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Charged with a Crime in Venice? Call a Criminal Defense Attorney Before You Say Anything

If you have been arrested in Venice, the decisions you make in the first hours after that arrest will shape the entire outcome of your case. Venice is one of the most active and heavily policed areas on the Los Angeles Westside, and criminal charges here move quickly through the system. Whether you are facing a misdemeanor or a serious felony, you need a criminal defense attorney working on your case immediately. Attorney Arash Hashemi has spent over 20 years defending clients facing criminal charges throughout Los Angeles, including Venice and the surrounding Westside communities. Contact our office today for a free, confidential consultation.

Criminal Cases We Handle in Venice

Venice’s combination of residents, tourists, beach culture, and active nightlife creates a specific set of criminal charges our firm sees regularly. Attorney Hashemi defends clients against all of the following:

  • DUI and drug DUI
  • Public intoxication and disorderly conduct
  • Drug possession, sales, and trafficking
  • Petty theft and grand theft
  • Assault and battery
  • Domestic violence and criminal threats
  • Vandalism and property damage
  • Sex crimes and indecent exposure
  • Weapons charges
  • Robbery and burglary
  • Probation violations and bench warrants
  • Expungement and record clearing

Misdemeanor Charges in Venice

A misdemeanor conviction carries up to one year in county jail and leaves a permanent mark on your criminal record that affects employment, housing, and professional licensing for years. Venice misdemeanor arrests frequently involve public intoxication, petty theft, DUI, drug possession, and disorderly conduct. For many clients these are first-time charges, and the goal from day one is keeping a conviction off your record entirely through dismissal, reduction, or diversion. Attorney Hashemi evaluates every available option in every case before accepting any outcome short of the best available result.

Felony Charges in Venice

Felony charges in Venice carry real prison time, substantial fines, and a permanent record that touches every area of your life long after the sentence ends. Many of the most serious charges that come out of Venice are wobbler offenses — meaning the prosecutor has the option to file them as either a misdemeanor or a felony. That decision is not set in stone at the time of arrest. Attorney Hashemi gets involved before charges are formally filed, contacts the prosecuting agency directly, and presents the facts in a way that influences how the charge is ultimately filed. In many cases this is where the most significant work in the defense happens — before the case ever reaches a courtroom.

California Three Strikes Law

If you have prior felony convictions on your record, the charge you are currently facing takes on an entirely different dimension. Under California’s Three Strikes law, a second serious or violent felony doubles your sentence, and a third conviction triggers a mandatory minimum of 25 years to life in state prison. Strike offenses include murder, attempted murder, robbery, rape, residential burglary, kidnapping, and assault with a deadly weapon. Attorney Hashemi analyzes the Three Strikes implications of every felony case from the outset and pursues every available avenue to minimize that exposure, including Romero motions to dismiss prior strike allegations where the facts and law support it.

Why Venice Clients Choose Attorney Arash Hashemi

Attorney Hashemi has been defending Los Angeles clients in criminal cases for over 20 years. He handles every case personally from the first call through the final resolution. You will never be handed to a junior associate, left without answers, or find someone other than Attorney Hashemi standing beside you when you walk into court. He is admitted to practice before all California State Courts and the U.S. District Courts for the Central District of California. If you are in custody, he will come to you — because an arrest does not happen on a schedule and neither does the legal help you need. Venice criminal cases are handled at the Airport Courthouse. Attorney Hashemi has extensive experience with the prosecutors, judges, and procedures at that courthouse and brings that familiarity to every case he handles for Venice clients.

Contact a Venice Criminal Defense Attorney Today

If you are facing criminal charges in Venice Beach, don’t wait to seek legal assistance. With over 20 years of experience in criminal defense, Attorney Arash Hashemi is dedicated to providing professional, effective legal representation. We understand the serious implications of these charges and are committed to protecting your rights and future.

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Phone: (310) 448-1529
Email: Contact@hashemilaw.com
Address: 11845 W Olympic Blvd #520, Los Angeles, CA 90064
Office Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM, with flexible scheduling options available, including weekend appointments.

Our office is conveniently located in the Westside Towers in Los Angeles, within minutes of Santa Monica, Beverly Hills, Westwood, and steps away from the Expo/Bundy Station. We offer flexible hours and weekend appointments, and we can visit you in jail to discuss your case. Contact our office today to schedule a case review.