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IF YOU OR A LOVED ONE HAS BEEN ARRESTED OR CHARGED WITH A CRIME IN THE SAN FERNANDO VALLEY, YOU NEED A PASSIONATE, AGGRESSIVE CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY TO FIGHT FOR YOU. NORTH HOLLYWOOD CRIMINAL CASES ARE HELD AT THE VAN NUYS COURTHOUSE. OUR OFFICE IS LOCATED IN NEARBY STUDIO CITY. CALL NOW FOR A FREE CONSULTATION. 818-646-8788.  NORTH HOLLYWOOD CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY AND DUI LAWYER North Hollywood is located in LA's San Fernando Valley, just north of Studio City, Toluca Lake and Valley Village and West of Burbank. North Hollywood, despite is name is not adjacent to Hollywood; in fact several neighborhoods, and the Santa Monica Mountains separate Hollywood and North Hollywood. North Hollywood is home to the NoHo Arts District and the North Hollywood Metro Station, a major transportation hub for Los Angeles and the Valley. The NoHo Arts District, complete with restaurants, bars, cafes, theaters, clothing stores and art galleries is a social hub for the North Hollywood area as well as neighboring parts of the San Fernando Valley and Los Angeles. With a population of over 70,000 people, North Hollywood is home to a lot of young people and a lot of commerce. Just minutes away from North Hollywood, is our Studio City Office, located on Ventura Boulevard. The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) patrols North Hollywood, with the LA County Sheriff having jurisdiction over the Metro station and the California Highway Patrol policing the freeways that cut through and surround North Hollywood. North Hollywood arrests and criminal charges run the gamut from theft crimes, drug crimes, DUI and domestic violence, all the way up to violent felonies like rape and homicide. Criminal and traffic matters are heard at the Van Nuys Courthouse in nearby Van Nuys. If you have been charged with DUI, your Los Angeles DUI Lawyer can help you avoid a criminal conviction, a license suspension or jail time. There are many defenses in DUI cases and an arrest does not have to mean a conviction. Some of the most common defenses in DUI cases are: Mouth Alcohol, Rising BAC, How Accurate are Breathalyzers?, Did Police Follow Proper Testing Procedure, Do Field Sobriety Tests Prove Anything, Alcohol and Drugs are NOT the Only Causes of Bad Driving). In drug possession, weapon possession and theft offense cases, the best defense is often to use a motions to suppress any evidence that is obtained in violation of your constitutional rights. If you were subject to an unlawful search or the police lacked probable cause to make an arrest in your case, your Los Angeles Criminal Defense Attorney will fight hard to assert your rights and get the best possible outcome in your case. EXAMPLE: Rob is a medical marijuana patient with a valid California doctor's recommendation for marijuana use. After work one evening, Rob and a friend are driving through North Hollywood, smoking a marijuana blunt in the car with the windows partially rolled down. Driving down Magnolia, they spot an LAPD officer in their direction of traffic and Rob quickly pulls over to avoid driving past the police cruiser. Rob and his friend both exit the vehicle and begin to walk towards a nearby convenience store. The LAPD officer pulls over and drives up to the two men, exiting his vehicle and ordering them to stop. The officer tells Rob and his friend that he could smell the marijuana smoke, and asked which of them had been driving the vehicle. Rob admits to driving, and tells the officer that he is a medical marijuana patient. His friend and passanger also has a valid doctor's recommendation. Next, the officer asks Rob to perform a set of field sobriety tests. Rob is asked to stand on one leg, walk heel-to-toe, and follow a pen with his eyes only. Rob's balance and coordination were fine, but the officer concluded that Rob was not following directions because he began the tests before the officer was finished giving instructions. The officer places Rob under arrest for DUI, citing Rob's inability to follow instructions, the strong odor of burnt marijuana and redness in Rob's eyes as the reasons to believe Rob was under the influence in violation