Lawndale Criminal Defense Lawyer

Lawndale Criminal Attorney

Lawndale, CA is a city in Los Angeles County's South Bay region.  Neighboring communities include: Manhattan Beach, Redondo Beach, Torrance, Hawthorne, and El Camino Village.  Lawndale is served by the 405 and 91 Freeways as well as Imperial Highway.  The town is located approximately 5 miles from LAX International Airport.  Lawndale has a population of just over 30,000 residents.  With roughly 60% of the population being Hispanic, Lawndale is not the most diverse community, but is also more diverse than many of its neighbors, with sizable white, African-American and Asian populations. 

Though Rendondo Beach, Hermosa Beach, Manhattan Beach, Torrance and Hawthorne each have their own police force, Lawndale is served by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, who operate the South Los Angeles Station on Imperial Highway.  Criminal cases in Lawndale proceed to the Southwest Judicial District of the LA Superior Court.  This includes the Inglewood Courthouse and Torrance Courthouse.  All criminal matters, both misdemeanor and felony, are aggressively prosecuted by the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office.

Lawndale sees wide range of criminal cases.  DUI, Drug Crimes, Domestic Violence, Unlicensed Driver and Theft Crimes are among the most common.  In addition, there are violent crimes, gang crimes, homicides, and more.  Being arrested and charged with a crime is a scary process and can have very serious consequences for your present and future.  If you or a loved one has been arrested or charged with a crime, contact the Law Offices of Nicholas Loncar now for a Free Consultation with a Los Angeles Criminal Lawyer.  We can discuss your case and any defenses in detail and make sure that you understand the criminal justice process and that your case is in good hands with our office.

SOME EXAMPLES OF LAWNDALE CRIMINAL CASES INCLUDE:
1.  Albert was convicted of DUI two years ago and placed on three years of probation.  He is pulled over for speeding near his home in Lawndale on his way home from dinner.  At dinner, Albert had two drinks.  The officer could smell alcohol on Albert's breath and asks him to step out of the car.  Albert has already had the ignition interlock device removed from his car and completed his DUI classes, however, he is still on DUI probation.  Albert is asked a series of questions and then asked to perform a series of field sobriety tests.  Despite his previous experience, Albert does comply with the tests as requested.  Additionally, he gives a breath sample at the side of the road.  His BAC reading with the PAS (handheld breathalyzer) is .09.  He is arrested and booked for DUI with a prior.  At the station, Albert is asked to blow again in the larger breathalyzer machine at the station.  Here, he blows a .10.  Albert hires a lawyer to represent him.  Albert is offered a deal to avoid a second DUI conviction, license suspension and jail time, but still wants to take the case to trial.  Albert's DUI attorney sets the case for trial and prepares with an expert witness to assert the Rising BAC defense.  Because Albert drank close in time to when he drove, the alcohol was not yet fully absorbed at the time of driving.  This is why Albert had a higher BAC result at the station.  What this also means is that Albert's BAC was likely lower.  Paired with the lack of swerving or poor performance on field sobriety tests, Albert gets a not guilty verdict on both counts.

2.  Jamie, a Lawndale resident, is arrested for shoplifting while shopping at the South Bay Galleria.  Heading to college in the Fall, Jamie is very concerned about having a conviction on her record.  The items Jamie stole were worth a total of about $150, and are not eligible for reduction to an infraction.  She hires a Los Angeles Criminal Defense Lawyer to represent her in court.  Her lawyer is able to work out a diversion program, whereby Jamie will avoid a conviction on her record.  This is among the best possible outcomes in any criminal case, and theft convictions can be especially damaging with employers, immigration consequences and professional licensing boards.

3.  Jared and Helen live together in an apartment in Lawndale.  They have been in a dating relationship for 3 years.  One night, Jared and Helen get into an argument, neighbors hear glass break and the police are called.  When the police arrive, they ask Helen if there had been any fighting and she says that they were just arguing.  Still, the officers ask to come inside, and separate Jared and Helen.  The two officers question the couple separately so that they can elicit incriminating statements.  The officer questioning Jared tells him that Helen had accused him of throwing a plate at her.  In anger, Jared quickly responded that it was actually Helen who through the plate and that the plate hit him, showing the mark on his shoulder.  At this point, the police arrest Helen and charge her with PC 273.5 (corporal injury to spouse or cohabitant).  Although Jared does not with to "press charges" the DA's office can file charges anyway.  Helen hires a skilled Los Angeles Domestic Violence Attorney to help with her case.  Helen's lawyer reaches out to the DA's office, requesting that the matter not be filed in court, and instead be dealt with informally at an office hearing.  The DA agrees and no charges are filed.  Helen does not end up getting any conviction.

Contact the Law Offices of Nicholas Loncar now for a Free Consultation with a Los Angeles Criminal Lawyer.  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

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