We expect 2017 to be a terrific year at our law firm, primarily because we will be able to help so many clients who are facing criminal charges, as well as greatly alleviate the stress and worry that comes with it. From misdemeanors to serious felonies, we obtain dismissals, reductions in charges and sentences, and not guilty verdicts on behalf of our clients. We are also pleased to report that during 2016 the superior quality of legal representation provided by David P. Shapiro has been recognized by numerous organizations:
Rising Star - SuperLawyers
Best of the Bar - San Diego Business Journal
Top 100 Trial Lawyers - National Trial Lawyers Association
Top 10 Under 40 - National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys
Case Results From The Past Month
Sexual Battery arrest. No charges filed.
Felony Assault charges. Initial offer was 9 years prison. Case resolved for probation.
Felony Insurance Fraud. Case resolved for misdemeanor without any jail time.
Choose the Right DUI Lawyer
As we said last month, Mr. Shapiro has created a number of informational videos on a variety of topics. This month we are featuring his video on DUI. Now more than ever, police are targeting suspected drunk drivers and drugged drivers. Learn how to choose the right DUI attorney for your case by watching this short video. You may also view this and other videos at https://www.youtube.com/user/davenyace300.
Click on image to view DUI video
Interesting DUI Facts
In 1910, New York became the first state in the nation to adopt a law prohibiting drinking and driving. California was next, passing a similar law in 1911. Both laws stated that no intoxicated person shall drive. Neither contained a set level of intoxication, as the Breathalyzer had not yet been invented. Incidentally, the first drunk driving arrest took place in 1897 in London, when a taxi driver crashed into building. The driver pled guilty, and he was fined 25 shillings (about $138 in current dollars). Quite a difference from the penalties today!
