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Substance Abuse Experts can help with DUI / DWI cases, drug cases, domestic violence cases and other criminal cases in California.

The most compelling evidence in any California controlled substance case is almost always the drugs themselves, and an experienced criminal defense lawyer will fight to have that evidence suppressed. Remember, in order to be convicted of any California criminal offense, all 12 jurors must be convinced of the defendant's guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. If just one juror doubts the defendant's guilt, the jury cannot return a conviction.

The testimony of a respected Substance Abuse Expert is invaluable to the defense of any California criminal case involving drugs or alcohol. A knowledgeable substance expert can assist a criminal lawyer in preparing an effective defense, provide expert testimony about the role drugs or alcohol may have played in the alleged offense, and cast reasonable doubt on the defendant's guilt.

The sentences handed down after a California DUI / DWI or drug conviction can have life-altering consequences, but fortunately sentencing alternatives are available. Regardless of whether the defendant is facing driving under the influence or drug charges, an experienced California criminal defense lawyer will fight to obtain the fairest and least-restrictive sentence if a conviction is unavoidable because of the strength of the prosecutor's case.

When the defendant is charged with driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, an experienced criminal defense attorney will do everything in his or her power to ensure that the defendant is cleared of all charges. However, sometimes accepting a plea bargain is the best option in a California DUI / DWI case. A carefully negotiated plea bargain gives the driver an opportunity to plead guilty to reduced charges and/or receive negotiated consequences. Some of the most common alternative sentences in driving under the influence cases are electronic monitoring, drug or alcohol treatment, or the use of an ignition interlock device.

A plea bargain may also be the best option in a California drug cases. Electronic monitoring and residential treatment are often viable sentencing alternatives in controlled substance prosecutions. Other options may include a deferred entry of judgment, Proposition 36 diversion, drug court, or informal diversion.

Substance abuse issues also arise frequently in California domestic violence cases. Often, alcohol and drug use can cause domestic situations to spiral out of control, and having a knowledgeable substance abuse expert on the defense team can make or break a domestic abuse case. A California domestic violence conviction carries substantial repercussions, and sometimes a DV plea bargain offers the best option to minimize the consequences and put the incident in the past. A skillfully negotiated plea bargain may include alternative sentencing such as electronic monitoring, residential treatment, or informal diversion.

Regardless of the type of charges faced - DUI / DWI, drug possession, distribution or trafficking, or domestic violence cases, it's imperative to have an experienced California criminal defense lawyer protecting the defendant's rights. The skilled criminal defense lawyers of the Kavinoky Law Firm successfully defend drug and alcohol cases throughout Southern and Northern California. With offices in Los Angeles, Orange, Ventura, San Diego, and Riverside, and San Francisco counties, the experienced defense lawyers of the Kavinoky Law Firm can provide a free consultation and explain how the services of a respected substance abuse expert can aid the defense in any prosecution involving drugs or alcohol.