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Torrance Three-Strikes Attorney

California Three Strikes Law

Under the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994, the “Three Strikes” statute (18 U.S.C. § 3559(c)) provides for mandatory life imprisonment if a convicted felon: been convicted in federal court of a “serious violent felony” and has two or more previous convictions in federal or state courts, at least one of which is a “serious violent felony.” The other offense may be a serious drug offense.

Many people who are charged with a crime and who plead guilty to that crime don’t even know that they are pleading to a “strike” offense and this can have a drastic effect on your future.  For example, if you plead guilty to an offense that could be a felony or a misdemeanor (a so-called “wobbler” offense) but you also admit an enhancement allegation, such as a great bodily injury allegation, that crime becomes a “strike” within the meaning of the three strikes law.  Not only will any future sentence you receive be doubled because of your prior strike, but it will also prevent you from having your case reduced to a misdemeanor later on down the line.

While with the Los Angeles District Attorney’s office for over eight years, Pat Carey was involved in sentencing thousands of individuals for strike offenses.  He knows the ins and outs of sentencing laws and how they can affect you.  He was even assigned the task of training new prosecutors.

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Real People. Real Cases. Real Reviews.

    "SO happy I found him."
    Found Pat to represent me on a case after I made a dumb mistake. I was completely clueless. Pat made is so much less stressful and most of all he negotiated a deal that ended up getting my case dismissed.
    - Kristin B.
    "He made a very stressful process stress-free and was always available to explain each step of the process."
    Pat helped me with a troubling legal situation.  He made a very stressful process stress-free and was always available to explain each step of the process.
    - Thomas B.
    "When I thought I was burned because my breathalyzer was so high Pat made moved and I didn’t even lose my license."
    Pat hooked me up on my DUI. When I thought I was burned because my breathalyzer was so high Pat made moved and I didn’t even lose my license. Thanks bro I can’t thank you enough.
    - Anthony M.
    "If you want the best defense, hire the one person that can provide it."
    Many attorneys claim to be ‘former prosecutors’. Pat Carey isn’t just a former prosecutor. He was an insider with the D.A. for almost a decade.
    - Mike S.
    "He is one of the best and brightest."
    He is exceptionally talented and knows his way around a courtroom better than most lawyers I’ve met. Pat is smart, aggressive and results oriented.
    - Alan J.
    "He exceeded my expectations and beyond!"
    When we met, he made me way less stressed out. Then, after explaining my ordeal, he was able to speak to the District Attorney and get my case dismissed!
    - Ryan
    "He took care of my legal situation with no problem at all."
    Highly recommend Mr. Carey’s services. He is incredibly knowledgeable and extremely professional. He took care of my legal situation with no problem at all.
    - Adam B.
    "He is a true advocate and smart but what set him apart was his reasonable personality."
    I first met Pat as a DA in Torrance, he is a true advocate and smart but what set him apart was his reasonable personality and the fact he is a nice guy and a gentleman.
    - Matt R.