Glendale Criminal Defense Attorney
Suppose you were accused of a misdemeanor or felony crime in the City of Glendale, California. In that case, you can rest assured that our team of experienced criminal defense lawyers will provide you with the best chance of a favorable outcome.
The City has numerous shopping destinations, which means there are high volumes of theft-related offenses. Depending on the value of the stolen items, the case could be filed as a felony offense. If you were accused or arrested for theft, contact our law firm to review the details.
Domestic violence (DV) is also a common crime, and these cases are serious. Law enforcement and prosecutors have specialized units that target domestic violence for prosecution.
Most DV's are “wobblers” in which they can be charged as felonies or misdemeanors depending on the severity of the offense.
This means that the potential consequences can vary greatly, and it's crucial to have a skilled defense attorney on your side.
Even when facing domestic violence charges, there is hope. With the right legal representation, you can negotiate for lesser charges or even a case dismissal, providing a light at the end of the tunnel.
Glendale Police are focused on all drug-related activity, which includes sales, trafficking, and even personal use of drugs. The District Attorney's Office will file felony charges if they believe that you intend to sell drugs.
Police and prosecutors will focus on different pieces of evidence to show intent to sell, which includes the quantity of drugs, packaging materials, cellphone communication, and other materials related to the sales of drugs.
Crimes of violence, such as aggravated assault, can become serious charges that can range from a misdemeanor charge all the way to an even more serious felony charge. Having a conviction for a violent crime can have long-term consequences.
If you are accused, under investigation, or charged with a violent crime, contact our defense lawyers to review the details. Our firm also represents clients charged with a variety of offenses in both state and federal courts, including the following:
- White-collar crimes.
- Sex crimes.
- Murder and attempted murder.
- Criminal threats.
- Money laundering.
- Fraud crimes.
- Driving under the influence.
Glendale Courthouse and Police
The Glendale Courthouse is located at 600 East Broadway, Glendale, CA 91206, and the phone number is (818) 265-6400. This state trial court is an L A County Superior Court with jurisdiction over cases in Glendale, La Canada Flintridge, La Crescenta, and Montrose.
The Los Angeles District Attorney prosecutes criminal cases from the Glendale Area Office. Their address is 600 East Broadway, Room 280, Glendale, CA 91206, and the phone number is (818) 500-3593.
The Glendale Police Department is located at 613 E. Broadway, Glendale, CA 91206, and the 24 Hour Hotline is 818-550-4400.
The Glendale City Jail is located at 131 N Isabel St, Glendale, CA 91206, and its phone number is (818) 548-3124. Visitations are conducted daily between 1 pm and 4 pm for 15 minutes via video. Inmates are allowed two visits daily, and only one person is allowed admittance for each of the two visitations.
Criminal Court Process in Glendale
Typically, anyone arrested in Glendale has the option to bail out or get an OR release. As noted, if the DA files a charge, you must show up to court at the arraignment, but judges will waive the defendant's appearance on misdemeanors as long you have private counsel appearing on their behalf.
If you fail to attend all required court appearances, the judge will issue a bench warrant for your arrest. Still, judges are usually agreeable to recalling the warrant if they file a “motion to quash the warrant” and appear at a court hearing.
After the arraignment, the case enters the pretrial stage, where the defense attorney plays a crucial role in investigating the case for any weak links in the evidence.
They also try to negotiate a resolution with the prosecutors to avoid trial. Sometimes, the defense attorney can persuade the DA to reduce or dismiss the charges (DA reject).
If you are facing any criminal case in Glendale, California, rest assured that our law firm has a track record of success in pre-filing intervention. Contact us to review the specific details and legal options moving forward.
In a standard prefiling intervention, we present several legal positions to the government as we develop the facts of the case. This process is designed to raise reasonable doubt, showing that the charges will not be proven to a jury and that the case should not be formally filed in court.
These arguments raise reasonable doubt, showing that the charges will not be proven to a jury and that the case should not be formally filed in court. For more information, contact Eisner Gorin LLP, based in Los Angeles.
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