of California's drunk driving laws. Rob provides a blood sample at the station and knows that he will test positive for THC. Rob hires a North Hollywood Criminal Defense Attorney for his DUI case. Because Rob is charged with DUI involving drugs and not alcohol, he is not subject to the administrative suspension that starts 30 days after a DUI arrest. He does not need to request a DMV hearing within 10 days to save his driver's license. If he avoids a DUI conviction, he will not lose his license. If convicted, the DMV's Mandatory Actions Unit would suspend his license for 6 months. Rob's lawyer requests video of the DUI stop, including video footage of Rob's performance on the field sobriety tests. The defense lawyer also emphasizes that the officer did not observe any bad driving and is not licensed as a Drug Recognition Expert. Due to a lack of proof, the attorney is able to negotiate for a reduction to reckless driving. As a "dry" reckless, this charge is not priorable as a DUI (as would be a "wet" reckless) and does not carry a license suspension. Rob will pay a small fine and be done with this case. Being arrested or charged with a crime is scary, stressful and embarrassing. But you do not have to face this challenge on your own. Contact the Law Offices of Nicholas Loncar now for a free consultation with a Los Angeles Criminal Defense Attorney. We can discuss the details of your criminal case, begin to evaluate your defenses and decide on the right course of action to get you the best outcome possible in your criminal case. Whether you need to avoid jail, negative immigration consequences or are simply innocent of the charge(s) alleged, a Los Angeles Criminal Defense Lawyer can help. Nicholas M. Loncar, Esq. Los Angeles Criminal Defense Attorney t. 818-646-8788 | f: 818-646-8772 MOBILE: 323-803-4352 www.iDefendLosAngeles.com [email protected] 12198 Ventura Blvd | Suite 207 Studio City, CA | 91604 Published By: Nicholas Loncar | Written by Nicholas Loncar
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 Downtown Los Angeles (commonly called "DTLA") is a very diverse place, with a lot to offer. On the north end of Downtown, there is Chinatown, Union Station, Little Tokyo, Olvera Street and of course the Men's Central Jail and Twin Towers Correctional Facilities. A few blocks south are City Hall, the Clara Shortridge Foltz Criminal Justice Center, and the Bunker Hill Business District. The central part of Downtown Los Angeles has an Arts District, Skid Row, and the Jewelry District. The Southern portions of DTLA include South Park (by the Staples Center) and the Fashion District (Santee Alley). The Law Offices of Nichols Loncar are located just west of the 110 Freeway in the City-Center/Westlake neighborhood of Downtown Los Angeles. Our office is located at 1200 Wilshire Blvd. With so many different neighborhoods and functions, DTLA also sees a wide variety of different criminal charges and arrests. From alcohol-related arrests and DUI leaving the many bars, restaurants and clubs downtown, to counterfeit goods in the Fashion District, to drug possession and sales in Skid Row, Downtown Los Angeles keeps the police, and Los Angeles Criminal Defense Attorneys quite busy. LAPD is the primary law enforcement agency in the region, but LA County Sheriff patrols the various metro stations and California Highway Patrol polices the freeways going through Downtown Los Angeles (110, 10, 101, 5). Felony matters stemming from Downtown LA charges and arrests are heard Downtown at the Clara Shortridge Foltz Criminal Justice Center, located at 210 W Temple Street. Traffic tickets and traffic related misdemeanors (including DUI and driving on a suspended license) are heard at the Metropolitan Courthouse located just South of Downtown Los Angeles, at Washington Blvd and Hill Street. If you have been charged with a crime in Downtown Los Angeles, or nearby in Westlake, Chinatown, Echo Park, East LA, Koreatown, or South LA, contact the Law Offices of Nicholas Loncar for a free consultation with a Los Angeles Criminal Defense Attorney. We can discuss the details of your case, what defenses you may have available and how to best proceed in fighting your criminal case. In DUI cases, a Los Angeles Criminal Defense Lawyer