Help With Misdemeanor Charges
Misdemeanors are offenses that carry less serious consequences than felony crimes, but that may still involve fines, probation, driver's license suspension or even jail time. If you have been charged with a misdemeanor, contact an Orange County misdemeanor defense attorney for confidential advice about your case.
If you believe you were wrongfully charged with a misdemeanor or if you need help navigating the legal system, a good defense lawyer can defend your rights. Attorney David Smith can represent you if you have been charged with a misdemeanor such as:
- Shoplifting, petty theft or petty larceny
- DUI/DWI or similar violations
- Driving with a suspended license or driving without a license
- Misdemeanor assault and battery, including domestic violence
- Misdemeanor drug possession
- A firearms violation or other weapons charge
- Trespassing
Warrants
Warrants are issued by courts for different reasons. Sometimes an arrest or bench warrant can exist if you didn't fulfill probation or community service obligations. In many cases, an old warrant can surface and cause trouble years after the fact, even if you are living in a different state.
If you are concerned about a warrant, talk to an experienced attorney as soon as possible. In addition to providing advice on all kinds of warrants, we can help get misdemeanor warrants recalled and may be able to help you avoid a court appearance. Contact us if you need legal help with a warrant.
Probation Violations
Probation violations often go hand in hand with warrants, with violated probation terms triggering a bench warrant in many cases. You can be charged with a violation if you fail to meet requirements of your probation — failing to contact a probation officer, not registering a change of address or driving without a license, for example — or if you are convicted of a crime while on probation.
We are familiar with the workings of the California probation system. In some situations, our attorneys can appear on your behalf when a probation violation has occurred. Contact a Santa Ana probation violation attorney for advice about your case.
Law Offices of David L. Smith
1905 E. 17th Street, Suite 122
Santa Ana, CA 92705
Phone: 888-738-9117
Fax: 714-542-4093
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