The right criminal defense attorney with over 30 years of legal expertise, David Pflaum aggressively protects the rights of his clients and provides valuable advice if they have received a civil demand letter for shoplifting.
A civil demand letter for shoplifting is a written demand on behalf of the owner sent to the alleged defendant to pay money.
The best course of action regarding whether to respond to the civil demand letter for money depends on many factors.
HOW THE CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY HELPS HIS CLIENT WITH A SHOPLIFTING CHARGE
A civil demand letter usually follows a citation or Notice To Appear in court for an accusation of shoplifting (also known as petty theft).
Appear In Court. Many people charged with a theft offense are not put in jail or custody. They receive a Notice to Appear, a citation, or a letter from the San Diego County District Attorneys office ordering them to come to court on a specific date and time.
Get Out Of Jail. Some people accused of theft are arrested and taken to jail where bail will be set according to the booking charges and the San Diego County Bail Schedule.
The procedures to get a person out of custody depend on the circumstances of the alleged crime and the present status of the accused, i.e., ties to the community, employment, ownership of property, age, health, prior criminal record, military experience and character references.
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Jury Trial. Some cases, depending upon the client’s preference and the state of the evidence, may proceed to jury trial where Mr. Pflaum has extensive experience and success.
The best type of trial defense will depend upon the nature of the criminal charge, the type of evidence, witness testimony, surveillance video, and the quality of the police investigation.
Plea bargain. Depending upon the circumstances of the case, and the client’s preference, many cases of shoplifting may be resolved by way of a plea bargain to dismiss or reduce the original charges.
A plea bargain is an agreement between the judge, prosecutor, the defense attorney and his client regarding the charges and the punishment. The goal of a plea bargain is to dismiss or reduce the criminal charges, avoid prison and jail time, and reduce the fine amount.
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Attorney Pflaum is the right attorney who understands his clients needs and aggressively defends their rights to get the best possible results.
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