If you have a recent arrest or a pending case for a criminal or traffic offense in the Palm Desert or Palm Springs, Coachella Valley area, then you need to find the best lawyer for your case in that geographic area.
What Happens After Your Arrest?
There is always a possibility that, after your arrest, the Riverside County District Attorney’s Office may determine that the case should not proceed to court with a case filing. However, if the case is filed, the law requires that it be filed in the geographic area where the alleged crime occurred.
This also means that in most cases, the DA branch office nearest to where the alleged offense occurred will determine whether the case should be filed and what charges should be brought to court.
Why You Need a Local Attorney
Given these procedures, it is crucial to retain an attorney who is highly familiar with, and practices daily in, the area where your case will be heard. Palm Desert criminal defense and DUI attorneys are best equipped to handle the defense of your case.
Even if you live outside the Coachella Valley, hiring a lawyer from your hometown to handle your case in the Indio court is not advisable. They lack familiarity with the key players, local practices, and nuances of the court system in this area, which can significantly impact the outcome of your case.
The Importance of Local Expertise
In my 48 years of criminal defense practice in California, I’ve had the opportunity to work in courts across Southern, Central, and Northern California. I’ve experienced firsthand the challenges of being an outsider in counties where I was not a regular practitioner.
This is no different from other areas of life—people are naturally more comfortable with their own community and may view outsiders with suspicion. Unfortunately, this human tendency can influence how cases are handled in court.
What to Do If You Were Arrested in Palm Desert or Palm Springs
If you were arrested for a DUI or other criminal offense in Palm Desert or Palm Springs, your case will be sent to the DA’s branch office in Indio for review. Our firm is the most experienced and effective in handling DUI and criminal defense cases in the Coachella Valley and the Indio branch courthouse area.
We work closely with the deputy DAs who review these cases, often contacting them on behalf of our clients before charges are filed. By providing valuable background information, we can sometimes influence the decision to file charges, often benefiting our clients. The DA’s office values these calls because they help streamline the process and ensure all relevant information is considered.
Contact Us for the Best Defense
If you have been arrested in the Coachella Valley, don’t wait. Call us immediately. We are dedicated to defending your case as if you were our only client – because you matter that much to us!
Contact us today for a free consultation and take the first step towards protecting your freedom. call us now (760) 345-4777 or text us (760-898-0207) for a free consultation to discuss what your legal rights are and possible defenses in your case.
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