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Our Clients Opinions

1. Best lawyer in San Diego.
David wasn’t just a lawyer doing his job, he was a mentor along the process. I thank him for all his hard work.
No one else could have won my case like he did. (m.c)
2. David Pflaum diligently, effectively and successfully represented me and my family in a very serious TRO.
Mr. Pflaum was very generous with his time and legal expertise.
In court his legal skills stood out as he outmaneuvered the other lawyer and graciously addressed the judge.
I highly recommend him. (s.b.)
3. I have worked for the superior court for over 30 years and known David for the past 16 years.
He will shield you from failure or harm if the case is not worth risking in trial and instead work tenaciously and effectively to get you the best of deals.
He is kind, compassionate and dedicated. (s.s.).
4. Attorney David Pflaum is in fact the right defender.
I was looking at a lot of time and charges when I was arrested. Mr. Pflaum took care of that for me from the very start.
I knew I had the right lawyer due to his never ending efforts to fight for not just a good deal, but for my freedom as well.
Mr. Pflaum is the best attorney in the business.
His actions speak louder than words. (c.t)

*The descriptions of results do not provide a guarantee about the outcome of a case.  Attorney Pflaum does his very best for each client.

Defense Lawyer For Shoplifting

The skilled and dedicated defense lawyer for shoplifting, David Pflaum has 30 years of experience getting the best possible results for his clients.

The most important part of the defense of a charge for shoplifting is keeping the clients record clean, which Mr. Pflaum succeeds at accomplishing.

In many cases the client will never need to go to court.  Attorney Pflaum performs all the work necessary to resolve the case as successfully as possible.

Note. If you receive a notice in the mail demanding a payment of money from the alleged victim of a shoplifting offense, call Mr. Pflaum for guidance.

Criminal Defense Lawyer for Shoplifting

HOW AN EXPERIENCED DEFENSE LAWYER FOR SHOPLIFTING HELPS 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 client is in jail, attorney Pflaum helps him or her get released before the first court date or during the first court date at the arraignment, as soon as possible.

For more information about getting out of jail click here: release me asap.

Office Consultation. The first step in the successful defense of a shoplifting accusation is to meet with the client and to get to know about his or her background and present status, and to find out what happened to cause a shoplifting accusation.

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.

Defense Lawyer for Shoplifting

STRATEGIES THE DEFENSE LAWYER FOR SHOPLIFTING USES TO WIN IN COURT

The best type of trial defense depends upon the nature of the criminal charge, the type of evidence, whether the police were involved, admissions by the accused, video surveillance, loss prevention officer testimony, and testimony from other witnesses.

The most common defenses include the following.

  • No specific intent to take anything
  • No motive to commit the crime
  • The evidence is inconclusive
  • Video surveillance proves no theft
  • The accused had no criminal intent
  • There was no intention to permanently deprive
  • Consent from the owner of the property
  • No proof beyond a reasonable doubt
  • No corroboration

Criminal Defense Lawyer for Shoplifting

HOW THE DEFENSE LAWYER FOR SHOPLIFTING HELPS HIS CLIENT IN COURT

The defense lawyer goes to court for the first time at a hearing called an “arraignment,” the first stage of a criminal case.

There are many options available at the arraignment in most cases.

The first option is to resolve the case favorably with a plea bargain.

A plea bargain is an agreement between the judge, prosecutor, defense lawyer and client to reduce or dismiss the charges with an agreement on sentencing.

The plea bargaining process can occur at arraignment, or later as the case goes through the court system.

To get a favorable plea bargain, the defense lawyer reviews all of the evidence in the case like police reports, reports from security guards or loss prevention officers, video surveillance tapes, and witness statements.

Then the attorney makes a presentation to the prosecutor and the judge regarding the client, the strengths of the client’s case, the weaknesses of the prosecution’s case, and aims to get an excellent plea bargain offer.

If the plea bargain is acceptable to the client and the defense lawyer, the case proceeds to sentencing.

If the plea bargain offer is not acceptable, the case continues to additional appearances in court and heads towards trial.

Trial Defenses. A jury trial may be successful to prove that a client accused of committing shoplifting is not guilty.

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PROVEN RESULTS

Criminal attorney Pflaum truly cares about the needs of his clients. He has decades of experience making a positive difference for them in the defense of a domestic violence charge either during plea bargaining negotiations or at trial.

Click on results, trials, or testimonials to learn more about successfully defending a charge of shoplifting.

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Recent Court Victories *

1.  Client charged with felony assault, spousal abuse and criminal threats. Bail was set at $200,000. 
Attorney Pflaum convinced the judge to reduce bail to $20,000 and to allow the client to return home. 
The case was hard fought. 
The results: dismissal of all charges but for one count of misdemeanor battery.

2.  Client charged with grand theft.  Mr. Pflaum presented substantial favorable information about the client to the district attorney. 

Charge reduced to a misdemeanor disturbing the peace.

3.  Client filed a request for a temporary restraining order (TRO) due to being humiliated and harassed by the respondent. 

Attorney Pflaum resolved the case.

Our client received attorney fees from the respondent, a written apology and an extension of the TRO.

4.  Client was charged with DUI of prescription drugs. 

The DUI was dismissed. Drivers license not suspended.

5.  Client charged with a hit and run.  We arranged to make payment of damages to the victim. 

Case dismissed.

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380 South Melrose Drive, Suite 305
Vista, CA 92081       (760) 806-4333

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