| Bar Fights, Melees, Conducting Thorough and Necessary Investigation, and More |
| I received a call from a military serviceman who is being accused in the Riverside Courthouse of Assault with a Deadly Weapon, a violation of California Penal Code Section 245(a). Apparently, he swung a bar glass and hit another patron, severly cutting her ear. The problem is that he was the one being attacked after a bar fight had broken out. The particular bar has no video cameras. This story reminded me of a recent episode of the television show, Lie To Me. A theme of the show centered on a melee that had occurred outside a department store while would be bargain shoppers were pushing their way forward. In that case, video footgage existed. And, it was not until tireless and numerous examinations of the video by the experts that the true story of what had happened emerged. A third recent example of mine involves a battery case that I am handling in the Beverly Hills Courthouse in Los Angeles. On New Year's Eve last year, my client was desperately trying to leave a bar after it was clear that the scene was becoming overly rowd. In his haste, he pushed his girlfriend from behind in an attempt to leave quickly. A witness said that he "shoved" her. We had to subpoena all digital picture and video footage to show that he indeed was innocent. All three scenarios truly illustrate how significant and important a role that proactive criminal defense can have. If not for a thorough, targeted investigation, many innocent people who are accused of crimes (both minor and extremely serious in nature) risk being convicted of crimes that they did not commit. As a highly experienced criminal defense attorney based in Southern California, I understand what it takes to get the job done right. Our team of experts and investigators are on hand to insure that the right result is achieved. We do not stop until you get justice. So if you, a friend, or loved one is facing criminal charges, from Ventura to the Inland Empire, Los Angeles, Orange, and San Diego County, put the experienced team of the Law Offices of Richard M. Sudar to work for you by picking up the phone and calling (310) 277-4112. You also can simply click here for immediate assistance. |
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Posted By Richard Sudar on November 20, 2009 01:10 pm | Permalink  |