Prop 47, the California law meant to retroactively reduce the severity of sentences for nonviolent crimes has had mixed success...
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New California Gun Laws Proposed for 2016 Ballot
A 2016 ballot initiative to strengthen the state’s gun laws has recently been proposed. Up for vote: restricting ammunition sales...
Know Your Rights – California Window Tint Laws
With a recent crackdown on window tint violations reported in Fresno’s neighboring city, Clovis, it’s a good idea to be...
2 1/2 Years Later- Fresno Man Sentenced to 13 Years for Beating 82-Year-Old Sikh Man
31-year-old Gilbert Garcia Jr., of Fresno, has been sentenced to 13 years in prison for beating an 82-year-old Sikh man...
Fresno Man On Trial For Murder He Didn’t Commit, See, or Plan
A Fresno man could be facing charges for murder- a murder he didn’t commit, see, or plan. Last May, Fabian...
California Courts Launching Amnesty Program For Old Traffic Tickets
In June, Gov. Jerry Brown signed into law a one-time amnesty program for unpaid traffic and non-traffic infraction tickets. So...
Should I Hire an Experienced Criminal Defense Attorney?
If you’ve been arrested or charged with a crime, you will benefit from the assistance of a criminal defense lawyer....
ACLU Sues Fresno County Over Lacking Public Defense System
The ACLU claims that Fresno County’s public defense system is unable to meet the basic legal needs of residents. The...
Fresno Police Department Unveils Real Time Crime Center
Last Tuesday, July 7th, the Fresno Police Department officially launched their state-of-the-art Real Time Crime Center. Police Chief Jerry Dyer...
Jury Finds Both Fresno County Deputy and Pedestrian Negligent in Death
Three years ago, Fresno County Sheriff’s Deputy Kurt Rossi was driving over 90 miles per hour on a dark, rural...