Over the last 26 years, I've represented many actors in criminal cases throughout Los Angeles County.  I believe I have a good understanding of how to handle these cases. Our California criminal defense lawyers are providing a review below.

There are a couple of things you need to realize if you're a defendant in a case and you're an actor. Firstly, prosecutors often assign a specially assigned prosecutor to handle cases involving celebrities.

This is because of potential publicity so that nothing gets messed up, and also because the specially assigned prosecutor is probably going to have to report to a superior who is going to give that person a marching order as far as what the prosecutors are going to expect and how they're going to handle the criminal case.

Of course, it depends on what type of criminal case you're talking about when you're thinking about what the ramifications of that case will be.

As a defense attorney, I'm obviously very careful about how I handle these cases, and I have to realize that, usually, what I'm going to do. If it's a case where we're going to fight, we have to be aware that the press could potentially be involved.

We must ensure that this matter is handled professionally to prevent the press from harming us in any way. If the press is going to play any role, we obviously want the press to help us. So, that's one issue I'm looking at.

Plea Negotiation with Prosecutor

I obviously realize that what's eventually going to happen in the case is I'm going to have to meet with the boss if it's a case that's going to be resolved by way of a plea deal. I will obviously need to have a good mitigation package related to the client's best interest.

These are all the positive aspects of the defendant. Obviously, if it's a case where the actor or defendant may be subject to certain restrictions, we want to ensure that they do not have any restrictions that prevent them from performing their job, earning a living, or achieving success.

Prosecutors in Los Angeles often consider these factors in criminal cases. Of course, it depends on the type of case, the identity of the alleged victim, the nature of the person's actions, and their criminal record.

More importantly, how you and I relate and decide to move forward with the case should involve a good strategy and plan for what we realistically can achieve.

So, if you're an actor and you have a criminal case in Los Angeles, I've handled everything from murder cases to DUI cases. I feel pretty confident that I can get the best result.

Whether it's through a jury trial, if the person is innocent and the prosecutors can't prove the case against them, or whether it's a situation where we need to negotiate and plea bargain.

This is where we conduct damage control and compile a package for the prosecutors that highlights the positive aspects of your life, including your family, work, and community contributions, so we can strive to achieve the best possible outcome for you.

So, pick up the phone. Make the call. You can talk to me directly. We can start by discussing over the phone, but I think it's a good idea to meet face-to-face and really get down to the nitty-gritty of what needs to be done to properly defend you in your criminal case and achieve the best possible result.