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Mixing DUI and college admissions in Marin County can have serious, lasting consequences, especially for students or prospective applicants. A conviction may impact your ability to gain admission to college, remain enrolled, or qualify for housing and financial aid. We’ll discuss what you need to know about how a DUI can affect your academic and financial life and what steps you can take right now to protect your future in this article. Will A DUI Conviction Show Up In A… Read More
In this article, you can discover… What to do once you realize that you’re approaching a DUI checkpoint. How to answer any questions the police may pose to you at a checkpoint. What to do if you’re asked to step out of your vehicle, and how to handle an arrest. What Should I Do The Moment I Realize I’m Approaching A DUI Checkpoint? The first thing you will need to determine when you begin approaching a DUI checkpoint is whether… Read More
In this article, you can discover… Whether you can legally drink behind the wheel of a self-driving car. If the law changes based on semi vs. fully autonomous vehicles. How this area of law is expected to evolve in California. What Is California’s DUI Law On Self-Driving Or Assisted-Driving Technology? In California, Vehicle Code Section 38750 explains that the “operator” of an autonomous vehicle is considered to be the person, the human being, who is either in the driver’s seat… Read More
As CBD and Delta-8 THC products become increasingly common, more and more people face charges for CBD DUI in Marin County after using something they believed was legal and safe. The truth is, even if you’re using these products legally, you can still be stopped, investigated, and even arrested for DUI. In this article, we’ll explore what you need to know about CBD and Delta-8 use in California, how law enforcement treats these cases in Marin County, and what you… Read More
In this article, you can discover… The most common types of prescription drugs involved in DUI cases. How California law defines impairment due to legal medications. Whether you can be arrested without showing outward signs of intoxication. What Are The Most Common Prescription Drugs Involved In DUI Cases? A wide variety of prescription drugs can be involved in DUI cases. Sleep aids, antidepressants, painkillers, ADHD medication, and opioids are all frequently cited in cases where a person is arrested under… Read More
In this article, you can discover… The basic eligibility requirements for custody alternative programs If violent offenses will disqualify you from custody alternative programs If you should still apply for custody alternative programs with multiple DUIs on your record What Are The Basic Eligibility Requirements For Custody Alternative Programs? If you are sentenced to jail in Marin County, you can apply for the Custody Alternative Program through the probation department. For sentences between one and 29 days, most individuals without… Read More
In this article, you can discover… Why DUI checkpoints always seem to increase during holidays. How DUI checkpoints differ from regular traffic stops. What to do if you believe your rights were violated during a holiday DUI stop. Why Are DUI Checkpoints More Common During Holiday Weekends Like Labor Day? On long holiday weekends, people are simply more likely to drink and use drugs. Some people might even take Friday off and party Thursday night, into Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and… Read More
In this article, you can discover… The purpose and impact of Assembly Bill 366. How soon the bill will go into effect, and who it will impact. How an experienced DUI attorney can help mitigate the impact of this bill. What Is Assembly Bill 366 And What Does It Propose? Assembly Bill 366 is a bill that has been introduced into the California Assembly. It proposes that if you are convicted of a DUI in California, to retain the ability… Read More
Body-worn cameras were first proposed and piloted for California Highway Patrol (CHP) officers in 2015. However, the underfunded program ultimately resulted in only 237 cameras being used by the department at the time, far fewer than the number used by many local California police departments. Now, body cameras are state-approved and fully funded by state lawmakers, and all 7,600 officers of the California Highway Patrol are slated to have body-worn cameras by March 2026. To date, there are approximately 2,400… Read More
In this article, you can discover… What an APS hearing is, and what to expect during the process. The evidence that can help your case during an APS hearing. How an attorney can help you contest the suspension of your license. What Are The California DMV’s New Procedures For DUI-Related APS Hearings, And When Did They Go Into Effect? For decades, California’s Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) handled Administrative Per Se (APS) hearings in a way that allowed DMV hearing… Read More
