A Vista court defense lawyer with more than 25 years of experience, David Pflaum aggressively defends all criminal accusations.
These include the following.
- Get out of jail
- Fraud, embezzlement, forgery
- Domestic violence, child abuse, criminal threats, elder abuse
- Drug possession, possession for sale, transportation of drugs
- Sex offenses, unlawful intercourse, rape, molestation
- DUI, felony DUI, DUI with great bodily injury
- Hit and run, evading arrest, vehicle theft
- Armed robbery, petty theft, grand theft
- Assault, battery, assault with force
- Felony charges, misdemeanors
- Vehicular manslaughter
- Juvenile court hearings
Many clients may never have to appear in court. Mr. Pflaum performs all the necessary legal work on their behalf.
Just because a person was cited or arrested for a crime does not mean that he or she is guilty. The accused has rights and remedies.
An experienced criminal defense lawyer like Mr. Pflaum makes a difference in the outcome of a criminal prosecution.
HOW THE DEFENSE LAWYER GETS THE CLIENT OUT OF JAIL
Get Out of Jail: When the accused is in jail, there are several ways attorney Pflaum helps him or her get released before the first court date or during the first court date at the arraignment.
The release of the client can be accomplished by posting bail right away. The advantage is that the accused is released the same day; the disadvantage is the bail bond may cost a lot of money that is not refundable. It is wise to consult with Mr. Pflaum to get the best advice for your situation.
The release of the client can also be accomplished at the first court date by requesting from the court a release from custody without posting bail, also called a release on the client’s “own recognizance,” or a reduction in the amount of bail.
The advantage is that there is no cost to pay for a bond, or the cost may be reduced; the disadvantage is that the accused must wait in jail until the arraignment to get out of jail.
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WHAT AN EXPERIENCED CRIMINAL DEFENSE LAWYER DOES FOR HIS CLIENT
Attorney Pflaum knows the Vista court. He has been successfully fighting for the rights of his clients in Vista court for over 25 years. He knows the court system, the judges, the prosecutors, and how to make the system work to the advantage of his clients.
Every misdemeanor case is different. Each client is unique.
Plea Bargains: The first part of a criminal case involves plea bargaining in which the defense, the prosecution, and the judge try to resolve the case.
A good plea bargain should eliminate or reduce the original charges and avoid further time in custody. In certain circumstances the plea bargain should also protect the client from bad consequences with his or her employment.
To get an excellent plea bargain, the defense attorney must first get to know his client well, including the client’s account of the incident giving rise to the criminal accusation, background, present status, and standing in the community.
The defense attorney analyzes the police reports, 911 calls, photographs, diagrams, witness statements, alleged victim’s statements, phone records, medical reports and any other evidence in the case to determine the strengths of the client’s case and the weaknesses of the prosecution’s case.
The defense attorney then makes a presentation to the prosecution and the judge to get a favorable plea bargain offer for the client.
If the plea bargain offer is acceptable to the client and the attorney, the case is resolved. If not the case continues to additional court dates and heads towards a trial.
Stand Up For Your Rights. Mr. Pflaum asserts his client’s rights by making sure the police did not violate their constitutional rights by detaining them illegally, searching them without a warrant, or questioning them without advising them of their right to remain silent and to have a lawyer present during questioning.
Jury Trial: One of the best ways to win a case is to aggressively prepare for a trial, pick an excellent jury, make a compelling opening statement, cross examine witnesses, put on a defense, and tell a convincing closing argument.
The best defense at trial depends upon the type of charge, the evidence (or lack of evidence), the witnesses, whether the client will testify, the forensic evidence, and many other factors but commonly include the following.
- No criminal intent
- Insufficient evidence
- No corroboration
- No eye witness identification
- Witness bias
- No proof beyond a reasonable doubt
- Violation of the right to remain silent
- Coerced confession
- Inconsistent police testimony
- Incomplete investigation
- Alibi
- Failure of proof
PROVEN RESULTS
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