The criminal defense lawyer in Carmel Valley with 30 years expertise, David Pflaum aggressively asserts the rights of his clients and gets the best possible results for them in court.
Just because someone is investigated, cited, or arrested for a criminal offense does not mean he or she is guilty. The accused has rights and remedies.
A skilled defense lawyer like Mr. Pflaum makes a difference in the outcome of a prosecution.
CRIMINAL DEFENSE LAWYER IN CARMEL VALLEY SPECIALIZED SERVICES
The Law Offices of David Pflaum has been dedicated to the defense of cases in San Diego County since 1990.
Experience. Attorney Pflaum understands well the local policies of the judges, prosecutors, and courts, so he knows best how to get the job done right for his clients.
Defenses. The best defense strategy depends largely upon the circumstances of the detention and arrest, the forensic evidence, the identity and background of the accused, the identity and background of the alleged victim, and the police investigation.
The following are the most typical defenses.
- No criminal intent
- Self defense
- Defense of another
- Defense of property
- Insufficient evidence
- No corroboration
- No eye witness identification
- Witness bias
- Motive of the alleged victim to lie
- No proof beyond a reasonable doubt
- Violation of the right to remain silent
- Coerced confession
- Inconsistent police testimony
- Incomplete investigation
- Alibi
- Failure of proof
- Provocation
Services. Attorney Pflaum provides professional representation to clients that includes the following fundamental areas of criminal practice and procedure.
- Get released from custody
- Protect constitutional rights
- Prove the accusations are not true
- Negotiate plea bargains to dismiss charges
- Avoid punishment in jail or prison
Accusations. The following are the most common accusations that he defends aggressively and successfully.
- Grand theft, petty theft, embezzlement
- Fraud, theft by force, armed robbery, joyriding, vehicle theft
- Shoplifting, residential burglary, commercial burglary, forgery
- Possession of drugs, distribution, possession for sale, transportation of drugs
- Assault, assault by force with bodily injury, battery, or assault with deadly weapon
- Domestic violence, sexual assault, terrorist and criminal threats
- DUI alcohol, DUI drugs, DUI felony causing bodily injury, vehicular manslaughter
- Sex offense, rape, molestation, unlawful intercourse, child abuse
- Hit and run, reckless driving, evading arrest, suspended license, traffic offenses
- Felony charges, misdemeanors
- Juvenile court hearings
Appearing in Court. If charged with a misdemeanor, you may not need to be present in court. The defense lawyer performs all the work for you as quickly and successfully as possible.
Service. Clients also count on attorney Pflaum to provide legal services related to court litigation and administrative hearings.
- Defend clients under investigation
- Expunge and clean a criminal record
- Request the court recall a bench warrant
- Maintain a valid drivers license with DMV
- Win Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) trials
HOW THE CRIMINAL DEFENSE LAWYER REPRESENTS HIS CLIENT
Investigation. If you are under investigation for a crime by law enforcement officials or child protective services, call attorney Pflaum for help.
He properly advises you about the best way to invoke your constitutional rights to protect your interests, and speaks to investigators on your behalf to prevent an arrest or prosecution in court.
Get Out of Jail. If the accused is in jail there are several ways criminal lawyer Pflaum can help him or her get released before the first court date or during the first court date at the arraignment.
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Contact the Prosecutor’s Office. Depending upon the circumstances, such as assistance from the alleged victim, interviews with witnesses, and additional facts about the arrest, the defense lawyer gathers vital information about the case as soon as possible.
Attorney Pflaum 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 any criminal charges against the arrested person, or to reduce the charges.
HOW THE CRIMINAL DEFENSE LAWYER EFFECTIVELY REPRESENTS HIS CLIENT IN COURT
Statistics show that 95% of misdemeanors and felonies are typically resolved during the court process by way of a plea bargain.
Plea Bargain. A plea bargain is an agreement between the client, the criminal defense attorney, the prosecutor and the judge that should include a dismissal or reduction of the original charges and an agreement on punishment that is favorable to the client.
A client is under no obligation to accept a plea bargain offer, but it is the first stage in every criminal case.
Preparation For The Plea Bargain Process. Attorney Pflaum meets with his client to find out his or her account of what occurred to give rise to the legal problem, examines the arrest reports, the basis for the detention and the arrest, diagrams of the area of detention and arrest, expert reports, crime lab analysis results, witness statements, video and surveillance tapes, phone records, medical records, and any other evidence that the police claim supports the charges.
Attorney Pflaum is then able to determine the strengths of the client’s case, and the weaknesses of the prosecution’s case, in order to get an excellent plea bargain offer.
If the plea bargain is accepted by the client and the defense lawyer, the judge will sentence the client in accordance with the agreement.
If the plea bargain is not accepted, the case continues in order to gather additional information, or to head towards a jury trial.
Trial. Some cases, depending upon the circumstances, the evidence, and the client’s preference, may proceed to jury trial where Mr. Pflaum has many many years of successful experience.
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THE CRIMINAL DEFENSE LAWYER IN CARMEL VALLEY DEDICATED TO THE RIGHTS OF THE ACCUSED
Attorney David Pflaum is a relentless defender and legal advocate of his clients. He has decades of experience making a difference for them.
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