Criminal Defense

Much of the prosecution’s case against you is based on witness testimony. Sure, the prosecution might have documentary evidence to support its position, but even that evidence is probably going to need a sponsoring witness before a judge will allow it to be admitted into evidence. Therefore, your criminal defense should spend a significant amount…

When arrested for driving under the influence in the Central Valley and across California, drivers will be confronted with a litany of potential consequences ranging from a driver’s license suspension to fines and even jail. Knowing how to craft an effective defense is imperative to avoid the worst possible penalties. Still, changes to the law…

In the Central Valley, law enforcement is called when crimes have occurred or are already in progress. Common incidents include driving under the influence and domestic violence. Officers are expected to investigate, deal with the situation and make arrests if it is warranted. In some cases, however, a law enforcement officer is the one accused…

Under California’s ‘implied consent’ law, having a driver’s license requires you to implicitly agree to submit to a Breathalyzer or other chemical test to read your blood alcohol concentration post-arrest. Many drivers assume this means they have no choice but to submit to these tests if an officer asks them too. However, this is not…

A police officer sees a car run a stop sign. The officer puts on lights and siren and pulls over the car to give the driver a ticket. During this traffic stop, the officer somehow finds evidence of illegal drugs in the driver’s possession. Now, the driver faces not only a ticket for running a…

When there is an auto accident in Hanford and across the Central Valley, law enforcement will likely consider the possibility that a driver was under the influence. If there is an arrest and charges for driving under the influence, many penalties can be assessed including jail time, fines and a driver’s license suspension. Other charges…