Being arrested and charged with a crime is extremely traumatic. The idea of going to jail is something no one should have to face alone. That is where I can help you. I have over 20 years experience in criminal law and have consistently and repeatedly gotten results for the clients I represent. Aside from my success, however, I have developed close relationships with those I represent including their family members.
I know this is a difficult time for everyone involved and I am never too busy to take phone calls or visit with my clients and their family to explain what is happening. My commitment to you is to treat you as I would a close friend. Since I am 100% committed to you and your defense, I limit my practice to criminal defense only. Criminal Defense is a very complicated and highly specialized area of law.
Do not trust your future with an attorney who juggles many areas of law. Finally, I have practiced exclusively in the Tulare and Kings Counties area for the past 20 years. I know the courts, I know the legal system, and I know best how to represent you.
I know this is a difficult time for everyone involved and I am never too busy to take phone calls or visit with my clients and their family to explain what is happening. My commitment to you is to treat you as I would a close friend. Since I am 100% committed to you and your defense, I limit my practice to criminal defense only. Criminal Defense is a very complicated and highly specialized area of law.
Do not trust your future with an attorney who juggles many areas of law. Finally, I have practiced exclusively in the Tulare and Kings Counties area for the past 20 years. I know the courts, I know the legal system, and I know best how to represent you.
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The U.S. Constitution provides that you are entitled representation by an attorney if the state is trying to deprive you of your liberty.
This means that a court may be required to appoint a lawyer to represent you for free - or for a fee you can afford - if the crime you are charged with carries a jail sentence.
Because most criminal defendants are unable to afford their own attorneys, many states have public defender's offices.
Public defenders (P.D.s) are fully licensed lawyers whose sole job is to represent poor defendants in criminal cases.
This means that a court may be required to appoint a lawyer to represent you for free - or for a fee you can afford - if the crime you are charged with carries a jail sentence.
Because most criminal defendants are unable to afford their own attorneys, many states have public defender's offices.
Public defenders (P.D.s) are fully licensed lawyers whose sole job is to represent poor defendants in criminal cases.
People have various experiences with law enforcement, some of which are not always fair or legal.
This guide provides you practical information that could help you avoid more trouble or potentially harmful situations.
The words in bold below are "magic words" that you can repeat over and over to show you know the law.
Memorize them.
Know your rights, so you can use them.
DO ask "Am I free to go?"
If they say 'yes, ' leave calmly.
If they say 'no, ' DO ask to know why by saying, "Can you tell me why you are stopping me?".
This guide provides you practical information that could help you avoid more trouble or potentially harmful situations.
The words in bold below are "magic words" that you can repeat over and over to show you know the law.
Memorize them.
Know your rights, so you can use them.
DO ask "Am I free to go?"
If they say 'yes, ' leave calmly.
If they say 'no, ' DO ask to know why by saying, "Can you tell me why you are stopping me?".
This rule especially applies to charges of a sexual nature.
They can make you the biggest target for rape and brutality.
Other inmates can also use information you might divulge to make deals to serve less time, and get you into further trouble.
Always walk, facing forward.
A stare that lasts just a little too long on the wrong inmate may be all it takes to become the target of violence.
Drug use in jail or prison will lead to far more trouble than it would have on the outside.
You will become severely indebted if you become an addict and of course, it will only be a matter of time before you are caught by the guards.
They can make you the biggest target for rape and brutality.
Other inmates can also use information you might divulge to make deals to serve less time, and get you into further trouble.
Always walk, facing forward.
A stare that lasts just a little too long on the wrong inmate may be all it takes to become the target of violence.
Drug use in jail or prison will lead to far more trouble than it would have on the outside.
You will become severely indebted if you become an addict and of course, it will only be a matter of time before you are caught by the guards.
1. Usually, the police cite or arrest someone and write a report.
This report summarizes the events leading up to the arrest or citation and provides witnesses' names and other relevant information.
Defendants generally do NOT have a right to get a copy of the arrest report, but their lawyers do.
The reason for this is to protect the identity of witnesses.
This is another reason why it is important that a defendant charged with a misdemeanor or felony have a lawyer to represent him or her.
2. The prosecutor then decides whether to file charges and, if so, what charges to file.
This report summarizes the events leading up to the arrest or citation and provides witnesses' names and other relevant information.
Defendants generally do NOT have a right to get a copy of the arrest report, but their lawyers do.
The reason for this is to protect the identity of witnesses.
This is another reason why it is important that a defendant charged with a misdemeanor or felony have a lawyer to represent him or her.
2. The prosecutor then decides whether to file charges and, if so, what charges to file.
In the event that you or a loved one might be arrested in Visalia, California, you may need the following contact information.
Law enforcement responsibilities of Visalia, California are shared between the Visalia Police Department and the Tulare County Sheriff's Department.
The Sheriff's Department patrols areas outside the city limits while Visalia Police patrol areas within city limits.
The Visalia PD has two substations.
You will be asked to sign into your Google account.
If you don't have one- no problem, it's free, quick to sign up, and you can even use any email account!
Law enforcement responsibilities of Visalia, California are shared between the Visalia Police Department and the Tulare County Sheriff's Department.
The Sheriff's Department patrols areas outside the city limits while Visalia Police patrol areas within city limits.
The Visalia PD has two substations.
You will be asked to sign into your Google account.
If you don't have one- no problem, it's free, quick to sign up, and you can even use any email account!
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