California Criminal Lawyer

Law Office of James H. Newhouse

24600 Silver Cloud Court Suite 104 Monterey, California 93940 USA

 (831) 655-2000
 (831) 649-1384

www.jamesnewhouselaw.com
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I am James H. Newhouse, Attorney at Law. At my law firm in Monterey, California, I have devoted my entire practice to defending people just like you who are charged with criminal offenses.

I have earned a reputation as a devoted advocate for my clients, and a fierce protector of their rights, whether they are facing misdemeanors or felonies. With a successful track record of trying over 300 trials before juries in both state and federal court, I bring both the knowledge and the aggressive skills needed to mount a powerful defense in any criminal case.

I have earned the trust and respect from my clients and colleagues in California. I am certified as a criminal law specialist by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization. I am proud to be AV Peer Review Rated* through Martindale-Hubbell, which is the highest rating, and I have been included by my legal peers in Northern California Super Lawyers every year since 2005. I was a founding member of California Attorneys for Criminal Justice, the largest organization of its type in the country. I will personally handle all aspects of your case.

Practice Areas

Practice Areas Description

- Criminal Law

Our criminal justice system can be overwhelming and frightening. The incarceration rate in the United States is much higher than many other industrialized countries. Prison sentences are getting longer and more frequent. If you face the possibility of being accused of a crime, contact an experienced criminal defense lawyer as early in the process as possible, preferably even before questioning or investigation by the police. A skilled attorney from The Law Office of James H. Newhouse in Monterey, California, can fight for your legal and constitutional rights.

- DUI/DWI

Drunk driving arrests can have very sobering consequences on a person's life. Being charged with driving under the influence (DUI), driving while intoxicated (DWI), or drunk driving, is a very serious crime and can result in serious fines, suspension or loss of license, increased insurance rates, jail or prison time, and a permanent criminal record. It is absolutely essential to make contact with an attorney within 10 days of your arrest. This will allow your attorney to make a demand for a DMV hearing, so you have the chance for a stay of the suspension rather than a four-month suspension of your driving privileges. If this is your first offense, it is almost always possible to save your license. Trust your defense to me, attorney James H. Newhouse in Monterey, California.

- Domestic Violence

A domestic violence (DV) case is defined as violence or the threat of violence against a person's spouse, a cohabitant, or a person who is the mother or father of the defendant's child. In California, this is a crime regardless of gender. If you have been charged with domestic abuse or violence, it is important to contact a lawyer as soon as possible. I am Monterey, California criminal defense lawyer James Newhouse. I am certified by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization as a criminal law specialist, and I have been defending people in cases like these for over 40 years.

- White Collar Crime

White collar crime is often described as a financial, economic, or corporate crime such as fraud, theft, or embezzlement. It is often carried out by sophisticated means. Fraud can include misrepresentation, securities fraud, or SEC issues, phony second deeds of trust, or other con man schemes. I am attorney James H. Newhouse. For more than 40 years, I have been devoting 100% of my legal practice to personally defending people arrested and accused of criminal offenses, including white collar crime. I am certified as a criminal law specialist by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization.

- Drug Offenses

I represent clients charged with any drug offense in either California or federal court, whether it involves possession, possession with intent to sell, transportation, trafficking, cultivation or manufacturing of drugs including: Marijuana; Meth; Heroin; Cocaine; "Designer drugs" such as Ecstasy; and, Prescription drugs. With a drug offense, the severity of the charge often depends on the amount of drug in question. For instance, if you were caught with a certain quantity of marijuana, it may be charged as possession with intent to sell even if you had no actual intent to sell the drug. Some charges may also lead to a permanent felony record. I work hard to prevent this from happening by helping clients access diversion programs or seeking reduction of the charges to suit the actual situation.

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