If you or your loved one have recently been charged with a crime in Pasadena, L.A. County, or anywhere throughout Southern California, depending on the specifics of the charge brought against you, you could face serious, long-term consequences if convicted. California law is stricter than most other states on a wide variety of DUI and other criminal offenses, and without the aid of an expert criminal defense lawyer, your chances of obtaining a favorable outcome in court are greatly reduced.