A skilled criminal defense lawyer for vandalism in Oceanside with 30 years of experience in court, David Pflaum protects the rights of his clients and gets the best possible results for them.
Vandalism is defined basically as the act of destroying someone else’s property in violation of Penal Code 594. If the amount of damages is less than $400, then this charge may be a misdemeanor. If the amount is more than $400, then it can be charged as a felony.
This type of offense is considered a “wobbler” because it can be a misdemeanor or a felony.
You may never have to appear in court. The defense lawyer can appear on your behalf and resolve the case as quickly as possible for you.
HOW THE DEFENSE ATTORNEY HELPS IF A CLIENT IS IN CUSTODY
Most people charged with vandalism receive a citation or a notice to appear in court and are not taken to jail.
Get Out of Jail. If the client is in jail, attorney Pflaum helps him or her get released before the first court date or during the first court date at the arraignment as soon as possible.
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STRATEGIES THE DEFENSE ATTORNEY USES TO HELP HIS CLIENT WIN IN COURT
There are many ways to defend an accusation of vandalism and get the best possible results.
Plea Bargain. A plea bargain is an agreement between the judge, prosecutor and the defense to reduce or dismiss the charges with an agreement on sentencing that should avoid jail time and offer other favorable terms and conditions.
The plea bargaining process can occur at arraignment or later as the case goes through the court system.
To get a good plea bargain, the criminal defense attorney gathers important information about the client and the case and makes a presentation of the strengths of the client’s case, and weaknesses of the prosecutions case, to the judge and prosecutor to have the original charges dismissed or reduced.
If the victim of the vandalism is willing to cooperate with the accused, particularly if restitution is paid, this may be helpful.
Jury Trial. For cases that cannot be, or should not be, settled by way of a plea bargain, attorney Pflaum is ready to prepare for and go to jury trial and get the best results possible for his client.
The best type of trial defense will depend upon the nature of the criminal charge, the type of evidence, and the testimony of witnesses.
PROVEN RESULTS
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