We represent our clients in all cases that are charged under the various California and Federal criminal codes. Some are in the Penal Code, others in the Health and Safety Code, still others in a city or county code.

Many fear the power of the Federal Government more than the State. Sometimes, they should. Prosecutions brought under Federal law often have substantially harsher penalties available to a sentencing judge.  Coastal Legal Center Lead Attorney Jerrold Bodow represents clients charged in either State or Federal courts.  Here’s a partial list of cases we have successfully defended:

DUI/DWI

  • Juvenile DUI
  • DUI/DUI with bodily injury/ Repeat DUI
  • Driving on a Suspended License

Drug Offenses

  • Cultivation
  • Distribution
  • Manufacturing
  • Possession
  • Possession of Paraphernalia
  • Possession for Sale
  • Prescription Fraud
  • Trafficking
  • Transportation

Domestic Violence

  • Felony or misdemeanor

Fraud

  • Bank Fraud
  • Bankruptcy Fraud
  • Credit Card Fraud
  • Health Care Fraud
  • Insurance Fraud
  • Internet Fraud
  • Investment Fraud
  • Securities Fraud
  • Tax Evasion / Tax Fraud
  • Telemarketing FraudWire Fraud

Sex Offenses

  • Sex with a minor
  • Rape

Stealing and Theft

  • Petty Theft
  • Shoplifting
  • Grand Theft
  • Commercial Burglary
  • Embezzlement

White Collar Crimes

  • Bribery
  • Computer Hacking
  • Counterfeiting
  • Cyber Crime
  • E-mail Interception
  • Extortion
  • Forgery
  • Identity Theft
  • Money Laundering
  • Pandering
  • Pyramid Schemes
  • Racketeering / RICO

Violent Crimes

  • Aggravated Assault
  • Arson
  • Assault and Battery
  • Domestic Violence
  • Hate Crimes
  • Homicide
  • Manslaughter
  • Mayhem
  • Murder
  • Terrorism
  • Theft / Larceny

Juvenile Crimes

  • These are generally the same crimes for which an adult can be charged.
  • False Identification
  • Grafitti
  • Property Crimes
  • Trespass
  • Truancy
  • Vandalism
  • Violating Curfew
  • Violent Crimes

Other

  • Probation Violations
  • Appeals