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Written by attorney David Shapiro, 11 months ago.
Each week hundreds of San Diegans get arrested for Driving Under the Influence (DUI) charges. Upon being released from jail, many want to put the arrest behind them and not think about the incident anymore than necessary. Unfortunately, not taking immediate action in protecting y...
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Written by attorney David Shapiro, about 2 years ago.
Many attorneys boast of their "years of experience." The more important question is how many cases the attorney has handled during their years as an attorney, and how many jury trials the attorney has participated in. Unfortunately, Avvo Rankings are based in large part on how ...
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Written by attorney David Shapiro, over 2 years ago.
Sex Crimes include, but are not limited to: Child Pornography, Child Molestation, Indecent Exposure, Rape, and Sexual Assault. All carry serious penalties of imprisonment, lifetime registration as a sex offender, and the scorn of the community and loss of reputation. Child mo...
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Written by attorney David Shapiro, over 2 years ago.
Is Rehabilitation and Treatment for Substance Abuse Issues"Punishment?" Many times as attorneys, we represent clients who are model law-abiding citizens except when they are under the influence of drugs or alcohol. While there is no dispute amongst the judge, prosecutor, and...
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Written by attorney David Shapiro, over 2 years ago.
How Experienced is Your Attorney? Many attorneys boast of their "years of experience."The oldest attorney, or the most expensive attorney, is not usually the best for your case. Of great significance is the familiarity with the type of charges,and the knowledge andpractical e...
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Written by attorney David Shapiro, over 2 years ago.
(Theft Crimes) Many good people make bad mistakes and wind up committing Theft Offenses, most notably Petty Theft (i.e. Shoplifting). Most Thefts under $400 in California are prosecuted under Penal Code section 484. A first time Petty Theft conviction can carry up to 6 months...
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Written by attorney David Shapiro, almost 3 years ago.
An attorney's job is to place his or herclients in the best position possible, given the facts of each case, by adopting a dual-track approach. They should simultaneously investigate the facts while mitigating the damage which is already done. Many attorneys claim to be aggressiv...
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Written by attorney David Shapiro, almost 3 years ago.
STOP confessing to crimes on public websites such as Avvo.com. Stop posting incriminating photos on social networking sites such as MySpace and Facebook. You are risking SEVERELY HANDICAPPING your defense if law enforcement or the prosecution gains access to your page or post. S...
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Written by attorney David Shapiro, almost 3 years ago.
Many attorneys boast of their "years of experience." The more important question is how many cases the attorney has handled during their years as an attorney, andhow many jury trials the attorney has participated in. Unfortunately, Avvo Rankings are based in large part on how ma...
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Written by attorney David Shapiro, almost 3 years ago.
A person suspected of a crime should not be compelled to make a decision having such important consequences for his or her guilt or innocence without the benefit of counsel. When counsel is involved, a defendants decisions reflect an awareness of his or her rights and calcul...
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