Outline of Professional Services: Upon being retained, you may look forward to the following services, if applicable, tailored to obtain the best results in your behalf:
* Representation at DMV license suspension and revocation hearings (aka Admin Per Se proceedings)
* Aggressive defense of traffic citations for commercial and non-commercial drivers
* Avoidance of "Points" against your California driving record
* Bail Issues
* Pleas and Withdrawal of Pleas
* Plea Bargain Agreements
* Preliminary Hearings (Felony cases only) - If you are charged with a Felony, versus a Misdemeanor, we may need to prepare a Motion (pursuant to section 995 of the Penal Code), challenging the decision(s) made during the Motion to Suppress Evidence (section 1538.5 of the Penal Code)
* Discovery - obtaining all relevant police reports and evidence which the prosecution intends to use in your case
* Service of subpoenas on all relevant witnesses
* Consulting and obtaining any experts, as needed to advance your position
* Change of Venue Motions
* Search and Seizure Defense: Search Warrants; Warrantless Searches; Wiretaps and Eavesdropping; Arrest Warrants. These issues are always reviewed. They involve your rights to be free from unreasonable searches and seizures. If evidence is obtained in violation of your Fourth and Fourteenth Amendment rights and your reasonable expectation of privacy, then a Motion will be filed in your behalf to suppress the evidence (prevent it from being used against you in court).
In the unfoldment of your case, we will deal with any Eyewitness Identification, Confessions and Admission of Evidence issues. Any and all Speedy Trial issues will be presented to preserve your Due Process rights. Should you have a co-defendant, there may be Severance issues. Motions will also be presented dealing with any Prior Convictions. If relevant, Motions to Disqualify the Prosecutor and/or the Presiding Judge.
We will be vigilant toward any misconduct by Law Enforcement, the Prosecutor, the Judge, or any other governmental entity. This conduct includes, but is not limited to, the following: Failure to Preserve Evidence; Bad Faith Prosecution; Interference w/ Ability to Present a Defense. We will also examine any failure by the Prosecution to disclose exculpatory evidence (information that may help to exonerate a defendant).
Once the above-mentioned preparatory issues have been successfully handled, we shall deal with all ingredients involved in a Court or Jury trial. These involve California procedural and court rules as they apply to Infractions, Misdemeanors and Felonies.
Key Definitions:
Infraction - A violation of a statute for which the only sentence authorized is a fine.
Misdemeanor - An offense lower than a felony, and generally punishable by a fine, penalty, forfeiture or imprisonment (other than in a state penitentiary).
Felony - An offense of graver or more serious nature than a misdemeanor, and punishable by imprisonment for a term exceeding one year.
You may clarify and ask questions about any phase of your FREE consultation! I look forward to the possibility of representing you as your attorney of record.
Felicia Woods-Yates,
Attorney at Law
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