs, alcohol programs, loss of driver’s license, and expensive fines. You will also face additional punishment, and possibly jail.

- Federal Crimes

At White Goldstein, we provide a solid federal defense with well-researched and well-written pretrial and trial motions, aggressive negotiation, preparation, tenacity, compassion, and trial skills. The top criminal defense attorneys at White Goldstein are the highest caliber criminal defense attorneys that Southern California has to offer. Both Ms. White and Ms. Goldstein graduated from top-rated law schools and have been practicing federal criminal defense since passing the bar.

- Military Crimes

The Law Firm of White Goldstein provides experienced representation for military service members at any U.S. military facility in the world. We represent soldiers, sailors and Marines in all aspects military criminal defense, including court-martial representation, non-judicial punishment, and military administrative law. We will fight for you and will also provide you an honest and fair appraisal of your situation. We will aggressively represent you to achieve the best possible outcome for your case.

- Probation Violations

Probation violations arise when a person who is on either formal or informal probation does not fulfill one of the terms of probation, such as completing anger management classes, community service, DUI classes, or commits a new offense. For probation violations, you may face the maximum jail or prison sentence that could have been imposed for the underlying offense.

- Warrants

The most common types of warrants in California are bench warrants and arrest warrants. An arrest warrant is a court order that permits law enforcement to arrest a person. Often, arrest warrants are issued when law enforcement suspects an individual of being involved with, or having been involved with, a crime. Once an arrest warrant has been issued, law enforcement has the legal right to detain the individual in the arrest warrant and to bring him/her to jail. The arrestee must then be brought to appear in court before a judge.

- Expungements

An expungement is a motion that can be filed and argued before a Judge to dismiss the prior convictions on your criminal record. Many clients ask how to get a felony expunged in California. Depending upon the individual facts of your prior case, and the charges themselves, the experienced criminal defense attorneys at White Goldstein can help you evaluate whether you are eligible to apply for a felony expungement or for an expungement of your misdemeanor conviction. You may also be eligible to reduce a felony conviction to a misdemeanor, to erase the felony conviction by sealing your record, and/or to terminate your probation early.

- Fraud

In California there are many different types of fraud, which can be prosecuted in both state and federal court. The following are common examples of fraud and financial crimes: grand theft, petty theft, identity theft, embezzlement, forgery, credit card fraud, healthcare fraud, social security fraud, welfare fraud, tax fraud, and SEC violations.

- Identity Fraud

Identity theft is highly prevalent throughout California. There are many ways that people can steal your identity in order to obtain a financial benefit.

- Social Security Fraud

Social Security fraud is the intentional misuse, or misappropriation, of government-issued benefits under Federal Law. Common schemes to defraud the Social Security system include making misrepresentations to the Government about who is lawfully entitled to the benefits, and the amount to which they are entitled.

- Welfare Fraud

Welfare fraud refers to the intentional misuse of government-funded welfare programs. Beneficiaries can be accused of withholding information they were mandated to disclose, or of providing false or inaccurate information in order to receive benefits. Federal and state prosecutors are now actively prosecuting welfare fraud cases.

- Tax Fraud

Tax fraud refers to an intent to defraud the State or Federal government by failing to pay taxes, or failing to pay the proper amount of taxes.

- Grand Theft

Grand theft is the taking of property when the amount of property is alleged to be worth over $400.00. Grand theft is often charged as a felony but may be charged as a misdemeanor, or reduced to a misdemeanor, with successful negotiation. Just as with petty theft cases, the prosecution often encounters difficulty with proving a person’s intent to steal based on various factors in the case.

- Petty Theft

Petty theft in California is the taking of property when the amount of property is alleged to be less than $400.00. It is an increasingly common misdemeanor charge. Being accused of stealing items, even in a small amount, can be devastating to a person’s future, especially when applying for future employment. Furthermore, the consequences of a petty theft conviction can result in severe punishment if a person has been convicted of a petty theft crime in the past. One prior misdemeanor conviction for petty theft can make a second misdemeanor petty theft a felony which could potentially result in jail or prison time. At White Goldstein we understand that pleading guilty to a theft crime, even as a misdemeanor, is not an option for our clients.