Fresno Criminal Lawyer Blog

Child abuse allegations are heart-wrenching and have the potential to ruin lives. Being accused of child abuse can shatter reputations, disrupt families, and lead to severe legal consequences. In Fresno, California, like any other city, child abuse defense lawyers play a crucial role in upholding the principle of "innocent until proven guilty." Their dedication to defending the accused ensures that due process is followed, the accused's rights are protected, and justice is served fairly and impartially.

If you’ve been convicted of a crime in the past, know your rights when looking for a job in Fresno.  California Senate Bill 1008, also known as the California Fair Chance Act, was enacted to promote fair employment opportunities for individuals with prior criminal records. 

The following are the 10 most important things to do if you’ve been arrested for a crime in Fresno.  It is important to understand your rights and take appropriate steps to protect yourself. Make sure you have a Fresno attorney that understands your rights.

Do you need a restraining order applied against someone or has a restraining order been unfairly placed against you? You may need a Fresno attorney that specializes in restraining orders. A restraining order attorney focuses on handling legal matters related to protection orders or an order of protection, which is a court order issued to prevent one person from contacting or approaching another person for their safety and protection.

A question I’m often asked is, whether a person can possess a firearm if they have been convicted of a felony? The answer is not as straightforward as you might think, since we're faced with both California and Federal Law on the issue.

The Mitchell Law Group handles all major areas of criminal defense, both in State and Federal Court. If you're faced with a serious felony or misdemeanor charge, and you're concerned about the impact on your life and livelihood, our Fresno Criminal Defense Lawyers will provide the dedicated defense you need to see you through his difficult period in your life. If charged, you may be wondering though, how do criminal cases work in California and what can I expect? Here are some steps the courts will follow.

California's Mental Health Diversion pretrial program has significant new changes starting January 2023 with Senate Bill 1223.

Effective January 1, 2023, Senate Bill 357, the Safer Streets for All Act, went into effect eliminating from the law books the crime of loitering in a public place with the intent to commit prostitution in California. If you feel you have been unfairly profiled by a police officer with the intent to engage in prostitution in California, it is important to take into consideration Senate Bill 357 and review the circumstances involved.

It is important to understand that California is a “mandatory arrest” state, which means law enforcement officials are required to make an arrest of the dominant aggressor if there is probable cause that any form of domestic violence occurred - whether or not a crime has actually been committed. Domestic violence cases are often complex and emotionally overwhelming, which is why having an experienced criminal defense attorney on your side can make a difference.

Emergency Protective Orders are the initial order given by law enforcement on the scene when there is a domestic violence incident. If you have been charged with domestic violence in California, please contact us at once for a free consultation. It is imperative to know and follow all boundaries of the orders that have been placed against you and all parties involved.