David Pflaum is a premier Vista sex crime lawyer with the expertise and compassion for peoples rights that makes the difference for them.
Just because a person was investigated or arrested for a sex crime does not mean that he or she is guilty.
The person has many constitutional rights and remedies. Attorney Pflaum aggressively defends his client to get the best possible results.
The effective Vista sex crime lawyer understands the policies of the local judges, prosecutors and courts.
He relies on this knowledge to represent his client effectively.
If a law enforcement official wants to speak to you about an investigation, call the Vista sex crime lawyer right away to protect your rights.
The procedure to get a person released from jail depends on the facts of the case and the charges.
The judge also considers the clients age, health, employment, and support from family members and friends.
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Sex crimes include misdemeanors and felonies.
- Sexual battery (Penal Code 243.4)
- Rape (Penal Code 261)
- Unlawful intercourse (Penal Code 261.5)
- Statutory rape (Penal Code 261.5)
- Lewd act on a child (Penal Code 288)
- Molestation (Penal Code 288)
- Indecent exposure (Penal Code 314)
- Desolate conduct (Penal Code 647)
- Lewd conduct (Penal Code 647)
- Prostitution (Penal Code 647b)
There are many effective methods to defend a sex crime allegation depending upon the circumstances and the alleged evidence in the case.
The professional defense of a sex crime begins with a consultation with the client to learn about the facts of the case and the clients general background.
Mr. Pflaum then analyzes the criminal file with his client to determine the accuracy of the alleged victims account of the case, reliability of witness statements, and fairness of the law enforcement investigation.
Strategic focus is best made on the credibility of the alleged victim in these areas.
- The alleged victim has reasons not to tell the truth
- The alleged victim has a prior criminal record
- The alleged victim filed previous false claims
- The alleged victim has filed a civil claim based on a lawsuit to collect money
- A defense may be consent in certain circumstances
- A defense may be lack of evidence
- Some cases rely on medical examinations of the alleged victim which medical records may not be conclusive.
The question of how and when to resolve a case depends on what is in the best interests of the client.
There are two primary methods to resolve the case successfully.
A plea bargain is a pretrial agreement between the prosecution, judge, defense lawyer and client that may eliminate or reduce the charges and avoid or minimize the amount of time in prison and jail
When possible the plea bargain may eliminate the lifetime requirement to register as a sex offender.
Mr. Pflaum gets excellent plea bargains by presenting favorable information about his client to the judge and prosecutor and by exposing key weaknesses in the prosecution case.
Some cases, depending upon the clients position and the evidence, may proceed to jury trial where Mr. Pflaum has had substantial success.
The right defense at trial depends upon the type of sex crime accusation and the state of the evidence.
Some cases, depending on the clients preference and the state of the evidence, may go to trial.
Winning the jury trial begins by making a strong opening statement, offering proper testimony and evidence, cross examining witnesses, and closing with a compelling argument in support of the verdict: Not Guilty.
THE VISTA SEX CRIME LAWYER
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