San Luis Obispo Criminal Defense Attorneys of Mueller & Mueller, Attorneys-at-Law are skilled and experienced in all aspects of criminal defense law. As a client you deserve and you will receive prompt personal service from an attorney whose job it is to help you. The attorneys of Mueller & Mueller are firm believers that they are in a service industry. The attorney works for the client not the other way around.

Attorney Gael Mueller has represented thousands of defendants and has tried over 200 felony cases alone.She considers knowledge and skill her best assets and has trained with the best trial attorneys and experts in the country. She is passionate about people and wants her clients to understand the system with which they are involved. She is a strong defender of the Constitution and your rights under our judicial system.

Attorney Melvin Mueller is a former public defender who has served Kern County for over 20 years. He began his career as a Riverside County Public Defender. In Kern County, his skills have brought him accolades from both the bench and bar. He has tried many high profile cases and is considered one of the best defense attorneys in Kern County. Semi-retired, his assistance in evaluating and strategizing cases is invaluable. He has been trained by the best legal and scientific minds in the country and uses that knowledge to your full advantage

So if you or someone you know has been charged with a criminal offense and is need of an attorney who will represent your interests zealously, then contact San Luis Obispo Criminal Defense Attorneys of Mueller & Mueller, Attorneys-at-Law at 866-641-0872or by completing the attached contact information form.

What is the difference between criminal law and civil law?
Civil law is the area of law by which private individuals resolve their differences with the help of a civil court. Criminal law involves a citizen, or a business, and the state.

The rules of the federal government and all individual state governments are codified into statutes. When an individual violates the rules, as listed in the statutes, the federal government or the state will prosecute the individual. The remedies available in civil court are generally limited to monetary damages. The remedies available in criminal court may involve monetary damages and/or a prison sentence.

What happens at an arraignment?
A suspect has the right to be arraigned without unnecessary delay, usually within two court days, after being arrested. He or she will appear before a judge who will read the offenses in which the suspect is officially being charged, they will be informed of their constitutional rights, and advised of applicable penalties. At the arraignment, an attorney may be appointed in the event of financial hardship, and bail can be raised or lowered. A suspect may also ask to be released on personal recognizance at this time, even if bail was previously set.

If charged with a misdemeanor, a suspect can plead guilty or not guilty at the arraignment. Or, if the court approves, a suspect can plead nolo contendere, meaning the charges will not be contested. Legally, this is the same as a guilty plea, but it cannot be used against the suspect in a non-criminal case.

If misdemeanor charges are not dropped, a trial will be held later in court of law. If charged with a felony, however, and the charges are not dismissed, the next step is a preliminary hearing.