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William Francis is a trial lawyer and criminal defense attorney in Medford, Oregon, specializing in the representation and defense of persons who have been accused of felonies and misdemeanors, including driving under the influence of intoxicants.

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William Francis is a criminal defense lawyer and trial attorney with over 25 years of courtroom experience.
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Talk with an Attorney Before You Talk to a Judge

The criminal justice system encourages people who have no experience in the law to make mistakes. Nice people are usually at a severe disadvantage.
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It's normal for anyone to feel remorse, confusion and embarrassment after being charged with a crime. But it is a mistake to go to court and plead guilty at your first court appearance.

Knowing what will happen and what your choices are will relieve a lot of anxiety.

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First Questions

Everyone asks: If I'm found guilty, am I going to jail?

Find the likely answer here.

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Get Ready for Court

Read about the clients who fought back against their charges and prevailed -- in dismissals, reduced pleas, and acquittals.
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• Felonies

• Misdemeanors

• DUII

• Reckless Driving

• Possession, Manufacture, Delivery of Marijuana

• Assault

• Menacing

• Criminal Mischief

• Weapons Offenses

Words of encouragement to nice people who have had a recent experience with law enforcement

Sometimes I tell a new client, “You didn't get arrested because you did something bad. This is something that happened to you.”

There's a dragnet of DUI patrols throughout Oregon. Drivers may be stopped for the most hyper-technical traffic infractions you can think of. Often, they're stopped for traffic offenses they didn't know existed.
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One DUI Changes Everything

The experience is humiliating, terrifying, and unforgettable.

​When you were arrested or cited for DUI,  you realized immediately that you could be sentenced to time in jail, ordered to pay stiff fines, and surrender your driver's license. Then there was more fear and worry. You could lose your job. You could lose your right to travel. You could lose your good reputation.
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Do Not Enter Diversion at Your First Court Appearance

Diversion is a government-sponsored behavior modification program. It is administered by the probation department in cooperation with the court and private treatment providers.
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To Save Your License, File a Hearing Request

If you were just arrested or your license was suspended for a chemical test failure or refusal, you may still have time to file a request for a hearing on any proposed DMV license suspension.

To challenge a proposed suspension, you have to file a hearing request within 10 days of a DUI arrest or citation.
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DUI Cases Can Be Won

Medford

Ashland

Central Point

Grants Pass

Klamath Falls

Police arrested this driver for DUI.

The case went to trial before a jury.

​The jury found the driver not guilty.​

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