Fresno Criminal Defense & DUI Attorney
The program has shown success in Los Angeles, Tulare, Alameda, and Sacramento counties and as a result, Senator Hill looks to expand the program throughout the entire state. In 2010 Assembly Bill 91 was passed which made the installation of an IID a possible punishment for first-time DUI convictions in four counties in California. Offenders …
DUI penalties may soon include mandatory ignition interlock devices in CaliforniaRead More
Does Medical Marijuana Make It Legal to Drive After Using Cannabis? No. California law prohibits driving while under the influence of any drug, including marijuana. That rule applies whether the cannabis was used recreationally or for a medical purpose. A physician’s recommendation for medical cannabis therefore does not provide an automatic defense to a marijuana …
Can Medical Marijuana Be Used as a DUI Defense in California?Read More
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 …
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. …
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 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 …
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 …
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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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