can assert a wide range of defenses that might save your driver's license and keep you out of jail (Including: Mouth Alcohol, Rising BAC, How Accurate are Breathalyzers?, Did Police Follow Proper Testing Procedure, Do Field Sobriety Tests Prove Anything, Alcohol and Drugs are NOT the Only Causes of Bad Driving). For theft offenses, there may be an opportunity to reach a civil compromise dismissal with merchants or otherwise disprove intent to steal. Drug crimes and weapon offenses might have viable motions to suppress if the police violated your rights. You need a lawyer who can fight for you and work to get the best possible outcome in your case. This is a confusing, difficult time. If you have been arrested, charged with a crime or even cited for a traffic violation, you undoubtedly have questions about what to expect and what to do next. With a free consultation with a Los Angeles Criminal Defense Attorney, you can ask those questions and get meaningful, tailored to your case, and carefully explained answers. We will identify the best course of action, and get started working for your defense. EXAMPLE: Eric has a party at his loft in Downtown Los Angeles. Over the course of the party, lots of people have come and gone, some staying longer than others. Late in the night, a few party guests are still around and Eric goes to bed, leaving a few of his friends and their friends alone in the living room. As the last guests leave, they leave the front door wide open. One of the party guests also left a small bag, containing a small amount of cocaine on a couch. A neighbor sees the door open for a while and calls the apartment manager. The apartment manager calls the LAPD, scared to go inside. There is a mess and with the door open, they fear there may have been a burglary. The police knock on the door for several seconds and then enter, uninvited. They see the bag in plain sight on the coffee table and and believe it to contain an illegal drug, cocaine. They wake up Eric and place him under arrest for possession of a controlled substance in violation of Health and Safety Code 11350. (more on California Drug Crimes). Eric's Los Angeles Criminal Defense Attorney will get the government's evidence through police reports and other testimony, and devise the right course of conduct. There might be a viable motion to suppress the evidence (if the police violated Eric's Fourth Amendment Rights with an unlawful search), the amount of cocaine left in the bag might not be deemed a "usable amount" under California Law, and Eric might be eligible for a dismissal of the case pursuant to PC 1000, a diversion program, where drug possession offenses can be dismissed upon completion of a drug counseling program. Speak to a Los Angeles Criminal Defense Attorney now about your case. 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 Published By: Nicholas Loncar | Written by Nicholas Loncar  East Lost Angeles (East LA or East Los) is a Los Angeles neighborhood across the LA River from Downtown. Located just west of the San Gabriel Valley, East LA is one of the most populous neighborhoods in LA and one of the least ethnically diverse neighborhoods in the nation. 96.7% of the area's roughly 125,000 residents are Latino. The East Los Angeles Courthouse, part of the area's civic center, hears cases not only from East LA, but all of the non-traffic misdemeanors from Downtown LA and most of the surrounding areas.
East LA is patrolled by the LA County Sheriff, and California Highway Patrol. Crimes are prosecuted by the LA District Attorney. East LA has higher than average crime rates for LA County, for California and the nation. Also, there is a considerable street gang presence and arrests and prosecutions for gang-related offenses are common. If you have been arrested or charged with a crime in East LA, a Los Angeles Criminal Defense Lawyer in neighboring Echo Park can help. In DUI cases, we can help you assert the defenses available (Including: Mouth Alcohol, Rising BAC, How Accurate are Breathalyzers?, Did Police Follow Proper Testing Procedure, Do Field Sobriety Tests Prove Anything, Alcohol and Drugs are NOT the Only Causes of Bad Driving). For theft offenses, there may be an opportunity to reach a civil compromise