An Arizonan loses his or her life every single day as a result of drunk driving. More than 10,000 Arizonans have passed away since 2015 due to the negligence of drivers who assume they can drive safely after […]
Millions traverse Arizona’s beautiful highway and interstate system each day, whether it’s for work or pleasure. When irresponsible drivers decide to get behind the wheel while intoxicated, chances are good an innocent driver could lose their life. After such tragedies happen, […]
A DUI conviction will affect your life in more than one way. The criminal record that will be created in the aftermath is going to stay with you for multiple years. It will affect your insurance and a number of everyday life aspects. In addition, it may […]
Arizona ranks among the toughest states when it comes to DUI prosecution. Even if you have consumed a small amount of alcohol before getting behind the wheel, you will face the consequences. A first DUI in Arizona doesn’t come with sanctions that are as serious as those for repeat […]
Whenever officers have reasons to suspect you’ve committed a DUI, they will arrest you and take you for a test. Since Arizona is an implied consent state, you can’t refuse to cooperate. If you do, you face automatic license suspension for a long period of time. Refusing […]
Whenever police officers suspect intoxication in a traffic stop, they will ask the driver to do a few standard field sobriety tests. The one-legged stand test is one of these. As an Arizona vehicle operator, you have the right to refuse doing field sobriety tests. If you […]
In Arizona, DUI is taken seriously. Because of the severity of DUI charges, the punishment is severe. A single DUI conviction can result in hefty fines and penalties, a suspended driver’s license, the use of an ignition interlock device, and jail time. The kind of DUI charges […]
Teenagers will often do rash, reckless things. Some of their behaviors, however, could jeopardize their well-being and the lives of others. Committing DUI ranks among one of the most serious offenses a parent will have to address. Arizona is one of the states that have a […]
People who drive professionally are held to a higher standard than all other vehicle operators. Truck and cab drivers are such professionals and it’s logical to ask whether stricter DUI regulations apply to such individuals. Let’s see what are the DUI laws for truck drivers in Arizona.
Many people are unaware of the process that takes place following a DUI stop. Cooperating with the police is obviously important but what rights does the suspect have? Is it possible to be charged with DUI without a BAC test and if so, can the suspect do […]
