Jan
25
Domestic Violence as Explained by a Fresno Lawyer
In California, domestic violence is a serious offense that can carry significant penalties for the perpetrator, in addition to substantial injury to the victim. As a domestic violence lawyer, the Mitchell Law Group has considerable experience in addressing cases of domestic violence in Fresno County and across the Central Valley.
Categories: Domestic Violence
Jan
04
Man Charged with a DUI Caused by Caffeine
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.
Categories: DUID Defense
Nov
16
Information from a Fresno Criminal Lawyer About Recent Death Penalty-Related Propositions
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.
Categories: Death Penalty
Nov
02
Helping Your Spouse Deal With a DUI Charge
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.
Categories: DUI Defense
Oct
26
The 3 Biggest White-Collar Crimes in History
While poverty, drugs, and gang affiliation influences most crime today, what makes someone turn to a life of white-collar crime?
Categories: White Collar Crime
Oct
05
Tips for Choosing the Right Domestic Violence Lawyer For Your Case in Fresno
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.
Categories: Domestic Violence
Jul
20
Tips to Avoid a DUI This Summer Provided By a Fresno DUI Attorney
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.
Categories: DUI Defense
Apr
27
Fresno DUI Attorney Advice: Not Everyone Is Guilty
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.
Categories: DUI Defense
Apr
20
Why You Should Hire a Fresno Traffic Defense Attorney Instead of Paying Off Your Speeding Ticket
If you have been cited for a minor speeding ticket, you might be thinking about paying the fine so that you can forget about it. However, before you decide to do so, you should consider the benefits of hiring a traffic defense attorney instead.
Categories: Traffic Crimes
Apr
13
A Fresno DUI Attorney Can Help if You Are Charged with Drinking and Driving
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.
Categories: DUI Defense