dismissal with merchants (often impossible with large corporate stores, but possible with East LA's small business owners). Drug crimes and weapon offenses might have viable motions to suppress if the police violated your rights. This is a confusing, difficult time. If you have been arrested, charged with a crime or even cited for a traffic violation, you undoubtedly have questions about what to expect and what to do next. With a free consultation with a Los Angeles Criminal Defense Attorney, you can ask those questions and get meaningful, tailored to your case, and carefully explained answers. We will identify the best course of action, and get started working for your defense. Contact our office now for a free consultation with a Los Angeles Criminal Defense Lawyer. We can discuss the details of your case, go through the possible defenses and explain the court process to you in detail. If you've been arrested or charged with a crime in East LA, Boyle Heights, Montebello, or anywhere else in Los Angeles, the Law Offices of Nicholas Loncar can help. EXAMPLE: Ivan, a resident of East Los Angeles, is driving home from a family gathering in nearby Lincoln Heights. He is pulled over by police and accused of running a stop sign. As the officer approaches Ivan's window, he sees a pistol-shaped torch lighter on the passenger side seat. He immediately orders Ivan out of the vehicle and handcuffs him. The officer pats Ivan down, goes into his pockets and retrieves several small bags containing a white powder resembling methamphetamine. Ivan is then placed under arrest for possession of a controlled substance (HS 11377). The officers search the vehicle after placing Ivan in the squad car, and only then retrieve the torch lighter. They also recover a loaded handgun in the back seat, as well as a scale and additional plastic bags. Ivan is charged with HS 11370.1 (possession of a controlled substance with a firearm) and HS 11378 (possession/transportation of a controlled substance for sale). Additionally, Ivan is not a United States Citizen and would be deported if convicted of the charged offenses. Upon the advice of his immigration attorney, Ivan hires a Los Angeles Criminal Defense Attorney to represent him in this serious case. Upon reviewing the police report, Ivan's defense lawyer notices that the officer used seeing the torch lighter as justification for ordering Ivan out of the car, and the officer wrote that the torch lighter looked like a handgun. The defense attorney writes a motion to suppress, and argues that the officer knew that the lighter was not a gun. The officer used that as justification for an illegal search. The officer also subpoena's the video footage from the patrol car and a nearby gas station to show how the officer did not use any urgency to recover the torch lighter, indicating that he knew it was not something dangerous. The judge agrees and finds that the search was an unlawful search. The evidence recovered gets suppressed and the case is dismissed. Not only is Ivan no longer facing a possible prison sentence, but he will not longer face any negative immigration consequences. If you have been arrested or charged with a crime in LA, call the Law Offices of Nicholas Loncar for a free consultation with a Los Angeles Criminal Defense Attorney, and to find out what defenses might be available to help with your case. 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 Published By: Nicholas Loncar | Written by Nicholas Loncar PROVIDING VAN NUYS AND THE SAN FERNANDO VALLEY WITH PASSIONATE, AGGRESSIVE AND AFFORDABLE CRIMINAL DEFENSE SERVICES. HANDLING FELONY AND MISDEMEANOR MATTERS WITH ZEAL, EXPERIENCE AND A GREAT RECORD OF SUCCESS. CALL NOW FOR A FREE CONSULTATION. 818-646-8788.  