West Covina Criminal Defense Lawyer

WEST COVINA CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY AND DUI LAWYER
West Covina, CA is a large town (population over 100,000) in the Eastern San Gabriel Valley in Los Angeles' eastern suburbs. 

West Covina is patrolled by the West Covina Police Department, with LA County Sheriff, El Monte PD,California Highway Patrol and others controlling surrounding areas.  Crimes are prosecuted by the Los Angeles District Attorney's office at West Covina Courthouse.  Our Los Angeles Criminal Defense Lawyer office is located on Ventura Boulevard in Los Angeles' Studio City neighborhood. 

West Covina has fairly average crime rates for LA County, for California and the nation.  There is some street gang presence, but drug crimes, DUI, domestic violence and theft offenses make up most of the criminal charges in West Covina.  If you have been arrested or charged with a crime in West Covina, a Los Angeles Criminal Defense Lawyer in nearby 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.  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 West Covina, Covina, Azusa, El Monte, Montebello, or anywhere else in Los Angeles, the Law Offices of Nicholas Loncar can help.

EXAMPLE:
Bill, a licensed contractor, 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, Bill could no longer afford health coverage, and could not afford to pay for frequent doctor's visits.  Bill's father also was prescribed pain medications, and gave Bill 20 pills each month so that he could manage to get through hard work days.

One day, while Bill is backing out of a driveway at one of his job sites, he hits another vehicle.  A West Covina Police Department officer comes out to write up a traffic collision investigation report.  While talking to both parties, the officer asks Bill if he takes any medications.  He admitted to the officer that he takes pain medication for his back.  The officer asked him to perform some field sobriety tests, and Bill agreed (note: he has a right to refuse to perform field sobriety tests and should refuse).  Bill lost his balance while trying to perform the one leg stand test, due to the pain in his back.  Bill is arrested for DUI and taken to the station for a blood test.  He now must appear at the West Covina Courthouse to defend against charges that he violated VC 23152(a) and 23152(b).  Unlike alcohol-related DUIs, Bill will not need to schedule a DMV hearing.  His license will only be suspended if he is convicted of DUI. 

To make matters worse, upon conducting a search of Bill's vehicle, the officers find the pain pills he got from his father.  Without a prescription, possession of opiate pain medications like oxycodone and hydrocodone is a felony per HS 11350.

Bill hires a Los Angeles Criminal Defense Attorney to represent him in his DUI case.  Bill's lawyer has an accident reconstructionist interview the client, the other driver and the police officers accident report, and has a toxicology expert review the blood results and provide a declaration or direction for the defenses.  The attorney also gets a statement from Bill'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, Bill has a much better chance to get a dismissal, a reduced charge, or, if necessary, win his DUI case at a jury trial.  He will also have to deal with a felony drug possession charge.  Getting Bill into a diversion program is important to help him keep his record clean and keep his contractor's license in tact.

If you have been arrested or charged with a crime, contact the Law Offices of Nicholas Loncar now to speak with a Los Angeles Criminal Defense Attorney.  We offer free consultations and fair, reasonable legal fees.

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

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