The criminal lawyer for shoplifting in San Marcos with over 30 years of expertise, David Pflaum defends his clients aggressively to get the best possible results for them. A high priority is to keep the client’s record free of a theft-related conviction.
In many cases the client may never need to go to court. Attorney Pflaum performs all the work necessary to resolve the case as successfully as possible.
HOW THE EXPERIENCED CRIMINAL LAWYER FOR SHOPLIFTING IN SAN MARCOS REPRESENTS HIS CLIENT
There are many ways a compassionate but determined criminal attorney for shoplifting represents his client. Every case is different. Each client is unique.
Mr. Pflaum first meets with his client to learn everything about the facts of the case and the client’s background.
He then examines the file presented by the prosecution including admissions or statement by the client, loss prevention officer statements, video and surveillance recordings, and the police report. He then determines the best manner to defend and resolve the case.
The most common defenses to shoplifting include the following.
- No specific intent to take anything
- No motive to commit the crime
- The evidence is inconclusive
- There was no intention to permanently deprive the owner of any property
- Consent from the owner of the property
- No proof beyond a reasonable doubt
- No act of concealment of merchandise
- No corroboration by a third party
- Inconclusive video surveillance
An alternative method to successfully resolve a shoplifting case is by way of a plea bargain. A plea bargain is an agreement between the judge, prosecutor, defense lawyer and his client to reduce or dismiss the charges and to avoid a theft-related conviction.
To get a good plea bargain Mr. Pflaum gathers important information about the client and the facts of the alleged shoplifting in order to develop the strengths of the client. He also develops weaknesses in the prosecution’s case. During court proceedings he makes an effective presentation to the prosecutor in order to receive a favorable plea bargain offer.
If the plea bargain offer is acceptable to the client and the defense attorney, the case is resolved. If not the case continues to further hearings in court and heads towards trial.
A jury trial may, depending upon the state of the evidence and the client’s preference, be necessary. Defenses at trial depend upon the evidence, witness testimony, police officer investigation and whether the client will testify,
THE CRIMINAL LAWYER FOR SHOPLIFTING IN SAN MARCOS DEDICATED TO JUSTICE
Mr. Pflaum understands the needs of his clients. He has decades of experience making a difference for them.
Call: (760) 806-4333