TOP ATTORNEY TO DEFEND A CHARGE OF ARRANGING A MEETING WITH A MINOR FOR LEWD CONDUCT
Criminal lawyer David Pflaum has more than 25 years of experience that he relies on to protect the rights of his clients and get the best possible results for them in court when facing an accusation of a sex crime.
Arranging a meeting with a minor for lewd conduct or for sexual activity is a crime under Penal Code section 288.4.
This type of accusation is often easy to make but not necessarily easy to prove. Just because someone claims to be a victim of a sex crime does not make it so.
THE CRIMINAL LAWYER HELPS DURING THE INVESTIGATION STAGE
If you are the subject of an investigation and the police, a detective, or a child protective services workers wants to speak with you, you should seek the guidance of an experienced criminal defense attorney to protect your interests.
During an investigation the defense lawyer properly advises the client of their constitutional rights and how to invoke their rights for protection, and more importantly speaks to investigators on behalf of the client to prevent an arrest or prosecution in court.
HOW THE CRIMINAL LAWYER HELPS GET A CLIENT OUT OF JAIL
If the accused is in jail, there are several ways defense attorney Pflaum helps him or her get released before or during the first court date.
Post Bail: 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.
Request Release from the Judge: 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.
HOW THE CRIMINAL LAWYER HELPS BEFORE COURT
Contact the Prosecutor’s Office: Depending upon the circumstances, such as witness statements, interviews with witnesses and additional facts about the arrest, the defense lawyer gets vital information about the case.
The lawyer then delivers the most important information to the prosecutor’s office as soon as possible with the goal of persuading the prosecutor’s office not to file or to reduce any criminal charges against the arrested person.
STRATEGIES FOR THE SUCCESSFUL DEFENSE OF A SEX CRIME ACCUSATION
The best defense strategy for a client charged with a sex crime depends upon the nature of the accusation, the alleged evidence, the character and background of the alleged victim, and whether the accused has provided any incriminating statements to investigators.
Many people who claim to be victims of a sex crime have reasons not to tell the truth, or there are circumstances that make their claims less than credible.
It is always wise to examine closely the witness statements and the background of the complaining witness or alleged victim. Often times the statements of the witnesses show that there are problems with the believability of the witness.
There may be a defense built around the lack of credibility of the complaining witness since the background of the witness may show previous false claims, a claim based on a lawsuit to collect money, or some other reason that the witness should not be believed.
Sometimes the alleged victim has made similar claims against others which proved to be untrue. This factor can be used to discredit the witness and throw the case out of court.
Another example of a defense could be lack of evidence or sufficient proof. Some cases rely on testimony of undercover police officers or secret tape recordings which might show that the accusations are not provable in court.
Tape recordings and video evidence can also be used to prove the defense of entrapment, meaning that the accused did not initially have the criminal intent to commit a crime.
HOW THE DEFENSE LAWYER HELPS HIS CLIENT IN COURT
The plea bargain process and jury trial are also proven methods of successfully defending against a charge of arranging a meeting with a minor for lewd conduct.
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 by way of mutual agreement.
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, 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 alleged 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 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.
Jury Trial: In some cases, depending upon the circumstances, the evidence, and the client’s desires, the case may proceed to jury trial where defense lawyer Pflaum has extensive experience.
The defenses at trial depend upon the circumstances, the evidence, who the witnesses are, physical evidence, the background of the client and the alleged victim, and police officer testimony.
Every case is different. Each case is unique.
Typical defenses at trial may include the following.
- Lack of corroboration
- Insufficiency of the evidence
- Motive to lie
- Bias of the witness
- Improper police investigation
- Violation of constitutional rights
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