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Northern California Criminal Defense Attorney

If you are facing criminal charges, it is extremely important that you get effective and aggressive representation as soon as possible. The Law Offices of Holden W. Green, A Professional Corporation, provides representation that is tailored to suit the specifics needs of each client. Criminal matters have serious punishments that are enforced upon conviction. The firm gathers the information necessary to construct a strong defense on your behalf.

Contact law offices in San Jose, Sunnyvale and San Francisco to schedule a free 35-minute consultation.

Areas of Criminal Defense

The Law Offices of Holden W. Green, A Professional Corporation, confidently and zealously represents clients against a wide range of felony and misdemeanor criminal charges:

• Drug charges (possession, trafficking, distribution, intent to sell)
• DUI / DWI / drunk driving
• White collar crimes
• Domestic violence
• Robbery
• Burglary
• Assault and battery
• Traffic violations
• Parole violations / probation violations
• Record clearance (expungement)
• California Three Strikes law

The firm also handles juvenile delinquency and juvenile crime matters. In these types of cases, it is even more important to obtain the assistance of a lawyer. A conviction as a juvenile may have an impact on the rest of the child's life. Effective representation can help not only preserve the rights of the juvenile, but also preserve his or her future as well.

Domestic Violence Charges

Many people are unaware that Santa Clara County (for example) has a do-not-drop policy when it comes to domestic violence calls to law enforcement. Many people feel that calling the police will actually mediate a family or spousal dispute and/or dispel an argument. However, once the police arrive the caller may be shocked to learn that someone involved in the dispute is going to be arrested and booked into the county jail. Bail must be posted and many hours of paperwork must be processed before release. Often times the police and/or the district attorney may feel that no bail is required and that only a judge can issue a release.

The do-not-drop policy may continue if the district attorney decides to move forward and file formal charges. At this stage, only the district attorney with judicial approval can dismiss the case. The victim can certainly influence the decision, but the ultimate choice is not theirs to make. Many people are shocked to discover this reality. This is when an experienced lawyer can step in and help. While there can never be any guarantees, the firm can protect the accused from spending time in jail, attending 52 weeks of domestic violence classes, and/or fines and fees.

There are other potential defense strategies. This could mean fighting hard for a dismissal (because that is the just result) or modifying the disposition to something that is less invasive, such as disturbing the peace. Winning a different outcome other than a straight domestic violence conviction takes the matter out of the statewide criminal database for domestic violent offenders (CLETS order). Mr. Green has handled a number of these types of cases and can help you understand your options for addressing this situation.

The Power of the Subpoena

One of the unique yet extremely useful tools the firm uses when addressing traffic tickets is a Subpoena Duces Tecum. Essentially the officer must bring everything to the court that is on the list. The law office usually requests the lidar/radar equipment physically into court among other relevant items/statements to be used in presenting a defense in court. Many times the officer cannot gather all the records quick enough. For that reason, the case either is dismissed (for lack of evidence) or amended to a much lesser charge — even a no-point violation. Another useful tool is to ask for a speedy trial or have the ticket heard within 45 days of arraignment. This also puts pressure on the officer to either produce or dismiss.

For criminal matters the result is the same. Rather than serving the requested materials from the police officer, it is instead served upon the office of the district attorney. More information on traffic court defenses that can be presented is available during a free personal 35-minute initial consultation with Mr. Green.

Contact the Firm

Contact a San Jose criminal defense attorney to learn more about how the firm can help you. A free 35-minute initial consultation and case assessment is offered.

The Law Offices of Holden W. Green, A Professional Corporation represent clients located throughout San Jose, California and all of the surrounding areas, including Palo Alto, Sunnyvale, Fremont, San Martin, Santa Cruz, Watsonville, Gilroy, Santa Clara County, Alameda County, San Francisco County, Santa Cruz County, and San Mateo County.