South Gate is a city in Los Angeles County, south/southeast of Dowtown.  Part of the "Gateway Cities," South Gate is nearby Compton, Downey, Huntington Park, Lynwood, Cudahy, Watts, South LA/South-Central and Bell Gardens.  Other "Gateway Cities" include: Artesia, Bell, Bellflower, Cerritos, Commerce, Hawaiian Gardens, Lakewood, Long Beach, Maywood, Norwalk, Paramount, Pico Rivera, Santa Fe Springs and Whittier.  One of the most homogeneously Latino communities in Los Angeles County, South Gate has a population of nearly 100,000 people, nearly 95% of whom are Latino. 

South Gate has higher than average property and violent crime rates for LA County, the State of California and the nation as a whole.  South Gate is a working class community, and has been since the General Motors factory was the primary employer in the area.  There is a notable gang presence, though not as severe as some other regions in LA.  DRUG CRIMES, DUI, VIOLENT CRIMES,THEFT CRIMES, PROSTITUTION/SOLICITATION, WEAPONS OFFENSES, SEX CRIMES and DOMESTIC VIOLENCE are among the most common crimes occurring in South Gate.  The South Gate Police Department is responsible for law enforcement services in South Gate.  California Highway Patrol (CHP) enforces traffic laws and aggressively seeks out DUI drivers.

Being arrested and charged with a crime is a scary, frustrating process, and can have very serious consequences, including jail time, prison, loss of license, loss of employment, and immigration consequences.  Los Angeles Criminal Defense Attorney Nicholas Loncar spent two years working alongside an LA Immigration Law Firm, helping noncitizen clients achieve great results in criminal court, to help avoid deportation and other negative immigration consequences.  If you or a loved one has been arrested or charged with a crime in South Gate, Compton, Norwalk, Bellflower, Whittier, Downey or anywhere else in Los Angeles, contact the Law Offices of Nicholas Loncar for a Free Consultation with a Los Angeles Criminal Defense Attorney.  213-375-3775.

Here is a list of some of our Los Angeles Criminal Defense Case Results:
People v. E.L. - Assault with a Deadly Weapon Case - DISMISSED
People v. D.C. - Felony Theft W/ Strike Prior, - PROBATION
People v. C.I. - Firearm and Transportation of Meth. for Sale - DISMISSED
People v. A.C. - Felony Criminal Threats (Strike Offense) - DISMISSED
People v. T.T. - DUI - Drugs - REDUCED TO WET RECKLESS
People v. L.S. - DUI - Drugs - REDUCED TO WET RECKLESS
People v. J.P. - 1998 Felony - PLEA WITHDRAWN/MISDEMEANOR
People v. P.V. - Driving on a Suspended License - DISMISSED
People v. H.S. - Driving on a Suspended License - DISMISSED
People v. S.P. - Felony Domesic Violence - DISMISSED BEFORE FILING
People v. R.C. - Poss. of a Controlled Substance - DISMISSED (PC 1000)
People v. L.H. - Theft w/ Felony Theft Priors - NO JAIL TIME
People v. A.F. - Felony PV - 4 year sus. sentence - 17 DAYS JAIL
People v. D.I. - DUI .11 Blood Alcohol - REDUCED TO WET RECKLESS

South Gate has a significant amount of gang activity, both with local neighborhood gangs, and outsiders.  Additionally, drug trafficking and weapons offenses are common in South Gate.

When facing criminal charges in Los Angeles, it is vital that you have passionate, aggressive representation.  Your rights, liberty, job, driver's license and immigration status can be at stake.  If you have been arrested, charged with a crime or believe you may be under investigation for a crime, contact the Law Offices of Nicholas Loncar now for a Free Consultation.  You will be able to discuss your case in detail with an experienced attorney, better understand the charges against you, and get started planning your defense.