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Driver’s License Reinstatement
If There Is No Admin Per Se Suspension Can I Get My Driver’s License Back?
Is The Driver’s License Always Suspended After A DUI Conviction?
Who Is Eligible To Apply For A Restricted Driver’s License In California?
Will I Have To Appear At My Reinstatement Hearing?
What Actually Happens At An Admin Per Se Hearing?
Are There Witnesses At The Admin Per Se Hearing?
How Could A DUI In California Affect A Professional License?
Is It Possible To Have A DUI Conviction Expunged From My Record?
Can An Officer Confiscate An Out Of State License In A DUI Case?
Does An Out Of State DUI Defendant Have To Provide Community Service In California?
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Legalizing Marijuana In California & DUI Cases
How Reliable Is The Observed Impairment Method For Determining Marijuana Use?
Is Chemical Testing For THC As Reliable As Testing For BAC In A DUI Case?
Can I Face Charges If Someone Smokes Marijuana In My Car?
How Does The Legalization Of Marijuana Affect DUI Laws In California?
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Rehab and DUI Case
How Common Is it For A DUI Defendant To Have Drug Or Alcohol Problems?
How Can An Alcohol And Drug Assessment Help A DUI Case?
What Is DUI School? How Can It Help With My DUI Case?
Will Attending AA Or NA Meetings Prior To Trial Help My DUI Case?
Should I Go To Rehab If I Am Charged With A DUI?
Which Rehab Programs Are Court Approved In California?
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Motions To Suppress Evidence
What Is a Motion to Suppress Evidence?
Is Someone Ever Able to Get a Confession Thrown Out?
Can a Decision by the Judge on a Motion to Suppress Be Challenged?
What Is the Process for Filing a Motion to Suppress Evidence?
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DUI Aggravation And Enhancement Charges
What Factors Can Cause DUI Charges To Be Enhanced Or Aggravated?
Can Someone Face Additional Child Endangerment Charges In A DUI Scenario?
What Protocol Do Police Follow When There Is An Accident Involving A DUI?
What Evidence Are The Police Looking For In A Drunk Driving Accident?
What Charges Does The Driver Face If Someone Is Injured In A DUI Accident?
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DUI Laws
What Are The Changes In Misdemeanor DUI Laws In San Francisco?
What Is The New Law Regarding Ignition Interlock Devices (IIDs) That Went Into Effect In California?
How Long Will I Have An Ignition Interlock Device Installed In My Vehicle?
What Are The Ramifications If An IID Shows A False Positive?
How Can My DUI Defense Attorney Help Me Get Approved For The IID?
What Was The Law In Regards To BAC Levels For Cab And Rideshare Drivers?
What Are The Different Plea Options With A Standard DUI Case?
What Alternative Punishments To Jail Might Be Available For DUI Offenders?
San Francisco California DUI Penalty Chart
Out of State Inquiries for DUIs
Implied Consent Law In California
Violation Of Penal Code 647 In California
Driver’s License Consequences Associated With DUI Charges
Preliminary Breath Test At A DUI Stop
Can The Police Ask Someone To Step Out Of The Car And Can They Refuse?
Plea Bargains For Misdemeanor DUI Charges In San Francisco
Consequences Of Failing To Contest A License Suspension
Consequences Of A Second Offense DUI In California
Consequences For Third And Subsequent DUI Offenses
Criminal Penalties For DUI Charges In Marin County
Imposition Of Driver’s License Penalties By The Court
SR-22 Driving Insurance In California
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DUI General Info
What Is A DUI Or A DWI, And Is There Any Difference?
What Types of Audio/Video Recordings Are Available As Discovery In A DUI Case?
How Important Is The Video Recording Of A Police Stop To The Defense Of A DUI Case?
Can Discrepancies In The Police Report Help Get My DUI Case Dismissed?
How Can I Help My DUI Defense Attorney After Entering A Plea Of Not Guilty In My Case?
Do People Assume They Have to Plead Guilty When Charged With A DUI?
