A Misdemeanor in San Diego

A misdemeanor in San Diego is defined as a crime that carries a maximum sentence of 364 days in custody.

An experienced and skilled criminal defense lawyer can help you resolve a misdemeanor in many helpufl ways.

How Does the Attorney Help His Client Get the Best Possible Results

There are many ways to defend a misdemeanor accusation depending upon the type of crime, the facts of the arrest, the evidence, the circumstances, the presense of witnesses, and admissions made by the accused.

Many misdemeanor accusations end up in with no charges filed, depending upon the type of accusation, if the accused acts quickly to get the right information into the hands of his criminal defense attorney, who can then contact the prosecuting agencyto try to convince the prosecutor to dismiss the case.

Many misdemeanor cases result in plea bargains where the criminal defense lawyer is able to meet with the judge and the prosecutor in the case and have the original charges dismissed or reduced.

Other common defenses that an experienced criminal defense lawyer uses:

1.  Lack of proof
2.  Insufficiency of the evidence
3.  Bias or motive to fabricate
4.  Inadmissibility of the evidence
5.  Illegal detention
6.  Unlawful search

Each case and client are unique, but a dedicated criminal defense lawyer will figure out which is the best defense and get the best results possible.

The Misdemeanor Laws

These misdemeanor accusations are found in the Penal Code and Vehicle Code as follows:

1.  DUI/Driving Under the Influence–Vehicle Code section 23152(a)/(b)
2.  Domestic Violence–Penal Code section 273.5, 243(e), 242
3.  Assault–Penal Code section 240, 245
4.  Battery–Penal Code section 242
5.  Theft–Penal Code section 484, 488, 490.5
6.  Vandalism–Penal Code section 594
7.  Hit and Run–Vehicle Code section 20002
8.  Driving without a License–Vehicle Code section 12500
9.  Driving on a Suspended License–Vehicle Code section 14601.1(a)

THE COURTS IN SAN DIEGO

Almost all misdemeanors in San Diego are prosecuted by the San Diego County District Attorney.  The San Diego District Attorney has offices located in or near the courts in Vista, El Cajon, South Bay and Downtown.

Misdemeanor accusations that occur in the City of San Diego, including Downtown, Pacific Beach, La Jolla, North Park, Mission Hills and Mission Beach are prosecuted by the San Diego City Attorney.  The San Diego City Attorney’s office is located near the downtown criminal courthouse.

For more information about a misdemeanor and the best way to defend one,

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