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Local Criminal Defense Lawyer

What is a Local Criminal Defense Lawyer?

A local criminal defense lawyer will:

  • Fight for you.
  • Defend your honor.
  • Speak on your behalf.
  • Ask a lot of questions in order to understand your case.
  • Identify both strengths and weaknesses in your case.
  • Investigate your case (for example, interviewing witnesses).
  • Analyze evidence.
  • Assist with jury selection.
  • Build a solid defense.

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Your Local Criminal Lawyer Argues Against Penalties for Felony Crimes

The penalties for felony crimes vary. Furthermore, it all depends on the type of crime committed. In general, a felony crime has a minimum incarceration time of one year. Plus, there are usually thousands of dollars in fines imposed on the perpetrator. A conviction for a third 3-Strike can result in a sentence of 25 years to life.

Felony Crimes

Your Local Criminal Defense Lawyer Builds Defenses for Felony Crimes

The legal defenses for felony crimes depend on the crime allegedly committed. Contact us to get specific defenses that can be used in your case.

Hire a Local Criminal Defense Lawyer

Have you been legally accused of committing a felony crime? If you have been arrested or charged with a crime, then it is essential to obtain legal council for help. It’s important to take your charges seriously. So, don’t just hope for the best. Hire a local criminal defense lawyer who understands both your situation and the consequences you face.

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Your Local Criminal Defense Lawyer for Crime Charges

I’m Mark A. Broughton and I’m here to fight for you. I have been a defense Attorney for 40+ years and have represented thousands of people accused of crimes. I have extensive experience representing citizens charged with Violent Felonies, Federal Crimes, White Collar Crimes, Violent Crimes, Murder,  Gang Crimes and Sex Crimes to name a few.

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Your Local Criminal Defense Lawyer for Felony Charges

I’m Mark A. Broughton and I’m here to fight for you. I have been a defense Attorney for 40+ years and have represented thousands of people accused of crimes. I have extensive experience representing citizens charged with Violent Felonies, Federal Crimes, White Collar Crimes, Violent Crimes, Murder,  Gang Crimes and Sex Crimes to name a few.

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About Mark Broughton: Your Local Criminal Defense Lawyer

Compassionate, highly experienced, exceptional reputation, ethical and honest:

Mark Broughton has been practicing law for over 40 years. He estimates that he has conducted over 200 jury trials. Everything from DUIs and drug cases to sex cases and domestic violence. Also, assaults, “three-strikes” and dozens of cases involving criminal street gangs. Plus, both gun/deadly weapons cases and drive-by shootings. Finally, robberies, attempted murders and murders, including special circumstance murder cases.

He has received many outright not guilty verdicts for his clients in all of these types of cases. That includes several murder cases. Between 2005-2007, the jury found his clients not guilty during four separate cases in a row.

Mark Broughton is qualified as a death penalty lawyer. Also, he is on the special circumstances/death penalty panel of attorneys in Fresno, California. Furthermore, he is regularly appointed to special circumstances/death penalty murder cases by the Fresno County Superior Court.

Other Qualifications:
  • Certified Specialist Criminal Law, State Bar of California
  • Board of Trustees, State Bar of California
  • Chairman, Fresno County Bar Association, Criminal Law Section

Mark Broughton enjoys close relationships with his clients. He sees every individual’s situation with both compassion and empathy. Plus, he believes that every person has the right to a fair trial. Finally, every person is innocent until proven guilty.

Above all, he enjoys reuniting his clients with their families. Both during and after dealing with perhaps the most difficult time in their lives. Mark Broughton goes through the challenging criminal process with his clients.

Practice Areas

Related Areas of Practice | Your Local Criminal Defense Lawyer:

Human Trafficking

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Aggravated Assault

Arson

Vehicular Homicide

Child Molestation

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Kidnapping

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Rape

Sex Crimes

Human Trafficking

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Aggravated Assault

Arson

Vehicular Homicide

Child Molestation

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Kidnapping

rape

Rape

Sex Crimes

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