CRIMINAL DEFENSE

Strategic. Solutions-Focused. Trial-Ready. 

 
At Jones Trial Attorneys, we defend people—not just cases.
 
We understand what’s at stake when you’ve been charged with a crime. Your freedom. Your job. Your family. Your future. Whether you’re facing a misdemeanor or a serious felony, you deserve a team that treats your case with the urgency, strategy, and commitment it demands.
 
We approach every case from two angles:
1. How do we get it dismissed?
2. If we have to take it to trial, how do we win? 
 
Most criminal cases in California resolve without a trial—but the ones that end well are built as if they’re going to a jury. That’s how we practice. From the start, we position your case for the best possible outcome—whether through diversion, dismissal, negotiation, or trial. 


Trial-Tested Criminal Defense 

 
We are not afraid to take a case to verdict when justice requires it. In fact, it’s one of the things that sets us apart. 
 
Prosecutors know which defense lawyers are prepared for trial—and which ones aren’t. When they see our name on the pleading paper, they know we’ll fight every step of the way, and we won’t recommend a plea deal unless it truly serves our client’s best interest. 
 
We’ve defended clients in jury trials across San Diego County on charges ranging from petty theft to attempted murder. When the courtroom becomes the battlefield, we’re ready. 

 

A Smart Path to Dismissal: Diversion and Rehabilitation-Focused Defense 

 
Not every case needs to be tried. In many cases—especially for first-time offenders or low-level charges—we help our clients qualify for pretrial diversion, deferred entry of judgment, or alternative sentencing programs that result in a full dismissal.

We don’t just file the motion and hope for the best. We help you:
• Gather the right documentation (employment, rehab, school, therapy, etc.)
• Enroll in required classes or treatment programs
• Draft powerful mitigation packages
• Show the court and the DA why you’re more than a case number

We’ve helped clients walk away from charges with no conviction, no jail time, and a clean record—and we’ll help you fight for that result whenever possible. 

Criminal Charges We Handle 

 
We defend clients in a wide range of criminal cases, including:
 
Property and Theft Crimes
• Petty theft, shoplifting, and burglary
• Grand theft and embezzlement
• Receiving stolen property

Violent Crimes
• Assault and battery
• Domestic violence
• Robbery, arson, attempted murder, and murder

Drug Offenses
• Possession of meth, fentanyl, heroin, cocaine
• Transportation or possession for sale
• Drug diversion and Prop 36 eligibility

Weapons Charges
• Felon with a firearm
• Concealed firearm (PC 25400)
• Assault with a deadly weapon

Driving Offenses
• DUI and multiple offense DUI
• Driving on a suspended license
• Hit and run

White Collar and Fraud 
• Identity theft (PC 530.5) 
• Forgery, financial fraud, and insurance fraud 
• Probation violations and bench warrants 
 
No matter the charge, we bring the same level of intensity, preparation, and client support to every case. 

 

A Comprehensive Defense Strategy, From Day One 

 
When we take your case, we get to work immediately:
Reviewing discovery and bodycam footage
Filing motions to suppress unlawfully obtained evidence
Interviewing witnesses and locating favorable evidence
Evaluating your eligibility for diversion or pretrial dismissal
Preparing jury trial strategy early—because waiting is a mistake 
 
We don’t wait for court dates to come to us—we go after what your case needs to win. 


Let’s Talk About What Comes Next 

 
Whether you’re facing misdemeanor shoplifting, a DUI, or a serious felony, Jones Trial Attorneys will give your case the attention it deserves. We fight for our clients in the courtroom and behind the scenes, always focused on the result that protects your freedom and your future.
 
📞 Call us now at (866) JTA-WINS or Schedule a Confidential Consultation using the form below. 


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FREQUENTLY DEFENDED CHARGES

PC69-Resisting an Executive Officer

PC148-Resisting Arrest

PC187-Murder

PC187-Watson Murder

PC189-Felony Murder

PC664/187-Attempted Murder

PC191.5-Gross Vehicular Manslaughter While Intoxicated

PC192-Manslaughter

PC192(a)-Voluntary Manslaughter

PC192(b)-Involuntary Manslaughter

PC192(c)-Gross Vehicular Manslaughter

PC211-Robbery

PC215-Carjacking

PC240-Assault

PC242-Battery

PC243(b/c)-Battery on a Peace Officer

PC243(d)-Battery Causing Serious Injury

PC243(e)(1)-Domestic Battery

PC245(a)(1)-Assault with a Deadly Weapon

PC245(a)(4)-Assault with Force Likely to Cause Great Bodily Injury

PC246-Shooting at an Inhabited Dwelling or Vehicle

PC246.3-Negligent Discharge of a Firearm

PC261-Rape

PC261.5-Statutory Rape

PC273a-Child Endangerment

PC273.5-Corporal Injury to Spouse

PC417-Brandishing a Weapon

PC422-Criminal Threats

PC451-Arson

PC459-Burglary

PC459.5-Shoplifting

PC470-Forgery

PC484(e)-Credit Card Fraud

PC487-Grand Theft

PC487d1-Grand Theft Auto

PC488-Petty Theft

PC496-Receiving Stolen Property

PC503-Embezzlement

PC530.5-Identity Theft

PC594-Vandalism

PC602-Trespass

PC646(f)-Public Intoxication

PC646.9-Stalking

PC25400-Carrying a Concealed Firearm

PC26100-Drive-By Shooting

PC29800-Felon in Possession of a Firearm

PC30305-Possession of Ammunition by a Prohibited Person

VC10851-Joyriding

VC14601-Driving on a Suspended License

VC20002-Hit and Run

VC23103-Reckless Driving

VC23103.5-Wet Reckless

VC23152-Driving Under the Influence (DUI)

VC23153-DUI Causing Injury

HS11350-Possession of a Controlled Substance

HS11350-Possession of Fentanyl

HS11351-Possession for Sale

HS11352-Drug Transportation and Sales

HS11364-Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

HS11370.1-Possession of Drugs while Armed

HS11377-Possession of Methamphetamine

Firearm Enhancement

Gang Enhancement

Great Bodily Injury Enhancement

Strike Offenses

Wobbler Offenses

Common Aggravating Factors