At What Point Should Someone Hire An Attorney For Their DUI Case?
What Information Should I Share With My DUI Defense Attorney?
What Should I Do If I Have Been Arrested For DUI?
What Happens If The Officer Pulls You Over On Suspicion Of A Drug Related DUI?
Is It Ever Advisable To Admit Drug Usage To A Police Officer?
Why Is It Critical To Retain An Experienced DUI Attorney?
The Impact Of Aggravated DUI Charges On Professional Licenses
Can An Officer Arrest Someone For DUI If They Are In Their Car While Intoxicated?
What Is Considered As Uncooperative Behavior During A Traffic Stop?
What Happens In The Days Following A DUI Charge?
Is Not Having Keys In the Ignition Enough To Avoid A DUI Arrest?
Can A DUI Attorney Help Guide Their Client Through The Administrative Process?
Is It Possible For An Attorney To Stop Charges From Being Filed?
How Can An Attorney Mitigate Licensing Ramifications In A DUI Case?
Factors Police Take Into Account When Pulling Someone For A DUI Stop
Do The Penalties Go Up If The Reading Was Higher By A Double Or Triple?
What Mistakes Do Clients Make Once They Have Been Arrested That Hurt Their Case?
What Happens During The Booking Process?
How Is The Bond Amount Set?
The Nine Counties Of San Francisco Bay Area May Prosecute DUI Cases Differently
Courts Trying DUI Cases In Different Counties In The San Francisco Area Are Governed By The Rules of the California Vehicle Code
After the First Appearance, the Judge, Prosecutor, Defense Attorney and in Some Instances, the Defendant, Attend a Pre-Trial Conference
Conversion Rates: How Fast Do You Eliminate Alcohol
Getting Arrested For Sleeping In Your Car
Allowing The Police To Enter Your Home In California
Calling Expert Defense Witnesses In A DUI Case
You Will Not Be Able To Talk Your Way Out Of A DUI Charge
DUI Charges For Out Of State Drivers In California
Impact Of Video Cameras On DUI Cases
Misconceptions Or False Defenses To A DUI Case In California
At What Point Does A Prosecutor Generally Offer A Plea Deal In A DUI Case?
What Is A Motion In Limine Or A Motion To Suppress Evidence In A DUI Case?
When Are These Motions Generally Filed In A DUI Case?
What Happens If A Motion In Limine Or Motion To Suppress Is Violated During Trial?
What Factors Can Aggravate A DUI Offense In California?
What Criteria Do You Consider In Taking A DUI Case To Trial?
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Defending DUI Cases
A DUI Arrest Is A Stressful Event
What Are The Common Mistakes Detrimental To A DUI Case?
How Long Does It Take For The First Court Appearance After A DUI Arrest?
How Often Should Someone Discuss A DUI Case With Their Attorney?
How Long Does It Take To Get Discovery In A DUI Case?
How Do You Defend A Blood Or Breath Test Taken At The Police Station?
Does Someone Have To Install An Ignition Interlock Device Prior To Court Date?
Taking Plea Agreements Or Going To Trial In A DUI Case
How Do You Defend Loss of Someone’s Driver’s License?
Drug Related DUI Cases In California
Defending Against Failed Field Sobriety Tests In California
The Functions Of An Ignition Interlock Device (IID)
Jail Time And Suspended Driver’s License In A DUI Case
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DUI Trials
What Factors Do You Consider When Deciding To Take A Case To Trial?
How Long After My Arrest Will I Have A Pre-Trial Conference?
How Do I Know When The Pre-Trial Conference Will Take Place?
How Often Do DUI Cases End Up Going To Trial?
Do Most People Understand What Happens At A DUI Trial?
Is The Original Plea Offer Rescinded If Someone Goes To Trial?
Can Someone Afford To Go To Trial In A DUI Case?
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Hiring The Right Attorney
Why Hire A Private Attorney Instead of A Public Defender?
Why Hire A DUI Attorney Who Understands Different Standardized Field Sobriety Tests?