IF YOU OR A LOVED ONE HAS BEEN ARRESTED, CHARGED WITH A CRIME OR IS UNDER INVESTIGATION BY POLICE IN VAN NUYS, NORTH HOLLYWOOD, STUDIO CITY, SHERMAN OAKS, ENCINO OR ANYWHERE ELSE IN THE SAN FERNANDO VALLEY, CONTACT THE LAW OFFICES OF NICHOLAS LONCAR FOR A FREE CONSULTATION. THE POLICE AND PROSECUTORS IN VAN NUYS WILL WORK HARD TO BUILD A CASE AGAINST YOU AND CONVICT YOU. YOU NEED AN ATTORNEY WHO WILL WORK HARD FOR YOU AND FIGHT FOR THE BEST POSSIBLE OUTCOME. Located right in the middle of Los Angeles' San Fernando Valley, Van Nuys is a large suburban community with residential areas, a civic center and businesses of all kinds. From restaurants and bars, to strip clubs and bail bondsmen, Van Nuys has it all. With a population of over 135,000 people, Van Nuys is one of the more populous neighborhoods in LA's San Fernando Valley. Van Nuys has large Mexican and Salvadorean populations. The area is primarily patrolled by LAPD and the California Highway Patrol. Criminal proceedings are held in Van Nuys Courthouse, located at 14400 Erwin Street Mall in Van Nuys. Van Nuys sees all sorts of criminal cases, from arrests for prostitution, drugs, DUI, domestic violence, up to gang activity and violent felonies. Traffic matters are also heard at the Van Nuys Courthouse. A short trip away from Studio City, Van Nuys is nearby the Law Offices of Nicholas Loncar, conveniently located on Ventura Boulevard, a major artery in the San Fernando Valley. In Van Nuys DUI cases, we can help you assert the defenses available (Including: Mouth Alcohol, Rising BAC, How Accurate are Breathalyzers?, Did Police Follow Proper Testing Procedure, Do Field Sobriety Tests Prove Anything,Alcohol and Drugs are NOT the Only Causes of Bad Driving). For Van Nuys theft offenses, there may be an opportunity to reach a civil compromise dismissal with merchants or otherwise deny involvement or intent to steal. Drug crimes or weapon offenses might have a viable motion to suppress if the police violated your Constitutional rights during your police encounter, or a long list of other defenses. Each case is different and fact-specific and it takes a skilled, knowledgeable attorney to take the right steps to get you the best outcome in your case in Van Nuys, the San Fernando Valley, or anywhere else in Los Angeles. If you have been arrested or charged with a crime in Van Nuys, Sherman Oaks, Canoga Park, North Hollywood, Encino or anywhere else in Los Angeles, contact a knowledgeable, aggressive Los Angeles Criminal Defense Attorney at the Law Offices of Nicholas Loncar now for a free consultation. 818-646-8788 EXAMPLE: John, a plumber, has had back pain for several years. His job involves a lot of strain on his back and he had previously been prescribed Vicodin to help him manage the pain. After about 10 months of taking the medication, John could no longer afford health coverage, and could not afford to pay for frequent doctor's visits. John's father also was prescribed pain medications, and gave John 20 pills each month so that John could manage to get through his hard work day. One day, while John is backing out of a driveway at one of his job sites, he hits another vehicle. An LAPD officer comes out to write up a traffic collision investigation report. While talking to both parties, the officer asks John if he takes any medications. John admitted to the officer that he takes pain medication for his back. The officer asked John to perform some field sobriety tests, and John agreed (note: he has a right to refuse to perform field sobriety tests and should refuse). John lost his balance while trying to perform the one leg stand test. John is arrested for DUI and taken to the station for a blood test. He now must appear in Van Nuys Court to defend against charges that he violated VC 23152(a) and 23152(b). Unlike alcohol-related DUIs, John will not need to schedule a DMV hearing. His license will only be suspended if he is convicted of DUI. Fortunately, John is not in possession of any of the pills his father had given him. If he had been found with the pills, he would face a felony possession of a controlled substance charge per HS 11350. It is also important to note that even if John has a valid prescription, he can still be prosecuted for DUI if the government shows that the medication has impaired his ability to drive. John hires a Los Angeles Criminal Defense Attorney to represent him in his DUI case. John's lawyer has an accident reconstructionist interview John, the other driver and the police officers accident report, and has a toxicology expert review the blood results and exploit other holes in the government's case. The attorney also gets a statement from John's physician stating that his back problems would make it difficult for him to stand on