A skilled domestic violence attorney with 30 years experience, David Pflaum is known as the right defender in San Diego.
Just because a person was arrested for an accusation of domestic violence does not mean that he or she is guilty.
The person has rights and remedies.
Domestic violence attorney aggressively defends the person to get the best possible results.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
FROM THE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ATTORNEY
The most common accusations of domestic violence are the following felonies and misdemeanors.
- Assault (Penal Code 240)
- Battery (Penal Code 242)
- Assault with Force (Penal Code 245)
- Inflicting Corporal Injury (Penal Code section 273.5)
- Terrorist Threats (Penal Code 422)
- Vandalism (Penal Code section 594)
When the police investigate an accusation of domestic violence, the police will always arrest and take to jail the person who they believe was the primary aggressor.
Bail will be set according to the booking charges and the San Diego County Bail Schedule.
Most people pay a bail bond agency a portion of the total bail amount and are released the same day. The person is given a notice to appear in court at a later date.
When the accused remains in custody, attorney Pflaum helps him or her get released as soon as possible.
The procedures to get a person out of custody depend on the circumstances of the alleged crime and other factors.
To learn more click on get out of jail.
Depending upon the circumstances of the arrest, such as assistance from the alleged victim, interviews with witnesses, attorney Pflaum gets vital information about the case.
He then delivers the information to the prosecutors office with the goal of persuading the prosecutors office not to file any criminal charges.
HOW THE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ATTORNEY
EFFECTIVELY DEFENDS HIS CLIENT
The professional representation of a client begins with a consultation to learn the details of the investigation and arrest and the clients general background.
Mr. Pflaum then analyzes the file with his client to determine the validity of the alleged victims statements, the accuracy of the investigation, and the quality of the evidence seized by the police.
These are some substantial defenses.
- Self defense
- Motive of the victim to fabricate
- Lack of corroboration by third parties
- Insufficiency of the evidence
- Bias of witnesses
- Improper police investigation
- Violation of rights
EFFECTIVE RESOLUTION OF THE CASE
BY THE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ATTORNEY
The question of how and when to resolve the case depends on what is in the best interests of the client.
There are two main ways that a domestic violence case may be resolved effectively.
The first is by way of a a plea bargain.
This is an agreement between the defense attorney, his client, the prosecution and the judge that may dismiss or reduce the charges, avoid time in custody, and provide other beneficial terms.
Attorney Pflaum secures excellent plea bargains by presenting favorable information about his client to the judge and prosecutor and exposing weaknesses in the prosecutions case.
Some cases, depending on the clients choice and the weight of the evidence, may go to trial.
Winning a trial requires an effective opening statement that supports the defense, examining prosecution witnesses to show they are not fair or accurate, and presenting evidence that proves the client is innocent.
EXPERIENCE MAKES THE DIFFERENCE
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