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September

13

When Do You Need to Hire a Fresno DUI Attorney?

Criminal Defense

It is illegal to drive under the influence, which means that all Fresno DUI charges go to criminal court. While individuals have the right to represent themselves in court, most defendants in these cases will either have a court-appointed public defender or hire a private attorney to represent them.

July

30

3 Ways in Which Your Attorney Can Present Your DUI Defense

Criminal Defense

There are many ways in which an attorney can present a DUI defense, depending on the circumstances under which the person was arrested. Of course, there are many factors which determine whether a person will be convicted of driving under the influence. There are various things which the arresting officer will note in their report, and these may be used to determine whether the person was driving under the influence of alcohol. Read More...

June

29

What Ways Can a DUI Affect Your Life?

Criminal Defense

A DUI conviction can have far-reaching consequences that will affect virtually every aspect of your life, from your finances to your employment and even your personal relationships. Some of these effects are short-term, but others are long-term and potentially permanent. Read more to find out what ways a DUI affect your life.

June

07

Facing a DUI? Is It an Infraction, Misdemeanor or Felony?

Criminal Defense

If you have been arrested and charged with a DUI (driving under the influence), you could be facing different charges. You may be looking at a misdemeanor or a felony. Because of that, you should be asking yourself which one you are facing. They each have their own consequences, so it is important to know exactly what you are being charged with.

November

29

Inform Your DUI Attorney About Improper Stops, Protocols and Testing

Criminal Defense

There are many things that a DUI attorney can use in order to present your DUI defense—things that you may not know can be used in a court of law. This is the reason why it is best to seek out a knowledgeable DUI defense attorney before you go to court. Read more to find out some of the things that a DUI attorney might use in your defense.

February

02

Making a Good Impression in Court for Your DUI Defense

Criminal Defense

When you are charged with a DUI, you will have to work closely with a lawyer to set up your DUI defense. It's very important to make a good impression in court if you want to be acquitted of the charges or get a reduced sentence. In order to do this, you'll have to make sure that you come across as a productive member of society in front of the judge who is making the decision. Here are a few tips to help you make a good impression in court.

September

15

Learn How A DUI Attorney Can Assist Your Legal Defense

Criminal Defense

Have you recently been charged with a DUI? Are you being charged with a second or Third DUI offense? A DUI offense is a serious charge that needs quality legal assistance to challenge the narrative of the arresting officer and fight for your rights at DMV and in the courts. Michael Mitchell is a criminal defense attorney, certified field sobriety practitioner and instructor, and has a ridiculously strong track record in the area of DUI defense. He can help you mount a strong legal defense against a DUI.

June

17

Consider the Evidence and Your History to Plan Your Fresno DUI Defense

Criminal Defense

If you're being tried in court for a DUI, you'll need to have a strategy. Working closely with your criminal defense lawyer can help you to come up with one. Your lawyer will be able to tell you what all your choices are and whether you should plead guilty or not guilty. Even if you do plead guilty, it may be possible for you to get a reduced sentence. Or it may be possible for you to make a deal with the prosecutor's office. There are many options open to you as the defendant.

April

07

New DUI Law Takes Effect in California

Criminal Defense

As of January 1st, 2019, a new law, Senate Bill 1046, signed by Governor Jerry Brown, took effect throughout the state of California. The pilot program, implemented only in the counties of Los Angeles, Sacramento, Tulare, and Alameda is now in position state-wide. Every person convicted of a DUI must have an ignition interlock device (IID) installed in the steering column of their car that prevents it from starting if the driver fails the breathalyzer test attached. What does this mean?

February

27

Arrested for DUI? Your Drunk Driving Lawyer Can Save Your Life

Criminal Defense

The smartest way to deal with a DUI arrest is to engage a reputable law firm. Much like hiring a reputable accountant to handle your taxes, a knowledgeable DUI Defense Attorney is going to look for the loopholes and exceptions that could lead to a dismissal or reductions in charges, sentence, probation, fees, jail, community service, etc. Representing yourself can be difficult, and it could lead to an unjustified sentence.

November

19

Fresno DUI Defense and Marijuana

Criminal Defense

Recreational marijuana has been legal in California for over a year. However, "driving while high" is still illegal. Determining who is driving while impaired by marijuana is more difficult than finding out who is driving drunk. No equivalent breathalyzer test exists for cannabis, at least not at this point. So how does law enforcement determine whether you're driving under the influence of marijuana?

July

30

Five Ways an Attorney Can Help Your DUI Case

Criminal Defense

Getting a DUI is undoubtedly an incredibly stressful and life-altering event. While there is no shortage of legal advice and anecdotes going around regarding drunk driving cases, one thing is for sure: hiring an attorney is essential in order to come out with the best possible results. Here are five ways that an attorney can help your case, particularly in Fresno, CA.

July

30

2019 Change in the Law: Ignition Interlock on First Time DUI Offenses

Criminal Defense

While ignition interlock devices were once viewed as being court-ordered punishments designated only for repeat offenders, state law in California, as of January 1, 2019 (see SB 1046), makes it mandatory for even first-time offenders to install these devices if convicted of driving under the influence (DUI).

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.

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?

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.

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.

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