one leg. Relying on the government's evidence (the evidence in the officer's report) is not likely to get the best result. But with independent, new evidence, John has a much better chance to get a dismissal, a reduced charge, or, if necessary, win his DUI case at a jury trial. If you have been arrested or charged with a crime in Van Nuys, contact the Law Offices of Nicholas Loncar for a free consultation with a Los Angeles Criminal Defense Attorney. Nicholas M. Loncar, Esq. Los Angeles Criminal Defense Attorney t. 818-646-8788 | f: 818-646-8772 MOBILE: 323-803-4352 www.iDefendLosAngeles.com [email protected] 12198 Ventura Blvd | Suite 207 Studio City, CA | 91604 By Nicholas Loncar People v. E.L. - Assault with a Deadly Weapon Case - DISMISSED People v. A.A. - Poss. of Marijuana for Sale (HS 11359) - DISMISSED - NO JAIL People v. D.C. - Felony Theft W/ Strike Prior, Facing 7 YEARS! - PROBATION People v. C.I. - Firearm and Transportation of Methamphetamine for Sale - DISMISSED People v. E.L. - PC 273.5 domestic violence - DISMISSED People v. A.C. - Felony Criminal Threats (Strike Offense) - DISMISSED People v. T.T. - Driving Under the Influence of Drugs - REDUCED TO WET RECKLESS People v. L.S. - Driving Under the Influence of Drugs - REDUCED TO WET RECKLESS People v. J.P. - 1998 Felony - PLEA WITHDRAWN/REDUCED TO MISDEMEANOR People v. P.V. - Driving on a Suspended License - DISMISSED People v. H.S. - Driving on a Suspended License - DISMISSED People v. S.P. - Felony Domesic Violence - DISMISSED BEFORE FILING People v. R.C. - Possession of a Controlled Substance - DISMISSED (PC 1000) People v. L.H. - Theft w/ Felony Theft Priors - PROBATION (NO JAIL TIME) People v. A.F. - Felony PV - 4 year sus. sentence - CREDIT FOR TIME SERVED People v. A.D.- High BAC DUI w/ Prior, prob. violation & Susp. License - NO JAIL TIME People v. K.C.- DUI charges in Santa Clarita - REDUCED TO WET RECKLESS People v. D.I. - DUI .11 Blood Alcohol - REDUCED TO WET RECKLESS People v. K.D. - DUI in San Fernando Courthouse - REDUCED TO WET RECKLESS People v. M.E. - Felony Domestic Violence - DISMISSED BEFORE FILING
VAN NUYS DEFENSE LAWYER PRACTICE AREAS OVERVIEW:
DRUG CRIMES | DUI | DUI CAUSING INJURY | DUI W/ PRIOR | FELONY DUI | VIOLENT CRIMES | THEFT CRIMES PROSTITUTION/SOLICITATION | WEAPONS OFFENSES | SEX CRIMES | HOMICIDE | DOMESTIC VIOLENCE JUVENILE OFFENSES | PROBATION VIOLATIONS | FELONY |MISDEMEANOR | MARIJUANA | DUI DRUGS GANG CASES | VANDALISM | EXPUNGEMENT | APPEALS | CIVIL RIGHTS | THREE STRIKES | INFRACTION (TRAFFIC) UNLICENSED DRIVER/SUSPENDED LICENSE | SALE, TRANSPORT, CULTIVATION & MANUFACTURE OF DRUGS ILLEGAL FIREWORKS | JURY TRIALS | WATSON MURDER | FINANCIAL CRIMES | FEDERAL CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTEMPTED MURDER | CONSPIRACY | CARJACKING & GRAND THEFT AUTO | CHILD SEX CRIMES | HIT & RUN STALKING & HARASSMENT | RESISTING & EVADING | OBSTRUCTION, PERJURY & DISSUADING A WITNESS ARSON | CHILD ENDANGERMENT & ABUSE | FRAUD | FORGERY | OPERATING A "CHOP SHOP" | PIMPING FILING A FALSE REPORT | EXTORTION & BLACKMAIL | COUNTERFEITING | KIDNAPPING | ILLEGAL GAMBLING UNIVERSITY DISCIPLINARY PROCEEDINGS | ASSET FORFEITURE | RESTRAINING AND PROTECTIVE ORDERS ROBBERY | BURGLARY | STAT. RAPE & RAPE | ASSAULT W/ A DEADLY WEAPON & AGGRAVATED ASSAULT Glendale, California is a northeastern suburb of Los Angeles, nearby Burbank, Pasadena, Griffith Park, Los Feliz, and just minutes down Sunset Boulevard from the Law Offices of Nicholas Loncar in Echo Park. Also nearby are the 2, 5, 134 and 210 freeways, making Glendale a very centrally-located city, with quick access to much of Los Angeles County. Glendale is home to a wide array of small and large business, as well as a sizable residential population. With a population of nearly 200,000, Glendale is the third largest city in LA County (after Long Beach and Los Angeles). Glendale is also home to one of the largest Armenian populations outside of Armenia. The area is primarily patrolled by Glendale PD, with LAPD, LA County Sheriff and the California Highway Patrol having jurisdiction of neighboring areas. Criminal proceedings are held in Glendale Courthouse, located at 600 E. Broadway in Glendale. Glendale sees all sorts of criminal cases, from arrests