Los Angeles Criminal Defense Lawyer - Sex Crimes, Violence, DUI, Drugs, Theft

The Law Offices of Debra S. White

515 South Flower Street 36th Floor Los Angeles, California 90071 USA

 (310) 909-8638

www.dwhitecriminaldefense.com
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Debra S. White is an experienced, aggressive, and talented attorney with more than 12 years of exclusively criminal defense experience in California's state and federal courts. Ms. White has successfully represented countless clients accused of crimes ranging from domestic violence, theft, and drug cases to multimillion dollar embezzlement cases, sex offenses punishable by life in prison, and murder. Ms. White is also uniquely experienced and highly knowledgeable in the area of DUI defense and has obtained outstanding results for countless clients in this specialized area of law.

To Ms. White, all the cases she takes are serious cases. That is why Ms. White is tenacious with prosecutors and exacting in her attention to the details of a case. She understands her cases carry very high stakes for her client and their families, and she is sensitive in all her interactions with her clients as they face the legal challenges together. Ms. White is a true fighter and compassionate advocate.

Practice Areas

Additional Practice Areas: Misdemeanors; Child Molestation; Child Enticement; Failure to Register; Indecent Exposure; Internet Pornography; Lewd/Lascivious Conduct; Marital Rape; Molestation; Pornography; Sexual Assault; Statutory Rape; Violent Crimes; Armed Robbery; Carjacking; Kidnapping; Grand Theft Auto; Receipt of Stolen Property; Credit Card Theft; Insider Trading; Tax Fraud; Accounting Fraud; Forgery; Counterfeiting.

Practice Areas Description

The Law Offices of Debra S. White handles cases involving:

- Domestic Violence

According to California law, domestic violence is defined as emotional, psychological, physical, or sexual abuse that a person within a family setting uses against another person to establish control and dominance. Incidents of domestic violence may occur between people who are married, couples who live together, people who are dating or involved in an intimate relationship, or people who are divorced or separated. A common misconception about domestic violence is that victims are always female. However, many domestic violence victims are in fact male. If you have been charged with domestic violence in Los Angeles, you should retain the services of a skilled criminal defense attorney. The Law Offices of Debra S. White has helped numerous clients who have been charged with domestic violence in Los Angeles.

- Sex Crimes

Sex crimes range in severity and may be charged as either a misdemeanor or felony. The severity of the charge will depend on the type of crime committed, if the victim was a minor, if the victim sustained injuries, if the defendant has prior sex crime charges, and if the defendant has a prior criminal record. If a person is convicted of a single sex crime, he/she may have to spend up to 8 years in prison. If the person is convicted of multiple sex crimes, he/she could be sentenced with life imprisonment. A sex crime conviction can also result in monetary fines, probation, community service, and court ordered treatment. Additionally, any person who is convicted of a sex crime will have to submit their name and information to the California Sex Offender Registry

- Violent Crimes

According to California law, a violent crime is criminal act in which a person uses or threatens violent force upon the victim. This includes both crimes in which the violent act is the objective, such as homicide, and crimes in which the violence is the means to an end, such as carjacking. Violent crimes may or may not involve the use of a weapon. Commonly committed violent crimes are: simple/aggravated assault; armed robbery; murder/homicide/manslaughter; carjacking; sexual assault/rape; weapon possession; kidnapping. A violent crime may be classified as either a misdemeanor or a felony. The classification will depend upon the type of crime committed, if the victim was injured, if the defendant used a weapon, if the defendant has prior violent crime charges, and if the defendant has a prior criminal record.

- DUI Defense

As soon as you are arrested for a DUI, your driver’s license will be immediately confiscated by law enforcement officials. At this time, you will be issued a temporary permit that is good for 30 days. The only way to get your driving privileges reinstated is to attend a hearing with the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). You have ten days from the date of your initial arrest to schedule this DMV hearing. Failure to do so will result in the automatic suspension of your driver’s license for up to four months. An attorney well-versed in DUI defense, like Los Angeles criminal defense attorney Debra S. White, will be able to negotiate on your behalf, challenge hard evidence, and effectively question witnesses in your favor.

- Drug Crimes

According to California law, a drug crime is a criminal act involving the use, possession, or sale of an illegal controlled substance. Illegal controlled substances include: marijuana, heroin, LSD, cocaine, methamphetamines, and unauthorized prescription drugs (e.g. oxycontin). Drug crimes that are commonly committed are: drug possession; drug possession with intent to sell; drug trafficking; drug manufacturing; drug distribution. Drug crimes may be considered a misdemeanor or a felony. The classification of the drug charges will depend on the amount of the drug possessed, the type of drug possessed, if the person charged solicited to minors, and if the person charged has a prior criminal record.

- Theft Crimes

A theft crime is a criminal act in which a person willfully takes another person’s property without consent. Commonly committed theft crimes are: shoplifting; grand theft auto; carjacking; burglary; receipt of stolen property; identity theft; credit card theft. After a person has been convicted of a theft crime, he/she may have to spend time in jail, pay monetary fines, serve community service time, and be placed on probation. Once a person has been charged with a theft crime, he/she needs to speak with a qualified criminal defense attorney. A criminal defense attorney can evaluate the person’s case, advise the person of his/her legal options, and represent the person in court.

- White Collar Crimes

According to California law, a white collar crime is a criminal act that takes place within a business or corporate setting. The majority of white collar crime offenders are people who are in high-profile positions, such as executives, directors, managers, and other business leaders. White collar crimes usually involve the theft of large sums of money. For this reason, many white collar crime cases are prosecuted by the federal government. Commonly committed white collar crimes are: embezzlement; insider trading; money laundering; tax fraud; accounting fraud; forgery; computer crimes; counterfeiting.

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