- Criminal DefenseTo learn more about our practice, or to schedule your free initial case consultation, call our Fresno County criminal defense lawyers at
- DUI/DWIA number of factors are involved in a drunk driving arrest, many of them involving the science of testing for blood alcohol content (BAC). At Schweitzer & Davidian, our Fresno DUI attorneys have a thorough understanding of the proper means to determine a driver's BAC, as well as the numerous mistakes that are made by law enforcement officers that can result in charges of driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol or drugs being dismissed.
- Sex CrimesAccusations of a sex crime result in severe consequences—even when there ultimately is no conviction. Simply being accused of a sex crime can have damaging effects on your future and your reputation. At Schweitzer & Davidian, our Fresno sex crime defense attorneys have the knowledge and experience to aggressively pursue every means for clearing your name.
- Fraud
- RobberyIn California, robbery is defined as the taking of personal property from a person against his or her will and by means of force or fear. It is classified as a violent felony, thus a conviction counts as a "strike" on your criminal record under California's three-strikes law. Receiving a strike on your criminal record will result in sever long term consequences.
- BurglaryIf you already have a felony conviction on your record or if you get a second felony, your sentence will be double the term required by law. Conviction of a third felony will result in a mandatory sentence of 25 years to life in prison. At Schweitzer & Davidian, we have extensive experience defending individuals against a broad spectrum of robbery, theft and burglary charges. We routinely represent clients in Clovis, Visalia, Fresno County, and throughout Central California.
- Theft
- MisdemeanorsBecause laws like this fail to take into account the reasons why youth become involved in gang activity, they fail entirely at prevention, while ensuring that youth who do become involved in gangs sustain heavy punishment even for misdemeanor misconduct. Worse, these laws have allowed police to testify about hearsay as so-called "experts" in order to lock people up for the rest of their lives, often for nothing more than being in the wrong place at the wrong time.
- Embezzlement
- Drug CrimesDrug crimes are aggressively prosecuted in California—sometimes too aggressively. Individuals can be wrongfully accused of drug crimes as a result of an illegal search and seizure, an illegal sting operation, false information provided by an informant or a multitude of other mistakes by arresting officers. If you are facing a drug crimes charge, it is important to contact Visalia & Fresno drug lawyers.
- AssaultAssault charges can stem from various incidents, from domestic disputes to altercations in bars, schools, or private homes. California law defines assault as any action likely to result in using force against another person. It is unnecessary to strike someone to be charged with assault or battery. The mere attempt to apply force to another person is sufficient enough for an assault charge. This broad definition of assault can lead to necessary criminal charges.
- MurderMr. Schweitzer has also successfully defended many current and former soldiers accused of everything from simple battery to first-degree murder in every conceivable forum, from on-base, non-judicial proceedings, to trial by jury. Our Fresno military criminal defense attorney has been called upon to lecture on veterans and the criminal justice system before a national audience and is recognized nationwide as an expert in the field of defending veterans. His legislative input is regularly sought out in making improvements in the way the courts treat veterans.
- Juvenile CrimesPoliticians love to appear "tough on crime." In 1998, the California Street Terrorism Enforcement and Prevention (STEP) Act became law. Among other methods, a combination of new crimes, sentence enhancements, and extreme penalties was intended to stop criminal activity by street gangs. The Gang Violence and Juvenile Crime Prevention Act of 1998 (Proposition 21) allows district attorneys to bring adult charges against children as young as 14 years old.
- Kidnapping
- Prostitution
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