The Law Office of Douglas D. Maner

Here are the new rules for public access to the Stanislaus County courthouse. Court operations will slowly expand Monday May 18. Please open the link below to read the official press release. We are open for business and have reduced our fees so that more people can afford excellent legal representation in these tough times. https://documentcloud.adobe.com/link/track

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Important new federal law affecting juvenile criminal prosecutions

Starting January first, there will be several very important changes in the law that will affect many people and their families who get caught up in the criminal justice system. Some of these new laws are complex, and subject to interpretation and litigation. Please feel free to contact my office if you need help in any criminal law case.... For more information, please go to dougmaner.com Some of the highlights/lowlights: Lifetime gun ban for misdemeanor domestic violence convictions Elimination of murder prosecution for some types of homicide Ban of adult prosecution for most crimes by children under the age of 16 Diversion ( AKA dismissal) of most crimes committed by the mentally ill , subject to many exceptions and only after a court hearing Limitations on admissibility of eyewitness testimony Relaxing on restrictions on professional licenses due to criminal convictions.

A very worthy cause

DOUG MANER ATTENDING 2018 CPDA HOMICIDE DEFENSE SEMINAR As part of Doug's Continuing Criminal Defense Education, he will be attending the California Public Defenders' Association (CPDA) Seminar in Berkeley, Ca this September. Addressing some very important aspects in the defense of homicide cases, the seminar will focus on Learning about Gang Homicide, Homicide Law, Autopsy Issues, Jury Selection, Life Sentence. Doug Maner is a Capital Crimes certified Criminal Defense Attorney.

Governor Brown just signed into law a statute eliminating cash bail in california, starting in October of next year. California will replace bail with risk assessments of individuals and non-monetary conditions of release. Counties will establish local agencies to evaluate any individual arrested on felony charges for their likelihood of returning for court hearings and their chances of rearrest. As always, you are best served with an experienced advocate who knows the laws and how to use them to your advantage in court. With the elimination of money bail, it is even more important that you be represented by the best possible lawyer, as soon as possible, so that you can stay out of jail while fighting your case. https://www.sacbee.com//capitol-alert/article217461380.html

Just got this review from one of our clients. Doug Maner was overall the best attorney, he was honest from the beginning no B. S. , he has been on other side of team and knows how DA work, and I couldn't have asked for anyone better, in this overall, traumatic experience. Very caring. Very caring and there for you, throughout the whole process" We're so happy when our clients are happy with the outcomes of their cases and our office!

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Unfortunately many cops lie to prove their case. Be sure to hire an aggressive defense lawyer who's experienced enough to know when the cops in your case are lying and has the skills to prove it.

DOUG MANER HONORED AS ONE OF AMERICA’S TOP100 CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEYS December 31, 2017 Announcing the selection of Doug Maner among America’s Top 100 Criminal Defense Attorneys for 2018. Selection to America’s Top 100 Criminal Defense Attorneys is by invitation only and is reserved to identify the nation’s most exceptional White-Collar and General Criminal Defense Attorneys in throughout the nation. Candidates are carefully screened through comprehensive Qualitative... Comparative Analysis based on a broad array of criteria, including the candidate’s professional experience, litigation experience, significant case results, representative high stakes matters, peer reputation, and community impact in order to rank the candidates throughout the state. Only the top 100 qualifying attorneys in each state will receive this honor and be selected for membership among America’s Top 100 Criminal Defense Attorneys. With these extremely high standards for selection to America’s Top 100 Criminal Defense Attorneys, less than one-half percent (0.5%) of active attorneys in the United States will receive this honor truly the most exclusive and elite level of attorneys in the community. Read more about this award at www.Top100CriminalDefenseAttorneys.com