Fresno DUI Attorney & Criminal Defense Lawyer
Senate Bill 1046, introduced by Senator Jerry Hill, is an expansion of a pilot program introduced in 2010 that requires those convicted of DUI to install an Ignition Interlock Device (IID) on their vehicle. The program has shown success in Los Angeles, Tulare, Alameda, and Sacramento counties and as a result Senator Hill looks to …
DUI penalties may soon include mandatory ignition interlock devices in CaliforniaRead More
Under California Vehicle Code 23152 operating a vehicle while under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol is against the law. Being charged with suspicion of driving under the influence does not require much; in fact for the most part prosecutors simply have to have a reason to believe that the defendant is guilty of DUI. …
Can a medical marijuana prescription be used as a DUI defense?Read More
Many of us have been there, we are driving along when all of the sudden we spot a law enforcement officer in our rear view mirror. We look at our speedometer, check our mirrors, try to remember if our lights are all working as they should, and then get that touch of anxiety as to …
Being convicted of a crime can be an extremely stressful ordeal with both personal and professional consequences. In addition to those consequences, however, there are many costs involved in a conviction that can add up to significant amounts of money. While the old saying goes “If you can’t do the time, don’t do the crime” …
If you are arrested for suspicion of driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol you may be required to submit to a blood or breath test in order to determine your blood alcohol concentration (BAC). DUI testing is often criticized as being inaccurate, particularly when it comes to breath tests. In fact, breathalyzer tests …
Assembly Bill 2121, a new legislative proposal in California, would force bartenders to take a class educating them on detecting the signs of inebriation among patrons who have had too much to drink. Assembly Bill 2121 is known as the Responsible Interventions for Beverage Servers Training Act and has been proposed in an effort to …
Legal terms can be confusing, we understand. There are a number of common DUI and DWI legal terms that can be very helpful to those who have been charged with driving under the influence. Some of the terms refer to the legal process that follows a DUI arrest, while others refer to the arrest itself. …
New laws relating to gun ownership have taken effect in 2016 including Senate Bill 707 and Assembly Bill 1014 which was signed into law by Governor Brown. These new gun laws are an effort to further tighten California firearms restrictions even as California’s are among the strictest in the nation. Senate Bill 707 amended parts …
If you have been convicted of driving under the influence (DUI) installing an Ignition Interlock Device, also referred to as an IID, may help return your driving privileges. If you are unfamiliar with how an IID works the device requires you to blow into it to determine if any alcohol can be detected on your …
If you have never been convicted of a crime you may feel that probation is simply a slap on the wrist for someone who has. However, probation is very serious matter and violating the conditions of probation can have serious consequences. While there is no doubt that probation is better than being incarcerated, adhering to …
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The Law Office of Gregory W. Fox
191 West Shaw Avenue, Suite 208
Fresno, California 93704
Phone: (559) 222-5800
FAX: (559) 222-5801