Hit & Run, Reckless Driving, Vehicular Manslaughter

For over 27 years, I have been practicing law in Orange County, California. In those 27 years, I have gained a vast knowledge of the legal system. I work solely with criminal cases, which means that my understanding of criminal defense is greater than those who divide their time between different areas of law.

I have worked closely with the Orange County courts for many years, which is an important factor that contributes to the success of any case. The technicalities involved in dealing with different court houses are ever changing, and it is my job to stay current with any new information that becomes available. This knowledge, as well as my experience in over 2,500 cases, provides my clients with the type of unmatched, quality defense that they deserve.

My clients come from many areas of Orange County, including Garden Grove, Anaheim, Yorba Linda, Orange, Santa Ana, Huntington Beach, Irvine, Newport, Tustin, Westminister, Costa Mesa and more. Because of my experience in this area, I am willing to do the work that many other attorneys are not in order to try cases in court. I have tried many cases and I can tell the strength and weaknesses of my clients as well as the district attorney's case. It is important to have this knowledge at your fingertips when making one of the most important decisions of your life.

I have worked with many types of motor vehicle offenses, including the following:

Hit & Run

One very serious offense is a Hit and Run. A Hit and Run is when someone driving a motor vehicle leaves the scene of an accident. This can involve another car or a pedestrian, and there are many other factors that can contribute to the severity of this type of offense. If there is not much injury, a hit and run may be considered a misdemeanor, but in the case of serious injury or death it may be a felony. In either case, jail time and fines are a very real possibly without proper representation.

Why hire an attorney for your hit and run case?

In a hit and run case, there is always the possibility of the injured party, or the family of a victim who has died, to sue in order to pay for medical or any other bills. It is especially important that you have a competent attorney on your side if this situation occurs. There may be ways to contact victims in order to work out dismissals per PC 1377-1378. Many lawyers do not do this. You need an attorney to come up with a creative and logical defense in order to fight the prosecutor.

Many details involving a hit and run are time-sensitive. There are documents to be filed as with any other criminal case, and there is a lot of information that needs to be looked over in order to build your defense. There may be witnesses that could remember details that could help or hurt your case, and in the instance that the details are not on your side, it is up to me to prove that their testimony may be faulty.

Many clients have difficulty reaching their attorney after the attorney has been retained. I advise each of my clients the best possible time to reach me, and I set aside time each day to be available to answer questions. I will always return calls by the end of the day.

Twenty-seven years of experience and countless hit and run cases have prepared me for your case. My knowledge of the law in areas surrounding hit and run defense give me the confidence needed to defend you with integrity and strength. Call me as soon as possible to set up a free consultation so we can discuss your hit and run case.

Reckless Driving

If you are convicted of reckless driving, there are more consequences than you may think. In order to be convicted, it must be proven that you were driving in such a manner as to put your life and the lives of others in danger. You may encounter insurance issues, since you will no longer be considered a safe driver, and it will reflect on your driving record. Not to mention the fact that your penalties are greatly increased if someone is hurt or killed, or if your reckless driving offense is combined with a hit and run or a DUI.

Even though reckless driving may seem like a small offence, there are still penalties, other than those listed above. The court may give jail time, fines, community service or more for endangering yourself and others. As your criminal defense attorney, I can help with your reckless driving case and work to get your penalties as minor as possible and in the best case scenario, dismissed.

Why hire an attorney for your reckless driving case?

When dealing with a reckless driving offense, you need someone who will fight for your rights with enthusiasm, knowledge and integrity. You need someone who will stand in your corner and exercise assertive behavior when dealing with the demands of the court. I understand the importance of being prepared. With 27 years of experience, I am not afraid to fight for you in situations that most attorneys refuse to deal with, and I recognize the difference between each court house in Orange County, and I have known many of the judges and prosecutors for years.

In order to prove that you did not intentionally try to endanger your life or others, you will need an attorney who can look at the facts with a professional eye for details. If you have any further questions regarding your reckless driving offense, call my office today.

Vehicular Manslaughter

Vehicular manslaughter is a very serious offense. Like all other criminal offenses, the circumstances surrounding a vehicular manslaughter charge can determine the type of punishment/penalty that the court will seek to give. Often times, vehicular manslaughter charges are combined with a DUI, hit and run, or reckless driving offense.

As with most driving offenses, there can be serious repercussions that will impact you in the future. Your driving record, insurance premium (if you do not have insurance there is a whole other set of issues), personal freedom, and license are at stake.

Since vehicular manslaughter refers to the death of the individual involved, there are many factors that the prosecutor and I will look at. If the prosecutor tries to prove that you acted with gross negligence or malice, I will present a defense for you.

Why hire an attorney for your vehicular manslaughter case?

It is important that your defense attorney is on your side and provides you with valuable information so that you can understand the details of your case. My many years of experience as a criminal attorney have made me aware of all aspects of the law pertaining to the defense of clients with vehicular manslaughter offenses. You only have one chance to make sure that your charges are not too sever, so why take a chance?

Barney B. Gibbs, your Motor Vehicle Offenses Defense

Availability

Since a motor vehicle offense can occur at any hour, day or night, I find it is important that my clients are able to reach me. Many clients have difficulty reaching their attorney after the attorney has been retained. I advise each of my clients the best possible time to reach me, and I set aside time each day to be available to answer questions. I will always return calls by the end of the day. Many law firms only operate during normal business hours. As most people know, life does not only happen during these times. Before and after business hours, I am readily available to my clients, and easy to reach by phone.

I handle all of my cases personally, which means that I am there with my clients the whole way through. It is also important that my clients are able to contact me in a timely manner because there are deadlines that must be adhered to, and as an experienced and available attorney I am aware of these deadlines.

I alone handle every aspect of my client's case, which eliminates the valuable time that is wasted getting the run-around from people who do not have any knowledge about the case. In many other law firms, the client is passed around from attorney to attorney, and possibly even an intern. When you call for me, it is me you will speak with. What good is an attorney whom you are unable to reach?

Financial Concerns

As a resident of Orange County, I understand that each and every one of my clients is a unique and individual case. Furthermore, I know that the cost of attorney services can be a large concern for many people. In order to ease some of the financial stress of my clients, I offer free case consultations. In these consultations I will personally review the case in order to determine the best course of action for the client. I am willing to work with many different income levels, and will discuss payments accordingly.

Just because you have been charged with a criminal offense does not make you a criminal, and it is not my job to judge you based on your guilt or innocence. By law, you have the right to an attorney. You have the right to hire someone who understands the law and your rights. If you want a tough attorney who will work hard to preserve your freedom, call Barney B. Gibbs today.

Contact Information

Law Office of Barney B. Gibbs
17621 Irvine Boulevard, Suite 114
Tustin, California 92780

Phone: (714) 838-9019
Fax: (714) 832-2007