If A Dui Is All About Paying Fines And Dealing With Court Procedures, Why Is Hiring An Attorney Crucial For My Case?
Would The Courts View Me As Arrogant If I Hire A Private Defense Attorney?
What Are the Qualifications I Should Be Looking For In A DUI Attorney?
Is It Beneficial For A Defendant To Spend Considerably For A Private Attorney If They Are Entitled To A Public Defender?
Is It A General Rule To Shop Around For Lawyers And Look At Different Options?
If An Attorney Guarantees Me A Victory; Should I Retain Him?
Should I Hire An Attorney For A First Time DUI Or Will The Courts Be Lenient With Me?
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New and Upcoming Laws & Changes in Bay Area DUI Defense
New Approach on DUI Charges and Prescription Medications
Penalties for DUI Convictions in San Francisco
In Northern California, It Is Advisable NOT to Drive After Ingesting Marijuana
Zero Tolerance For Driving Under The Influence Of Drugs In The Bay Area
The Need For An Experienced DUI Defense Attorney In Northern California
Court Appointed Public Defenders In DUI Cases
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DUI In Marin & Sonoma Counties
General Information
At What Point Does My Attorney Have Access To Evidence In A DUI Case?
How Much Does A Marin County DUI Case Potentially Cost Someone?
Is It Even Possible To Win A Marin County DUI Case?
What Cities Constitute Marin County In California?
How Does The Court Process Work For A DUI In Marin County?
What Happens In The First 24 Hours After A DUI Arrest In Marin County?
What Rights Do I Have After A DUI Arrest In Marin County?
What Paperwork Do I Have When I Get Out On Bail In Marin County?
What Does It Mean To Be Released On Your Own Recognizance?
How Soon Should I Contact The DMV After A DUI Arrest In Marin County?
Does An Officer Have To Show Probable Cause For A DUI In Marin County?
How Familiar Are You With The Judges And Prosecutors In Marin County?
Marin County Is Known For It’s Conservative District Attorney’s Office
The Sheriff’s Work Program In California DUI Cases
Dismissal Of DUI Charges In Marin County
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Laws & Panalties
What Actually Happens At A DUI Sentencing Hearing?
Additional Information On Mitigating A DUI Sentence In California
What Are The Sentencing Guidelines For A DUI Conviction In Marin County?
What Is The Marin County Zero Tolerance Law? Who Is It Applicable To?
Penalties for a First Offense DUI in Marin County
Receiving a DUI in Sonoma County
Jury Selection Process In A Marin County DUI Case
What Are The Potential Penalties For A DUI Conviction In Marin County?
What Are Penalties For Multiple DUI Convictions As Well As Other Aggravating Factors?
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Useful Tips
It Is Always Advisable To Fight DUICharges In Marin County
Retaining An Experienced DUI Defense Attorney In Marin County For Representation At The Dmv Hearing
Making A Difference In Your DUI Case With The Right Attorney
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New Year DUI In Marin County
I Was Arrested And Charged With A DUI On New Year’s Eve. Will I Lose My Case Due To It Happening On A Holiday?
If The Arresting Officer Rushed Me Through My Booking In The Holiday Season Can It Help My DUI Case?
When Will I Have My First Court Appearance If I Was Arrested On New Year’s Eve?
How Will Marin County Special Team To Prosecute Alcohol And Drug Impaired Driving Cases Impact DUI Cases?
What Qualifications Does The Special DUI Prosecution Team Have?
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DUI in San Mateo County
General Information
San Mateo County DUI Law Firm
The Purpose of the Pre-Trial Conference
Jurors Are Known to Be More Conservative in San Mateo County
DUI Charges In San Mateo County
There Are 3 Levels Of DUI Charges In California: Infraction, Misdemeanor And Felony
How Does The DUI Court Work In San Mateo County?
