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Domestic Violence
If police try to question you, politely but firmly tell them that you do not wish to speak to them and that you are invoking your constitutional rights to remain silent and to have an attorney present during any questioning. Many cases for domestic battery or spousal assault involve Emergency Protective Orders (issued by police), Temporary Restraining Orders (issued by a court in a separate civil proceeding that may occur before, during, or after the criminal case), or Criminal Protective Orders (issued by the judge in the criminal case, usually at arraignment). These orders usually require the defendant to avoid contact with the victim and stay a certain distance away. It is crucial to avoid violating these orders because they can result in incarceration. Do not contact potential witnesses. The District Attorney or judge could view this as an attempt to pressure the victim or witness. Contact an experienced criminal defense attorney to represent you in your California domestic violence case. Talk to our criminal defense attorneys today at 800-909-5160 for a FREE case evaluation.
Drug Crimes
Both California and federal law prohibit the use, possession, sales, and transportation of controlled substances. While every case is unique, our attorneys are experienced in spotting the most frequent violations of your rights that occur in drug cases. For this reason, you need to speak with a trusted Los Angeles drug crime attorney from our firm to protect your future. At Garibyan Law, our attorneys are ready to defend you, whether you are charged with simple possession, or a large-scale drug trafficking conspiracy. We have a long track record of providing fierce legal defense for each of our clients, and you can trust us to uphold your rights at every turn.
Fraud Crimes
Fraud offenses are crimes in which you incur a loss to another person to benefit yourself unfairly or undeservedly. These are often called “white collar crimes” because they include embezzlement and other financial offenses. Most fraud offenses are crimes involving moral turpitude under federal immigration law. Convictions can subject non-citizens to deportation or removal. Additionally, fraud convictions can result in the loss of professional licenses. Under civil forfeiture laws, the government can seize money or other assets that were allegedly involved in the crimes, even without a criminal conviction. Lastly, fraud crimes almost always require restitution – or repayment – to the victim. For complex fraud schemes, these can be huge amounts of money. When it comes to upholding your rights both in and out of the courtroom, Garibyan Law has the experience and resources to provide you with a solid legal defense. Our more than 90% success rate means we are highly competent defense lawyers, and our exceptional degree of client satisfaction is because we always prioritize the needs of our clients. You need representation you can trust when your future is at stake, so turn to Garibyan Law.
Sex Crimes
Sex crimes cover a broad range of conduct, from possession of child pornography to forcible rape. These crimes can be punished in both state and federal court. Although some sex crimes are misdemeanors, due to sex offender registration requirements, these crimes can have lifelong effects, and it is essential to have a criminal defense attorney to help you if you have been charged with a California or federal sex crime.
Theft Crimes
Do not speak to the police. If police try to question you, politely but firmly tell them that you do not wish to speak to them and that you are invoking your constitutional rights to remain silent and to have an attorney present during any questioning. Do not consent to a search. Politely but firmly tell police that you do not consent to a search but will not interfere if they return with a search warrant. Even if you think a search would show that you do not have the property at issue, the police may discovery an item like the one at issue, the accuser may have claimed you stole something that your accuser knew was in your home, or the police may not have been forthright about the item for which they are looking. Do not attempt to return property. If you believe you have the property at issue, and you mistakenly believe it belonged to you, or simply want to return the property to avoid a potential criminal case, do not attempt to return the property to the police or the victim without first consulting a criminal defense attorney. Returning the property does not automatically end the case against you. An attorney can determine the best way to return the property without putting you in legal jeopardy.
Contact an experienced criminal defense attorney to represent you in your California theft case.
Call our office today at 800-909-5160 for a FREE case evaluation.
Violent Crimes
Violent crimes are some of the most serious crimes in the Penal Code. Violent crimes range from misdemeanor assaults up to homicide and can have penalties ranging from probation to life in prison without the possibility of parole, or even the death penalty. A reliable Los Angeles violent crimes attorney, like those at Garibyan Law, can help you fight the charges against you. A criminal defense attorney can investigate the case against you, find weaknesses in the prosecution’s case, and develop factual and legal defenses. In many violent crime cases, the key issue is your intent: were you intending to hurt someone or just defending yourself? An experienced lawyer can show the jury your side of the story and why your actions were reasonable responses to the situation.
Warrants
A bench warrant is issued if you fail to appear at court, fail to pay court-ordered fines, or fail to obey a court order. A bench warrant authorizes law enforcement to arrest you and bring you directly to court. Clearing a bench warrant is called “recalling the warrant.” To recall the warrant, you will need to appear in court. If you failed to appear or failed to pay fines from a misdemeanor case, your attorney can usually appear for you to recall the warrant. However, if you have multiple failures to appear, the court will likely require you to personally appear. If you failed to obey a court order from a felony case, you must be present to clear the warrant. The judge will then decide whether to release you with a warning or remand you to custody. The judge will consider the circumstances of the warrant, whether you’re a flight risk, and your criminal history. Like arrest warrants, bench warrants must be served within a reasonable time and use the same rules as arrest warrants. Call our office today at 800-909-5160 for a FREE case evaluation.
