Fresno County Criminal Defense Lawyer

A criminal arrest can leave you with devastating immediate and long-lasting consequences. Your career, financial situation, family life, and freedom will all be at stake. The good news is that skilled legal representation may improve your situation and save your future.

If you have been charged with a criminal offense in Fresno County or surrounding areas, you should consult Fresno County criminal defense attorney Mike McKneely as soon as you can. He understands the frustration and worry you are experiencing and will aggressively represent you in an effort to reduce your charges or get your case dismissed.

Contact Michael McKneely, Criminal Defense Lawyer online or at (559) 443-7442 to schedule a free and confidential consultation.

Fraud Crimes in Fresno County

Fraud is a false or deceptive statement meant to harm an individual for financial or personal gain. Some of the most common types of fraud include bank fraud, insurance fraud, healthcare fraud, tax fraud, credit card fraud, bankruptcy fraud, money laundering, and embezzlement.

Although it is sometimes called a “white collar crime,” it is still a serious offense that can lead to fines, probation, and time in custody. Therefore, if you are charged with any type of fraud, you need to speak to a skilled central California criminal attorney from Michael McKneely, Criminal Defense Lawyer, where we can design a strong defense to obtain the best outcome possible.

DUI Crimes in Fresno County

If you are pulled over for swerving, tailgating, erratic braking, abruptly turning, or responding slowly to a traffic signal, or anything else for that matter, the police will evaluate your words and actions to determine whether you may be under the influence of alcohol.

You may be asked to participate in a field sobriety test so that the officer can assess your balance, coordination, and ability to follow directions. The officer’s observations, as well as your performance during the field sobriety test, may lead to a DUI arrest and a breath or blood test to determine your blood alcohol content. Fresno County law enforcement agencies are particularly likely to arrest even borderline folks for DUI.

A DUI is a criminal charge that can lead to a license suspension by the California Department of Motor Vehicles as well as increased car insurance rates, jail time and large fines. The severity of DUI consequences increases with each additional offense. With an experienced Fresno County attorney by your side, you may be able to avoid a longer jail sentence, a permanent criminal record, and more serious charges.

Assault and Battery Crimes in Fresno County

Even though assault and battery are two separate offenses, they are often prosecuted together. An unlawful attempt paired with the ability to commit a violent injury is the definition of assault while battery is any willful and unjustified use of force or violence against the body of another person.

If you have been charged with assault and battery, there are a number of ways a Fresno County criminal defense lawyer can defend the charges against you in court. Some effective defense strategies that may improve your situation include:

• Self Defense: If someone else attacks you and we can prove the assault occurred because you were defending yourself, you may be able to avoid conviction.
• Lack of Intent: California law states that in order for battery to have been committed, you must have willfully injured another person. A lack of intent can help your case.
• Consent: An assault and battery conviction can also be avoided if the other party is aware that physical contact will take place and agrees to it.

Call a Fresno County Criminal Defense Lawyer Today

If you have been charged with assault and battery, a DUI, fraud, or any other crime in Fresno County, contacting Mike McKneely at Michael McKneely, Criminal Defense Lawyer can mean the difference between some very harsh ramifications and moving past this roadblock. Mike has practiced criminal defense in Fresno County Courts for 15 years and has faced and beaten all of the law enforcement agencies around.

For a free, no-obligation consultation, give us a call today at (559) 443-7442 or contact us online.