Criminal Defense Attorney in Fallbrook, California

Aggressive Legal Representation for Residents of Fallbrook

Fallbrook, California, also known as the Avocado Capital of the World, is a small town that keeps on growing. While not connected to any major highway route, it is located just east of the U.S. Marine Corps’ Camp Pendleton. It is often also called "The Friendly Village" for its community atmosphere, but draws large crowds every year when it holds its Avocado Festival.

Unfortunately, even with its feel-good vibes and small-town atmosphere, crimes still occur in Fallbrook, as do unlawful arrests and unfair charges. And when they do, attorney James N. Dicks of jD Law Criminal Defense Attorneys is the specialist you should speak to about your case.

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How Crimes Are Charged in Fallbrook

The most common crimes people are arrested for in Fallbrook include traffic offenses; misdemeanor offenses such as shoplifting; driving under the influence; and drug-related crimes.

Once local law enforcement charges someone with a crime, the case will be referred to the San Diego district attorney, since Fallbrook falls under the jurisdiction of the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department. The district attorney will decide whether to prosecute the case and charge the individual in question with a crime.

The case will then either be dismissed by a judge, or the defendant (individual charged with a crime) may plead guilty for a reduced sentence, or plead not guilty and be given a trial. If the individual is convicted - meaning he is found guilty of the crime alleged - he will then be sentenced with various penalties.

Fines, community service, restitution to the victim, treatment programs, jail time, and suspension of a driver’s license are all possible penalties a person may face when convicted with a crime in Fallbrook. California also has the death penalty, which means that for capital offenses, death can be sentenced by a judge after a guilty verdict. Fortunately, since reinstatement, there have been only 13 executions in the state and the last one occurred over a decade ago in 2006.

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Getting the Necessary Help After Arrest in Fallbrook

It is important to understand that when a person has been arrested, he has many constitutional rights, including the right to a Fallbrook criminal defense attorney, the right to be considered innocent until proven guilty, the right to a trial by jury, and the right not to be forced to incriminate himself.

Many individuals charged with crimes in Fallbrook are innocent, and were simply in the wrong place at the wrong time. A good attorney knows this and knows the available defenses to have the charges dropped, or to reduce the charge or sentence. This is important, as a criminal record will follow a person for the rest of his life and prevent him from gaining suitable employment and housing, or just ruin his reputation.

jD Law Criminal Defense Attorneys will work hard to prevent these things from happening, and stop wrongful convictions from being handed down to their clients. Founding attorney James N. Dicks is a California State Bar-certified criminal defense specialist with years of knowledge and experience behind him. Prior to opening his law office, Mr. Dicks was a narcotics investigator with the LAPD, and he continues to attend wide variety of DUI classes and seminars.

Attorney Dicks has more experience with the law than just being an attorney. He knows the inner workings of the San Diego courts and the police department, and he uses that knowledge every day to represent his clients.

If you have been charged with a crime in Fallbrook, contact jD Law Criminal Defense Attorneys at (760) 630-2000 right away so we can start reviewing your case and help you get your charges dismissed or reduced. Your initial consultation is free.

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