Gardena Criminal Defense Attorney and DUI Lawyer

Gardena Criminal Defense Attorney and DUI Lawyer

Gardena, CA is located in LA County's South Bay region, nearby Hawthorne, Lawndale, Lennox, Inglewood, Torrance, Carson, Redondo Beach, Hermosa Beach, Manhattan Beach and Palos Verdes.  With a population of nearly 60,000, Gardena has its own law enforcement entity, the Gardena Police Department, in charge of enforcing traffic, misdemeanor and felony laws in the area.  Nearby the 110, 105, 405 and 91 Freeways, Hawthorne residents and visitors are also likely to encounter California Highway Patrol officers, with CHP responsible for a majority of the DUI arrests in the area.  Criminal and traffic matters in Hawthorne are prosecuted at the Torrance Courthouse on Maple avenue in Nearby Torrance, CA.  Criminal matters are aggressively prosecuted and harsh punishments are sought.  In addition to DUI arrests, drug crimes, domestic violence, theft crimes, and violent crimes are common.

A criminal conviction can have serious consequences, including time in jail or prison, large fines, long terms of probation (up to 5 years), loss of driver's license, loss of professional licensing/employment and immigration consequences.  If you or a loved one has been arrested or charged with a crime in Gardena, Torrance, Hawthorne, Inglewood, Redondo Beach, Hermosa Beach, Long Beach, Compton, or anywhere else in Los Angeles, call the Law Offices of Nicholas Loncar for a Free Consultation with a Los Angeles Criminal Defense Attorney.  There are many defenses in criminal cases.  Additionally, there may be motions that can get evidence thrown out in your case due to search and seizure or Miranda rights issues.  If you hope to avoid trial, effective plea negotiation can still be achieved by pointing out deficiencies in the government's case, bolstering your good character and more.  Discuss your case with a lawyer to evaluate your defenses, as well as determine the possible and probable consequences in your case.

Some examples of a Gardena, CA Criminal Case Include:
1.  Jerry, a Gardena resident is cheering on his favorite football team at a local sports bar.  Over the course of the game, Jerry consumes four Bud Light beers, enjoys a large plate of nachos, and does not feel impaired to drive.  On his way home from the game, Jerry encounters a DUI checkpoint.  The officer smells alcohol on Jerry's breath and asks him to step out of the car.  Jerry performs a series of field sobriety tests and does pretty well.  Next, the officer has him blow into a preliminary alcohol screening device, with a result of .09 and he is arrested for DUI.  At the station, Jerry blows a .10.  Jerry has a strong Rising BAC defense, and may be able to establish that his BAC was below the legal limit at the time of driving, even though he tested higher later.  Jerry's DUI lawyer will also discuss Jerry's medical and dental history, drinking pattern that day, and more to determine the best defenses.

2.  Rhonda lives in Gardena and is shopping with her daughter on Western Avenue one day when she is stopped by store security personnel on her way out of a store.  Unbeknownst to Rhonda, her 3 year old daughter had grabbed an item off of a shelf and was holding an unpaid-for item (valued at over $150) as they walked out the store.  The store security call the police and an officer comes out to talk to Rhonda.  The officer does a background check and finds that Rhonda had previously been convicted of shoplifting, and issues a citation for her to appear in court on a misdemeanor.  Rhonda's lawyer can attempt to work something out with the prosecuting attorney.  Ideally, the case will not be filed, but in the event that it is, the attorney can attempt to work out a diversion program or take the case to trial to assert that Rhonda did not intend to steal anything and did not know about the item her daughter grabbed off of the shelf.

3.  Ian and Shelly live in an apartment in Gardena together.  They have been together about 2 years and frequently argue.  On several occasions, neighbors have called the police to report noise or a disturbance.  One evening, Shelly sees a text message on Ian's phone from a girl named Erica.  Shelly confronts Ian and a heated argument breaks out.  Having long suspected Ian of cheating, Shelly is very angry.  Police arrive at the apartment and speak to Shelly and Ian separately.  The officer talking to Shelly tells her (untruthfully) that Ian said she slapped him and that he'd have to take her to jail.  Shelly, now irate, tells the officer that Ian hit her and has done so in the past (untrue).  Ian is arrested and charged with a violation of PC 273.5, causing injury to a spouse or cohabitant.  Ian's lawyer is able to get the case dismissed on the day of trial, in part by exposing the dirty police tactic used to encourage Shelly's false accusation.

If you or a loved one has been arrested or charged with a crime in Torrance, Gardena, Hawthorne, Inglewood, Compton, Long Beach, Redondo Beach, Hermosa Beach, Palos Verdes, San Pedro, Carson or anywhere else in Los Angeles, you need to discuss your case with a knowledgeable, experienced attorney.  During a free consultation, you can get a better idea of the strength of the case against you, what defenses you may have, and what the possible and probable outcomes could be in a case like yours.  Call our office now to discuss your case.  213-375-3775.

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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

Useful LA Criminal Defense Resources:
LA Inmate Locator 
LA Superior Court  
City of Arcadia
LA County Law Library
LA Felony Bail Schedule
LA Misdemeanor Bail Schedule