SEVENS LEGAL - Key Persons
Alexander H. Fuqua is a passionate and undeterred criminal defense attorney. Alex started his career in criminal defense while still in law school when he interned for San Diego's largest criminal defense firm. The experience he gained during that internship propelled Alex to aggressively pursue justice for those who have been accused of a crime.
Throughout the course of his career, Alex has handled the gamut of criminal cases including homicide, sexual assault, domestic violence, assault with a deadly weapon, drug possession, driving under the influence, and much more. Alex is masterful at commandeering any felony or misdemeanor case that you maybe facing. He has been extremely successful in consistently obtaining excellent results for his clients; even when the outlook seemed dim. Alex credits this peer-recognized success to his dedication towards the profession, attention to the details of a given situation or case, as well as the relationships he is able to forge with his client, opposing counsel and the Judge.
Alex has always fought for the underdog and throws everything he has into the ring. He is honest with his clients even if it means telling them things that are difficult to hear. Alex doesn't back down from a cause that is just and will take your case to trial to get the justice you deserve! With an Avvo rating of 10.0, Alex is well equipped to represent clients in any type of case.
Alex has handled juvenile, misdemeanor, and felony cases throughout all the courthouses in San Diego County. He has also represented clients throughout Southern California in Los Angeles, Orange, and Riverside Counties. Additionally, Alex has experience handling major federal cases in the Southern District Federal Court as well as throughout California, and even the Eastern District of Louisiana.
Ari S. Lieberman is an Associate Attorney at Sevens Legal, APC. Mr. Lieberman was born and raised in Houston, Texas, and is a third-generation criminal defense attorney. He has committed himself to defending individuals accused of committing crimes and will fight to protect their rights and civil liberties.
Mr. Lieberman attended San Diego State University, where he received a B.A. in Philosophy. Upon graduation, Mr. Lieberman went on to attend California Western School of Law, where he received his Juris Doctor, completed a Criminal Justice Concentration, with honors, and received various Academic Excellence Awards.
After being admitted to the California State Bar in November of 2018, Mr. Lieberman began his legal career as a prosecutor with the San Diego County District Attorney's Office. While at the District Attorney's Office, Mr. Lieberman gained invaluable experience and knowledge handling a variety of economic, white collar, and insurance fraud crimes. Mr. Lieberman brings this wealth of knowledge with him in his criminal defense practice.
Mr. Lieberman's practice includes defending a variety of criminal charges, in both state and federal court. Both, as a criminal defense attorney and prosecutor, Mr. Lieberman has experience trying misdemeanor and felony jury trials. Mr. Lieberman has managed to apply his negotiation skills to obtain favorable results for his clients. In some instances, persuading the prosecutor to dismiss a case altogether and successfully negotiating reduced charges. His reputation has earned the respect of judges and prosecutors as a litigator that will not be intimidated by complex legal issues or evidence.
Attorney Jay Monico of Sevens Legal, APC in San Diego is a skilled criminal defense attorney with extensive negotiation, trial and litigation experience, and he is committed to protecting the rights and freedoms of clients in San Diego County and throughout Southern California. In 1992, Jay migrated to the United States from El Salvador, and in 2003, he became a U.S. citizen. While growing up in Los Angeles County, Jay witnessed first-hand how important it is to obtain skilled legal representation when facing criminal charges, or else risk facing far-reaching, long-lasting consequences that can change the course of your entire life. Before becoming an attorney, Jay Monico enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. It was just a few months after his 17th birthday that Jay shipped out to basic training, and before being honorably discharged from service in 2003, he received several awards, including the Good Conduct Medal. A graduate of Hawaii Pacific University, with a Bachelor of Applied Science in Psychology, Jay Monico obtained his Juris Doctor degree from Thomas Jefferson School of Law in 2016. After graduating, Jay worked as a Trial Attorney and Associate Attorney for several law firms in the San Diego area, where he focused on criminal defense and family law. In 2019, Jay joined the accomplished team of DUI and criminal defense attorneys at Sevens Legal, where he puts his legal expertise and resources to work protecting his clients' rights and preserving their freedoms.
