HIGHLY EFFECTIVE DEFENSE LAWYER FOR PENAL CODE 459.5 SHOPLIFTING
A skilled defense lawyer for Penal Code 459.5, “Shoplifting,” has over 25 years of experience to get the best possible results for his clients and keep their record clean.
According to Penal Code section 459.5, shoplifting is defined as entering a commercial establishment during regular business hours with the intent to steal merchandise worth $950 or less.
Note: You may never have to appear in court. The lawyer can appear on your behalf and do all the work as quickly and successfully as possible.
HOW THE DEFENSE LAWYER HELPS THE CLIENT BEFORE COURT
Most people charged with shoplifting are not put in jail. Typically, a person charged with shoplifting receives a citation, a “Notice to Appear,” or a letter from the San Diego County District Attorney to appear in court.
Get Out of Jail: If the person charged with shoplifting 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.
Initial Consultation: The attorney meets with the client to talk about the case during an initial office consultation.
Every case is different. Each client is unique. The experienced criminal defense attorney learns everything he can about the client and the case in order to apply the best strategies.
The Client: The lawyer gathers helpful information about the client that would be useful in court such as employment status, education, special training, work history, military history, charitable work, physical or mental health reports, letters of reference, and more.
Contact the Prosecutor’s Office: The criminal defense lawyer gets vital information about the case, like witness statements, photographs, video recordings, and sometimes even statements from a victim, that might help your case.
The lawyer then delivers the 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.
HOW THE DEFENSE LAWYER HELPS DURING THE COURT PROCESS
There are many ways to defend an accusation of shoplifting and get the best possible results.
Plea Bargain: Once a case gets to court, the defense lawyer will seek a plea bargain for the client.
A plea bargain is an agreement between the judge, prosecutor and the defense to reduce or dismiss the charges, avoid jail time, and lower the fine.
To get an excellent plea bargain, the attorney gathers important information about the client, the strengths of the client’s case, the weaknesses in the prosecutions case, and makes an effective presentation to the prosecutor and judge.
If the plea bargain is acceptable to the client and the defense lawyer, the case is resolved and proceeds to sentencing in accordance with the agreement.
If not, the case continues to additional court dates and heads towards a jury trial.
Jury Trial: A jury trial may be successful to prove that a client accused of committing a theft crime did not intend to steal any property or did not take anything at all.
DEFENSE STRATEGIES
The best type of trial defense will depend upon the nature of the criminal charge, the type of evidence, and the testimony of witnesses.
Typical defenses at trial may include the following:
- no specific intent
- no motive
- insufficient evidence
- lack of proof
- no corroboration
- no witness credibility
PROVEN RESULTS FOR CLIENTS
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