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, …
California DUI Checkpoints: What Drivers Should Know
The California Supreme Court has upheld properly conducted sobriety checkpoints as a method of deterring impaired driving. The legality of a particular checkpoint depends on the circumstances under which it was planned and operated. If you are arrested for DUI at a checkpoint, the fact that the arrest occurred at a roadblock does not prevent …
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Fresno Drug Possession Charges
It is against the law to illegally possess drugs; however, possession of drugs with intent to distribute is the more severe criminal offense. If you are arrested for possession of drugs the amount of the drug and the type of the drug are important factors that law enforcement will use in building their case. You …
23 Arrested in Fresno DUI Operations
According to an article published in the Fresno Bee the Fresno Police Department arrested 23 drivers on suspicion of driving under the influence (DUI) during two separate DUI operations in northwest Fresno late Saturday night (7/14) and early Sunday morning (7/15). According to an article published in the Fresno Bee the Fresno Police Department arrested …
Common Domestic Violence Charges
It is illegal to commit an assault, battery, or threaten anyone with harm. Depending on the nature of the relationship (for example: spouse, mother or father of your child, partner) domestic violence laws make the allegations considerably more serious. Being arrested and charged for domestic violence can lead to jail or prison time. When the …
Drug Crimes
If you keep up with the news then you are certainly no stranger to the fact that drugs are being illegally imported, manufactured, and distributed. Under these circumstances, law enforcement is under increased pressure to make arrests for drug related crimes. While some drug charges may be more substantial than others, if you are arrested …
Memorial Day Weekend DUI Arrests
It’s been reported that 20 DUI arrests were made over the Memorial Day weekend primarily through the use of sobriety checkpoints throughout Fresno and Madera Counties. This was due in part to the AVOID program, which seeks to reduce roadway deaths and injuries by focusing on DUI drivers. You can learn more about the AVOID …
What to do Following an Arrest
In Fresno County, law enforcement detain and/or arrest members of the community on a daily basis. Oftentimes, the individual being detained and/or arrested either is unaware of his or her rights or, for other reasons, elects to not exercise their rights. An individual who is detained and/or arrested by law enforcement should strongly consider exercising his or her right to …
California Highway Patrol Officer Arrested on Suspicion of DUI
According to an article written by Ryan Sabalow of the Redding Record, a California Highway Patrol officer was recently arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence and resisting arrest after crashing her personal vehicle and kneeing an officer who attempted to arrest her. Redding Police Sgt. Casey Bokavich said Tuesday that Doreen Shaw, 42, …
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