REDONDO BEACH, CA is a small beach town in Los Angeles' South Bay region.  Located South of Hermosa Beach and Manhattan Beach, West of Torrance, Lawndale and Gardena, and North of the Palos Verdes Peninsula, Hermosa Beach is upscale, suburban and right on the Pacific Ocean.  South Redondo Beach is located along the Pacific Ocean, with Torrance to the East.  North Redondo Beach is inland from beach cities Manhattan Beach and Hermosa Beach.  North Redondo Beach is served by the Metro Green Line, and is the only beach city with Metro Access.  The Green Line connects to LAX Airport, as well as to other lines that go to Downtown LA and the rest of Los Angeles.

Redondo Beach has a population of over 65,000 people.  Surfing, beach volleyball and other beach activities draw locals, Angelenos and tourists from around the world to Redondo Beach.  The Redondo Beach Pier is also a big draw for tourists and locals alike.  North Redondo Beach does not have ocean access, but is still a prominent residential and commercial region for the South Bay.  The South Bay Galleria, a large, upscale shopping mall, is a major attraction for residents of Redondo Beach, Hermosa Beach, Manhattan Beach, Torrance, Gardena, Lawndale and the rest of LA's South Bay region.  Redondo Beach's nightlife is centered around its downtown's Riviera Village, the Redondo Beach Pier, the Marina and Harbor.

Redondo Beach Police Department is in charge of law enforcement for Redondo Beach, with the LA County Sheriff's Department having jurisdiction over the Metro Green Line stop.  The Redondo Beach City Prosecutor prosecutes misdemeanor offenses occurring in Redondo Beach, including felony arrests rejected by the LA County District Attorney.  The Los Angeles District Attorney handles felony prosecutions.  Both misdemeanor and felony cases are heard at the Torrance Courthouse.

If you have been arrested or charged with a crime in Redondo Beach, Hermosa Beach, Manhattan Beach, Palos Verdes, Torrance, Gardena, Lawndale or anywhere else in Los Angeles, you need a skilled, passionate and knowledgeable Los Angeles Criminal Defense Attorney on your side to fight for you and assert important rights and defenses on your behalf.  To discuss your case in greater detail and explore your defenses, options and likely outcomes, contact the Law Offices of Nicholas Loncar now for a free consultation with a Los Angeles Criminal Defense Lawyer.  Free Consultations 888.200.9454.

Redondo Beach has generally low crime rates for Los Angeles.  Still, arrests and criminal charges are fairly common.  DUI and Drug Crimes (including possession, transportation and sales of drugs like marijuana, cocaine, methamphetamine, ketamine, hallucinogens, heroin, prescription medications and more) are the most common offenses in Redondo Beach.  Theft offenses, domestic violence ,sex crimes and vandalism are also prevalent.  Regardless of your charges, there are defenses, and it takes a skilled, knowledgeable criminal defense lawyer to assert the right defenses and get the best possible outcome in your case.  Whether through trial, plea negotiation or motions (motion to dismiss, motion to suppress evidence, etc.), your lawyer can help you avoid jail time, prison time, loss of your diver's license, loss of professional licensing or immigration and employment consequences.  

EXAMPLES OF REDONDO BEACH CRIMINAL CASES AND ARRESTS:
1.  Adam, a Palos Verdes resident, is driving home from a night out in Hermosa Beach, when he is pulled over in Redondo Beach.  Adam had about 3-4 drinks over the course of two hours, but does not yet feel the effects of alcohol and believes he is able to drive safely.  Adam is pulled over for running a red light a split second too late.  The officer smells alcohol and has Adam step out and perform some field sobriety tests.  He also has Adam blow into a handheld breathalyzer, known as a Preliminary Alcohol Screening ("PAS") device.  Adam blows a .09 and a .10.  Adam is arrested and transported to the police station where he blows into a stationary breathalyzer, yielding a result of .14.  Adam hires a skilled Los Angeles DUI Lawyer, who is able to assert the Rising BAC defense on Adam's behalf.  The tests performed are fallible and have a margin of error.  Moreover, the rising pattern in Adam's tests, suggest that Adam's BAC could very well have been below the legal limit at the time of his driving.  This defense works in court and at the DMV hearing, and can keep Adam from getting a criminal conviction and allows him to keep his driver's license.

2.  Sarah, a Redondo Beach resident, is a recreational drug user.  Earlier in the day, Sarah snorted ketamine, and is having trouble walking straight on her way home.  She steps into the street a few times, and draws the attention of a police officer.  The Redondo Beach Police Officer stops Sarah and asks her if she has been drinking.  Upon talking to Sarah, the officer believes she is under the influence of some drug.  The officer asks Sarah if she has been using any drugs and she denies using any drugs.  Nevertheless, Sarah is arrested for a violation of California's under the influence of a controlled substance (HS 11550).  Upon searching Sarah's pockets, the officer also finds about a gram of cocaine.  Now, Sarah is not only facing the misdemeanor HS 11550 charge, but is charged with a felony, possession of a controlled substance (HS 11350).  Sarah hires a skilled, knowledgeable Los Angeles Criminal Defense Attorney, and Sarah is permitted to do an outpatient drug treatment program instead of jail, and instead of a criminal conviction.  When Sarah is done with the program, both charges will be dismissed.

3.  Peter and Julia live together in their apartment in Redondo Beach.  One evening, the couple is arguing over a Facebook message Peter received from another girl.  Julia is angry, yelling and even throws a glass at Peter.  Neighbors overhear the fighting and call the police.  The officers separate Peter and Julia, with one officer talking to each of them.  The officer questioning Julia tells her (untruthfully) that Peter said she was throwing objects at him and hit him.  Peter did not say that, but police are allowed to lie, and do lie in order to induce confessions and accusations.  The officer then asks Julia why she was throwing things at Peter and that she would go to jail unless she was defending herself.  Angry and afraid, Julia says that Peter pushed her down on the ground (not true).  The police got what they wanted, and arrest Peter.  He is now charged with battery of a spouse or cohabitant (PC 243(e)(1)).  Peter hires a skilled Los Angeles Criminal Defense Lawyer who is familiar with this deceptive police tactic, and understands that false accusations are common in this type of scenario.  Peter's attorney asserts his right to a trial, and is able to get testimony about what really happened from all of the witnesses on the stand.  The lawyer makes sure that the jury is disgusted with the officers' dirty technique and the jury returns a verdict of not guilty.  

Being arrested and charged with a crime is a scary and daunting process.  It is important that you have a passionate, aggressive attorney, who knows how the criminal justice system works to fight for you. 

Nicholas M. Loncar, Esq. 
Los Angeles Criminal Defense Attorney
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