(559) 222-2424
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
Dec
30
Fresno DUI attorney asks: Can you get a "wet reckless" plea deal?
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.
Categories: DUI Decisions
Dec
30
Fresno Criminal Lawyer Discusses Consequences of a Sex Crime Conviction
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.
Categories: Sex Crimes
Nov
29
Take Advantage of Criminal Defense Tips When Charged with a Gang Crime
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.
Categories: Criminal Defense Attorney
Sep
01
Are you suspected of workers' comp fraud?
Workers' compensation is meant to aid employees who have been injured while doing their jobs. However, in addition to being helpful to people who are legitimately injured, workers' comp could also be exploited by people seeking to perpetrate fraud.
Categories: Criminal Defense
