Law Office of Gregory W. Fox

Can a medical marijuana prescription be used as a DUI defense? http://foxlawfresno.com//can-a-medical-marijuana-prescrip/

Many of us have been there, we are driving along when all of the sudden we spot a law enforcement officer in our rear view mirror. We look at our speedometer, check our mirrors, try to remember if our lights are all working as they should, and then get that touch of anxiety as to whether or not the lights are going to start flashing behind us. If, in your case, the lights do start flashing, it’s important to know the rules that law enforcement officers are required to follow during a traffic stop. In other words, what they can and cannot do. http://foxlawfresno.com/blog/rules-police-traffic-stop/

While the old saying goes If you can’t do the time, don’t do the crime the fact is many people facing criminal charges are not fully aware of the stakes involved in their criminal case. http://foxlawfresno.com/blog/cost-criminal-conviction/

Blood tests are often considered the most reliable method of measuring BAC. Despite being known for reliability, it still may be possible to challenge the results of a blood test. There are a number of circumstances that could lead to inaccurate blood test results, for example, if the test was not administered properly. http://foxlawfresno.com/blog/can-challenge-dui-blood-test/

Assemblywoman Lorena Gonzalez called for passage of the Responsible Interventions for Beverage Servers Training Act in an effort to provide responsible beverage service training. Many believe that the bill will empower bartenders and servers to help save lives by helping to prevent drunk driving. http://foxlawfresno.com//new-california-law-aims-reduce-d/

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. http://foxlawfresno.com//common-legal-terms-used-dui-dwi-/

New laws relating to gun ownership have taken effect in 2016 including Senate Bill 707 and Assembly Bill 1014 which was signed into law by Governor Brown. These new gun laws are an effort to further tighten California firearms restrictions even as California’s are among the strictest in the nation. http://foxlawfresno.com/b/new-california-gun-laws-for-2016/

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. http://foxlawfresno.com/blog/dui-ignition-interlock-devices/

In crimes where probation is available as an option a judge can impose many different conditions for probation. While being on probation is better than being incarcerated it is important to understand that you are not free to do anything you desire. In fact, if you violate the conditions of your probation a judge could terminate your probation and sentence you to the jail or prison term for the crime you were convicted of committing. http://foxlawfresno.com//common-california-probation-cond/

Appealing a conviction should be left in the hands of an experienced criminal attorney who is knowledgeable of the appellate process. You should never feel rushed to hire an attorney with such a potentially life-changing decision at stake. http://foxlawfresno.com/blog/hiring-an-appeals-attorney/

Can the results of a potential employers background check affect employment opportunities? http://foxlawfresno.com//does-a-criminal-record-affect-em/

California's ‘Gun Violence Restraining Order’ law was designed to help people get the police involved quickly if they feel that a person they are concerned about is making credible threats of violence to themselves or others. http://foxlawfresno.com/blog/california-gun-seizure-law/

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 tests under California’s implied consent law. http://foxlawfresno.com//is-a-blood-test-or-a-breath-test/