Los Angeles, California, Criminal Defense Attorney:  Hate Crimes

World renowned Los Angeles Criminal Defense Attorney, Jeffery K. Rubenstein, Esq., is one of Los Angeles, California's top Criminal Defense Lawyers.  The criminal defense attorney, who practices in Los Angeles, is one of California's top Criminal Defense Attorney's and has successfully defended  criminal cases for over 15 years.  As a former Los Angeles Deputy District Attorney, the California Criminal Defense Attorney knows how to best represent you Hate Crime case. We have insight as to how Hate Crimes cases are built by the prosecution.

The top California Criminal Defense Attorney and his team of Criminal Defense lawyers have extensive experience and knowledge of the California criminal justice system, which enables us to help our clients make the best decisions about your specific Hate Crimes case. Our LA Criminal Defense Law Firm handles a wide range of criminal matters in state, federal, and appeals court, particularly cases involving allegations of Grand Theft.

Hate crimes, also known as bias motivated crimes are crimes that are motivated in whole or in part by a bias or prejudice against protected groups. The FBI definition of hate crime includes race, religion, disability, sexual orientation, and ethnicity/national origin. Most states, including California, provide for penalty enhancements for hate crimes. A penalty enhancement increases the penalty for a crime. So, if you assault someone because they are Jewish and this assault is determined to be a hate crime, the penalty for the crime will be increased. The purpose of tougher penalties for hate crimes is to deter others by showing people that those who commit hate crimes will be treated severely and forcefully prosecuted against. The Supreme Court has held that penalty enhancements are Constitutional.

Federal agencies such as the FBI (Federal Bureau of Investigation) may become involved in the investigation and prosecution of a hate crime case in California, bringing their vast resources to the case. As such, an individual accused of a Hate Crime will need the most experienced California Criminal Defense Lawyer to protect his or her rights even in the face of such enthusiastic prosecutions.

Hate Crimes are the most aggressively prosecuted category of felony to be accused of (besides child pornography). In California, the severe consequences that result from being accused of a Hate Crime can have enormous penalties- lofty fines, loss of employment, and/or jail time.

If you have been accused of a Hate Crime, contact our leading Criminal Defense Attorney immediately.  It is important that you protect your rights against these kinds of charges without delay and prior to wrongful or amplified criminal prosecution.

If you have been accused of a Hate Crime in Los Angeles or anywhere in California, and are seeking an experienced "best in class" lawyer, Los Angeles Criminal Defense Attorney, Jeffery Rubenstein, Esq. and his team of world recognized Criminal Defense Lawyers are the best attorneys in the state of California to handle your Hate Crimes case.