Criminal Defense

As a criminal defense attorney with more than 29 years of courtroom defense experience, we represent people facing any criminal charge in Riverside County or San Bernardino County. We defend adults, as well as juveniles charged in juvenile or adult court.

We are aggressive defender of your rights in court. One of our attorneys, Mr. Stephen Levine, is one of only five private attorneys in San Bernardino County who is a Board-certified Specialist in Criminal Defense. Contact our office to schedule a free initial half-hour consultation to discuss the charges against you. We’ll give you an honest assessment and tell you what your options are. Let an experienced trial attorney handle your case.

White Collar Crimes

White collar crime is committed on paper, often against institutions and not individuals. We represent people charged with all types of fraud, including identity theft, credit card fraud, real estate fraud, workers compensation fraud, medical fraud, computer fraud, and securities fraud. We also represent people charged with embezzlement, or forgery.

Felony Crimes

We defend people charged with crimes against people including murder, manslaughter and vehicular manslaughter, kidnapping, carjacking, assault and battery, sexual assault and domestic violence.

Treatment Programs/Recovery Resources

Many of our clients find themselves in the situation they’re in because of drug or alcohol dependency. When this is the case, we strongly advocate for chemical dependency treatment as an alternative to jail. If you are seeking recovery, you will find a supportive and understanding defender at the law office of Milligan, Beswick, Levine & Knox.

Jail Time Alternatives

When available, we ask the courts for jail-time alternatives, such as community service or electronic monitoring.

We defend people charged with crimes against property, including robbery and burglary, arson, and vandalism. These are criminal charges that juveniles frequently face.

Drunk Driving (DWI, DUI)

In California, drunk driving (and drunk boating) is a serious offense with both administrative and criminal penalties, including license suspension, fines, community service, even jail time. We can handle your case before the California Department of Motor Vehicles, to help you get a temporary license, as well as handling your criminal case in court.

Drug charges

Marijuana, meth, ecstasy – I’ve handled several thousand state drug charge cases and am well versed in search and seizure law.

Misdemeanor Charges

We can handle traffic offenses, such as reckless driving, as well as the paperwork to recall bench warrants for your arrest from unpaid parking tickets. Why live in fear of getting pulled over by the police. Take care of this matter today.

A Word About Three Strikes: If you have two or more prior felony convictions for a serious or violent crime the new crime could land you in prison for 25 years to life.

There are three strikes defense strategies, but you will need an experienced San Bernardino, California criminal defense attorney to protect you in court. Contact our office to get the defense you need.

We provide criminal defense legal services to the residents of San Bernardino, California, San Bernardino County and Riverside County and the communities of Redlands, Yucaipa, Hesperia, Victorville, Rancho Cucamonga, Ontario, Upland, Chino, Fontana, Highland, Barstow, Corona, and High Desert.