DUI Diversion Laws Change Again
DUI Laws
Amy Morell is a California Attorney who focuses her practice exclusively on DUI defense in the San Francisco Bay Area. Here she blogs about issues surrounding impaired driving law, process and science in California.
Diversion for DUI? What's that?
DUI's are eligible for Diversion
Are Courts Open?
Are courts open during COVID times for your DUI? Some courts are open to the public and require an in person appearance. Some courts are open and require a video appearance. It's important to check the court information online before your court date. if you have any questions about court or you...
How Can Keep My License After Arrest?
License Suspension
Using Chalk on Tires is an Unlawful Search
We've all been there before and gotten a parking ticket because our car tire was marked by chalk. Looks like that is an unlawful search! Who knew? https://www.npr.org/2019/04/23/716248823/court-says-using-chalk-on-tires-for-parking-enforcement-violates-constitution
New Ignition Interlock Device Laws for California
Ignition Interlock Device
New DUI Laws for California
IID Law for DUI in California
Lowering Drunken Driving Threshold
Lowering the .08% blood alcohol level
Roadside Drug Testing
Drug DUI
More Checkpoints Planned
Checkpoints
New Law for Ignition Interlock Devices
New Law for Ignition Interlock Devices
Utah Lowers Legal BAC Limit - Is California next?
Utah Lowers DUI Legal Limit
What Do I Do If I Have a Warrant Out For My DUI?
DUI Warrants
Penalties for a first offense DUI in Oakland
Oakland DUI Arrest If you have been arrested in Oakland for DUI, you may have some questions about what is going to happen to you. Being arrested is a scary and confusing time. Often times, one's mind goes to what are the worst possible penalties? On most first offense DUI's you may be look...
DUI Ignition Interlock Requirement for All California Counties
Ignition Interlock Device
Flawed Testing Ruins Lives
Flawed Testing
DUI Expungement
DUI Expungement
What is a wet reckless?
Is a wet reckless better than a DUI?
Arrested for DUI and Just Released from Jail, Now What?
Arrested for a DUI Being arrested for a DUI is a traumatic event. One of the first things that people often do after being released from jail is to go home and start "googling." This can be a scary endeavor. Usually, there is a lot of misinformation about DUIs and what it means to be arrested...
Getting Your License Back After a DUI Conviction
Getting License Back After a DUI Conviction
