A skilled criminal defense lawyer for simple battery Penal Code 242 with thirty years of experience, David Pflaum protects the rights of his clients and gets the best possible results for them.
The accused has constitutional rights. Stand up for your rights. An experienced defense attorney makes the difference in the outcome of a prosecution for battery.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION AND SERVICE FOR BATTERY DEFENSE
Dedicated service begins with a consultation to explore the facts of the case and learn about the clients background.
Battery is defined as the unlawful and willful use of force or violence against another person (Penal Code 242).
An accusation of battery Penal Code 242 may be joined with an accusation of assault, which is defined under Penal Code sections 240 and 245 as the intentional attempt to cause harm or to injure another person.
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Jail. It is rare for a client charged with battery to be in custody. Most clients who are charged with battery are given a written Notice To Appear in court.
The procedures to get a person out of custody depend on the circumstances of the alleged crime.
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SKILLED RESOLUTION OF THE BATTERY CASE
Examining the accuracy of the police investigation, quality of the evidence, credibility of the victim, and reliability of witnesses are key areas of focus for defining the defense strategy.
One of the best ways to defend a charge of battery is by way of self-defense or defense of anther. A person has a right to defend himself or herself or another, as well as his or her property.
Another defense may be insufficient evidence to prove the case beyond a reasonable doubt because the prosecution witnesses cannot testify effectively or consistently against the client.
Many of these cases involving battery come down to one persons word against another. The lack of corroboration by an independent witness may provide a strong defense.
An alleged victim who is not credible due to a criminal background or being under the influence of alcohol or drugs may be a proper defense.
Plea Bargain. A plea bargain is a pretrial agreement between the criminal justice lawyer, client, judge and prosecutor that may include dismissal or reduction of the charges, no time in prison or jail, and other favorable terms.
Mr. Pflaum achieves excellent plea bargains by diligently pursuing the case, presenting favorable information about his client, and exposing weaknesses in the prosecution case.
Jury Trial. Some cases, depending on the clients position, may proceed to jury trial where lawyer Pflaum has many years of successful experience.
Determining the most effective trial strategy depends on the circumstance of the case, the corresponding defenses, and the evidence available to the defense and prosecution.
Winning the trial depends on 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.
A TOP CRIMINAL JUSTICE LAWYER TO DEFEND A CHARGE OF BATTERY
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