West Hollywood Criminal Defense Attorney

West Hollywood is a city of Los Angeles county, California with a 2010 estimated residential population of 34,399. The city is one of the major world hubs of the music industry. Many notable bands got their start in West Hollywood on the Sunset Strip, a conglomeration of night clubs and music venues and bars such as The Whisky a Go Go, The Trubador, The Roxy and more recently The House of Blues.

West Hollywood is also noted for its shopping. Melrose Avenue is famous for its many shops and restaurants. West Hollywood also has had its share of controversy and tragedy. Comedian John Belushi died in a West Hollywood hotel after a drug overdose and actor River Phoenix died outside of the Viper Room in West Hollywood from drugs.

In a city where entertainment is a primary source of attraction, West Hollywood like any other major tourist area does have crime. Below are some recent crime statistics:

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While many cities in Southern California are seeing a decrease in crime, West Hollywood has seen significant increase in robberies and assaults while homicides have decrease to the lowest level in years. Thefts have also increased over the last few years.

If you are charged or are under investigation for a criminal offense in West Hollywood, remember that you still have rights. One of the rights you have is access to legal counsel. If you need a West Hollywood criminal defense attorney, the attorneys and lawyers of the Karpel Law Group provide aggressive and affordable legal counsel and representation.

Our lawyers practice criminal law exclusively and specialize in cases involving criminal acts such as homicide, theft, sexual assault, robbery as well as juvenile offenses. Contact us at 1-800-977-1529 for a free consultation. Why Choose Us?
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