A skilled defense lawyer in Escondido with 30 years expertise, David Pflaum is a former deputy public defender for San Diego County who aggressively asserts the rights of the accused and gets the best possible results for them in court.
Just because someone was investigated, 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.
DEFENSE LAWYER IN ESCONDIDO PROVIDES TOP LEGAL SERVICES
Attorney Pflaum has a proven record as the right defender who makes a difference for his clients. He understands their needs. He is available 24/7. He gets the right results.
He 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
Clients also count on the 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
HOW THE DEFENSE LAWYER IN ESCONDIDO REPRESENTS HIS CLIENT EFFECTIVELY BEFORE COURT
Investigation. If you are under investigation for a crime by child protective services or law enforcement, call attorney Pflaum for help.
Attorney Pflaum advises his clients how best to invoke their constitutional rights to protect their interests, and speaks to the investigators on behalf of his clients in order to avoid an arrest or prosecution in court.
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. When 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.
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.
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 or with reduced bail.
The advantage is that there is no cost to pay for a bond or a reduced cost; the disadvantage is that the accused must wait in jail until 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 defense 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.
DEFENSE LAWYER IN ESCONDIDO SPECIALIZED SERVICES
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.
Plea Bargain. Most criminal matters that are filed in court are resolved by way of a plea bargain. So it is super important to an excellent skilled experienced criminal defense lawyer to try to get the best results.
A plea bargain is an agreement between the client, the criminal defense attorney, the prosecutor and the judge that should include a reduction of the original charges and an agreement on punishment that is favorable to the client.
A client is under no obligation to accept a plea bargain offer, but it is the first stage in every prosecution.
Preparation For The Plea Bargain Process. Attorney Pflaum examines the arrest reports, the basis for the detention and the arrest, diagrams of the area of detention and arrest, expert reports, crime lab analysis results, witness statements, video and surveillance tapes, phone records, medical records, and any other evidence that the police claim supports the charges.
Mr. Pflaum is then able to determine the strengths of the client’s case, and the weaknesses of the prosecution’s case, in order to make a presentation to the judge and prosecutor to get an excellent plea bargain offer.
If the plea bargain is accepted by the client and the defense lawyer, the judge will sentence the client in accordance with the agreement immediately or at a later date.
If the plea bargain is not accepted, the case continues in order to gather additional information, or to head towards a jury trial.
Trial. Some cases, depending upon the circumstances, the evidence, and the client’s preference, may go to jury trial where Mr. Pflaum has many many years of successful experience.
There are many defenses at trial. The right 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.
Mr. Pflaum stands tall as the relentless legal representative of the accused. He understands the needs of his clients and the stress of dealing with legal issues.
He has the proven skills, experience and dedication to clients to make a difference for them. Trust him to make a difference for you as well.
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