Attorney Kristen Friedman of Sevens Legal, APC in San Diego obtained her Juris Doctor degree at Boston College Law School and her Ph.D. in Early American History at Harvard University. Before joining the criminal defense team at Sevens Legal in 2018, Kristen worked as a Certified Law Clerk for the San Diego Public Defender's Office. She also served at a number of other organizations, including the Middlesex County District Attorney's Office, the Boston College Law School Innocence Project, the New England Innocence Project and the California Innocence Project. Kristen is also a member of the CBDA, the San Diego Bar Association and the Lawyer's Club, and she has volunteered at the Legal Aid Society of San Diego and the Clean Slate Expungement Clinic. Kristen Friedman's past experience and wealth of knowledge in the area of criminal law has served her well at Sevens Legal, where she strives to provide clients with the highest possible level of legal representation and advocacy. Kristen believes in honest, personalized counsel, and she makes it a point to ensure that her clients understand the charges they are facing and the defenses available to them based on their specific circumstances. Kristen has worked on cases in State, Federal and Juvenile court and has experience handling all manner of DUI and DUI-related cases in San Diego County and throughout Southern California. She has a clear understanding of DUI law and the complexities of the criminal justice system and she can help you fight your San Diego driving under the influence charges.
With over a decade of experience in representing clients in criminal defense cases, attorney Samantha Ashley Greene of Sevens Legal, APC in San Diego is passionately committed to her client's success. Samantha Greene is recognized in the state of California as a criminal law specialist. With great heart, Samantha brings to her clients an unsurpassed level of integrity and commitment that has won her countless successes in the courtroom. Having received her Juris Doctor from the University of San Diego School of Law, Mrs. Greene began her career as an attorney with a passion for criminal defense, representing a wide spectrum of clients and cases. Having honed her skills over the course of a decade, she was voted as a Top San Diego Criminal Defense Attorney in 2012.
Experience Matters
Having been in private practice since 2011, the bulk of Samantha's case wins have revolved around felony and misdemeanor criminal charges. Prior to opening her own private practice, she worked as Deputy District Attorney for San Diego County, a Certified Law Clerk for the Public Defenders Office and was a Senior Associate for one of San Diego's top trial law firms. Entirely committed to her own family, Samantha A. Greene knows how criminal charges can negatively impact the fabric of the family structure, affecting one's emotional, psychological and financial well-being, as well as one's personal sense of freedom. With a superb AVVO rating of 10.0, numerous client endorsements and positive acknowledgements from her colleagues within the field of criminal defense law, Samantha has been heralded for her professional and warm approach to representing her clients. Samantha recently won the Client Choice award from AVVO and the Top Attorneys award from San Diego County. She is respected within her field and has earned the admiration of her clients for aggressively taking on their difficult criminal defense cases. With a natural ability to put her clients at ease and to effectively communicate convoluted legal terminology and processes, Samantha A. Greene is 100% committed to the empowerment and education of those whom she represents. Known for her prompt communication with clients and her extensive knowledge of California specific laws pertaining to criminal defense cases, she comes highly recommended by both clients and fellow attorneys. With thorough analysis of case specifics and dedication to maintaining the freedom and reputation of her clients, Samantha A. Greene is one of San Diego's premier criminal defense attorneys.
"Samantha was very outgoing and was on top of my case all the way. She was able to get me the best possible results and I didn't even have to appear in court. I highly recommended Samantha. She was professional, friendly, and knowledgeable" - Don
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What is Rape? Penal Code Section 261 PC
When they hear the term rape, many people create a mental image of an assault committed by means of violent physical force. The reality is, however, that rape is any non-consensual sexual activity, including those accomplished without physical means, using such methods as drugs or guile. Any form of sexual conduct forced on a person against their will through means of violence, menace, duress, fear of injury, or other danger is rape under California law.
There are a number of statutes in California that pertain to rape, all of which are among the most serious of criminal offenses with which an individual can be charged.
The most common type of rape (Penal Code Section 261 PC) is defined as criminal offense that involves nonconsensual sexual intercourse by means of threats, force, or fraud. At its core, this form of rape involves vaginal or anal penetration that includes force by instrumentation on someone, conscious or unconscious, or on any victim unable to consent.
Because mere accusations of rape can shatter personal reputations, destroy families, and take away freedoms, it is important that anyone who faces the prospect of rape charges immediately obtain the services of a qualified attorney experienced in sex crime defense. To protect your rights during the investigation and start building an effective defense, you need the aggressive representation provided by Sevens Legal, APC. Contact Sevens Legal, APC, today for a free consultation.