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June

17

3 Defenses For DUI Cases

Criminal Defense

If you've been charged with a DUI, there are defense alternatives available to you. It is more common to safeguard against a drunken driving charge by assaulting the officer's observations of what occurred before the detention or scrutinizing the trustworthiness of the test, for example, the precision of the breathalyzer test. The DUI laws vary from one state then to the next, and each case has unique facts, so it is best to counsel with a Drunk Driving Attorney.

April

08

Can a Drunk Driving Attorney Challenge a BAC Test?

Criminal Defense

One of the misconceptions about driving under the influence (DUI) cases is that they are open and shut. However, it is possible to challenge various aspects of a prosecutor's case and successfully have the charges dropped or reduced.

February

27

3 Steps to Follow After You Have Been Arrested For DUI in Fresno

Criminal Defense

Drunk Driving is one of the most serious offenses and is strongly penalized in Fresno county. But what if you have been falsely accused of drunk driving? DUI cases are subjected to considerable jail time, suspension of driver’s license and hefty fines. However, don’t panic. If you have been arrested for DUI, there are certain steps you can follow to improve your chances of a successful outcome.

February

04

Your Drunk Driving Charge Doesn't Have to Be a Conviction

Criminal Defense

A DUI charge is merely an accusation. It doesn't become official until the judge renders you guilty and sentences you time in jail, a fine, DUI classes, and probation. Until then, you have time to contact a reliable DUI defense attorney so that he can call the accusing party into question about the following...

December

30

Fresno DUI: Why You Need An Advocate

Criminal Defense

No matter the situation, a person charged with a DUI needs adequate legal reputation. A trained, experienced attorney can provide ample representation that may lead to the accused saving thousands of dollars and their clear criminal record.

November

29

What you Need to Know about DUI Charges

Criminal Defense

After an investigation and/or arrest for a DUI charge, police officers will create a report that lists their version of what happened. This report will then be used to prosecute the person who is accused and often times will not include details that could help the suspect. Here are some things that you need to know if you are a suspect for a DUI criminal charge.

November

19

Fresno Drunk Driving Defense for Gross Vehicular Manslaughter While Intoxicated

Criminal Defense

Gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated is the most serious drunk driving charge you can face. To be guilty of gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated means while influenced by drugs or alcohol and driving a vehicle you acted in a way that completely disregarded safety and you should have known acting in that way could result in killing a person, and your recklessness caused the death of a human being.

September

29

What the Prosecution Must Prove in a Drunk Driving Case

Criminal Defense

When crafting an effective drunk driving defense with the help of your lawyer, the key is to know exactly what a prosecutor must prove in order to get you convicted. This is true in any legal case, be it drunk driving or otherwise. By knowing all the factors that a prosecutor has to prove in order to convince a jury, you can help work with your lawyer to create an effective defense.

September

18

Being Arrested for a DUI can be a Traumatizing Experience

Criminal Defense

Getting arrested for DUI is a traumatizing experience. Most of the time, career criminals aren't the ones getting arrested for drunk driving. Ordinary everyday people who have lived by the law their whole lives will have one drink too many and end up in the back of a squad car, and later, a holding cell. With no experience being arrested, they have no clue what to do next.

July

30

What Happens If Two Alcohol Tests Give Different Results in a DUI Case?

Criminal Defense

Often when a person is arrested for driving under the influence, they undergo more than one test for intoxication. However, what if those tests gave different results? What if one was below the legal limit while another was above?

June

29

Refusing the Breathalyzer Test: Fresno Drunk Driving Defense

Criminal Defense

A DUI in California is expensive and has major consequences. If you get pulled over and the officer starts investigating you for DUI, think about all of your options for a defense right away. It starts with the moment you get pulled over; not the moment you arrive at your attorney's office.

June

18

Marijuana DUI: What a Fresno DUI Attorney Thinks You Should Know

Criminal Defense

While many celebrated California's legalization of recreational marijuana last November (Proposition 64), that same initiative granted California Highway Patrol (CHP) a multimillion-dollar contract to enforce it. That enforcement includes going after marijuana DUI.

