Bay Area Criminal Defense Blog

Before you mess around with your ignition interlock device (IID) after an Oakland DUI, make sure you understand the consequences. Find more East Bay DUI defense information from Gorelick-Law.

How you dress and look can make a difference in your Oakland criminal defense case.

Maximum enforcement period for drunk driving in Oakland over the 4th of July weekend.

To get your license back after an Oakland DUI, you may have to complete DUI school with substance abuse counseling.

Every year, law enforcement in Oakland increases drunk driving patrols over the 3-day Memorial Day weekend.

Getting home safe after a night out in Oakland and what to do if you are arrested for a DUI, with help from Gorelick Law Offices.

What NOT to do if you are falsely accused of domestic violence in Oakland. Find more domestic battery legal defense information from Gorelick Law Offices.

If you have a warrant out for your arrest in Oakland, you can be arrested wherever the police find you, including your job.

Drivers in Oakland can make a wine country day trip but driving home after wine tasting can be trouble when police are patrolling for impaired drivers.

Drunk driving accidents and daylight savings time in Oakland.

If you end up under arrest for a St. Patrick's Day DUI in Oakland, call Lynn Gorelick at Gorelick Law.

The DA in Alameda County may now be reviewing cases for a special unit for 18-25 year old's arrested in Oakland. Call Lynn Gorelick for help if you're arrested and between the ages of 18-25.

New traffic violation laws for drivers in Oakland and California from East Bay criminal defense attorney Lynn Gorelick.

New domestic violence laws go into effect 2023 in California, with more information for people in Oakland facing DV charges.

Every year, law enforcement in Oakland increases drunk driving patrols around New Year's and drivers suspected of a DUI will be arrested. 

If you are arrested in Oakland over the holidays, contact an experienced California criminal defense lawyer as soon as possible.

Thanksgiving is a peak time for DUIs in Oakland and Alameda County, from East Bay DUI defense lawyer Lynn Gorelick.

Halloween activity is expected to return to more regular levels in the East Bay. This will mean more kids and teenagers out and about after dark on the streets and sidewalks of our neighborhoods. For drivers, there may also be a higher risk of injury accidents. If the driver has had too many, the...

Batterer's intervention classes may reduce re-abuse rates but many defendants don't end up completing the courses in California. Find out more about domestic violence legal defense in Oakland from Gorelick Law Office.

Alcohol detection technology may eventually be required for new cars in California. Find out more about your rights after a DUI arrest in Oakland at Gorelick Law Office.

If you have jury duty in California, you can be found in contempt of court if you don't show up. You may also end up with a bench warrant. Find more at Gorelick Law.

When people think about getting arrested for a crime, they may focus on the possibility of jail time. However, there are many consequences to an arrest and criminal conviction, including time away from work, probation, and expensive fines. A domestic violence arrest can be devastating and can eve...

Students at UC Berkeley and Cal State East Bay in Hayward can face serious consequences for a drunk driving conviction. Find out about your legal rights at Gorelick Law Offices.

Driving under the influence of prescription drugs can lead to a DUI in California. Find out about your legal rights at Gorelick Law Offices.