A compassionate criminal attorney for shoplifting, also known as petty theft, has the expertise and skill to get the right results for clients.
Keeping a clients record clean of a theft conviction is a high priority.
Criminal attorney David Pflaum has been representing his clients effectively, from consult to court, for thirty years.
CRIMINAL ATTORNEY FOR SHOPLIFTING SERVICE
Most people charged with shoplifting receive a citation, a notice to appear in court, or a letter from the District Attorney’s Office to appear in court at a future date.
Clients may may never need to go to court.
Attorney Pflaum performs all the necessary work to resolve the case effectively on their behalf.
Demand Letter. If you receive a notice in the mail demanding a payment of money for shoplifting, call attorney Pflaum for guidance.
THE RIGHT DEFENSE OF THE CASE
Professional representation begins with an office consultation to learn the facts of the detention or arrest, and the clients background.
Attorney Pflaum then analyzes the prosecution file that includes reports by loss prevention officers, witnesses, and police.
The consultation about the detention or arrest, client information, and prosecution file form the basis of the defense case.
Effective defenses to an accusation of shoplifting include the following.
- No specific criminal intent to take property
- No proof beyond a reasonable doubt
- Mistake of fact
- Video surveillance shows no concealment
- The loss prevention officer is not credible
- Failure of the police to advise of rights
- Improper investigation
SKILLED RESOLUTION OF THE CASE
The right criminal attorney for shoplifting knows the practice of the local judges, prosecutors and courts.
He relies on this knowledge to build the defense case and to help his client navigate the criminal justice system effectively.
The best defense depends on the facts of the case, testimony of the client, credibility of the alleged victim, the quality of the loss prevention investigation, and the accuracy of the police report.
These are strategic defenses.
- Client had no criminal intent
- Client made a mistake in payment
- Client made no act of concealment
- No video surveillance to prove shoplifting
- The loss prevention employee is biased
- The police did not investigate the case
Plea Bargain. A plea bargain is a pretrial resolution between the judge, prosecutor, defense attorney and client that may dismiss or reduce the criminal charges, avoid jail time, and keep the clients record free of a theft-related conviction.
Good plea bargains come about because attorney Pflaum presents favorable information about his client.
He develops the strengths of the clients case that include credibility of the client, improper conduct of the loss prevention officer, inconclusive evidence, lack of a video recording of the concealment of merchandise, failure of the police to investigate, and
Jury Trial. Some cases, depending upon the clients position, may proceed to jury trial where attorney Pflaum has substantial experience and success.
Winning the trial begins by picking an excellent jury, making an effective opening statement, offering proper direct testimony, vigorously cross examining prosecution witnesses, and ending with a dynamic closing argument.
THE RIGHT CRIMINAL ATTORNEY FOR SHOPLIFTING
Attorney Pflaum understands his clients needs. He has the dedication and expertise that makes a difference
Call (760) 806-4333
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