The Vista Criminal Defense Lawyer

People trust Vista criminal defense lawyer David Pflaum to represent them with expertise and dedication.

From the first consultation to the last court date, he provides the right legal services.

That consistently achieves the best possible results for his clients.

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The right defender is ready and able.

The help you need is here.

STRATEGIES FROM THE VISTA CRIMINAL DEFENSE LAWYER

The right defense to a criminal accusation depends upon many different factors.

Every client is unique.  Each criminal accusation is different.  

Representation begins with a meeting to learn the facts of the investigation and arrest.  And also to learn about the background of the client since this information may be helpful to a successful resolution of the case.

Next attorney Pflaum analyzes the criminal file including the alleged evidence, the identity and credibility of the alleged victim, the accuracy of law enforcement investigation and reports, witness declarations, 911 calls, and video recordings from police body cameras and patrol units.

Click on a link in blue below for more information about strategic defense tactics.

1. Lack of Evidence
2. Strengths and Weaknesses
3. Inconclusive Witness Identification
4. Self Defense
5. Defense of Another
6. No Criminal Intent
7. Mistake of Fact
8. Violation of Rights

Mr. Pflaum may also invoke the following legal theories to effectively assert his clients rights and defend the criminal case successfully.

1. Illegal search and seizure
2. Insufficiency of the evidence
3. Lack of specific criminal intent
4. Lack of corroboration by a third party
5. Ulterior motive of a victim to fabricate
6. Lack of credibility of the witnesses
7. Violation of the right to remain silent
8. Inconsistent witness statements
9. Self defense

RESOLUTION OF THE CASE IN COURT

BY THE VISTA CRIMINAL DEFENSE LAWYER

The effective resolution of a criminal case depends on what is in the best interest of the client.

Petition to Dismiss.  One way to resolve a case is by way of a petition to dismiss due to a violation of a constitutional right.

Sometimes the police do not comply with the United States Constitution during a detention, search or a seizure.

When this happens, people have a recourse in the courts.

For more information click on violation of rights.

Diversion.  Diversion is a form of pretrial procedure in which a person accused of a crime does not enter a plea of guilty.

Instead the client enrolls in a program of counseling to help remedy the alleged behavior leading to the original arrest.

Diversion allows the client the opportunity to avoid a conviction and to keep his or her record clean.

There are four types of diversion.

Drug Diversion, Military Diversion, Mental Health Diversion, and Misdemeanor Diversion.

Another common method is by way of a plea bargain.

A plea bargain is a pretrial agreement between the Vista criminal defense lawyer, his client, the prosecutor and the judge.

The plea bargain may 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, emphasizes strengths of the defense case, and presents crucial information about his client to the presiding judge and district attorney.

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.

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