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November

13

Information from a Fresno Criminal Lawyer About Recent Death Penalty-Related Propositions

Criminal Defense

Recently, Californians voted in favor of the death penalty on two separate proposed measures. In the first case, Proposition 62, roughly 54 percent of people voted against repealing the death penalty and replacing it with life in prison without the possibility of parole. Instead, with just over half of the voters in favor of Proposition 66, Californians have voted to speed up the repeal process, so condemned murderers are executed, rather than dragging out their appeals, possibly for decades.

September

29

Tips for Choosing the Right Domestic Violence Lawyer For Your Case in Fresno

Criminal Defense

Domestic violence cases have the potential to irreparably damage a person's life. They are full of extremely sensitive, possibly inflammatory personal information that might be made public, even long before it has gone to trial.

April

03

Fresno Criminal Attorney Discusses the Costs of Wrongful Conviction

Criminal Defense

A research group examined known wrongful felony convictions in California over the course of 20 years and estimated that taxpayers lost roughly $282 million as a result.

November

29

Fresno Criminal Attorney Explains Bail and the Courts

Criminal Defense

“Bail” is one of the most commonly used terms in legal proceedings. One hears it in every courtroom drama. However, what is bail and what is its purpose?

November

29

Fresno Domestic Violence Lawyer Reveals 4 Reasons Male Victims May Not Report

Criminal Defense

Despite the overwhelming societal belief that men cannot be or are rarely victims of domestic violence, the actual statistics are overwhelming. Approximately 40 percent of severe physical domestic violence victims are men. Unfortunately, the percentage of men as domestic violence victims does not translate into the same level of support and legal options.

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.

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

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.

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 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

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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