Fresno DUI Lawyer

For the last 13 years, Fresno DUI lawyer Scott B. Ennis has offered a determined defense for clients from all walks of life in need of assistance with their DUI charges in California. Fresno DUI Lawyer Scott B. Ennis is a licensed attorney in both state and federal courts. DUIs carry severe penalties and can complicate your life for years to come, if you have found yourself charged with a DUI in Fresno, California, you need to contact the office of Scott B. Ennis for a free consultation and the finest legal advice available. Call today! (559) 868-8680

The following list contains the areas of focus for Fresno/Millerton Lake DUI Attorney Scott B. Ennis:

California Criminal Defense
DUI
Federal Court Criminal Defense
DMV Hearings
Mediation
Accident and Insurance Issues

California DUI Information

A California DUI offense can carry with it very serious repercussions. It is important that you carefully choose your Fresno DUI lawyer, as your future will be in his hands. A skilled Fresno DUI attorney such as Scott B. Ennis can help you navigate the often frustrating and complex DUI litigation process. It would certainly be in your best interest to hire a sharp, experienced, and dedicated DUI lawyer in Fresno County like Scott B. Ennis who can fully represent you in First Offense DUI, Multiple Offenses, Complex Offenses, or DUIs which are in Federal District Court. If you have been charged with a DUI in Fresno County, call today! Schedule a free consultation and begin building the proper defense for your case with the help of a strong and experienced DUI defense attorney! (559) 868-8680

Here are some important facts about DUI law in Fresno, California:

DUI First Offense

First Offense DUIs in California involve three separate legal proceedings:

DMV APS Administrative Hearing with a ten day deadline, after which a mandatory suspension of your license will occur unless you have enlisted the help of a skilled Fresno DUI Lawyer to represent you during your DMV hearing.
DMV Mandatory Actions Administrative suspension without hearing, only after conviction.
Superior Court Hearings: arraignment, pretrial, and trial.

More Comlex DUI cases and ENHANCED SENTENCES

Multiple offenses may result in jail-time, program probation, and enhanced fines.
Third and fourth DUIs (some of these charges can be treated as 'wobblers' meaning they could be a misdemeanor or a felony depending on the specifics of the situation) can include four months to four years in jail, probation and/or alcohol classes, fine enhancements as well as enhanced probationary requirements.
DUI with Bodily Injury (also a felony/misdemeanor wobbler), probation and enhanced fines, extended license suspension, probation and three months or even up to several years in jail (again, the specifics of the case will determine the exact sentence).
DUI with accident will most likely result in jail-time and enhanced program requirements.
High blood alcohol content over .15 or over .20 BAC: Fines, jail-time, enhanced program requirements, and suspension extensions.
Felony DUI
Manslaughter
Child Endangerment (Wobbler)
Minor-Juvenile DUI
Hit and Run
Driving with a suspended license

DUI Crimes committed on U.S. Lands, Parks, Forests, and Bureau of Land Management

Fresno DUI Lawyer Scott B. Ennis is licensed to practice in the Eastern District of The United States District Court, which covers most of Northern California. This tough Fresno DUI lawyer is willing to travel to nearly every federal court in the Eastern District.

If you picked up a DUI in certain areas, such as National parks/forests, then your Fresno DUI attorney MUST be licensed to practice in federal court. This applies to:

National Forests: Sequoia, Tahoe, Kings Canyon, etc.
National Parks: Yosemite
Bureau of Land Management: New Melones Reservoir and other federal land

Federal Court consists of a different set of procedural rules than one would find in State Superior Courts. The Federal Court also follows quite distinct Substantive Law codes and Federal Regulations. Many of the DUIs that occur on Federal property are considered "petty offenses", but don't let that title fool you: there is nothing "petty" about the charges and penalties you potentially face. Any crime punishable by six months or less of jail-time, including DUIs, are considered to be a petty offense. There is no right to a jury trial with petty offenses. If you pick up a DUI on federal property then you are quite literally at the mercy of the local magistrate and judge. All the determinations made in your case will be decided by these officials, and not by a jury.