Criminal Defense
Practice Areas
Domestic Violence
Domestic Violence charges are best represented by an attorney who understands not only the law, but how human emotions are involved between the client and the "alleged" victim. Often, the client and the alleged victim do not want to separate. Call now to learn how the Firm handles these cases and how we have succeeded in getting restraining orders modified, so you do not get charged with a violation of a restraining order. You do not want to go to jail for violating an order of the Court.
DUI Charges
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs is prosecuted very aggressively in Orange County. The proceedings of a DUI case are substantial and should only be handled by an experienced DUI defense attorney. A DMV hearing must be scheduled within ten days of the date of arrest. The Firm will schedule the hearing for you and represent you at the hearing.
Drug Charges
Whether you are charged with Possession of a controlled substance, sales, or trafficking of drugs, always retain an experienced, skilled attorney that will aggressively represent you through all stages of the proceedings. You deserve the best Criminal Defense. The Firm has experience in all areas related to Drug charges . Possession of a controlled substance was always a felony under the previous law. Currently, it is a misdemeanor charge. Proposition 47 changed many areas of criminal law, including possession of a controlled substance. If you were previously convicted of mere possession, allow the Firm to file a petition to have you resentenced accordingly. The law is retroactive but not automatic. For more serious drug related charges call now to discuss your case.
Assault and Battery
A Battery charge, as most other criminal offenses, may be filed as a misdemeanor or felony, depending upon the circumstances of your case. A plan will be implemented at the beginning of the case so that your case will be resolved successfully. Often, these charges involve self-defense or an alleged victim that has falsified or exaggerated the alleged incident.
Theft
Theft charges encompass a wide variety of different specific charges such as shoplifting, petty theft, grand theft, burglary, fraud, identity theft, credit card theft, and embezzlement. Like any other type of charge, you need an attorney who is experienced in handling these types of cases.
Warrants
If you have an outstanding warrant call now so you do not risk being arrested at your home or workplace. If you are in a car and pulled over for a traffic violation, whether you are the driver or passenger, you risk going to jail. In most cases you do not need to be present for an attorney to recall the warrant.
Misdemeanor Traffic Offenses
Driving on a suspended license related to a prior DUI conviction requires a minimum 10 day jail sentence for the first conviction. You may have a defense. And whether or not you have a legal defense you do not have to go to jail if you have the right attorney on your side. If you are charged with a simple driving on a suspended license or driving without a valid license your case is best handled by an experienced attorney. Let us get that case dismissed or at least reduced to a mere infraction. You do not want to be on informal probation for simply driving without a license.
Experienced Orange County Criminal Defense Attorney
You Deserve The Best Possible Defense
There are many great Criminal Defense Attorneys. After doing your research you need to choose the best Criminal Defense Attorney for your particular case. After speaking with our Firm, you’ll be able to make an informed decision on whether we are the Firm for the charges you are facing.
Attorney Charmaine Druyor has been practicing Criminal Defense for over twenty years. The Firm has a lot of resources available to assist you when needed. The first step in evaluating our firm is to call us. You’ll receive a lengthy complimentary consultation. We care about the outcome of your case.
The Firm has experience representing clients charged with all types of criminal charges. These charges include, but are not limited to DUI charges, Domestic Violence, Restraining Orders, all Theft related charges, Robbery, Burglary, Assault and Battery, Attempted Murder, Drug Charges, Sexual Assault Charges, Warrants, and Driving on a Suspended License.
There are many defenses available in the practice of Criminal Defense. There are also many ways to mitigate penalties you face. If an entire case can not dismissed, there are many ways to get charges dismissed or amended to a different charge. Having an attorney that has negotiated cases with favorable and successful results is an asset to you.
Depending on your case the District Attorney may want you to go to Jail, or suffer other unwarranted penalties. Let us handle your case so we can come up with the best strategy given your particular circumstances. Most of our clients are referred to us by clients who have been very satisfied with the representation they received from our firm. More importantly, they were satisfied with the results we were able to accomplish with our diligent representation throughout their entire case.
Top Criminal Defense
The Firm will not look at your particular situation as “just another case”. You will come to realize we sincerely do care. Also, you benefit from decades of experience in the practice of thousands of Criminal Defense cases.
Excellent Communication
Communication between Attorney and Client is of paramount importance. Upon retaining the services of our Firm, you will be given your attorney’s business cell phone number.
Free Case Evaluation
The Firm offers consultations at no cost to you so that you may make an informed decision about moving forward and beginning an attorney-client relationship. Procrastination could get in the way of strategic planning that will make the difference in the outcome of your case
