Hire a Domestic Violence Attorney to Protect Your Rights

If you have been charged with domestic violence, you need a domestic violence attorney. California has strict laws regarding this type of crime, and the charges alone can be enough to change your life negatively.  If you have gotten into a physical altercation with your spouse, significant other, child, or cohabitant a prosecutor will likely follow through with the case, even if the other party recants their story.  Don’t expect the charges to go away. Instead, hire a good lawyer that can protect your rights.

Many innocent people are accused of domestic violence and sometimes what starts as a simple argument escalates out of control.  In either situation, attorney Martina A. Vigil can help.  You can schedule an appointment by calling (714) 543-5840. 

There are several reasons why a person may be falsely accused of violence.  Oftentimes a spouse will bring charges in order to gain the upper hand in a custody case.  In California, perpetrators of domestic violence are automatically assumed to be detrimental to children which means you could very well lose custody and even visitation rights, making hiring a good domestic violence attorney extremely important. 

Many times there is no perpetrator of violence but rather a fight breaks out with two people behaving aggressively towards each other.  In this instance, charges may be brought against one individual when they shouldn’t be.  It is also important to tell your attorney if you were simply responding in self-defense.  

When working with Ms. Vigil, you can expect her to build a strong defense.  The sooner you discuss the case, the better because it gives more time to interview witnesses and uncover evidence that will back your side of the story. If the case appears strong enough, she may be able to convince prosecutors to drop or reduce the charges before they are actually filed. This is the best case scenario and can help you to avoid the complications that come from having criminal charges filed against you. 

It is also important to note that domestic violence charges could be brought even if you did not actually harm someone.  For example, you could be charged with a crime for allowing someone else in your household to beat a child or expose them to harm by having a drug lab or something similar in the home.  This can be particularly tricky for a spouse that may be scared to report their significant other.  

Threats of violence that produce fear in the other person could also be considered a crime, even if it didn’t escalate to violence.  This can be a grey area as what you may consider to be a joke or a figure of speech could be interpreted by the other party as a major threat to their health and safety.  If a charge of this nature is brought against you, witnesses become extremely important along with building a defense around your overall character.  

Due to the complexity of California law, it is important to hire a domestic violence attorney that can advocate for your rights and ensure that they are protected.  To schedule an appointment call (714) 543-5840 and speak with Ms. Vigil today.

A Criminal Defense Attorney Helps to Fight Drug Charges

If you are arrested for drugs, call a criminal defense attorney to help you get out of jail and stay out of jail.  Drug charges are serious and many of the inmates in our local and federal jail system are there on drug convictions. Even a simple marijuana possession can lead to jail time for the convicted. Do not let this happen to you.  Hire the professional representation you need in order to stay out of jail.

According to the FBI, 1,531,251 arrests were made for drug-related charges in 2011.  In 2012, the police made a marijuana specific arrest every 42 seconds. This is a staggering number and should give anyone pause.  The likelihood of a recreational drug user being arrested is extremely high.  Over seventy percent of these arrests were of males.  In other words if you are a male recreational drug user, you need to have a plan in place in case you are ever arrested.  

In many parts of the country the chances of being arrested for drug crimes are higher than others.  The local police will often take leeway in breaking search and seizure laws which can lead to an unlawful arrest.  For example, if the police pull you over and ask to search your car, you have the right to say no.  If they illegally search you without a warrant, the drugs they find may be inadmissible so long as you have a criminal defense attorney that understands how to mount this type of defense. 

As a criminal defense attorney, we help people fight drug charges and avoid a conviction that could lead to jail time.  We represent all types of clients so if you were arrested for possession or selling drugs, we can help. The key is to invoke your right to stay silent and to call an attorney right away.  This way the police cannot question you and use your words against you at a later date in a nearby courtroom. 

Recreational drug use may not seem like a big deal, but it has big consequences.  Going to jail is no laughing matter, and it can happen to virtually anyone.  Don’t take a risk by trying to represent yourself when a good lawyer can help you keep your freedom.  A simple mistake in how you present your case or submitting paperwork or evidence late can create problems for the rest of your life.  The Law Offices of Martina A. Vigil is experienced in fighting drug cases and avoiding these common mistakes. 

By hiring Martina Vigil as your criminal defense attorney, you are guaranteed to have an advocate that will fight for your rights and create a strong defense in your favor.  Our job is to create enough reasonable doubt that a jury will not want to convict you or will at minimum reduce the charges against you. Through working together we can help you stay out of jail and prevent a drug conviction from entering your permanent record.