Exclusive Criminal Defense

Focused Advocacy Across Four Core Disciplines

With 25 years of courtroom experience in Tehachapi, Mojave, Bakersfield, and Lancaster, attorney Steven Krinsky personally leads each defense strategy without junior reassignment.

01
DUI Defense

Vehicle Code & Implied Consent

Statutory Exposure

License suspension, mandatory jail exposure, ignition interlock requirements, and permanent record impact.

Defense Maneuvers
  • Field sobriety test procedural review
  • Breathalyzer & blood draw calibration audits
  • DMV administrative hearing representation
  • Probable cause stop challenge

Strict 10-day deadline to request a California DMV hearing and preserve driving privileges.

02
Felony Defense

Serious & High-Stakes Accusations

Statutory Exposure

State prison exposure, extensive formal probation, loss of civil rights, and severe strike enhancements.

Defense Maneuvers
  • Pre-filing intervention with prosecuting agencies
  • Constitutional suppression motions
  • Evidentiary and witness reliability challenges
  • Aggressive preliminary hearing cross-examination

Immediate defense intervention can prevent formal complaint filing or reduce initial charges.

03
Misdemeanor Defense

County Jail & Statutory Penalties

Statutory Exposure

Up to 364 days county custody, steep monetary assessments, protective orders, and employment hurdles.

Defense Maneuvers
  • Diversion program eligibility qualification
  • Factual mitigation and restitution negotiation
  • Bench trial and jury trial representation
  • Post-resolution expungement planning

Early factual development prevents misdemeanor filings from compounding into aggravated counts.

04
Traffic Ticket Resolution

Infractions & Moving Violations

Statutory Exposure

DMV point accumulation, commercial license jeopardy, mandatory insurance rate surges, and license holds.

Defense Maneuvers
  • Radar and lidar maintenance verification
  • Officer court appearance verification
  • Point reduction and dismissal petitions
  • Failure-to-appear resolution

Timely contested response prevents default convictions and automatic license suspensions.

Facing criminal charges or a pending court date?

Direct legal evaluation for matters in Tehachapi, Mojave, Bakersfield, and Lancaster.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Direct, concrete legal answers on California criminal procedures, statutory timelines, and preserving your rights under arrest.

Office in Tehachapi · Serving Mojave, Bakersfield & Lancaster

Time-Sensitive Defense
Facing Immediate Charges?

Legal deadlines begin immediately upon arrest or citation. Do not delay your defense strategy or discuss circumstances with investigators before consultation.

10-Day Rule: Strict DMV hearing request deadline
Direct Attorney: Steven Krinsky handles your case
Office Practice Details
Direct Address

122 East Tehachapi Blvd, Suite D
Tehachapi, California 93561

Regional Courtroom Coverage

Kern County & Los Angeles County Jurisdictions: Tehachapi, Mojave, Bakersfield, and Lancaster.

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