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Jun
29
10 Tips if You've Been Arrested for a Crime in Fresno, CA
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.
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Jun
29
California Fair Chance Act: Fair Employment Opportunities for those with Prior Criminal Records
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.
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Jun
29
Presumption of Innocence: The Vital Role of a Fresno Child Abuse Defense Lawyer
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.
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Feb
27
Fresno Criminal Lawyer Discusses How Criminal Cases Work
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.
Categories: Criminal Cases
Dec
30
New Changes for California Mental Health Diversion Statute Starting Jan 2023
California's Mental Health Diversion pretrial program has significant new changes starting January 2023 with Senate Bill 1223.
Categories: Criminal Defense
Dec
30
California Ends Loitering for Prostitution Law
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.
Categories: Criminal Defense
Nov
29
Police Responding to a Domestic Violence Call - Why an Arrest is Often Mandatory in California
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.
Categories: Criminal Cases
Nov
13
Domestic Violence Emergency Protective Orders and Form EPO-001
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.
Categories: Criminal Defense
Sep
29
How to Get Your License Back if You Got a DUI in California and Live Out of State
Many of my client's are baffled by the complexities of the impact a DUI conviction can have on their out-of-state license. This article discusses the specifics regarding obtaining a DMV waiver of the DUI program requirement when you live in another State and can't complete the in state DUI program.
Categories: DUI Defense
Sep
14
Mental Health Diversion Available Before Sentencing or Start of the Trial?
Mental health diversion is a pretrial program in California that diverts individuals from the criminal justice system into mental health treatment in lieu of facing a criminal trial or conviction. This is an alternative, created for individuals where mental health played a significant part in their alleged crime. However, is it available after the entry of a guilty/no contest plea or the commencement of trial?
Categories: Criminal Defense
