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Unfortunately, there are a lot of myths circulating around DUI-related crimes. There are stories that are told and many people buy into them without thinking twice. This can lead to unfortunate circumstances and considerable confusion. At Jones Law, we encourage our clients to get their answers s...

Checkpoint Alert - Fresno Date: Friday November 22, 2013 Location: E Jensen Ave and S Chestnut Ave As we enter into the holiday season, we also enter the high season for DUI check points. Check with our blog every Friday and Saturday evening to get information on Fresno and Clovis DUI check p...

Checkpoint Alert - Clovis Date: Friday November 22, 2013 Location: N Willow Ave and E Herdon Ave As we enter into the holiday season, we also enter the high season for DUI check points. Check with our blog every Friday and Saturday evening to get information on Fresno and Clovis DUI check p...

In this blog I wanted to explain a few advantages of obtaining a private attorney of your choice to help you with your Fresno, Madera, Kings or Tulare county criminal case. 1. Chemistry is important in any good attorney-client relationship. If you don't get along with your attorney, you may not ...

There are two different types of Warrants issued through the Criminal Court System. Law enforcement will generally issue an “Arrest Warrant” which is a written order commanding a law enforcement agency to arrest and/or detain an individual, or allows the search and seizure of one's property. A ”B...

A DUI charge is a serious offense that needs an experienced attorney when it is time for a defense. A DUI lawyer understands the ins and outs of California DUI laws and the many intricacies involved that can undo a case a prosecutor has against you. When preparing your defense, he goes back to th...

A violation of your Miranda rights might result in the dismissal of evidence against you, and the dismissal or reduction of the DUI charges.  In a situation when you have been placed in “custody” due to your detention or arrest, and the officer attempts to interrogate you while you are in custody...

An SR22 is a form sent to the DMV head office in Sacramento by your insurance company. The form acts as proof of insurance. It is required in the event of a suspension as a result of a DUI conviction, or as a result of a DMV suspension following a DMV hearing loss. If you have had your license s...

The accuracy of breath tests has been called into question recently in many DUI cases. Although it is the most common form of testing to see if someone is driving under the influence, many experts agree they are not as effective as blood tests in determining someone's blood alcohol concentration ...

If you are facing a DUI in Madera, Fresno, Hanford, Lemoore, Visalia or other central California cities, visit the Jones Law, DUI & Criminal Defense, website, jonescriminaldefenselawyer.com,  "Resources" page to access helpful information and links you may need such as: DMV DUI programs in ...

While each county has their own punishments that relate to driving under the influence (DUI), every county has one thing in common… if you plea or are convicted of drinking and driving you will receive penalties. And the effects of those penalties are not just short-term. Some penalties can stay ...

If you pled to or were convicted of a misdemeanor for driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol/drugs in violation of California Vehicle Code (CVC) §23152, a felony DUI with injury in violation of CVC §23153, or vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated in violation of California Penal Code §19...

If you are facing a first offense DUI you are eligible to receive a restricted license after the first thirty days of the administrative suspension if: 1. You do not have any prior convictions for DUI (juvenile or adult) within the last ten years. 2. You do not have a previous DMV ad...

I got a call this past week by someone, in a panic, because they were facing their third DUI in 10 years and showed up to court without an attorney only to find out that the judge was going to put them in jail. This person had been stopped and arrested on suspicion of DUI in July but cited to ap...

For many people being charged with drunk driving is their first brush with the law. Many people have never experienced a DUI charge before and are unsure of where to get their answers. At JONES LAW, we strongly believe that clients should be informed and involved throughout the entire process. Be...

I often get asked…”Do I need a DUI attorney for my case?” or “What can a DUI lawyer do for me that I can't do for myself?” First of all, you don't have to plead guilty to a DUI, just because you were arrested and charged!  That being said, how will you know whether pleading guilty or going to tr...

A DMV hearing, called the APS hearing, is an administrative action taken by the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) to determine whether your license should be suspended after an arrest for DUI. This decision will be made based on only certain details, including: whether the law enforcement offic...

If you are arrested for a DUI in Fresno, Madera, Kings or Tulare county, not only do you have to deal with the court, but you also have to deal with the DMV.  The courts and the DMV both can suspend your license. Usually, DMV issues must be addressed first. The police officer physically took you...

After a DUI arrest, you have only 10 days in which to request a DMV hearing to stop the suspension of your driver's license. This is completely separate from the criminal case, which is handled in court. If you do not act at once to schedule a DMV hearing, you lose your opportunity, and your lice...

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