Fresno Criminal Defense & DUI Attorney
In San Jose, California, nearly 900 driving under the influence cases may be reversed due to faulty breath-testing devices. Law enforcement in San Jose had been using the breath-testing devices since November 2010, but stopped after discovering that the machines were not reliable. Law enforcement in San Jose used the Alco-Sensor V breath-testing device as …
Faulty Breathalyzer Tests May Lead to DUI Convictions Being ReversedRead More
The United States Supreme Court in a 5-4 opinion issued an order endorsing a federal court decision that would force California to reduce its prison population. The Order requires California to reduce its inmate population to approximately 137 percent of prison capacity. The Supreme Court also endorsed the federal court decision that provides California with …
Supreme Court Decision Requires California to Reduce Prison PopulationRead More
The Fresno Police Department is notorious for operating driving under the influence (DUI) checkpoints around the city. Interestingly, the checkpoints are almost always operated at a few predetermined locations throughout the city. One of the most commonly operated checkpoints is near the intersection of Palm Avenue and Nees Avenue. While the Fresno Police Department claims that the checkpoints are designed …
According to the Fresno Bee, members of the Fresno Police Department conducted a Driving Under the Influence Sting on St. Patrick’s Day. Apparently, undercover officers with the Fresno Police Department watched allegedly intoxicated individuals leave local establishments and attempt to drive home. Once the individuals attempted to drive, the undercover officers would contact uniformed officers, …
Understanding these two processes is important because the DMV case can begin before the criminal DUI case has been resolved. What Are the Penalties for a DUI in California? A California DUI conviction can result in several different consequences. Depending on the case, these may include: Jail or other custody requirements Fines, assessments, and other …
California DUI Penalties: What Happens After a DUI?Read More
The only way to avoid an arrest for driving under the influence is to not drink and drive. However, if you have been arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence there are a few steps you should consider taking in order to protect your rights. Within 10-days following your arrest for driving under the …
Ten Steps to Consider if Arrested for Driving Under the InfluenceRead More
California’s restricted-license rules have changed substantially over the years. Older rules that allowed some second-DUI offenders to obtain a restricted license after a specific 90-day waiting period no longer accurately describe the current system. Today, eligibility depends on factors including whether alcohol or drugs were involved, whether the driver refused chemical testing, whether there was …
Can You Get a Restricted License After a Second DUI in California?Read More
Recently, a California court affirmed in Ziehlke v. Valverde (2011) Cal.App.Lexis 77, that a commercial driver can lose his or her driving privilege for one year, if convicted of driving any vehicle with a blood alcohol level greater than .08%. The court determined that a commercial driver who is “convicted” of driving with a blood …
Lose Your Sobriety, Lose Your Driver’s License, Lose Your JobRead More
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The Law Office of Gregory W. Fox
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Fresno, California 93704
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