Orange County Criminal Defense
Huntington Beach Criminal Defense Lawyer
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Surf City generates a very specific docket: DUI arrests coming off Main Street and PCH, public intoxication and fight cases from the downtown bar scene, and holiday enforcement waves around the 4th of July and the air show that sweep up locals and visitors alike.
Farris Law Firm defends Huntington Beach cases with the local knowledge these courtrooms reward. Free phone consultations 24/7/365, flat fees quoted up front, and payment plans available.
Defense for a Beach City That Polices Hard
Huntington Beach PD polices the downtown corridor aggressively, especially on summer weekends and event days. Many of our HB cases start as something small, a bar argument, an open container, a checkpoint stop, that turned into a night in custody and a court date. The good news: cases born from crowded, chaotic scenes are often built on shaky identifications and rushed police work, and that is exactly where a prepared defense finds leverage.
We represent Huntington Beach residents and visitors on everything from DUI and public intoxication to assault, theft, and felony charges, and we regularly resolve first-offense cases through reductions and diversion that keep records clean.
Huntington Beach Criminal Defense FAQs
I was arrested for public intoxication downtown. Is that a real criminal charge?
Yes. Penal Code 647(f) is a misdemeanor that shows on background checks like any other. It is also very defensible: the law requires more than having been drinking, and crowded bar scenes produce weak evidence. First offenders are frequently good candidates for diversion or outright dismissal.
I got a DUI on PCH. What deadlines am I facing?
Two clocks start at arrest: the criminal case at the West Justice Center and a 10 day window to request a DMV hearing to protect your license. Call us within those 10 days and we handle both, including appearing for you at most misdemeanor court dates.
I live out of state and was arrested while visiting HB. Do I have to fly back?
Usually not for a misdemeanor. Penal Code 977 lets your attorney appear on your behalf at most hearings. We defend visitors regularly and keep the whole case moving while you stay home.
Will a fight outside a bar be charged as assault or battery?
It can be either or both: assault under PC 240 does not require contact, battery under PC 242 does, and injuries can escalate charges to felonies. Mutual combat and self-defense are real defenses in bar cases, and camera footage often supports them. Do not plead before someone watches the video.
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