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.
Posted by Amy Morell | Oct 18, 2020 |
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...
Posted by Amy Morell | Jun 23, 2020 |
Posted by Amy Morell | Oct 25, 2019 |
Posted by Amy Morell | Jun 13, 2019 |
Posted by Amy Morell | Apr 23, 2019 |
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
Posted by Amy Morell | Mar 11, 2019 |
Ignition Interlock Device
Posted by Amy Morell | Jan 11, 2019 |
IID Law for DUI in California
Posted by Amy Morell | Jan 17, 2018 |
Lowering the .08% blood alcohol level
Posted by Amy Morell | Nov 08, 2017 |
Posted by Amy Morell | Oct 25, 2017 |
Posted by Amy Morell | Aug 21, 2017 |
New Law for Ignition Interlock Devices
Posted by Amy Morell | Mar 24, 2017 |
Utah Lowers DUI Legal Limit
Posted by Amy Morell | Feb 14, 2017 |
Posted by Amy Morell | Feb 13, 2017 |
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...
Posted by Amy Morell | Dec 31, 2016 |
New Marijuana Laws for 2017
Posted by Amy Morell | Sep 29, 2016 |
Ignition Interlock Device
Posted by Amy Morell | Sep 16, 2016 |
Posted by Amy Morell | Jul 15, 2016 |
Posted by Amy Morell | Jun 03, 2016 |
Second Offense DUI and Jail
Posted by Amy Morell | Dec 15, 2015 |
Posted by Amy Morell | Oct 16, 2015 |
Is a wet reckless better than a DUI?
Posted by Amy Morell | Sep 11, 2015 |
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...
Posted by Amy Morell | Aug 25, 2015 |
Getting License Back After a DUI Conviction
Posted by Amy Morell | Jul 02, 2015 |
DUI Checkpoints in the Bay Area
July marks the start of law enforcement ramping up DUI enforcement.
The National Highway Safety Administration (NHTSA), has determined that most alcohol related accidents occur during the month of July. Federal grants have been issued to many police department...
Posted by Amy Morell | Jun 23, 2015 |
Now that many states have legalized marijuana for medical or recreational uses, DUI marijuana arrests and charges are more common than ever. In California, prosecutors are charging DUI marijuana cases under vehicle code section 23152(e) which states that driving under the influence of alcohol o...