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February

27

Arrested for DUI? Your Drunk Driving Lawyer Can Save Your Life

Criminal Defense

The smartest way to deal with a DUI arrest is to engage a reputable law firm. Much like hiring a reputable accountant to handle your taxes, a knowledgeable DUI Defense Attorney is going to look for the loopholes and exceptions that could lead to a dismissal or reductions in charges, sentence, probation, fees, jail, community service, etc. Representing yourself can be difficult, and it could lead to an unjustified sentence.

December

30

Why Drunk Driving Won't Be Your Worst Mistake

Criminal Defense

Getting caught Drunk Driving is one of the most common crimes committed in our society. As mistakes go, it can come with some steep consequences. Once you see the flashing red and blue lights in your rearview mirror, your mind might start racing as time seems to slow down. You might be thinking, "Why did they pull me over?" and "What am I going to say?" You might also wonder, "How many drinks did I have?" and "Am I going to jail?"

June

17

3 Defenses For DUI Cases

Criminal Defense

If you've been charged with a DUI, there are defense alternatives available to you. It is more common to safeguard against a drunken driving charge by assaulting the officer's observations of what occurred before the detention or scrutinizing the trustworthiness of the test, for example, the precision of the breathalyzer test. The DUI laws vary from one state then to the next, and each case has unique facts, so it is best to counsel with a Drunk Driving Attorney.

February

04

Your Drunk Driving Charge Doesn't Have to Be a Conviction

Criminal Defense

A DUI charge is merely an accusation. It doesn't become official until the judge renders you guilty and sentences you time in jail, a fine, DUI classes, and probation. Until then, you have time to contact a reliable DUI defense attorney so that he can call the accusing party into question about the following...

September

29

What the Prosecution Must Prove in a Drunk Driving Case

Criminal Defense

When crafting an effective drunk driving defense with the help of your lawyer, the key is to know exactly what a prosecutor must prove in order to get you convicted. This is true in any legal case, be it drunk driving or otherwise. By knowing all the factors that a prosecutor has to prove in order to convince a jury, you can help work with your lawyer to create an effective defense.

July

30

What Happens If Two Alcohol Tests Give Different Results in a DUI Case?

Criminal Defense

Often when a person is arrested for driving under the influence, they undergo more than one test for intoxication. However, what if those tests gave different results? What if one was below the legal limit while another was above?

June

29

Refusing the Breathalyzer Test: Fresno Drunk Driving Defense

Criminal Defense

A DUI in California is expensive and has major consequences. If you get pulled over and the officer starts investigating you for DUI, think about all of your options for a defense right away. It starts with the moment you get pulled over; not the moment you arrive at your attorney's office.

February

27

Fresno Drunk Driving Defense: Can You Plead Down to a Wet Reckless?

Criminal Defense

Because the charges in California for an driving under the influence (DUI) conviction are so steep - those convicted face a large fine, possible prison terms, and possible suspension or revocation of their license - defendants often ask about methods to plead the charge down to a lesser offense. One option is a charge often termed a “wet reckless.”

December

30

Man Charged with a DUI Caused by Caffeine

Criminal Defense

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.

June

29

Tips to Avoid a DUI This Summer Provided By a Fresno DUI Attorney

Criminal Defense

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.

December

30

Fresno Drunk Driving Charge Dismissed!!

Criminal Defense

On Monday, we won another DUI case in the Fresno County Superior Court. After filing a motion to suppress based upon an unlawful stop, the Honorable Judge Dennis Peterson granted our motion. The issue at hand was that the CHP Officer saw our client come to a "skidding stop." He also heard the tires screech prior to witnessing our client's vehicle come to a rest. His reason for pulling our client over was that our client had "abruptly braked" and there was no other traffic at the time.

November

29

Fresno Drunk Driving Defense

Criminal Defense

Fresno Drunk Driving Defense Attorney Gives Advice on DUI Defense Being stopped and arrested for drunk driving can be a frightening experience that comes with very serious legal ramifications. And with more and more checkpoints being set up around Fresno, sometimes resulting in multiple arrests, having a Fresno drunk driving defense attorney at your disposal can mean the difference between jail time and a fine.

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