DUI – DWI Attorneys

If you or a loved one has been arrested and charged with a DUI it is a very serious matter. We strongly recommend getting a lawyer on your side as soon as possible. There are certain steps that you must take immediately to protect your rights. The sooner that we get on your case the sooner that we can begin fighting for you. Being arrested and charged with Driving Under the Influence is a serious offense.

The law relating to DUIs is complex and a lawyer can help you understand the two systems that are at play – the administrative system through the D.M.V. that deals with any license suspension issues and the Court system that will impose other penalties on you if you are convicted of the charge. An experienced attorney can explain these complexities to you and help you fight your charge. We can help you analyze your case and determine the best strategy to get you the least possible consequences for your offense….

Traffic Crime Attorneys

When you have been charged with a traffic violation, you may be inclined to simply pay the ticket and be done with it. This may not be in your best interest, as it can have a dramatic impact on your insurance premiums. In addition, traffic citations can add points to your driving record and could lead to the suspension of your license. You want an experienced lawyer, one who knows the traffic laws and has successfully helped others get a reduction or dismissal of similar charges.

Our traffic defense team is led by retired Court Commissioner David P. Foos who spent 16 years as a Judicial Officer at the traffic court. Commissioner Foos, as as Judicial Officer, heard thousands of cases involving traffic and misdemeanor driving offenses including speeding, stop sign violations, reckless driving, and driving on a suspended license. Commissioner Foos is an insider in the system and can get you the best possible results on your case…

Record Expungement Attorneys

A mistake in your past should not follow you for the rest of your life. If you were convicted of a misdemeanor or felony it may cause you to miss out on job opportunities, loans or licenses. Depending on the circumstances you can expunge your record, even reducing felonies to misdemeanors. Don’t let your past control your future, call the law firm of Bowman & Associates, APC in Sacramento for a Free Consultation to discuss cleaning up your record and moving on to a productive future.

In California, Penal Code Section 1203.4 allows a person to have certain criminal convictions expunged or removed from their record. In addition, some felony convictions can be reduced pursuant to Penal Code Section 17b from a felony to a misdemeanor prior to expungement. Why keep these criminal convictions on your record if you can do something about it? Call our offices now and we can help you restore your rights and repair your past…

Domestic Violence Defense Attorney

Being accused of domestic violence in the state of California is a serious charge. Even if you are innocent, you must take your arrest seriously. Under California law, police are nearly always required to arrest any man or woman accused of spousal abuse or domestic violence—whether or not the suspect is guilty. A person who receives a misdemeanor conviction for spousal abuse can spend up to a year in the county jail. In addition, he or she may be required to participate in a 52 week anger management program. A person with a felony conviction for domestic violence could spend up to four years in State prison.

Recent laws that are meant to protect domestic violence victims can often end up victimizing innocent people that are wrongfully accused of committing domestic violence crimes. District attorneys will frequently pursue a case of spousal abuse even after a police officer admits to exaggerating any complaints or after an alleged victim confesses that he or she lied about being abused. D.A.’s frequently believe that the alleged domestic violence victim is just trying to prevent their abuser from spending time in prison or acquiring a criminal record…

Burglary & Theft Defense Attorney

Burglary is the crime of breaking and entering a building with intent to steal or to commit a felony inside. (California Penal Code § 459) To obtain a conviction, the prosecution need only prove that the offender entered the building with such intent; proof that the individual actually stole or committed the felony is not required. Individuals accused of shoplifting will generally be charged with burglary and petty or grand theft.

Under California law, burglary is either first-degree or second-degree, with each carrying different sentences for punishment. First-degree burglary, or residential burglary, is a felony punishable by up to six years in prison. It is also a “strike” offense and can be enhanced if the individual was carrying tools or has a prior offense.

Second-degree burglary, often called “commercial” burglary, generally occurs in a business – not in a home. It may be charged as either a misdemeanor…

White Collar Crime Attorneys

White collar crime cases can involve a few thousand dollars up to several million dollars. No matter what the dollar amount, fraud, embezzlement, or theft charges can change a life forever. Even the suspicion of guilt can limit career and education opportunities. If you are under suspicion or if you have been arrested, you need the help and guidance of an experienced criminal defense lawyer.

Embezzlement. Fraud. Environmental Law.

As with any criminal investigation or arrest, you should not talk to anyone about the case until you have consulted with an attorney. Contact a criminal defense attorney at Bowman & Associates, APC so that we can start now to protect your rights and minimize the damage of the situation you are in. Any attempts to “work things out” on your own will typically backfire…

Drug Crime Defense Attorneys

California leads the nation for arrests of individuals possessing a controlled substance. A controlled substance is defined as illegal drugs that are classified by the government as being dangerous. According to the California Department of Corrections, of 160,000 prisoners, 20,000 are in jail or prison due to a drug offense. Drug possession typically goes hand in hand with drug sales. Drugs typically found in possession and/or sold on the street are: cocaine, methamphetamine, marijuana, PCP, heroin, LSD and ecstasy.

Oftentimes, if drugs are found in your possession you may be charged by law enforcement with drug sales (possession with intent to sell) as well, even if the drugs were for your own personal use. The differences in the charges that can be brought against you for drug crimes are extreme. You could be looking at a drug diversion program or a lifetime behind bars. Penalties for a drug charge are based on the type and amount of drug in your possession, intent to sell, or distribute, your past criminal arrests and the circumstances surrounding your case…

Gang-Related Crimes Attorneys

Gang affiliation is an enhancement that prosecutors will add to an underlying criminal charge. If gang affiliation can be proved, then the crime becomes a “gang crime” and the potential penalties may increase drastically.

As an example, adding the gang affiliation enhancement to the crime of assault with a deadly weapon adds 10 years to the potential sentence. Adding the gang affiliation to the crime of simple assault could add up to four years or less to the potential sentence.

Get Early Help from an Experienced Criminal Defense Lawyer in Gang Crimes Cases

If you have been charged with any type of crime and the prosecutor’s office has added a gang affiliation enhancement, it is critically important to get early assistance from a knowledgeable and aggressive criminal defense lawyer…

Internet Crimes Attorneys

If you have been accused of an internet crime, you should consult a strong and effective defense lawyer on your side. At The Law Office of Bowman & Associates, APC, we have successfully represented clients in a number of cases involving alleged internet crimes. We are highly knowledgeable in this field and work with leading technology experts to level the playing field for our clients.

The Law Office of Bowman & Associates will carefully examine the legal and technological issues in your case. We will discuss your legal options and provide an honest assessment of your case. You will have the information you need to make informed decisions about your legal representation.

Whether you decide to seek a negotiated plea or vindication at trial, the Law Offices Bowman & Associates, APC will work aggressively to protect your rights and freedom…