Diamond Bar Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Attorney and DUI Lawyer in Diamond Bar, CA

Diamond Bar, CA is a city in Southeastern LA County.  Nearby Pomona, Walnut, Covina, San Dimas, Rowland Heights, Claremont, La Verne, and Covina, Diamond Bar is located near the borders of both Orange County and San Bernardino County.  With a population of over 55,000, Diamond Bar is an upper middle class community made up primarily of family households.  The low crime and good schools attract families with school-aged children and those hoping to avoid much of the crime typical in many other parts of Los Angeles and the Inland Empire.  With close proximity to universities, business and other commerce, Diamond Bar is well located for employment opportunities, as well.

Though crime rates are below average for LA County, arrests for DRUG CRIMES, DUI, and DOMESTIC VIOLENCE are fairly common.  THEFT CRIMES and VIOLENT CRIMES are less common, but do occur.  Diamond Bar does not have it's own police force, and is served by the nearby Walnut/Diamond Bar Sheriff's station, part of the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department.  Criminal matters proceed to the West Covina Courthouse and/or the Pomona Courthouse depending on the type of case and the stage.  Many of the arrests in Diamond Bar involve young residents, including high school and college students.  The Sheriff's department is aggressive in its enforcement of DUI and drug crimes, and crimes are harshly prosecuted by the LA County District Attorney's office in what are considered the toughest courts in the entire county.  If you or a loved one has been arrested or charged with a crime in Diamond Bar, Pomona, West Covina, Rowland Heights, Chino, San Dimas, or other neighboring communities, you will face a strong possibility of jail time and other harsh consequences.  Misdemeanor offenses are punishable by up to 6 months or a year in county jail and felonies by time in California State Prison.  Regardless of the type of case and the strength of the evidence against you, a skilled Los Angeles Criminal Defense Attorney can fight for you and work to get you a better outcome.  Whether you hope to avoid a conviction altogether or simply minimize the negative effects of a conviction, our office has had a great track record of success in West Covina and Pomona misdemeanor and felony cases.

Being arrested and charged with a crime is scary, frustrating and can have disastrous effects on your life and future.  In addition to facing a loss of your liberty to jail and prison time, a criminal conviction can carry large fines, terms of probation from three to five years, and have a negative impact on your job/career, driver's license, professional licenses and immigration status.  Los Angeles Criminal Defense Attorney Nicholas Loncar works hard to help clients avoid negative consequences.  Whether it is best to fight your case at trial, file motions to suppress evidence, motions to dismiss, or negotiate a favorable disposition with the prosecution and the court, our office can discuss your objectives and fight hard to get you results.  Contact the Law Offices of Nicholas Loncar now for a free consultation.  213-375-3775.

EXAMPLES OF DIAMOND BAR CRIMINAL DEFENSE CASES:
1.  John, 35, was convicted of several felony offenses in his 20s.  Since, he has had a difficult time securing a job and wants to clean up his record.  It turns out that he is not only eligible for an expungement, but also for a reduction to a misdemeanor.  John's attorney files a 1203.4 petition to have the cases dismissed and 17B motions to have the felonies reduced to misdemeanors.  John may now legally state on job applications that he has not been convicted of any crimes and is no longer a felon.  He will have an easier time finding work, may own a firearm and will not be limited by mistakes he made years ago as a young man.

2.  Evan, 23, lives in Diamond Bar with his parents.  A recent graduate from a nearby college, Evan is visiting some friends who still attend school there.  While hanging out with his friends, he drinks three beers, including one right before he leaves to drive home.  On his way home, Evan is pulled over for speeding.  The officer smells beer on Evan's breath and asks him if he has been drinking.  Because Evan drank very recently, his BAC has not yet reached its peak.  Unfortunately, due to the delay of the investigation, Evan is not tested for over an hour.  During this time, Evan's BAC continued to rise, eventually landing him at .09, above the legal limit.  Evan's attorney is able to convince the jury, with expert testimony and a great cross examination of the government's witnesses, that Evan's BAC was below the legal limit at the time of driving and he is acquitted.

3.  Tommy, 19, is pulled over in Diamond Bar after leaving a friend's house.  Officers received complaints of people coming in and out of the house and decide to follow some of the people leaving, suspecting that drugs are being sold there.  Tommy is pulled over about a block away, after the officers allege that he rolled through a stop sign.  The officers search Tommy's car without his consent and find two ounces of marijuana and half an ounce of meth.  Tommy is arrested and charged with possession of marijuana for sale (HS 11359) and possession of methamphetamine for sale (HS 11378).  Tommy's lawyer files a motion to suppress the evidence, alleging that the stop violated the Fourth Amendment.  The judge denies the motion, disagreeing with the attorney's reasoning and believing the officers, who claimed that Tommy consented and committed a traffic violation.  The judge did, however, recognize Tommy's medical marijuana defense and dismisses the HS 11359 charge at the preliminary hearing.  Tommy then takes his case to trial, where his defense is that the meth he possessed was for personal use.  Tommy's lawyer argues that Tommy is a drug user and not a dealer.  In support of this conclusion, the defense calls an expert witness who testifies that the amount could have been for personal use, that users frequently buy in bulk to save money, and that Tommy did not have some of the paraphernalia typically associated with drug sales (scales, baggies, etc.).  Tommy wins his trial and is convicted only of possession of methamphetamine for personal use, a misdemeanor.  He does not serve any jail time and avoids a criminal conviction, instead doing a drug treatment program. 

If you have been arrested or charged with a crime in Diamond Bar, Pomona, West Covina, Chino, Rowland Heights or San Dimas, and now must appear in court to defend yourself, call the Law Offices of Nicholas Loncar for a free consultation with a passionate, aggressive Los Angeles Criminal Defense Lawyer.  We can discuss the details of your case, evaluate your defenses and get started

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Nicholas M. Loncar, Esq. 
Los Angeles Criminal Defense Attorney
t: 213-375-3775 | f: 213-375-3099
Mobile: 323-803-4352 
[email protected]
1200 Wilshire Blvd | Suite 406
Los Angeles, CA | 90017
www.iDefendLosAngeles.com

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