Have you been arrested for driving under the influence? Are you facing other criminal charges? You need someone on your side who is willing to fight for you, tooth and nail.

Criminal defense attorney Alanna Coopersmith has represented hundreds of people accused of criminal activity. But what sets her practice apart is that she knows that no two cases are alike. She listens to what you have to say. She investigates the facts thoroughly. She understands that criminal cases are won and lost on the details.

Equally important, Alanna is experienced in criminal jury trials. If a trial is the right way to go in your case, she will present your case to a jury persuasively and effectively. Having an attorney who is ready for trial is the best chance you have to beat the charges, and by far the best way to get the prosecution to offer a plea deal that’s fair to you.

The law office of Alanna D. Coopersmith, Attorney at Law, is located in Downtown Oakland and represents clients throughout the East Bay and the San Francisco Bay Area, including Oakland, San Francisco, Alameda, Berkeley, Emeryville, Albany, El Cerrito, Richmond, Pittsburg, Martinez, Hayward, San Leandro, Fremont, Lafayette, Pleasanton, Walnut Creek, Livermore, Marin, Vacaville, Fairfield and Vallejo. We have experience agressively arguing criminal cases before judges and district attorneys in Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, San Francisco, and Solano counties.

Representation includes every stage of the criminal process, including bail hearings, interrogation and lineups, arraignment, pre-trial motions, plea negotiations, and jury trials. We strive to provide top notch defense at an affordable price. In most cases, a flat fee is charged payable at the beginning of the case. You don’t have to wonder what the attorney fee will be, or worry that you will not be able to afford to actually go to trial or have your legal defense handled aggressively. Whether your case is resolved in one court appearance or many, the attorney fee you will owe is the same.

Alanna D. Coopersmith practices Criminal Defense, Criminal Appeals, DUI/Drunk Driving, Civil and Criminal Restraining Orders, Sex Offenses, Gun Charges & Weapons Offenses, Criminal Threats, Kidnapping, Gang Crimes, Domestic Violence, Prostitution, Drug Charges, Mental Health, Driving on a Suspended License, Trespassing, Disorderly Conduct, Robbery, Theft, Burglary, Assault & Battery, Probation Violations, Traffic Infractions, Outstanding Warrants, Hit & Run, Vandalism, Carjacking, Fraud, Conspiracy Charges, Child Abuse, Identity Theft, Resisting Arrest, and Reckless Driving.

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Assault (Penal Code 240) is an unlawful attempt, coupled with a present ability, to commit a violent injury on the person of another.

Battery (Penal Code 242) is any willful and unlawful use of force or violence upon the person of another.

When assault or battery is committed against certain persons, such as a police officer, roommate, or husband or wife, the penalty is more severe. (Penal Code 243) Also, assault with a deadly weapon—which can mean anything likely to produce great bodily harm—is a criminal offense that can carry serious consequences. (Penal Code 245)

Never proceed without a skilled criminal defense lawyer if you have been charged with assault or battery.

Please contact Alanna D. Coopersmith at (510)628-0596 for free a consultation.

A judge issues a bench warrant when a person fails to appear for a scheduled court date. The bench warrant authorizes peace officers to arrest the person on sight. If not taken care of a bench warrant can result in detention, forfeiture of bail, and suspension of your driver’s license. Fortunately, the matter of an open bench warrant can usually be quickly resolved.

Please contact Alanna D. Coopersmith at (510)628-0596 for a free consultation.

Carjacking is the felonious taking of a motor vehicle in the possession of another, from his or her person or immediate presence, or from the person or immediate presence of a passenger of the motor vehicle, against his or her will and with the intent to either permanently or temporarily deprive the person of possession of the motor vehicle, accomplished by means of force or fear. (Penal Code 215) Conviction of carjacking is a felony. A defendant charged with carjacking is often charged with other offenses, depending upon the facts, such as vehicular vandalism, joyriding, kidnapping, and theft.

     Please contact Alanna D. Coopersmith at phone (510) 628-0596 regarding carjacking and related criminal charges.

Conspiracy is an agreement to commit a crime. Conspiracy charges are extremely serious and may result in a person facing the same penalties as for the underlying crime itself, even if the person is not the one who carried out the crime. When two or more people agree to commit a crime and take some additional step or action in furtherance of the conspiracy, this constitutes the crime of conspiracy. You don't have to complete the crime to be found guilty. You don’t even need to know all of the people involved in the conspiracy. All the prosecutor has to show is that you got together with someone else and planned to commit a crime, and that someone took some action in furtherance of the conspiracy. If you are found guilty of a conspiracy offense, you can be held accountable for the whole, entire conspiracy. If you are facing conspiracy charges, please contact Alanna D. Coopersmith at (510) 628-0596 for a free consultation.

Disorderly conduct is any number of things in California, including public intoxication, lewd conduct, assaulting another for the purpose of begging or soliciting alms, disturbing another by loud and unreasonable noise, and even using offensive words.

These criminal charges may sometimes have their place. Too often, however, they are used by police officers simply to crack down on conduct they disfavor, including perfectly lawful conduct like panhandling, peaceful political protests, and picket lines. Part of a criminal defense attorney’s job is to remind those enforce our laws where to draw the line. When a person is arrested for disorderly conduct, it’s often an opportunity to protect our rights against heavy-handed and overzealous policing.

For a free consultation about disorderly conduct or similar charges, please contact Alanna D. Coopersmith at (510) 628-0596.