The top defense attorney for an accusation of receiving stolen property with more than 30 years of experience, David Pflaum protects the rights of his clients and gets the best possible results for them in court.
Just because a person is accused of receiving stolen property does not mean that he or she is guilty. The accused has rights and remedies.
Get the right defender on your side to make a difference in the outcome of a prosecution for receiving stolen property.
HOW THE DEFENSE ATTORNEY GETS HIS CLIENT OUT OF JAIL
Under Penal Code section 496, it is a crime for a person to buy, receive, sell, conceal, or withhold from the owner, any property that they know has been stolen.
This accusation may be charged as a felony or a misdemeanor.
Get Out Of Jail: If the accused is in jail, there are several ways attorney Pflaum helps him or her get out of jail as soon as possible.
The procedures to get a person out of custody depends 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.
Post Bail: The release of the client can be accomplished by posting bail right away. The advantage is that the accused is released the same day. The disadvantage is the bail bond may cost a lot of money that is not refundable. It is wise to consult with Mr. Pflaum to get the best advice for your situation.
Request Release from the Judge: The release of the client can also be accomplished at the first court date by requesting from the court a release from custody without posting bail, also called a release on the client’s “own recognizance,” or a reduction in the amount of bail.
The advantage is that there is no cost to pay for a bond, or the cost for the bond may be reduced. The disadvantage is that the accused must wait in jail until the arraignment to get out of jail.
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HOW THE DEFENSE ATTORNEY HELPS HIS CLIENT BEFORE COURT
Contact the Prosecutor’s Office: Depending upon the circumstances and additional facts about the case, 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 against the arrested person or to reduce the charges.
HOW THE DEFENSE LAWYER HELPS HIS CLIENT IN COURT
Jury Trial: In some cases, depending upon the circumstances, the evidence, and the client’s desires, the case may proceed to jury trial where defense lawyer Pflaum has extensive experience.
The defenses at trial depend upon the circumstances, the evidence, who the witnesses are, physical evidence, text messages, recordings, videos, emails, the background of the client and the alleged victim, the ages of the client and the alleged victim, and police officer testimony.
Every case is different. Each client is unique.
Typical defenses at trial may include the following.
- The accused did not know the property was stolen
- No criminal intent
- Insufficiency of the evidence
- Lack of corroboration
- Bias of the witness
- False accusation
- Mistaken identity
- Violation of rights
- Coerced confession
- No proof of loss
Plea Bargains.Many cases are resolved prior to trial by way of a plea bargain. A plea bargain is like a contract between the defense, the client, the prosecution, and the judge try to eliminate or reduce the original charges and avoid further time in custody.
To get an excellent plea bargain, the defense attorney analyzes the police reports, admissions by the client, alleged victim’s statements, evidence, text messages, recordings, videos, emails, and police officer testimony and any other evidence in the case to determine the strengths of the client’s case and the weaknesses of the prosecution’s case.
The defense attorney then makes a presentation to the prosecution and the judge to get a favorable plea bargain for the client.
PROVEN RESULTS
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