The defense lawyer for spousal abuse relies on 30 years of experience to vigorously defend his client and get the right results.
Just because a person was arrested for spousal abuse, also known as domestic violence, does not mean that he or she is guilty. The person has many constitutional rights and remedies.
David Pflaum is a compassionate defense lawyer for spousal abuse charges who makes a difference in the outcome of a prosecution.
DEFENSE LAWYER FOR SPOUSAL ABUSE INFORMATION AND SERVICE
An effective defense lawyer for spousal abuse knows the policies of the local judges, prosecutors and courts. He relies on this knowledge to defend his clients as successfully as possible.
The most common accusations related to spousal abuse are felonies and misdemeanors.
- Assault (Penal Code sections 240)
- Battery (Penal Code sections 243e)
- Assault with force (Penal Code sections 245)
- Inflicting corporal injury (Penal Code section 273.5)
- Terrorist or criminal threats (Penal Code section 422)
- Damaging or obstructing a telephone (Penal Code section 591)
A felony is punishable by up to three years in jail. A misdemeanor is punishable by up to one year in jail.
When the police investigate an accusation of spousal abuse, they arrest the person who they conclude was the primary aggressor.
Contact the Prosecutor. Depending upon the circumstances, such as assistance from the alleged victim, interviews with witnesses, and additional facts about the arrest, Mr. Pflaum delivers important information to the prosecutors office to persuade the office to dismiss the case.
CRIMINAL LAWYER FOR SPOUSAL ABUSE STRATEGY
The best defense to an accusation of spousal abuse depends on many factors.
The professional defense of a client charged with spousal abuse begins by learning the facts surrounding the investigation and arrest, and client’s general background.
Mr. Pflaum then analyzes the file presented by the prosecution including statements by the alleged victim, the police investigation and reports, witness statements, 911 calls, photographs of injuries and damage to property if any, and medical records if applicable.
Defenses. The most compelling defenses to an accusation of spousal abuse include the following.
- Self defense
- Defense of another
- Lack of credibility of the alleged victim
- Lack of corroboration by a third party
- Insufficiency of the evidence
- Motive of a witness to lie
- Bias of the witness
- Improper police investigation
- Violation of constitutional rights
SKILLED RESOLUTION OF THE SPOUSAL ABUSE CASE
Plea Bargain. A plea bargain is a pretrial agreement between the criminal defense lawyer, his client, the prosecutor, and the judge that may dismiss or reduce the original criminal charges and avoid further time in prison or jail.
Mr. Pflaum achieves excellent plea bargains by presenting favorable information about his client. He also develops the strengths of his clients case by careful analysis of the evidence, scrutiny of the victim and witness statements, and weaknesses in the accuracy of the law enforcement investigation.
Jury Trial. In some cases, depending upon clients position, may proceed to jury trial where defense lawyer Pflaum has extensive experience and success.
Winning the jury trial begins by selecting an impartial jury, making a strong opening statement, offering proper testimony, cross examining witnesses, and finishing with a compelling argument in support of the right verdict: Not Guilty.
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