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Law Office of Jerry R. Lowe

  • 2344 Tulare St., Ste. 301, Fresno, CA 93721

Wapner Jones, PC

  • 7429 N. First Street, Suite 104, Fresno, CA 93720

Days Law Firm

  • 2300 Tulare St, Ste 240, Fresno, CA 93721

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Law Offices of Gerald Schwab, Jr.

  • 5588 N. Palm Ave., Fresno, CA 93704

Thomas Hogan Law Office

  • 516 West Shaw Avenue, Fresno, CA 93704

Law Office of Melissa Baloian

  • 2950 Mariposa Street, Suite 120, Fresno, CA 93721

Law Office of Cindy J. Hopper APC

  • 2140 Merced St., Ste. 101, Fresno, CA 93721

William Parry Law

  • 802 N. Irwin Street, Suite 202, Hanford, CA 93230

Salvatore Sciandra

  • 2300 Tulare Street, Suite 230, Fresno, CA 93721-2263

Law Offices of Michael J. McGinnis

  • 1713 Tulare St., Ste. 110, Fresno, CA 93721-2112

Law Offices of Mark W. King

  • 2100 Tulare St., Ste. 410, Fresno, CA 93721

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Law Office of Kathleen P. Clack

  • 5200 N. Palm Ave., Ste. 308, Fresno, CA 93704

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This information is not legal advice and is not guaranteed to be correct, complete or up-to-date. It is provided for general informational purposes only. If you need legal advice you should consult a licensed attorney in your area.

Can I get a public drunkenness citation because I walked away from the police?

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Answered by attorney Joseph Briscoe Dane (Unclaimed Profile)
DUI/DWI lawyer at Law Office of Joe Dane
In order to convict you for public intoxication, they would have to prove that you were so intoxicated that you were unable to care for your own safety or the safety of others. From what you wrote, it sounds as though they tried to bluff you and they backed off. If they actually file charges on you in court, you'll need a lawyer, but this sounds like a very defensible case. Alternatively, you may have to worry about a charge of Penal Code 148.9 - resisting or delaying an officer. If you were lawfully detained for investigation and walked away and/or otherwise delayed their investigation, this charge could come into play. Again - you'd need a lawyer to defend you. I'd suggest you start researching local criminal defense attorneys so you're ready. If you have a citation with a court date, don't wait until the last minute. Often, a local attorney can make some calls and find out what the status of your case is.
In order to convict you for public intoxication, they would have to prove that you were so intoxicated that you were unable to care for your own safety or the safety of others. From what you wrote, it sounds as though they tried to bluff you and they backed off. If they actually file charges on you in court, you'll need a lawyer, but this sounds like a very defensible case. Alternatively, you may have to worry about a charge of Penal Code 148.9 - resisting or delaying an officer. If you were lawfully detained for investigation and walked away and/or otherwise delayed their investigation, this charge could come into play. Again - you'd need a lawyer to defend you. I'd suggest you start researching local criminal defense attorneys so you're ready. If you have a citation with a court date, don't wait until the last minute. Often, a local attorney can make some calls and find out what the status of your case is.
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Can I get charged of a DUI even if I was not driving?

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Answered by attorney Jared Clayton Austin (Unclaimed Profile)
DUI/DWI lawyer at Austin Legal Services, PLC
The police do not have to catch you in the act of driving in order to place you under arrest for DUI. They may have other reliable evidence to indicate that you were operating a motor vehicle on a public roadway while intoxicated and that is what they have to prove. Anybody can be charged with anything. It is up to the prosecution to prove your guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. Also, the police do not have to read you your rights when arrested; only when in police custody and they wish to interrogate you. Do not plead guilty to anything or give statements to law enforcement without first consulting with an experienced DUI attorney.
The police do not have to catch you in the act of driving in order to place you under arrest for DUI. They may have other reliable evidence to indicate that you were operating a motor vehicle on a public roadway while intoxicated and that is what they have to prove. Anybody can be charged with anything. It is up to the prosecution to prove your guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. Also, the police do not have to read you your rights when arrested; only when in police custody and they wish to interrogate you. Do not plead guilty to anything or give statements to law enforcement without first consulting with an experienced DUI attorney.
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What happens if I refuse a breathalyzer in California?

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Answered by attorney Terry Alan Nelson (Unclaimed Profile)
DUI/DWI lawyer at Nelson & Lawless
No mystery there. Refuse the test and lose your driver's license for a year, automatically, no appeal. You also PO the police and prosecutor with your attitude / stupidity, and thus suffer in plea bargaining.
No mystery there. Refuse the test and lose your driver's license for a year, automatically, no appeal. You also PO the police and prosecutor with your attitude / stupidity, and thus suffer in plea bargaining.
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