February

27

Fresno Drunk Driving Defense: Can You Plead Down to a Wet Reckless?

Criminal Defense

Because the charges in California for an driving under the influence (DUI) conviction are so steep - those convicted face a large fine, possible prison terms, and possible suspension or revocation of their license - defendants often ask about methods to plead the charge down to a lesser offense. One option is a charge often termed a “wet reckless.”

December

30

Man Charged with a DUI Caused by Caffeine

Criminal Defense

When most people think of driving under the influence or DUI, they think about drunk driving or perhaps getting behind the wheel while using some illegal drug such as cocaine. But Joseph Schwab, was pulled over for allegedly driving erratically and cutting off an agent from the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control. A breathalyzer test showed that Schwab had zero alcohol in his system, but had caffeine in his system. He was, subsequently, charged with DUI.

October

30

Helping Your Spouse Deal With a DUI Charge

Criminal Defense

If your spouse has been charged with a DUI, there are things you can do to support them through the process. While you might not be thrilled with your loved one’s predicament, they might need your help now more than ever.

June

29

Tips to Avoid a DUI This Summer Provided By a Fresno DUI Attorney

Criminal Defense

Now that summertime is in full swing, more and more of us are heading out to family reunions, weddings, graduation parties and days at the beach. We all like to have a good time with friends and family, but there are times when we take that good time a bit too far and wind up with an arrest for DUI. Here's some tips on how to avoid a DUI arrest this summer.

April

24

Fresno DUI Attorney Advice: Not Everyone Is Guilty

Criminal Defense

When many people are arrested for a DUI, they do not know that much information about the entire process and how everything is going to work. This is why it is so important to have someone on your side who knows how the legal process works.

April

10

A Fresno DUI Attorney Can Help if You Are Charged with Drinking and Driving

Criminal Defense

Driving Under the Influence (DUI) is a serious charge. If there are no injuries, a first-time conviction for DUI in California can lead to thousands of dollars in fines and costs, plus a short jail sentence, followed by probation.

December

30

A Drunk Driving Attorney in Fresno Explains How a Lawyer Can Help You With a DUI

Criminal Defense

It is common to see news reports of incidents in which drivers are charged with driving under the influence of alcohol (DUI). Because of the relative ubiquity of these offenses compared to others, many drivers charged may believe that defending themselves is comparatively simple. However, consulting with an attorney can be beneficial in many ways.

November

29

3 Things That You Should Not Do When You Have a Pending DUI

Criminal Defense

Do you have a pending DUI? If so, your drinking and driving charge is probably always on your mind. You might not think that there is anything that you can do about it until your court date, but this actually isn't true.

November

29

Drunk Driving Attorney in Fresno Explains Mitigating Factors in a DUI

Criminal Defense

If you are arrested and convicted for driving under the influence (DUI) in California, your sentence can be influenced by a variety of mitigating factors. Fines, prison terms, and other penalties are often specified by ranges, and the amount, length, and other factors can be affected by what the court sees as mitigating factors.

December

30

Fresno DUI Attorney: Don't Let A DUI Ruin Your Employment Chances

Criminal Defense

If you are facing the possibility of having a DUI charge on your record, one of the first steps you should take is contacting a DUI attorney.

December

30

Fresno DUI attorney asks: Can you get a "wet reckless" plea deal?

Criminal Defense

For some people, accepting a plea for a lesser charge is advantageous, particularly if the evidence against them would give them few opportunities to mount a strong defense in a court trial.

June

29

Fresno DUI Attorney Looks at Recent Watson Murder Case

Criminal Defense

Most people don't know that a DUI incident resulting in someone's death may lead to murder charges. People assume that vehicular or gross vehicular manslaughter are the most serious charges possible in such a situation.

November

29

Fresno DUI Attorney: Police Arrest 2 At Visalia Checkpoint

Criminal Defense

Two people were arrested on suspicion of DUI in late November during a "routine" DUI checkpoint in Visalia, police reported. These checkpoints are somewhat controversial. Although everyone is in favor of public safety, a good argument can be made that checkpoints like this intrude on the privacy and civil liberties of law-abiding people, and that those costs outweigh the small public-safety benefit they usually grant.

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