Being arrested is a terrifying experience. It is essential that you do not waste any time in hiring an experienced criminal defense attorney; one who will meet with you confidentially and provide you with reassuring, professional legal services of the highest caliber. The first few days after an arrest are particularly crucial for interviewing witnesses and gathering other evidence that can support your case.
Presenting this supporting information to law enforcement personnel and prosecutors can lessen or even prevent the charges from ever being filed. Unfortunately, the window of opportunity to do this is extremely short so you must act quickly. At the Law Offices of Thomas Greenberg we will always be available for you; we will listen carefully to your side of the case; we will act quickly and decisively on your behalf; and we will energetically fight for as long and as hard as necessary to attain the best possible outcome.
Criminal defense attorney Thomas Greenberg is a native of California and a graduate of the University of California at Berkeley.
Presenting this supporting information to law enforcement personnel and prosecutors can lessen or even prevent the charges from ever being filed. Unfortunately, the window of opportunity to do this is extremely short so you must act quickly. At the Law Offices of Thomas Greenberg we will always be available for you; we will listen carefully to your side of the case; we will act quickly and decisively on your behalf; and we will energetically fight for as long and as hard as necessary to attain the best possible outcome.
Criminal defense attorney Thomas Greenberg is a native of California and a graduate of the University of California at Berkeley.
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The Law Office of Thomas Greenberg is dedicated to handling criminal defense matters.
We work with a team of investigators, toxicologists, and scientific experts.
Attorney Thomas Greenberg is passionate about criminal defense.
His extensive knowledge and experience gives him the edge you need to properly handle your case.
Thomas Greenberg is a native of California and a graduate of the University of California at Berkeley.
He was formerly a highly respected deputy public defender and is now an experienced San Mateo County criminal defense attorney who has provided effective legal services to literally thousands of clients.
We work with a team of investigators, toxicologists, and scientific experts.
Attorney Thomas Greenberg is passionate about criminal defense.
His extensive knowledge and experience gives him the edge you need to properly handle your case.
Thomas Greenberg is a native of California and a graduate of the University of California at Berkeley.
He was formerly a highly respected deputy public defender and is now an experienced San Mateo County criminal defense attorney who has provided effective legal services to literally thousands of clients.
Enroll in a DUI First Offender Program (FOP) and show a Proof of Enrollment Certificate (DL 107) (you may need to ask the program provider to file this certificate),.
Show proof of financial responsibility (i.e., a California Insurance Proof Certificate [SR 22], $35,000 cash deposit, surety bond, or self insurer certificate under CVC §16430), and.
The court may require you to install a certified ignition interlock device on any vehicle you own or operate-this is rarely done if you have a relatively clean driving record or your blood alcohol level is below 0.15%.
Show proof of financial responsibility (i.e., a California Insurance Proof Certificate [SR 22], $35,000 cash deposit, surety bond, or self insurer certificate under CVC §16430), and.
The court may require you to install a certified ignition interlock device on any vehicle you own or operate-this is rarely done if you have a relatively clean driving record or your blood alcohol level is below 0.15%.
Public Intoxication or "Drunk in Public, " California Penal Code 647(f), is a conviction on your record that you want to avoid if you possibly can.
Drunk in Public may be charged in cases where a person is so drunk that he cannot care for his own safety, however, Drunk in Public also may be charged in cases where law enforcement has had an encounter with someone under the influence who has done something to upset the arresting officer.
The officer does not need to give you a blood alcohol concentration test (blood test or breathalyzer) at time of arrest-in fact, they rarely do.
Drunk in Public may be charged in cases where a person is so drunk that he cannot care for his own safety, however, Drunk in Public also may be charged in cases where law enforcement has had an encounter with someone under the influence who has done something to upset the arresting officer.
The officer does not need to give you a blood alcohol concentration test (blood test or breathalyzer) at time of arrest-in fact, they rarely do.
Assault & battery are considered violent crimes in California.
Battery is the unlawful use of force upon another.
Even the slightest touching can be considered a battery-injury is not required.
Assault is generally considered an attempted battery-that is, where a person made an attempt at committing a violent touching of another but no contact was made assault may be charged.
Many felony assault & battery cases are considered "strikes" under California's "three strikes" law.
These charges are very serious and can be used to increase punishment in future cases.
Battery is the unlawful use of force upon another.
Even the slightest touching can be considered a battery-injury is not required.
Assault is generally considered an attempted battery-that is, where a person made an attempt at committing a violent touching of another but no contact was made assault may be charged.
Many felony assault & battery cases are considered "strikes" under California's "three strikes" law.
These charges are very serious and can be used to increase punishment in future cases.
Theft is generally considered the unlawful taking of the property of another.
Theft cases can be difficult for prosecutors to prove when all they have is circumstantial evidence.
Neighbors and roommates often accuse others of unlawfully taking something that was merely misplaced or lost.
In misdemeanor crimes, defendants may be eligible for a civil compromise or for their case to be dismissed if the alleged victim agrees.
A theft conviction can make obtaining employment extremely difficult.
Many employers now require background checks before a person is hired.
Theft cases can be difficult for prosecutors to prove when all they have is circumstantial evidence.
Neighbors and roommates often accuse others of unlawfully taking something that was merely misplaced or lost.
In misdemeanor crimes, defendants may be eligible for a civil compromise or for their case to be dismissed if the alleged victim agrees.
A theft conviction can make obtaining employment extremely difficult.
Many employers now require background checks before a person is hired.
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