Practice Areas

Driving Under the Influence

Experience when it matters most.

Vehicle Code 23152, 23153, 20001, 20002, 14601.2

Being arrested for a DUI/Hit and Run can have an immediate impact on your employment, vehicle, professional license, and /or driver's license. 

Once arrested for a DUI, you have 10 days to postpone the automatic arrest-triggered license suspension (called an Administrative Per Se suspension).

DUI convictions have collateral consequences involving license suspensions, fines, jail time, mandatory classes, as well as a possible felony down the road if arrested again.

DUI law is extremely nuanced and consulting an attorney who understands those nuances as well as the DMV licensing process will have important life-long consequences for you and your family.

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Ms. Mulcahy spent the last 3 years of her career as Deputy District attorney handling a DUI caseload.  As such, she handled 250+ cases a week.  As a Deputy District Attorney, she evaluated each case from what the prosecution could prove as well as what a good defense attorney would (and SHOULD) argue on any given case.

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Going to court can be a burden - In most cases, Ms. Mulcahy can appear for you at every court appearance as well as your DMV suspension hearing.

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Experience.  Dependability.  Discretion.  Results.

3 Strikes Cases

Decades of Experience

3/2 Strikes cases involve any case in which someone is charge with a crime and a prior strike offense(s).  Obtaining a just result in these cases is complicated.  3/2 Strike cases carry mandatory denial of probation, doubled sentences, tripled sentences, or life sentences.

Prior to her last assignment in a DUI caseload, Ms. Mulcahy was assigned to the Career Criminal Unit (aka 3 Strikes Unit).

Ms. Mulcahy can help you understand your case, your choices, and advocate for your strike(s) to be stricken.

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Experience.  Dependability.  Discretion.  Results.

Firearms Offenses

Penal Code 25400, 25850, 29800, 29805, 29815, 30605
Health and Safety 11370.1

Firearms Laws, especially in California, are constantly changing. Ms. Mulcahy can assist you if you are charged with a firearm offense and/or have already been convicted and are looking for an option to restore your firearm possession rights. 

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Ms. Mulcahy has handled numerous firearms cases including: Concealed Weapons, Loaded Concealable Weapons, Prohibited Person in Possession, Assault Weapons, and Possession of a Firearm and Narcotics.

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Experience.  Dependability.  Discretion.  Results.

Narcotics and Search Warrants

4th Amendment expertise

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Health Safety 11351, 11352, 11378, 11379.6

The decriminalization of many drug offenses has not stopped law enforcement from over charging cases.

Ms. Mulcahy has a decade worth of jury trial experience handling narcotic possession, sale, manufacturing, and asset forfeiture matters.  These cases frequently involve complex issues involving the 4th Amendment - including search warrants, informants, undercover officers, and/or confidential information.

Ms. Mulcahy will help you navigate these complex issues as well as challenge the many issues associated with the use of search warrants.

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Experience.  Dependability.  Discretion.  Results.

Juvenile Law

Justice for You

Ms. Mulcahy is familiar with the law as it relates to juveniles.  Unlike adult court, juveniles have more options to resolve their cases without a sustained petition (aka conviction).  Many of these cases can be complex and can have lasting effects, legal and emotional, for juveniles.   Ms. Mulcahy is intimately familiar with the processes and procedures that can result in viable and reasonable solutions for juveniles and their families.

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Experience.  Dependability.  Discretion.  Results.

Felony Charges

Justice for You

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Penal Code 273.5, 664/187(a), 211, 245(a)(1), and 459