DUI breath testing is commonly used to determine if you are driving under the influence. However, DUI breath testing equipment is subject to a wide variety of errors. An experienced Fresno DUI attorney can highlight these errors which may show doubt in the reliability of the results. Demonstrating inaccuracies in the DUI breath testing results …
Driving Under the Influence of Drugs
California Vehicle Code 23152(a) makes it illegal to drive under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol. Driving under the influence of drugs can be defined as any substance other than alcohol that can affect your brain, muscles, or nervous system. How is it determined that you are driving under the influence of drugs? When those …
Fighting a DUI Case
A DUI can have very serious consequences on your personal and professional life, however, just because you are arrested for DUI doesn’t mean you have to be convicted. Fighting a DUI case requires the skills of an experienced Fresno DUI Attorney. There are numerous defenses that an experienced drunk driving attorney can reference to fight …
Choosing a DUI Attorney
Being arrested for drunk driving can have serious consequences on your personal and professional life. When facing DUI charges it is in your best interest to utilize the representation of an experienced DUI Attorney. Choosing a DUI attorney may be difficult for you with the abundance of options available, especially with attorneys offering hugely discounted …
The Difference Between Robbery and Burglary
People are often confused or misinformed when it comes to the difference between robbery and burglary. We hope that this article will provide the necessary information to clarify the difference between robbery and burglary and help educate you on the subject. To start with, both robbery and burglary are referred to as specific intent crimes. …
Three Strikes Law
If you are unfamiliar with the Three Strikes Law this post should help to clarify what it is and its effects. The Three Strike Law was enacted by California in 1994 and may be referred to as habitual offender laws. The Three Strikes Law are statutes which mandate state courts to impose harsh sentences on …
DUI Vehicular Manslaughter
DUI vehicular manslaughter (also known as vehicular homicide) is caused when a drunk driver is negligent in the operation of their vehicle which results in an accident causing death. The victim can be a pedestrian, cyclist, another motorist, or a passenger in the vehicle with the offender. In a recent Fresno DUI vehicular manslaughter case, …
DUI Checkpoint Procedures
In California DUI checkpoints are becoming more common as the state cracks down on drunk driving. If you are stopped at a DUI checkpoint and found to be driving impaired you will generally be charged with Vehicle Code 23152a VC driving under the influence and Vehicle Code 23152b driving with BAC .08 or greater. There …
Pedestrian Accidents
Fresno was recently saddened by the news that 7-year-old Donovan Maldonado was killed after being struck by Loren LeBeau, who was driving drunk. Driving under the influence is extremely dangerous, putting not only yourself, but others at risk, including pedestrians. However, drunk driving is not the only source of pedestrian accidents. When you combine high …
Premises Liability Lawyer
In California premises liability law covers injuries that occur on another’s property due to the negligence of the property owner. Understanding premises liability law and how it relates to your case requires the expertise of a premises liability lawyer. Suffering a personal injury as a result of dangerous property can affect your personal and professional …