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September

29

Arraignment under California Law: Five Facts You Should Know

Criminal Defense

An arraignment is one of the first steps to follow an arrest on criminal charges. If you have been arrested, here are five facts about the arraignment procedure in California that you should know.

April

29

Criminal Defense Tip: Do Not Agree To A Polygraph Without The Representation Of An Attorney

Criminal Defense

In criminal cases, there always seems to be some confusion about the use of lie detector tests, also referred to as a polygraph. These tests are given as an attempt to show when someone is giving a deceptive answer to a question. Criminal investigators and attorneys may administer this test for various reasons.

February

27

Your Fresno Domestic Violence Lawyer: Gathering Evidence if You're Wrongly Accused

Criminal Defense

When you hire a domestic violence lawyer, they'll work on different levels to assure that when you're falsely accused, it's proven as definitively as possible. Here at Mitchell Law Group, we're here to work with you as your legal advocate in finding evidence proving you were not the aggressor when arrested for abusing your spouse.

February

27

Criminal Defense Tips: Testifying in Court

Criminal Defense

If you're going to be testifying in a criminal case, it's important that you prepare properly ahead of time. This is particularly the case if you are the defendant.

February

15

Fresno Criminal Attorney Looks at Marion "Suge" Knight Murder Accusations and the Issue of Intentions

Criminal Defense

A recent murder case in California that's made the news involves Marion "Suge" Knight, who co-founded Death Row Records. Knight faces accusations of deliberately running over two people with his pick-up truck and then driving away, making it a hit-and-run. Among the charges he faces are murder.

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.

December

30

Fresno Criminal Lawyer Discusses Consequences of a Sex Crime Conviction

Criminal Defense

People who have been convicted of an online or offline sex crime still face many long-term consequences. It is crucial to contact a criminal lawyer when charged with any type of sexual crime.

November

29

Take Advantage of Criminal Defense Tips When Charged with a Gang Crime

Criminal Defense

Under California Penal Code 186.22, any person who commits a crime while involved with a known street gang, motorcycle gang, or neighborhood gang may be sentenced to an additional one to three years in jail. The legal name for this sentencing is gang enhancements.

September

01

Are you suspected of workers' comp fraud?

Criminal Defense

Workers' compensation is meant to aid employees who have been injured while doing their jobs. However, in addition to being helpful to people who are legitimately injured, workers' comp could also be exploited by people seeking to perpetrate fraud.

July

30

Criminal defense tips: Are you posting incriminating information on social media?

Criminal Defense

If you use the Internet, there's already information about you online and on your computer that could be used as evidence in any number of crimes. To access information on a personal computing device, law enforcement agents generally need warrants. But in the meantime, there's nothing stopping them from checking out your public online activity and what it may reveal to them.

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.

June

17

Fight Tax Evasion Charges With Fresno White Collar Crime Attorney

Criminal Defense

One of the many types of white collar crime is tax evasion. Tax evasion is a very serious crime that can carry both financial penalties and jail time. If you have been charged with tax evasion, it is important that you contact a Fresno White Collar Crime Attorney right away.

June

14

Recent Victories for Our Clients

Criminal Defense

This blog article discusses some recent victories obtained by Fresno Criminal and DUI Attorney Michael E. Mitchell. We highlight some of the awesome results we've obtained for our clients in Fresno and in the surrounding counties.

June

10

California Consecutive Misdemeanor Sentencing- Is it Harsher than Felony Sentencing?

Criminal Defense

Misdemeanor sentences run consecutively can be worse than a felony sentence, its important to watch out where there are multiple misdemeanor sentences, because a judge can order the sentences run fully consecutive with no reduction, unlike felonies that are run consecutively.

April

29

90 Day Diagnostic California Department of Corrections Evaluation

Criminal Defense

The 90 Day Diagnostic is a useful tool used by the court to get the opinion and evaluation of the California Department of Corrections whether an individual is a suitable candidate for probation or should be sentenced to state prison. This option is employed when the court is unwilling to initially offer a probation sentence due to the criminality of the defendant or the seriousness of the charges.

April

29

Fresno traffic defense attorney discusses new technology on the road

Criminal Defense

This is interesting. Starting in mid-September of this year, auto manufacturers will be allowed to use California roads for vehicle tests involving self-driving cars. After much deliberation, the DMV has come up with regulations on the testing of these vehicles. It's likely that at some point soon, they'll also issue rules to the general public.

February

27

Fresno Criminal Lawyer Comments on Fatal Fresno Drunk Driving Collision

Criminal Defense

It's been all over the news here in Fresno, and perhaps it's time a Fresno criminal lawyer talks about it and gives expert interpretation. It was a tragic event that deserves to be chronicled, in a situation that is difficult for everyone involved. In late January, around 6 P.M. there was a fatal crash. A man was driving drunk in his red, Chevy minivan, ran a stop sign in which he hit one motorist, continued around the turn and as he drove down McCall, he drifted into the lane of an oncoming car. In that car were four women. All four sisters who grew up in Del Rey. Three died as a result of the crash. The fourth, the driver, in critical condition and taken to the hospital.

December

30

Fresno Drunk Driving Charge Dismissed!!

Criminal Defense

On Monday, we won another DUI case in the Fresno County Superior Court. After filing a motion to suppress based upon an unlawful stop, the Honorable Judge Dennis Peterson granted our motion. The issue at hand was that the CHP Officer saw our client come to a "skidding stop." He also heard the tires screech prior to witnessing our client's vehicle come to a rest. His reason for pulling our client over was that our client had "abruptly braked" and there was no other traffic at the time.

December

30

Fresno Criminal Lawyer: Clovis Man Charged After Fight Outside Elbow Room In Fig Garden Village

Criminal Defense

A fight outside of the Elbow Room Restaurant in Fig Garden Village has left two 24-year-old men in serious trouble. One man, the victim of the fight, is dealing with serious medical consequences. The second is facing very dire legal fallout.

November

29

A ticket for using Google Glass? Fresno traffic defense attorney looks at an interesting case

Criminal Defense

People take different forms of technology along with them when they drive, most typically cellphones and other mobile devices. While drivers should always take care to follow traffic laws and not let themselves get distracted on the road (as distraction could lead to fatal or otherwise serious collisions), they should be allowed to use these devices legally and responsibly.

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.

November

29

Fresno Drunk Driving Defense

Criminal Defense

Fresno Drunk Driving Defense Attorney Gives Advice on DUI Defense Being stopped and arrested for drunk driving can be a frightening experience that comes with very serious legal ramifications. And with more and more checkpoints being set up around Fresno, sometimes resulting in multiple arrests, having a Fresno drunk driving defense attorney at your disposal can mean the difference between jail time and a fine.

November

29

Incredible Outcome for Valley Veteran for Gross Discharge of Firearm

Criminal Defense

Fresno criminal case finished with a successful outcome for our client. We were able to get two felony counts reduced to one misdemeanor with no jail time or community service. We were also able to save his military career and pension.

November

29

Fresno Domestic Violence Lawyer Explains California Violence Laws

Criminal Defense

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