Inglewood Criminal Defense Attorneys and DUI Lawyers

Our Inglewood Office is located at:

Law Offices of David S. Chesley, Inc.
Inglewood Criminal Defense Attorneys and DUI Lawyers

Inglewood Criminal Defense Lawyer

Inglewood is a city in southwestern Los Angeles county. Unlike some other LA suburbs, Inglewood does not fall under the jurisdiction of the City of Los Angeles. It is a separate city with its own government and administration. Inglewood was incorporated on February 14, 1908. The estimated population in 2019 was 108,151, and this represents a loss of about 1500 residents since the 2010 census. Inglewood has a diverse population. The 2010 census found that just over half its residents were Latino, and more than forty percent of residents were African American. Inglewood is home to both the Rams and the Chargers, which both play home games out of SoFi Stadium.

In the event that you have been accused of a crime in the area, you should call the Inglewood criminal defense attorneys at the Law Offices of David Chesley as soon as you can. Our experienced team is standing by to defend your rights and resolve your case as favorably as possible.

Here are some helpful city resources:
Inglewood Police Department
One Manchester Boulevard
Inglewood, CA 90301
Telephone: 310-412-5111

Inglewood City Hall
One Manchester Boulevard
Inglewood, CA 90301
Telephone: 310-412-5111

Inglewood Public Library
Main Library
101 W. Manchester Blvd.
Inglewood, CA 90301
Telephone: 310-412-5397

Crenshaw – Imperial Branch Library
11141 Crenshaw Blvd.
Inglewood, CA 90303
Telephone: 310-412-5397

Inglewood Attractions
Centinela Springs
Centinela Park
700 Warren Lane
Inglewood, CA 90302

SoLA Contemporary Art Museum
3718 West Slauson Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90043
Telephone: 323-903-5737
Email: info@solacontemporary.org

Beach Boys Historic Landmark
3701 W 119th Street
Hawthorne, CA 90250
Phone: 310-643-9157

Crime in Inglewood

The Inglewood Police Department has compiled helpful information about crime rates throughout the city. Crime was down significantly in 2019, compared with the previous year. The overall crime rate dropped by 16 percent. Homicide was down a staggering 85 percent. This is good news for local residents, but it is important to stay alert. There are still many crimes that occur in Inglewood every year. Crime rates are often higher along busy roads, such as:

• La Cienega Boulevard
• Manchester Boulevard
• Century Boulevard
• La Brea Avenue

Courthouses
Superior Court of Los Angeles
Inglewood Courthouse
One Regent Street
Inglewood, CA 90301
Telephone: (310) 419-1300

Inglewood Juvenile Courthouse
110 Regent Street
Inglewood, CA 90301
Telephone: (310) 412-8301

The experienced criminal defense attorneys at the Law Offices of David S. Chesley have appeared in courthouses throughout the Los Angeles metropolitan area. We know how to work with judges and prosecutors to achieve fair outcomes for our clients. Appearing in court can be an overwhelming experience, but with an experienced defense lawyer on your side, you will know exactly what to expect at every step of the way.

The Collateral Consequences of a Criminal Conviction

When a defendant is charged with a crime, they face sentencing that can include fines, fees, restitution, and time in jail or prison. But these direct consequences are not the only painful outcome of a criminal conviction. Criminal convictions also carry collateral consequences. The fallout from a criminal conviction can last for years or even for the rest of your life. Therefore, it is absolutely critical that you hire a defense attorney as soon as you learn of a criminal investigation against you. The sooner a defense lawyer becomes involved in your case, the better options they will have for mitigating the damage of a criminal conviction.

So what exactly are the collateral consequences of a criminal conviction? One of the most important issues that come up is parenting rights. If you are convicted of a crime, this can usually be used as evidence against you in the family court. Family court judges make parenting orders based on the best interest of the child. As a result, a judge can determine that awarding custody to a parent with a criminal record is not in the child’s best interest and so denying parenting rights on this basis. The most severe restriction is awarding sole custody to the other parent. In this case, the parent with a criminal record would not be allowed any parenting time, now would have the right to make legal decisions on behalf of the child. Because this is such a dramatic impairment on your rights as a parent, it usually only occurs when the crime is very serious (such as homicide or sexual assault). Crimes against children are also scrutinized very carefully by the parenting court. If your conviction was for child abuse, child endangerment, sexual conduct with a minor, or any other crime against a child, you are likely to have your parenting rights limited in some way. The restriction does not have to be permanent or even complete. Many parents have the right to limited parenting time even if the other parent has sole custody. In some cases, the family judge orders supervised parenting time on a temporary basis until the parent proves that there is no danger to the child. These restrictions can be painful, but they are also temporary.

Another right that is frequently an issue is gun ownership. Once you have a felony conviction on your record, you are a prohibited possessor of firearms. This right can be restored in some cases once your sentence is over and you have met all administrative requirements (such as paying restitution and court costs). That process is not automatic. If they are eligible, the defendant must file a petition to have their gun rights restored and then make their case to a judge. Some gun rights can never be restored. The Brady Handgun Bill prevents anyone who is convicted of a domestic violence offense from possessing a firearm for the rest of their life. Even minor misdemeanors, such as disturbing the peace, can revoke your gun rights if there is a component of domestic violence in the crime. This ban is permanent. You cannot petition to have it restored later. Unless the conviction is later overturned entirely, you will be unable to lawfully own a gun for the rest of your life.

Schedule a Free Case Evaluation with an Inglewood Criminal Defense Lawyer Today

At the Law Offices of David S. Chesley, we fight hard to protect defendants’ important constitutional rights. You don’t have to spend hours searching online for a “criminal defense lawyer near me.” Our legal team serves clients throughout Inglewood and the surrounding areas. Clients across Los Angeles County trust our legal team, and we will fight hard for you, too. Call our Inglewood law offices at (213) 341-4427 or contact us online today to schedule your case review.