Innovative Defense for Shoplifting Charge

When charged with shoplifting an item of $300 value in Los Angeles, I was worried about possible outcomes, considering my professional background and future goals. I knew that I required the best possible legal defense that I could find; by great fortune and excellent reference, I received recommendation for Ian Wallach as a criminal defense attorney on the westside of Los Angeles. From the beginning, Mr. Wallach helped me to understand the charge I was facing, outlined the possible approaches and outcomes, and realistically presented the facts of the case and the plausible prosecutorial actions. Throughout the pre-arraignment period of the case, he stayed in close contact with me while he negotiated a deal with the district attorney, helped me to engage in restorative actions, and gather the proper supporting materials to further reinforce my defense. Weeks before the arraignment, Mr. Wallach had successfully secured a favorable deal with the prosecution, ensuring no criminal record at the conclusion of an informal sentencing, minimal fines ($200), and a swift arraignment that concluded my case within minutes of the court’s time. With Mr. Wallach’s indispensable legal defense, the judge decided on an informal, and essentially ‘off-the-record’, sentencing that requires me to complete 10 days of community service (non-labor) and continue my regular therapy (which is of no burden to me considering my attendance preceding this case). I cannot thank Mr. Wallach enough for his diligent, resourceful, and courteous work on my case.