A skilled criminal defense lawyer in La Costa with 30 years of experience, David Pflaum protects the rights of his clients and gets the best possible results for them in court.
Just because someone was cited or arrested for a crime does not mean he or she is guilty. The accused has many rights and remedies.
Mr. Pflaum makes a difference for the accused in the outcome of his or her legal matter.
HOW THE CRIMINAL DEFENSE LAWYER HELPS BEFORE COURT STARTS
Investigation. If you or someone close to you is under investigation for an alleged crime by a law enforcement official or Child Protective Services, call attorney Pflaum for help.
Mr. Pflaum advises his clients about the best to invoke their constitutional rights, to protect their interests, and contacts law enforcement on their behalf to avoid an arrest and prosecution.
Office Consultation. Most misdemeanors begin with a citation from a police officer to appear in court. This is commonly referred to as a Notice To Appear.
Bring your notice to appear to your consultation with Mr. Pflaum. He will discuss your case with you in detail and figure out the right strategy to get the best possible results.
Most felony cases begin with an arrest and the accused is put in jail where he or she remains until bail is posted or the judge releases the accused.
Get Out Of Jail. If the accused is in jail, there are several ways attorney Pflaum helps him or her get released before the first court date, or during the first court date at the arraignment.
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Contact the Prosecutor’s Office. Depending upon the circumstances, such as assistance from the alleged victim, interviews with witnesses, and additional facts about the arrest, the defense lawyer gets vital information about the case as soon as possible.
The lawyer then delivers the most important information to the prosecutor’s office as soon as possible. The goal is to persuade the prosecutor’s office not to file any criminal charges against the arrested person or to reduce the charges.
CRIMINAL DEFENSE LAWYER IN LA COSTA DEFENSE STRATEGIES
The right trial defense depends upon the client, the type of case, the criminal charges, the state of the evidence, forensic evidence, DNA, expert testimony, witness testimony, the police reports, photographs, 911 calls, official records, and the credibility of the witness/es or lack of witness/es.
Defenses at Trial. Some typical defenses may be no proof beyond a reasonable doubt, no criminal intent, or insufficient evidence to prove the case because the prosecution witnesses could not testify effectively against the client.
There may also be no corroboration for the prosecution’s case, no motive, and no proper identification of the defendant, so the jury cannot reach a verdict.
TOP SERVICE FOR CLIENTS
Mr. Pflaum has a proven record as the right defender who makes a difference for his clients from the beginning to the end of their legal matter. He understands their needs. He is available 24/7. He gets the right results.
Attorney Pflaum provides professional representation to clients that includes the following fundamental areas of criminal practice and procedure.
- Get released from custody
- Protect constitutional rights
- Prove the accusations are not true
- Negotiate plea bargains to dismiss charges
- Avoid punishment in jail or prison
Service. Clients also count on attorney Pflaum to provide important legal services related to court litigation and administrative hearings.
- Defend clients under investigation
- Expunge and clean a criminal record
- Request the court recall a bench warrant
- Maintain a valid drivers license with DMV
- Win Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) trials
SPECIALIZED DEFENSE
The Law Offices of David Pflaum has long been dedicated to the defense of cases in San Diego County.
Experience. Attorney Pflaum knows the local policies of the judges, prosecutors, courts, and administrative offices, so he knows best how to get the job done effectively.
The following are the most common accusations that he defends aggressively and successfully.
- Grand theft, petty theft, embezzlement
- Fraud, theft by force, armed robbery, joyriding, vehicle theft
- Shoplifting, residential burglary, commercial burglary, forgery
- Possession of drugs, distribution, possession for sale, transportation of drugs
- Assault, assault by force with bodily injury, battery, or assault with deadly weapon
- Domestic violence, sexual assault, terrorist and criminal threats
- DUI alcohol, DUI drugs, DUI felony causing bodily injury, vehicular manslaughter
- Sex offense, rape, molestation, unlawful intercourse, child abuse
- Hit and run, reckless driving, evading arrest, suspended license, traffic offenses
- Felony charges, misdemeanors
- Juvenile court hearings
Convenience. Many clients may never have to appear in court. Mr. Pflaum performs all the necessary legal work on their behalf.
Availability. If you or someone close to you needs help with a legal issue, call our law office for immediate assistance. We are always ready to help.
HOW THE CRIMINAL DEFENSE LAWYER IN LA COSTA HELPS HIS CLIENT IN COURT
For both misdemeanor and felony matters, most cases are resolved during the court process by way of a plea bargain. So it is super important to have a criminal defense lawyer who knows how to achieve the best possible plea bargain.
Plea Bargain. The plea bargain is a vital part of the criminal justice system that involves an agreement between the criminal defense lawyer, his client, the prosecutor, and the judge to dismiss or reduce the original criminal charges.
Punishment. The plea bargain usually includes an agreement about the terms of the punishment such as no prison time, reduced or no time in local jail, alternatives to serving time in jail, community service, and reduced fines.
Defense Strengths. Good plea bargains come about because the criminal defense attorney knows his client well, investigates the case, carefully reviews the police reports, the medical records, DNA, fingerprints, videos, photographs, tape recordings, 911 calls, forensic evidence, witness interviews, and everything else associated with the case to develop the strengths of a case.
Prosecution Weaknesses. By the same process the criminal defense attorney develops weaknesses in the prosecutor’s case such as inconsistencies in witness statements, problems with the arrest or the investigation, discrepancies in the conduct of the investigating officers, missing or inconclusive evidence, and problems in the forensic evidence.
Effective Presentation. The criminal defense attorney then makes a persuasive presentation to the judge and prosecutor about the strengths of his client’s case, and weaknesses of the prosecution’s case, to achieve an excellent plea bargain for his client.
If the plea bargain is not acceptable to the client and the defense attorney, the case continues in order to gather additional information, or to head towards a jury trial.
Jury Trial. For cases that cannot be, or should not be, settled by way of a plea bargain, the client and the attorney proceed to jury trial.
The best type of defense to be used at trial depends upon the exact type of criminal accusation, the witnesses, whether they are police officers or civilians, whether there are photographs, videos, 911 calls, medical records, forensic evidence, expert testimony, motive, bias, and the ability of witnesses to testify credibly.
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CRIMINAL DEFENSE LAWYER IN LA COSTA PROVEN RESULTS
Attorney Pflaum understands his clients needs and aggressively defends their rights to get the best possible results. He has decades of experience making a difference for them.
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