for drugs, DUI, domestic violence, up to gang activity and violent felonies. In Glendale DUI cases, we can help you assert the defenses available (Including: Mouth Alcohol, Rising BAC, How Accurate are Breathalyzers?, Did Police Follow Proper Testing Procedure, Do Field Sobriety Tests Prove Anything,Alcohol and Drugs are NOT the Only Causes of Bad Driving). For theft offenses, there may be an opportunity to reach a civil compromise dismissal with merchants or otherwise deny involvement or intent to steal. Drug crimes or weapon offenses might have a viable motion to suppress if the police violated your rights or other defenses. Each case is different and fact-specific and it takes a skilled, knowledgeable attorney to take the right steps to get you the best outcome in your case. If you have been arrested or charged with a crime in Glendale, Eagle Rock, Echo Park, Glenfeliz or anywhere else in Los Angeles, contact a knowledgeable, aggressive Los Angeles Criminal Defense Attorney at the Law Offices of Nicholas Loncar now for a free consultation. 213-375-3775 EXAMPLE: Amy is shopping at the Glendale Galleria with her two year old daughter. After making a purchase at one store, Amy has a shopping bag from that store and enters another store. In the second store, Amy's daughter grabs an item and starts playing with it. While Amy is looking at other items, her daughter puts an item in the shopping bag. Amy purchases a few items and proceeds out the door. At the door, the security alarm alerts the store's loss prevention officers that an item is on its way out the door with a security sensor still active. The store's loss prevention officer looks inside the bag and sees an unpaid for small electronic device. Due to the value of the item, the loss prevention officers do not believe Amy, when she says that she does not know how the item got into the bag. With no prior criminal history, and never intending to take any item out of the store without paying, Amy is still arrested for shoplifting. She is cited, released and asked to sign a paper acknowledging that she will not return to the store. The ticket she is issued has a court date on it, and says that she must appear in court in about two months to answer to misdemeanor theft charges. Amy hires a Glendale Criminal Defense Attorney to help with her case. After a careful interview with Amy, the lawyer obtains copies of the stores surveillance tapes and follows Amy for the entire time she is in the store. Although the video does not show Amy's daughter place an item into the bag, it does show Amy's daughter taking an item off of a low shelf in the electronics department. Amy's criminal defense lawyer gets in contact with the prosecutor and explains the misunderstanding. The defense attorney and the prosecutor set up a meeting to view the footage together, and the prosecutor agrees not to file charges at all. Not only does Amy no longer have a criminal charge hanging over her head, but getting the prosecuting agency not to file is even better than a dismissal once charges have been filed. If you have been arrested or charged with a crime in Glendale, contact the Law Offices of Nicholas Loncar for a free consultation with a Los Angeles Criminal Defense Attorney. 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 By Nicholas Loncar BURBANK CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY AND DUI LAWYER IF YOU OR A LOVED ONE HAS BEEN ARRESTED OR CHARGED WITH A CRIME IN BURBANK, YOU CAN EXPECT AGGRESSIVE ENFORCEMENT, PROSECUTION AND SENTENCING IF CONVICTED. YOU NEED A PASSIONATE, AGGRESSIVE, EXPERIENCED CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY ON YOUR SIDE. OUR OFFICE OFFERS REASONABLE FEES AND WORKS HARD TO ACHIEVE GREAT OUTCOMES FOR CLIENTS. CONTACT US NOW FOR A FREE CONSULTATION WITH A BURBANK CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY. SF VALLEY OFFICE: 818-646-8788.  