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Types of Fraudulent Crimes

There are many types of fraudulent crimes. Simply put, fraud is committed when something untruthful is communicated that causes another party to do something that causes them harm. For example, significantly overstating one’s income or assets on a loan application to a bank is communicating

Common Drug Crimes in Fresno

The Central Valley of California is considered a High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area, and common drug crimes in Fresno include drug possession, possession for sale, drug manufacturing, and transportation/distribution of methamphetamine. Drug Possession Drug possession is also sometimes called possession of a controlled substance. It

California Jury Trials Suspended

California jury trials suspended through mid-May by California Chief Justice Tani G. Cantil-Sakauye to adopt new rules that address the impact of COVID-19. As of March 23, 2020: All jury trials suspended for 60 days. Time periods to begin both criminal and civil trials is

Top 3 Reasons to Call Your Fresno Criminal Defense Attorney

The top 3 reasons to call Your Fresno Criminal Defense Attorney, Mark A. Broughton. #3 You are accused of a crime. Felonies, Federal Crimes, White Collar Crimes, Violent Crimes, Gang Crimes and Sex Crimes. Mark Broughton has 40+ years of experience as a defense attorney.

Kingsburg double murder suspect deteriorating physically, now mentally incompetent to stand trial

The health and well being of our clients is just as important to us as giving them the best legal representation possible. ABC30 recently covered a case we've been working on where we had to fight to get our client the mental health services he

Broughton Reappointed: Supreme Court State Bar Board of Trustees

Mark Broughton has been reappointed to the Supreme Court State Bar Board of Trustees for a second term. And he will serve for the next four years. Broughton’s term begins September 16, 2019 and concludes in 2023. His first term three-year term began in 2016.

Criminal Defense Trials and the Media

Over the years, we have represented numerous clients in cases that have attracted media attention. Communicating with the media can be a very important part of effectively representing a client. When a trial begins to take place in the court of public opinion, skilled representation

Pretext Calls: A Set-Up by the Cops

What is a Pretext Call? A pretext call is a recorded call between two people done under the supervision of law enforcement. These calls usually take place between the victim of a crime and the suspect of the committed crime and are most commonly done

What Drug Crimes Are Felonies?

What Are Drug Crimes? Drug crimes range anywhere from possession to drug trafficking, so the legal defenses and penalties vary greatly. Drug crimes include: Possession Possession for sale Manufacturing Under the influence DUI Cultivating, selling, or possessing more than the allowed amount of marijuana What

Mark Broughton interviewed for ABC 30 news report

Wednesday, September 26, 2018 Mark Broughton was interviewed by the local press and on ABC30 while defending a client. View the video below. View the entire news story here.