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Common Issues
The Benefits Of Having A Delayed DMV Hearing From The Time Of Arrest
Areas In San Mateo County With High Incidence Rate Of DUI
Case History Of DUI Charges In San Mateo County
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Blood Alcohol Tests
Blood & Breathalyzer Test
Attacking Blood Cases
The Legality Of Blood Draws
Could Someone Actually Refuse A Blood Draw?
What Are Common Misconceptions Regarding Blood Draw Cases?
What If You Are Too Discouraged To Fight A Blood Draw Case?
What Sort Of Expert Witnesses Are Utilized In Blood Draw Cases?
Which Weighs More Heavily In Court: A Breath Test, Or A Blood Draw?
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Refusing The Chemical Tests
Consequences Of Refusing A Chemical Test In California
What Technically Constitutes A Refusal Of A Chemical Test In California?
Refusing Chemical Tests On A Subsequent DUI Offense With A Prior Conviction
Being Falsely Classified As Refusing The Chemical Test
Common Problems With the Chemical Tests and Refusals
You Can Be Compelled To Submit To A Blood Test
Do People Have A Right To Consult With An Attorney About A Chemical Test?
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Refusal As A Consciousness Of Guilt At A DUI Trial
Could A Blood Test Be Given Instead Of A Breathalyzer?
Blood Alcohol Levels: Metabolism And Partition Ratios
Are Alcohol-Screening Machines (Preliminary Breath Test Devices – PBTs) Always Accurate?
Different People Metabolize Alcohol Differently
Conversion Rates: How Fast Do You Eliminate Alcohol?
Debunking The “Drink An Hour” Rule
Using Alcohol Conversion Rate As A DUI Defense Tactic
A Standard Alcoholic Drink Size In California
The Number Of Drinks It Takes To Get Charged With A DUI In California
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Age Groups & Field Sobriety Tests
What Is Standardized Field Sobriety Testing?
Do Standardized Field Sobriety Tests Really Determine If Someone Is Impaired?
What Defense Strategies Can Be Used To Refute Sobriety Test Evidence?
What Happens In The Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus Or HGN Test?
What Are Standardized Field Sobriety Tests?
Administration Of Field Sobriety Tests In Drug Related DUI Cases
What Happens In The Walk And Turn Test?
What Happens In The One Leg Stand Test?
What Happens In The Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus Test?
Under 21 Fines & Penalties
DUI Drunk Driving Field Sobriety Testing
Field Sobriety Tests During A DUI Investigation In California
The Scientific Relevance Of Field Sobriety Tests In A DUI Case
Admissibility Of Field Sobriety Tests In Court
Defending Against Field Sobriety Test Results In A DUI Case
Field Sobriety Test Results In The Eyes Of The Jury
Embarrassment Associated With DUI Arrest And Charge
Incorrect Administration Of Field Sobriety Tests In A DUI Case
Video Recording Of DUI Stops In California
What to Know If You Have Been Stopped by Law Enforcement
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DMV Hearings & License Suspension
DMV Hearings
DMV Information
How Important Is The DMV Hearing In Regard To A DUI?
How Does The DMV Suspension Differ From The DUI Suspension?
Purpose Of DMV Hearing Following An Alcohol-Related Charge In California
Relation Between DUI Criminal Proceedings And DMV Administrative Proceedings
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CDL & Out Of State DUIs
FAQs About The Admin Per Se Hearings
FAQs About Restricted Licenses In California
Commonly Asked Questions About The Administrative Hearing
License Suspension
Confiscation Of Driver’s License After A DUI Arrest In California
What Happens If The Officer Confiscates Your Driver’s License?
Common Questions Asked About The Implied Consent Suspension
Obtaining A Restricted License While A DUI Case Is Pending In California
Restoring Your License Following A Suspension
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The Best Way To Reply To Questions From The Police
Out-of-State Drivers Receiving DUI Charges In California
Enhancement Of Moving Violations In California
Search Of A Vehicle At A DUI Stop In California
Facing Additional Charges In A DUI Case
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DUI Tips
Top Things One Should Do After Being Arrested For DUI
Public Defender vs. Private Attorney
Attending First Court Appearance If You Have An Attorney?
