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New Law: Veterans Now Eligible for DUI Diversion

By michaelfannon • August 25, 2017
On August 7, 2017, Governor Brown signed SB 725 which amends Penal Code section 1001.80 regarding veteran’s diversion by adding subdivision (l) to take effect as urgency legislation. Subdivision (l) now states: “Notwithstanding any other law, including Section 23640 of the Vehicle Code, a misdemeanor offense for which a defendant may be placed in a [..] The post New Law: Veterans Now Eligible for DUI Diversion appeared first on Ryan Birss, Attorney at Law.

Proposition 57 Update

By michaelfannon • July 26, 2017
My friend Douglas Fienberg from the Fresno County Public Defender’s Office has been carefully tracking the proposed rules for Proposition 57.  You can see the proposed rules here: http://www.cdcr.ca.gov/proposition57/docs/Prop-57-Public-Comment-Regs.pdf. Here is the latest from Mr. Fienberg: There are at least four problems with the proposed regulations. First, the proposed regulations exclude people subject to indeterminate [..] The post Proposition 57 Update appeared first on Ryan Birss, Attorney at Law.

California Proposition 57: What You Need to Know

By michaelfannon • November 21, 2016
On November 8, 2016, California voters approved Proposition 57, also known as the California Parole for Non-Violent Criminals and Juvenile Court Trial Requirements Initiative. Here’s a brief look at what Proposition 57 means to California and its citizens. New parole opportunities for those convicted of non-violent felonies. Proposition 57 changes the time calculation for parole [..] The post California Proposition 57: What You Need to Know appeared first on Ryan Birss, Attorney at Law.

DUI/DWI/Drunk Driving

If you’ve been accused of drunk driving, you need an experienced defense attorney who will fight for your freedom. While DUI charges can happen easily — from an after work happy hour, a weekend party, or a trip to a ball game — they do not go away easily.


A DUI conviction can follow you for years. In addition to a fine and possible jail time, you face having a criminal record and a driving history that bars you from employment. You may also be required to install an ignition interlock device on your car.


While it may seem like it’s hard to get out of a DUI charge, there are options. You may have been stopped without probable cause. The police officer may not have had adequate grounds to perform sobriety tests. The tests used may have been flawed.

DUI Attorney

Ryan Birss will aggressively pursue these defenses while helping you explore other options like a plea bargain.


If you’re facing DUI charges in Shasta, Trinity, Tehama, Siskiyou, or Butte Counties, contact Ryan Birss, Attorney at Law, today.

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