A short ride up the 5 freeway from Downtown Los Angeles, Burbank is a quiet community with scenic views, small and large businesses and a large residential population. Burbank is conveniently located at the southeastern portion of Los Angeles' San Fernando Valley, nearby Glendale, Pasadena, Studio City, Hollywood, Silverlake and Los Feliz, and just minutes from Law Offices of Nicholas Loncar in Echo Park. Home to Warner Brothers Studios, schools, hospitals, bars, restaurants, cafes and shopping malls, Burbank is peaceful and has relatively low crime for Los Angeles County. Burbank is patrolled by the Burbank Police Department and crimes are prosecuted by the Burbank City Attorney's Office (misdemeanors) and the LA County District Attorney's Office (felonies). Court cases are handled at Burbank Courthouse. The Court is located at 300 E. Olive Street in Downtown Burbank. Criminal cases in Burbank range from DUI and Drug possession, domestic violence, retail theft offenses and all the way up to violent felonies like rape and murder. Despite being regarded as a safe community, there are a large number of arrests and criminal cases arising out of Burbank, and nearby Glendale and North Hollywood. In Burbank DUI cases, we can help you assert the defenses available (Including: Mouth Alcohol, Rising BAC, How Accurate are Breathalyzers?, Did Police Follow Proper Testing Procedure, Do Field Sobriety Tests Prove Anything,Alcohol and Drugs are NOT the Only Causes of Bad Driving). For theft offenses, there may be an opportunity to reach a civil compromise dismissal with merchants. Drug crimes might have a viable motion to suppress if the police violated your rights or other defenses. Each case is different and fact-specific. Our office handles a wide variety of criminal matters and can help you with your Burbank arrest. If you have been arrested or charged with a crime in the Burbank, contact a knowledgeable, aggressive Los Angeles Criminal Defense Attorney at the Law Offices of Nicholas Loncar now for a free consultation. 818-646-8788. EXAMPLE: Pam and Joe have been married for three years and live in an apartment in Burbank, California. They occasionally argue over finances and other problems, but generally have a good marriage. One evening, Pam confronts Joe about her believing that he is hiding a text message on his phone. She is suspicious of the way he quickly moved the phone away and wants to know what the message says. Joe dismisses the accusation and walks away, into another room. Angry at her husband, Pam throws a plate at him and hits a wall. Neighbors in the apartment next door have been listening and call the police, reporting hearing yelling and broken glass. Joe leaves and walks down the street to a local bar to cool off. Burbank Police arrive at their door to find out what happened. Pam denies that anything happened, but the officer sees the broken plate and asks if there was a fight. The officer then lied to Pam, and told her that Joe was outside telling his partner that Pam attacked him. This gets Pam even more angry, as well as scared that she might go to jail. She accuses Joe of hitting her and they go to the bar and arrest Joe for domestic violence. Even though he did nothing wrong, Joe is arrested on 50,000 bail. Police are permitted to lie to coerce statements and confessions. It is your Burbank Criminal Defense Lawyer's job to explain why these circumstances make those statements unreliable. This is a delicate process and must be handled very carefully. The first step the lawyer should take is to get a true statement of what happened, by having a private detective investigate and interview witnesses. A thorough defense in domestic violence cases cannot rely on the government's evidence alone. Whether through plea negotiation, preliminary hearing or trial, your attorney will fight to get you the best outcome possible in this case. If you have been arrested or charged with a crime in Burbank, contact the Law Offices of Nicholas Loncar for a free consultation with a Los Angeles Criminal Defense Attorney. 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 By Nicholas Loncar BURBANK COURTHOUSE CRIMINAL DEFENSE BURBANK CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY INFORMATION
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Law Offices of Nicholas Loncar
1200 Wilshire Blvd
Los Angeles,
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90017
Phone: 213-375-3775
URL of Map Useful LA Criminal Defense Resources:
LA Inmate Locator LA Superior Court LAPD Online LA County Law Library LA Felony Bail Schedule LA Misdemeanor Bail Schedule |
