Hiring a criminal defense attorney, like hiring a DUI attorney, can be a difficult process. Criminal charges can have a serious effect on your personal and professional life. If you are facing criminal charges we understand it can be a very stressful time and you should take the matter very seriously. Consulting an experienced Fresno …
Hiring a DUI Attorney
A DUI charge is a serious offense and penalties can have a significant impact on your personal and professional life. If you are facing a DUI charge it is important that you take the matter seriously and consult an experienced DUI attorney who can represent your best interests. It may come as no surprise to …
What information does a defense attorney subpoena about an arresting police officer?
In criminal cases defendants are often curious what information a criminal defense lawyer will subpoena from an arresting police officer. Typically criminal lawyers will work to obtain information from the personnel file of the arresting officer if it is believed that their client is the victim of police misconduct. This motion is referred to as …
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Common Mistakes Accident Victims Make
How to avoid common errors people make following an accident and during the insurance claims process. Hopefully you will never be involved in an automobile accident; however, if you are either through your fault or someone else’s, it is important that you are educated on how to properly handle the situation. There are several common …
Is DUI with bodily injury a felony?
If driving under the influence caused you to injure another person you will likely be charged with DUI with Injury under California Vehicle Code section 23153 VC. A violation of Vehicle Code section 23153 is a felony. However, it can also be charged as a misdemeanor. This charge is what is commonly referred to as …
How does law enforcement attempt to prove suspicion of Marijuana DUI?
If you have been arrested for driving under the influence of marijuana your first course of action should be to contact a criminal defense lawyer in the area of your arrest. It can be difficult to prove that you were under the influence while operating a vehicle. The arresting officer may testify that at the …
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Can you expunge a domestic violence misdemeanor?
Depending on the circumstances of the case it may be possible to have a domestic violence misdemeanor expunged from your record. In California a domestic violence allegation can be charged as a felony or a misdemeanor. An offense that can be charged as a felony or misdemeanor is referred to as a “wobbler.” Misdemeanors are …
Can you have an open container of alcohol in the trunk of a car in California?
California has strict open container laws that make it against the law to drive in a vehicle with an open alcoholic beverage. It does not matter whether or not you have consumed the beverage, you will still be held liable for the penalty if an open container is found. While adults may face an infraction …
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Can I buy a gun after a misdemeanor conviction for domestic violence?
If you have a misdemeanor criminal domestic violence conviction you are not allowed to possess a gun in California for ten (10) years unless your conviction meets the criteria for the Lautenberg Amendment, in which case you may face a lifetime ban. It is also unlawful to knowingly sell or give a firearm or ammunition …
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Loren LeBeau Asks for Forgiveness for Killing Donovan Maldonado
Former Central High basketball coach Loren LeBeau was sentenced Thursday to 12 years in prison for the drunken-driving hit-and-run death of 7-year-old Donovan Maldonado in July 2012. Before he left in handcuffs, a teary-eyed LeBeau, 43, told Donovan’s family he was sorry for causing them so much pain and asked them to forgive him. “I …
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