Expungements
California Law provides for clearing a conviction by having the case dismissed, and the conviction set aside. The California criminal record expungement law, Penal Code § 1203.4, is complex in certain areas, and the expungement of a criminal record is something that should be our forms, and we do all our business over the phone and through email. You don’t even have to leave your home to come to our office!
Getting a traffic ticket and having to deal with the court, the DMV, and insurance rate increases can cause a lot of unnecessary anxiety. When you use our services, you can avoid all that anxiety and have full confidence that one of our independently contracted traffic ticket lawyers will handle your complete defense. When you use our services, you will never have to go to court, stand in long lines, and stand before a judge. Our traffic ticket attorneys know the best arguments for every traffic violation and will create a very comprehensive and customized defense for your situation. If there is a way to get out of the ticket, they will find it! Finally, you will be assigned a friendly case manager that will always be there for you through the whole process. Call today for a free consultation and speak with one of our friendly and knowledgeable associates to find out how we can help you beat your ticket. 800-909-5160.
Traffic Offenses
When you choose to just roll over and pay your ticket (like 90% of people do), it costs you money in several ways. First, it is considered the same as a guilty plea and you must pay the ticket fine/bail plus court fees. Second, there are traffic school fees (if you are eligible), which generally run close to $100 after you pay the court and the traffic school. Third, you end up with a point on your driving record with the DMV that usually will raise your insurance rates. You will save money by using our services, which are priced LOWER than your traffic ticket fine(s). We win most of our cases, meaning you will save all the money on the ticket fine, court fees, insurance hikes, and traffic school hassles. For most people, this means saving potentially thousands of dollars over the next 3-5 years!
When you just pay off your California traffic ticket, you get a conviction on your DMV record that carries one point. Speeding tickets over 100 mph carry 2 points and stay on your record for 10 years! The DMV in turn reports this to your insurance company who then sees you as a higher risk driver, thereby increasing your premiums. The average rate increase is around $250 a year for the next 3-5 years! In some cases, the rate increase is much higher if you already have any points on your record. However, once your ticket is dismissed, you will not get any points on your DMV record and your insurance company will never even know that you got the ticket!
Most moving violations in California carry one point, even seemingly simple violations for U-turns, stop signs, improper lane change, crossing double yellow lines, failing to signal, etc. A point will stay on your record for 3 years (5 years for a Failure to Appear). Accumulating too many points can lead to a suspension of your license. The DMV and insurance companies can also see any points acquired in other states, and tickets for commercial Class A drivers carry 1 ½ points! A ticket for anything over 100 mph carries two points and stays on your record for 10 years! Remember, your insurance carrier is a business that is looking to make as much money off you as possible, and even a single point on your DMV record gives them a “perfectly legitimate” reason to raise your rates, even double them.
When you get a ticket, you have two options: (1) plead guilty, pay it, and then do traffic school, or (2) you can fight it. Consider option one. After losing the money for the fine/bail, and then the money for traffic school, you must spend 8 straight hours of traffic school. And while traffic school will remove the point off your DMV record, what most people don’t realize is that the ticket still goes on your driving record as what’s called a “confidential conviction,” which your insurance company can still see. Now consider option two, choosing to fight your ticket (on your own). You will have to take time off work and make two separate in-person court appearances, first for the initial arraignment (or due date) and second, for the court trial that follows. Add to that all the time in preparing your research, facts, arguments, and statements, and you are facing many hours of time and lost productivity. When you hire us, you avoid wasting all that time, since we handle the entire process for you! It will take you no more than 15 minutes to fill out our forms, and we do all our business over the phone and through email. You don’t even have to leave your home to come to our office!
Getting a traffic ticket and having to deal with the court, the DMV, and insurance rate increases can cause a lot of unnecessary anxiety. When you use our services, you can avoid all that anxiety and have full confidence that one of our independently contracted traffic ticket lawyers will handle your complete defense. When you use our services, you will never have to go to court, stand in long lines, and stand before a judge. Our traffic ticket attorneys know the best arguments for every traffic violation and will create a very comprehensive and customized defense for your situation. If there is a way to get out of the ticket, they will find it! Finally, you will be assigned a friendly case manager that will always be there for you through the whole process. Call today for a free consultation and speak with one of our friendly and knowledgeable associates to find out how we can help you beat your ticket. 800-909-5160.
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