North Hollywood Criminal Defense Attorney
Facing criminal charges in North Hollywood?
North Hollywood is located in the San Fernando Valley, near the Ventura Freeway, Burbank Blvd., Coldwater Canyon Avenue and Laurel Canyon Blvd. The Hollywood Freeway, the 170, runs through the middle of the city and it is home to the NoHo Arts District, and Universal Studios is located near the Hollywood and North Hollywood border. With Burbank, Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Woodland Hills, and Encino close by, many people come to North Hollywood to live and enjoy the rich culture and to commute downtown or to another neighboring town for work.
Have you recently been arrested for a crime in the North Hollywood area? If so, you are probably very nervous about what the future entails, and reasonably so. The state of California has a huge problem with crime, especially considering its massive population, its harbors and how it borders Mexico. In effect, the city and law enforcement has invested great manpower and resources into combating the war on crime, the war on drugs, and the areas widespread gang problem. Because of Los Angeles' crime problem, not too many prosecutors are sympathetic to those who break the law, and nor are police officers that arrest people for crimes such as domestic violence or DUI every day. The LA area is tough and its hardened police officers and prosecutors because of it.
Criminal convictions are not a good thing, and even a conviction for a misdemeanor can involve incarceration in jail for up to one year, up to $1,000 in fines, and a permanent criminal record. In this tight job market, the last thing you want is a criminal record, because given the choice most employers will choose to hire the applicant without any prior convictions versus someone with a criminal history; therefore, when it's your livelihood and your freedom that's at stake, you need to hire the best North Hollywood criminal defense lawyer you can find to uphold your rights in the harsh criminal justice system.
At Taub & Taub, P.C., we are deeply committed to protecting your rights and your best interests at all times. We will not simply hold your hand and advise you to plead guilty, anyone can do that. Instead, we will carefully comb through all the evidence in order to search for any errors made by overzealous investigators, weaknesses in eyewitness credibility or testimony, and any other flaws that may exonerate you. Due to the fact that the outcome of your case can certainly have an impact on virtually every aspect of your life from your job to what happens to your family, we are here to defend you 100%, and every step of the way.
Misdemeanor and Felony Cases We Handle
Have you been arrested for domestic violence? Domestic violence refers specifically to violence between married couples, unmarried couples, family members and roommates. It can be physical, emotional, or financial, or it can involve sexual abuse such as rape or merely threats of violence. Domestic violence cases are extremely sensitive by nature, especially since a conviction can result in thousands of dollars in fines and imprisonment, and it can force you to move out of your own home and stay away from your own spouse and children, which can be heartbreaking. Nothing is more personal than a domestic violence charge and sadly, these types of cases are often built entirely on lies. We are here to defend you against such charges, but we urge you to contact us right away so we can begin coming up with the most viable defense strategy as quickly as possible.
Our firm has a significant amount of experience handling DUI cases whether they involve drugs or alcohol. While most people are familiar with getting arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol, many people aren't aware that they can get a DUI for driving under the influence of illegal drugs, prescription drugs, or even over-the-counter medications such as cold and allergy medicines. As long as a drug impairs one's ability to drive safely, a driver can be arrested for DUI and potentially convicted. Fortunately, there are many viable defenses that can apply in DUI cases; it's just a matter of determining which one would work best in your situation.
If you have been arrested for a drug offense involving marijuana, cocaine, heroin, drug paraphernalia or even prescription drugs, we can help you as well. Drug crimes are prosecuted as both misdemeanors and felonies in the state of California, but how they are prosecuted depends on a number of factors including the type of drug, the quantity, and what you intended to do with it. For instance, the penalties for possessing a small amount of marijuana for personal use are less serious than selling LSD on school grounds or at a park. If you have been arrested for a drug offense, we will first check to see if your search and seizure rights have been violated and if so, we may be able to get the evidence suppressed and the charges dropped.
Were you arrested for a white collar crime?
Not all crimes involve drugs or violence, but instead involve stealing someone's identity or stealing large amounts of money. When crimes are nonviolent in nature and financially motivated, they are often categorized as white collar crimes, some of which include fraud, money laundering, investment fraud, embezzlement, and more. Oftentimes, white collar crimes are committed by professionals under duress from their superiors or by people that are forced into committing them. Regardless of the force behind the act, the person being accused stands to lose their professional license, their job and career, their livelihood and their good reputation within the community where they live.
If you are being accused of a white collar crime or committing any other offense, we urge you to contact a North Hollywood criminal defense attorney from Taub & Taub, P.C. at once. As a former state prosecutor, attorney Richard F. Taub has a wealth of insight into how the prosecution operates and is therefore well-qualified to defend your case. Both of our attorneys are skilled negotiators and skilled litigators and we are dedicated to exhausting every resource in order to ensure that you stand the best possible chances of obtaining a favorable case outcome.
Contact us today to find out how we would assist you in your particular legal matter because your future is worth fighting for.
