Los Angeles Criminal Defense Lawyer - California Federal Crimes Attorney- Joseph Shemaria

Federal criminal defense lawyer in Los Angeles, California

A tough, fearless and savvy federal criminal defense attorney since 1970. Forged in the trenches of the largest U.S. District Court in the U.S. - Los Angeles, California. Hardened by the toughest federal judges, Nixon appointees. Unrivaled credentials. 33 years of daily fighting with U.S. Assistant Attorneys. Recognized legal scholar, legal trial and appellate expertise. Proven by experience to be "par excellence" by judges, prosecutors and attorneys through Martindale-Hubbell's ratings and 35 published opinions.

Do not allow your critical case to be some "Criminal Lawyer's" experiment or a guinea pig. You need the best. This is perhaps one of the most important decisions you'll ever make. Consider Joe Shemaria - a criminal defense lawyer in Los Angeles, California.

Federal Crimes in California Require a Federal Criminal Defense Lawyer

Do you have a federal criminal case on your hands? It's imperative to have a federal criminal defense lawyer in your corner. These cases are complicated and are completely different from state criminal law cases. Do not let your criminal law case become a first pass for a criminal lawyer just dabbling in federal law. When results are critical to your FUTURE, trust the unrivaled experience and unbeatable credentials of federal criminal defense lawyer Joe Shemaria - practicing in Los Angeles, California.

Preeminent Criminal Denfense Lawyers

The most respected and well-known source of information about attorneys in the U.S., Canada and Worldwide, the Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers gives Mr. Shemaria its highest rating. Martindale-Hubbell ratings are submitted by United States Federal Judges, federal criminal attorneys, defense lawyers and prosecutors from around the country.

Never a Federal Prosecutor - Mr. Shemaria Comes to Criminal Defense in California

Mr. Shemaria has devoted his entire career to protecting the constitutional rights and vigorously defending criminal defendants in all federal California, Arizona, Nevada and Hawaii state courts. Many criminal defense attorneys tout their experience as former prosecutors. Some are good; most cannot "remake" their philosophy -- they just want to make more money! Wouldn't you prefer a criminal defense lawyer who has always been on your side? It comes down to commitment, beliefs and what you stand for. Mr. Shemaria has always chosen to represent the "underdog" and fight the government! He believes in what he does and believes in winning. Don't gamble your future on someone who may have moved to the defense side only for a bigger paycheck. When results matter trust the experience, dedication and proven results of Mr. Shemaria - a federal criminal defense lawyer with offices located in Los Angeles, California.

Criminal Law News

May 09, 2008

FORMER TALK RADIO HOST PLEADS GUILTY TO DISTRIBUTION OF CHILD PORNOGRAPHY

WASHINGTON – Bernard V. Ward, 57, a San Francisco resident who previously worked as a radio station talk show host, entered a guilty plea today in federal court in San Francisco to one count of distributing child pornography via the Internet, Assistant Attorney General Alice S. Fisher of the Criminal Division announced today.

According to the plea documents, Ward admitted that in December 2004, he used an online screen name to engage in an internet chat conversation with an unknown individual also using a screen name. During that conversation, Ward sent an image of child pornography depicting nude children engaged in sexually explicit conduct. Ward also admitted that he used the same e-mail account to distribute 15 to 150 images of child pornography to other individuals. These images involved prepubescent children engaged in sexually explicit conduct, some with sadistic, masochistic or violent conduct.

Ward faces a mandatory minimum sentence of five years in prison and a maximum of 20 years in prison, in addition to a maximum fine of $250,000. He is also eligible for up to a lifetime term of supervised release after he is discharged from prison. Sentencing is scheduled for Aug. 28, 2008.

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