Our Services
Crimes Against Persons
Crimes like assault, kidnapping, robbery and criminal threats are among the most common criminal charges. These cases can arise suddenly, but often have viable defenses that are overlooked in the rush to judgment. The fact is, arresting officers and witnesses don’t always get the facts straight. We have successfully handled hundreds of crimes against persons cases. Trust our team to vigorously defend your cas
Narcotics
Possession requires knowledge, access and control. People are often accused of drug possession or sales, even though one of the three basic requirements for possession is missing. In other cases, people are charged with drug sales when they had only small (aka “usable”) amount of drugs. Not to mention the racial bias that exists in drug investigations and charges that can lead to huge sentencing differences. Our firm has a deep understanding of drug possession, sales and sentencing in both state and federal courts. We constantly work hard to stay on top of changes to the law to can help our clients.
Firearms
There are more firearms in the United States than people. That means a lot of folks out there have guns because they don’t want to be caught empty handed. However, California has some of the most restrictive gun laws in the nation. Add to that extremely heavy policing in urban areas and you have a formula for Black and Brown people to be charged with tons of gun cases, while other communities are shielded by the Second Amendment.
Domestic Violence
Defense attorneys are parents, siblings, sons and daughters. In other words, no one wants to see their loved one physically hurt by a spouse or partner. However, as experienced defense lawyers, we have also unfortunately seen a number of cases where the victim has exaggerated or lied in both reports and testimony to gain an advantage in a child custody matter, or to get revenge against a philandering spouse. Domestic violence laws are harsh. Be sure to cover all your bases before accepting a plea in a DV case.
DUI
Driving under the influence is THE #1 crime very ordinary people can find themselves arrested for. Many people think that their only option is to plead guilty. What they don’t know is DUI’s are defensible. First, the machines used to test suspected drunk drivers are imperfect. Second, equipment operators have to follow strict guidelines that they sometimes mess up. Third, there are medical conditions some people have that can amplify the actual amount of alcohol in the body, leading to erroneous results. Our firm charges a low, flat fee for all pretrial stages of DUI cases. Count on us to get you the best possible result.
Civil Rights
Criminal Rights is the maternal twin of Civil Rights. Police have responsibilities when interacting with the public. Excessive force, false police reports, framing and even killing defenseless citizens must be met with attorneys with the resolve and experience to hold law enforcement accountable. Austin Dove is a partner and co-founder of the Justice X Law Group. The attorneys of Justice X have won over $46 Million Dollars in verdicts and settlements on behalf of our clients. When the police cross the line, let us help you fight back.