Misdemeanor charges Defence Attorney in California – Derek R. Ewin, Esq.

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A misdemeanor is a crime that can result in a sentence of no more than one year in custody. There are many different crimes and kinds of conduct that can be charged as a misdemeanor. Anyone facing a misdemeanor charge in Walnut Creek, CA or Contra Costa County must get in touch with a Misdemeanor lawyer in Walnut Creek, CA right away. These crimes include things such as Drunk Driving, Petty Theft, Driving on a Suspended License, Spousal Battery / Domestic Violence, Possession of a Loaded or Concealed Firearm, Vandalism, Violation of a Restraining Order, Hit and Run, Reckless Driving, and more. Some of these charges are called wobblers. Wobblers can be charged as either a felony or a misdemeanor. If you are arrested for a wobbler, it can be important to try to talk to the District Attorney before a filing decision is made. In that way, it may be possible to provide the DA with information that would encourage the case to be filed as a misdemeanor instead of a felony. Whether you are facing a felony or misdemeanor charge, make sure to contact a criminal defense attorney right away. Call the Law Office of Derek R. Ewin at (925) 308-6444 to speak with a California misdemeanor attorney.

Some misdemeanor crimes can have alternative prosecution or sentencing schemes that allow a person to maintain a clean record. For example, “diversion” is a program that is sometimes offered on minor crimes. When placed on diversion, the person must complete some requirements like paying a fine, doing community service, and staying out of trouble. If the person successfully completes the program, the case will be completely dismissed and treated as if it never happened. “Community Court” is another alternative that can be available in certain situations. Under this program, the case is not filed, but the accused person goes to the police department and has a hearing. Depending on the outcome of the hearing, the person may pay a fine and the case is never charged in court at all.

Derek Ewin has worked on all of these types of charges and with all of these alternative programs over his career. He knows what defenses and sentences are available for each charge and he knows what to do to help his clients get the best possible outcome. He has been practicing as a Misdemeanor lawyer in Contra Costa County for many years now. Call the Law Office of Derek R. Ewin at (925) 308-6444 to speak with a Walnut Creek misdemeanor attorney right away.