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The first few days following a DUI arrest are critical to the outcome. Burkhead Criminal Defense has the experience to defend both misdemeanor and felony DUI charges.
Burkhead Criminal Defense is prepared to handle both first time DUIs and repeat offenders, underage DUI, DUI causing injury, hit and run, reckless driving and gross vehicular manslaughter.
We can also assist with all matters of traffic violations - driving on suspended license, driving without a license, hit and run.
California takes violent crimes the most seriously, leading to harsh prison sentences.
A number of defenses are available to those charged with violent crimes including but not limited to: self-defense, accident, and mental illness.
Burkhead Criminal Defense can guide you through available defenses and fight the charges.
Among the violent crime charges we defend against are:
More people are wrongfully accused of domestic violence than any other type of crime. Sometimes a person strikes their spouse or partner by accident or in self-defense during a mutual struggle.
Frequently, the accuser lies to law enforcement and makes up false allegations of abuse whether to punish their partner or to leverage the charges in other matters.
Burkhead Criminal Defense has a unique understanding of these cases and can help the accused navigate the charges. Whatever the case, Burkhead Criminal Defense can help you fight back
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We defend clients against any accusations of domestic violence, spousal battery, or spousal abuse:
Police use unreliable informants and questionable tactics to make drug arrests. If you are charged with a drug crime, you need an attorney with experience and understanding of the methods police use.
Burkhead Criminal Defense can challenge both warrantless and warrant searches to get evidence excluded and charges dropped.
For clients struggling with drug or alcohol , we can help you get pretrial diversion, drug court or other treatment programs as an alternative to jail.
BCD represents clients in all misdemeanor or felony narcotics charges:
Burkhead Criminal Defense represents clients as to all financial and property crimes, including but not limited to:
Burkhead Criminal Defense is veteran owned and operated. BCD has successfully worked with both active, reserve, and retired military to help fight their charges.
Burkhead Criminal Defense has successfully had charges dismissed against veteran/military clients and in having veterans accepted into both state and federal diversion programs.
If you are currently military or a veteran who has been charged with a criminal offense, it is imperative you speak to a knowledgeable military diversion attorney who has a solid understanding of the laws governing criminal offenses committed by a veteran. In each of the following programs, successful completion can result in the underlying charges being reduced or expunged.
Veterans Court
Veterans Court is a state diversion court specifically designed for those military veterans who suffer from conditions caused by active military service. The Veterans Court works closely with the Veterans Administration, helping to ensure all defendants have the access they need to appropriate services and programs. Veterans Court is available for both misdemeanor and felony crimes, with some limitations.
Military Diversion Program
In the state of California, there are specific programs and alternatives which can help veterans avoid a criminal conviction. One such program, the military diversion program, (Penal Code 1001.80) went into effect on January 1, 2015. The Military Diversion Program is available as a pre-plea option for a number of misdemeanor charges.
Veteran's Diversion Program
Veteran's Diversion Program is a federal initiative available for veterans facing charges. The program includes intense judicial supervision but also access to a wide variety of treatment services.
Every case starts the same way, by listening to you to hear exactly what happened. The police and their witnesses are going to have their version of the story. We will be presenting yours. So we want to start by hearing and understanding your side of it. Call us at
(619) 663-6660 or email us to schedule a free consultation.
Serving San Diego, Imperial County, Riverside, and Federal courts.
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