PRACTICE AREAS
CRIMINAL DEFENSE
Mr. Rael's experience spans the entire breadth of criminal law with a focus on cases arising in Humboldt County.
He has represented adult and juvenile clients accused of violating virtually every aspect of the laws:
- Vehicle crimes such as driving under the influence (DUI, DWI) and vehicular manslaughter
- Related administrative actions such as driver license suspensions
- Defense of professional credentials such as teaching credentials and medical licenses
- Property crimes such as theft, burglary and vandalism
- Crimes against the person such as assault, domestic violence, child abuse and homicide (manslaughter and murder)
- White collar crimes such as violation of governmental regulations, misconduct in office, anti-trust violations and embezzlement
- Sex crimes such as molestation, sexual assault and rape
- Drug crimes such as possession, sales, manufacture, cultivation (marijuana, opium), transportation and asset forfeiture.
