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Nov
29
Fresno Domestic Violence Lawyer Reveals 4 Reasons Male Victims May Not Report
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.
Categories: Domestic Violence
Nov
29
3 Things That You Should Not Do When You Have a Pending DUI
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.
Categories: DUI Defense
Nov
29
Drunk Driving Attorney in Fresno Explains Mitigating Factors in a DUI
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.
Categories: DUI Defense
Sep
30
Types of Domestic Violence
Domestic violence is a rising issue in our country today. What is domestic violence? According to the National Domestic Violence Hotline, "Domestic violence is a repetitive pattern of behaviors to maintain power and control over an intimate partner." There are 5 main ways abuse occurs.
Categories: Domestic Violence
Sep
29
Arraignment under California Law: Five Facts You Should Know
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.
Categories: Criminal Cases
Apr
29
Criminal Defense Tip: Do Not Agree To A Polygraph Without The Representation Of An Attorney
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.
Categories: Criminal Cases
Feb
27
Your Fresno Domestic Violence Lawyer: Gathering Evidence if You're Wrongly Accused
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.
Categories: Domestic Violence
Feb
27
Criminal Defense Tips: Testifying in Court
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.
Categories: Criminal Cases
Feb
15
Fresno Criminal Attorney Looks at Marion "Suge" Knight Murder Accusations and the Issue of Intentions
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.
Categories: Criminal Defense
Dec
30
Fresno DUI Attorney: Don't Let A DUI Ruin Your Employment Chances
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.
Categories: DUI Decisions
