Drug crimes attorney: I am David Pflaum with 30 years of experience ready to help and defend you right away.
The fact that a police officer may have discovered drugs in someone’s possession, car or home, or claims that the drugs were being transported or possessed for sale, does not mean that there is enough evidence for a conviction.
The accused has constitutional rights. Stand up for your rights. An experienced criminal defense attorney like Mr. Pflaum makes a difference in the outcome of a drug prosecution.
If you require legal representation that makes a difference, send us a message now, come to the office, or call (760) 806-4333. I can help you now.
HOW THE DRUG CRIMES ATTORNEY HELPS HIS CLIENT BEFORE COURT
The successful drug crimes attorney must have a firm grasp of the laws and procedures that apply to the proper representation of a client charged with a theft crime.
Get out of Jail. If the client is in jail, there are several ways attorney Pflaum can help him or her get released before the first court date, or during the first court date at the arraignment.
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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Contact the Prosecutor’s Office. Depending upon the circumstances, such as interviews with witnesses, and additional facts about the arrest, the defense lawyer gets vital information about the case.
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 or to reduce the charges.
DRUG CRIMES ATTORNEY DEFENSE STRATEGIES
Drug crime accusations related to possession for sale can be defended in many ways, depending upon the circumstances surrounding the detention and arrest, the type and quantity of drugs allegedly recovered by the police, and the evidence that the prosecution claims to have in support of the criminal charges.
How Was the Arrest Done. One of the first things to do when defending a drug crime is to determine whether the police had probable cause for a detention or a search of the person, automobile, or house where the drugs may have been found and, if not, whether the illegal evidence can be thrown out of court.
Search Warrant. If there was a search warrant involved, then the analysis should focus on the affidavit in support of the search warrant, and whether the scope of the search was appropriate.
Examine the Evidence. The attorney looks carefully at such important factors as where the drugs were supposedly found, the quantity of drugs, whether there was a scale, materials to package the drugs, cutting agents, a large amount of money, tape recordings of sales, phone records, video surveillance recordings, undercover agent purchases, pay-and-owe sheets, sales records, lab analysis, and other factors.
Defenses. The best strategic defense depends on the exact type of drug accusation, the facts of the case, the evidence the police claim to have, expert witness testimony, eye witness testimony, body cameras, patrol car cameras, the client’s assistance, witness testimony, and tape recordings of conversations.
Typical defenses to a drug-related accusation include the following.
- No criminal intent
- No actual possession
- No proof of sales
- No proof of intent to sale
- No knowledge of the presence of drugs
- Insufficient evidence
- No independent corroboration
- No eye witness identification
- Witness bias
- No proof beyond a reasonable doubt
- Violation of the right to remain silent
- Coerced confession
- Inconsistent police testimony
- Faulty laboratory analysis
HOW THE DEFENSE LAWYER HELPS HIS CLIENT IN COURT
Plea Bargaining. Most cases filed in criminal court are settled by way of a plea bargain. This is an agreement between the client, his criminal defense lawyer, the prosecutor and the judge to resolve the case in a fair way to the client.
The plea bargain process usually involves a dismissal or a reduction of criminal charges and an agreement on sentencing to avoid jail.
After analyzing the case, reviewing the police reports, reading the witness statements, and collecting valuable information from the client, Mr. Pflaum excels at getting excellent plea bargains for his clients.
A plea bargain is the most common way that a case is resolved in court. A good plea bargain comes from dedicated and skilled work by the defense lawyer who looks for the strengths of his clients case and the weaknesses of the prosecutions case.
Trial. For those cases that cannot be settled by way of a petition to dismiss the charges, or a plea bargain, or for clients who choose to go to trial, attorney Pflaum has extensive experience at preparing cases for trial, presenting excellent opening statements and closing arguments, and winning.
PROVEN RESULTS
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