Malibu Criminal Defense Attorney

Our Malibu criminal defense lawyers have handled all types of state and federal criminal cases, including high-profile celebrity DUI cases. Our legal system is often complex, especially in the case of Vehicle Code 23152 VC driving under the influence. Our DUI lawyers know how the prosecution will build their case against you.

This enables us to use effective tactics that will bring your case to justice. We will always seek to reduce your sentence or even drop your charges. When you're choosing a DUI attorney to represent you in court, we offer decades of experience and the inside knowledge you need on your side.

Also, our criminal defense lawyers might be able to help if you are accused of another misdemeanor or felony crime. We understand that not all criminal charges in Malibu are the same, and we're prepared to help you handle a wide variety of criminal offenses.

We handle all criminal charges in the state court system and federal charges in Malibu. We understand the strategies used by prosecutors throughout California and can help you formulate a specialized defense to handle your accusations.

The police and prosecutors can start working on a case against you after you are arrested. You need prompt legal help on your side, which the Sixth Amendment to the Constitution grants you. The prosecution might also offer you a plea bargain after you are charged with a crime, which is a common way to resolve your charges.

Our Practice Areas

Our Malibu criminal defense law firm handles all types of misdemeanors, felonies, and federal offenses. Sometimes, prefiling negotiations with law enforcement and the district attorney can avoid the filing of criminal charges. Some of the most common crimes we handle include the following:

DUI. The most common crime in Malibu is VC 23152 drunk driving. This offense is typically a misdemeanor, but certain circumstances could cause the charge to be increased to a felony, such as prior DUI convictions or your DUI arrest involving an accident resulting in injury or death to another.
Drug Crimes. We have experience defending drug-related crimes ranging from simple possession of controlled substances and prescription drugs to serious narcotics charges, such as possession or manufacturing drugs with the intent to sell. Drug offenses are prosecuted under various California Health and Safety Codes.
Sex Crimes. We handled all types of sexual-related offenses, such as child molestation, child pornography, statutory rape, rape, sexual battery, indecent exposure, lewd act in public, as well as contacting a minor for the purposes of committing a lewd act. You might be required to register as a sex offender.
Theft Crimes. These types of offenses include a wide range of criminal acts, such as shoplifting, petty theft, grand theft, commercial and residential burglary, receiving stolen property, fraud, forgery, embezzlement, white-collar crimes, and grand theft auto. Theft charges range from misdemeanors to felony charges.
Violent Crimes. These serious offenses include murder, aggravated battery, robbery, and assault with a deadly weapon. You could be charged with a violent crime even in situations where there is no physical contact or no one is injured, such as domestic violence arrests. Typically, violent crimes are punished more harshly.

Why Do You Need a Criminal Defense Lawyer?

Hiring an experienced criminal defense attorney can significantly increase your chances of a favorable outcome. We can provide crucial legal guidance to ensure that you do not make any unintentional mistakes that might harm your case.

We can also conduct a thorough investigation into the facts of your arrest and charges, negotiate with the district attorney, and provide aggressive representation at trial.

We are specialists in a process known as “prefiling intervention,” which consists of advocacy with law enforcement and prosecuting agencies in an attempt to reduce charges or even have them dropped completely before the first court date. To achieve a successful prefiling intervention, we will typically partner with our clients to assemble the following:

The facts that led to your arrest,
The surrounding circumstances,
The mitigating factors which contextualize the alleged conduct

Sometimes, we locate witnesses, videos, and other exculpatory evidence with the assistance of a private investigator to build the defense case. There may be legally significant issues of proof that must be highlighted to show that a case cannot be successfully prosecuted against our client beyond a reasonable doubt.

For more information, contact Eisner Gorin LLP, based in Los Angeles.

Related Content:

Malibu