San Diego criminal attorney David Pflaum serves people with the expertise that makes the difference.
For thirty years people have trusted him for superior legal representation.
- He is an aggressive advocate
- Who develops a strategic defense
- Providing excellent service
- From consult to court
- That gets the right results
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EXCELLENT SERVICES
FROM THE SAN DIEGO CRIMINAL ATTORNEY
The Law Offices of David Pflaum has long been dedicated to the defense of criminal cases in San Diego.
Attorney Pflaum understands the policies of the local judges, prosecutors and courts.
He relies on this knowledge to successfully defend his clients.
The right defense to a criminal accusation depends on many different factors. The investigation, arrest, evidence, statements from the victim and witnesses, and police investigation are the key areas of interest.
Click on a link below to learn more about the elements of a criminal accusation and corresponding defense strategy.
- Domestic violence, sexual assault, criminal threats
- Assault, assault by force with bodily injury, battery, or assault with a deadly weapon
- Grand theft, petty theft, embezzlement
- Fraud, theft by force, armed robbery, vehicle theft
- Possession of drugs, distribution, possession for sale, transportation of drugs
- Shoplifting, residential burglary, commercial burglary, forgery
- DUI alcohol, DUI drugs, DUI felony causing bodily injury, vehicular manslaughter
- Sex offenses, rape, molestation, unlawful intercourse, child abuse
- Hit and run, reckless driving, evading arrest
If a client is charged with a misdemeanor, he or she may not need to appear in court.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE DEFENSE STRATEGIES
The professional defense begins with an office consultation.
During the consultation attorney Pflaum explores the facts of the investigation and/or arrest with his client and learns about the clients general background.
The next step is to carefully examine the prosecution file with the client.
This enables attorney Pflaum and his client to determine the accuracy of the investigation, quality of the evidence, credibility of the alleged victim, reliability of witnesses, and an effective defense strategy.
These are some strategic defenses.
- Insufficiency of the evidence
- Lack of motive
- Victim bias not to tell the truth
- No independent corroboration
- Violation of rights
- Inconsistent testimony
- Incomplete police investigation
- Unreliable expert testimony
- Self defense
- Defense of another
SKILLED RESOLUTION OF THE CASE
BY THE SAN DIEGO CRIMINAL ATTORNEY
The effective resolution of a criminal case depends on what is in the best interest of the client.
One common method is by way of a plea bargain.
A plea bargain is a pretrial agreement between the San Diego criminal justice lawyer, his client, the prosecutor and the judge.
The plea bargain should include dismissal or reduction of the criminal charges, no time in jail, and other favorable terms for the client.
Attorney Pflaum gets excellent plea bargains.
He exposes key weaknesses in the prosecution case and presents crucial information about his client to the presiding judge and prosecutor.
See plea bargains for examples.
Some cases may be resolved by way of a jury trial.
Winning a jury trial requires preparation and the expertise that comes only from many years of experience.
The successful trial lawyer must capture the jury’s attention with a very strong opening statement, demonstrate by examination of the prosecution witnesses that they are not credible, offer evidence and witnesses that support the defense, and finish with a bold argument for innocence.
See jury trials for details.