Excessively Talking To Police At A DUI Stop
Replying To Questions From Police In California
Situations That Make A DUI Case More Difficult To Defend
Giving Up & Pleading Guilty To DUI Charges Is A Bad Decision
Resolution Of A DUI Case In California
Keeping A Journal About Your DUI Arrest In California
Specific Offenses Charged In A DUI Arrest
The Penalties for Losing At Both The DMV Hearing And The Court Case
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Hiring An Attorney
Why Is It Important To Hire An Attorney For Pre-filing And Filing Motions?
What Can Someone Expect When They Hire You As A DUI Attorney?
Ignition Interlock Devices And The Need To Hire An Attorney
Do I Really Need An Attorney For A DUI?
Preparing A Defense Against DUI Charges
Hire Aaron Bortel, Esq To Help You Successfully Beat DUI Charges In California
Facing The Costs & Consequences Of Your DUI Case With The Help Of A DUI Lawyer
The Need For Legal Counsel After A DUI Arrest
If You Are Facing A Second Offense, It Is In Your Best Interest To Retain An Experienced Attorney
A Private Attorney Can Prevent Your License From Being Suspended
An Experienced DUI Defense Attorney Can Defend Your Against DUI Charges
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Your Miranda Rights
Miranda Rights In A California DUI Case
Cooperation With Law Enforcement After A DUI Arrest
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Police Encounters In DUI Cases
Can Police Charge Me With DUI Even If They Did Not See Me Driving A Vehicle?
What Common Mistakes Do People Make When They Encounter Police In A DUI Situation?
What Is The Difference Between Being Arrested And Being Detained In A DUI Case?
When Can Police Order An Individual From His Or Her Vehicle During A DUI Stop?
What Are An Individual’s Rights Related To Search And Seizure At A DUI Traffic Stop?
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Consequences Of DUI
What Are The Penalties For A Rideshare Driver Convicted Of A DUI?
What Are Some Of The Consequences Of A DUI?
What Is The Timeline From Arrest To Trial For A DUI?
What Are The Collateral Consequences Associated With A DUI Conviction?
What Are The Consequences Of A DUI Conviction On A Professional License?
How Do People React To Being Arrested And Prosecuted For A DUI?
Do People Understand How A DUI Conviction Can Affect Their Life?
What Other Areas Of Your Life Can A DUI Conviction Affect?
Can Security Clearances Be Affected By A DUI?
What Are The Financial Penalties Of A DUI Conviction?
Who Is Eligible To Have A DUI Conviction Expunged In California?
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DUI Checkpoints
What Is A Legal DUI Checkpoint In California?
How Common Are DUI Checkpoints In Marin County?
Is An Officer Ever Allowed To Search My Car At A DUI Checkpoint?
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FAQs
General FAQs
Frequently Asked DUI Questions
FAQs About Ignition Interlock Devices
Top DUI FAQs
Things Not To Do When Arrested For A DUI
What Should I Bring To The First Meeting With My Attorney?
Do You Belong To Any Professional Associations Or Organizations?
What Factors Can Work In Favor Of My DUI Case?
How Quickly Can I Expect A Response If I Hire You?
What Sort Of Payment Plans Does Your Office Accept?
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General FAQs (Video)
DUI FAQs (Videos)
Breath / Blood Testing (Video)
License Suspension (Video)
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About Us
Attorney Profile
Why Hire Me?
Hire Aaron Bortel To Defend Your DUI Case In Marin County
Time Dedicated To DUI Clients By Attorney Aaron Bortel
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Solely Practicing DUI Defense In Marin County
Office Locations
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Testimonials
What Clients Say
What Other Attorneys Say
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Resources
Aaron’s Top 7 DUI Tips
New Assembly Bill 1785 Regarding Cell Phone Usage While Driving
New Senate Bill 1046 Regarding DUI
Top Myths And Misconceptions Regarding DUI Charges In California
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