Fresno Criminal Defense & DUI Attorney
A past arrest or conviction can create concerns when applying for a new job, particularly when an employer conducts a background check. However, California law has changed significantly in recent years. The state’s Fair Chance Act limits when many employers may ask about criminal history and requires employers to follow specific procedures before denying employment …
Can a Criminal Record Affect Employment in California?Read More
California’s Gun Violence Restraining Order law took effect in 2016 and has expanded significantly since then. A GVRO is sometimes described as a “red flag” order because it allows a court to temporarily restrict a person’s access to firearms when the required showing of danger is established. The law is intended to address firearm access …
If you have been stopped by a police officer for suspicion of driving under the influence (DUI) you will likely be asked to submit to a breathalyzer test. While it is true that you have the right to refuse this test, if you are placed under arrest you will be required to submit to chemical …
Is a blood test or a breath test more accurate for DUI?Read More
California has strict DUI laws in an effort to crack down on DUI offenses. When injuries are involved in a DUI, the penalties become even more severe. The danger of driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol does not only affect you, it affects other drivers who share the road with you. If …
In California underage DUI laws are extremely strict. While it is against the law for minors to consume alcohol, underage drinking and driving still occurs. Unfortunately, minors can make mistakes that can have disastrous consequences. The repercussions of drinking and driving extend beyond the possibility of a fatal car crash, a DUI conviction if you …
Having a warrant issued for your arrest is a very serious legal matter. If you have a warrant issued against you it means that you could potentially be placed under arrest at any time, including in public or at your private residence. In addition to authorizing your arrest, a warrant also grants the police the authority …
If there is a warrant out for my arrest what should I do?Read More
California’s breath-alcohol testing requirements are contained in Title 17 of the California Code of Regulations. One of those requirements states that a breath sample may be collected only after 15 continuous minutes during which the person has not ingested alcoholic beverages or other fluids, regurgitated, vomited, eaten, or smoked. The 15-minute rule can become an …
California DUI Breath Tests and the 15-Minute Observation RuleRead More
Being arrested for drunk driving can be embarrassing, stressful, and costly. A DUI can come with a pretty hefty price tag. In fact, your first DUI can cost upwards of $20,000, and possibly more, depending on the circumstances of your case. If property is damaged or anyone is harmed these costs can easily increase. As …
You have probably seen the advertisements around town warning passersby that buzzed driving is drunk driving. You may have even been in the situation where you grab a couple of drinks after work and you are feeling a little buzzed but you think to yourself “I’m not too buzzed to drive”. If you take that …
In the event that you are involved in a traffic accident it is important that you are prepared for how best to handle the situation. Being involved in an accident can be a very stressful and even traumatic experience. It is important to know that you have certain legal rules and obligations at the scene …
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The Law Office of Gregory W. Fox
191 West Shaw Avenue, Suite 209
Fresno, California 93704
Phone: (559) 222-5800
FAX: (559) 222-5801
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