Fresno Criminal Defense & DUI Attorney
HOUSTON — Authorities only need a court order and not a more stringent search warrant to obtain cellphone records that can be used to track a person’s movements, a federal appeals court ruled Tuesday. The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals overturned an order by a Houston federal judge who had said cellphone data is constitutionally …
Federal Court Rules No Warrant is Needed to Obtain Cell Phone RecordsRead More
California’s drug-possession laws have changed substantially over the years. In particular, Proposition 47 changed many offenses that were previously prosecuted as felonies into misdemeanors. That does not mean every drug-possession case is a misdemeanor or that a possession charge should be treated as insignificant. The specific substance, applicable statute, prior convictions, and evidence surrounding the …
While Marijuana is not fully legal in the state of California, the state’s Democratic Party made its position clear on the matter in a resolution released Sunday. The California Democratic Party requested that President Barack Obama put an end to the federal crackdown against states with marijuana laws on record. The party is requesting that …
Marijuana Resolution Asks Obama to End Federal CrackdownRead More
In our practice we are often asked the question “Am I required to submit to field sobriety tests?” Many drivers are unaware of their rights when it comes to field sobriety tests, and often feel pressured to submit to a test when detained for driving under the influence. In fact, most police officers simply fail …
A criminal case has collapsed against a teenager accused of driving drunk and causing a crash in Nevada that killed five Southern California family members. Prosecutors and defense attorneys said Wednesday that DNA evidence proves 18-year-old Jean Ervin Soriano wasn’t driving the SUV that rear-ended a van carrying seven people to the Los Angeles area …
No-contact orders are common in California criminal cases involving domestic violence, threats, stalking, assault, and other allegations involving an identifiable victim. These orders can significantly affect a defendant’s everyday life before the criminal case has been resolved. A defendant may be required to stay away from a spouse or partner, leave a shared residence, avoid …
Domestic violence charges can be extremely complicated and require the representation of a knowledgeable domestic violence attorney. Domestic violence charges depend upon the relationship between the defendant and the alleged victim. If a family member of the household commits a crime against another member of the family or household, or if you are in a …
It’s that time of year again, summer is here and people throughout California will be taking to the water to enjoy our state’s recreational water-sport areas. Boating Under the Influence, also known as DUI boating and boating DUI, is not as common as a DUI, however, if you are convicted under one of California’s BUI …
A pair of bills that would enhance the legal standing of medical marijuana providers have advanced in the Legislature following this month’s landmark court ruling that affirmed the rights of local governments to ban dispensaries. The bills are two components of the ongoing and often passionate arguments between Californians who support brick-and-mortar marijuana dispensaries and …
California Lawmakers Considering New Rules for Medical MarijuanaRead More
Washington (CNN) — A common benchmark in the United States for determining when a driver is legally drunk is not doing enough to prevent alcohol-related crashes that kill about 10,000 people each year and should be made more restrictive, transportation safety investigators say. The National Transportation Safety Board recommended on Tuesday that all 50 states …
Tougher Drunk-Driving Threshold Proposed to Reduce Traffic DeathsRead More
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The Law Office of Gregory W. Fox
191 West Shaw Avenue, Suite 209
Fresno, California 93704
Phone: (559) 222-5800
FAX: (559) 222-5801
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