Phoenix Criminal & DUI Law Blog
Written by Our Certified Criminal Law Specialists
Phoenix Criminal & DUI Law Blog
Written by Our Certified Criminal Law Specialists
Will an Officer’s Body Camera Footage Help or Hurt Your Arizona DUI Case?
Nearly all law enforcement agencies in Arizona now use body-worn cameras to capture the events that occur during traffic stops and other interactions between officers and citizens. While body camera footage can either protect or condemn an officer who is accused of police misconduct, it can also play a key role in a DUI case following a recorded arrest. Since [...]
What is the “Temporary Shelter” Defense in an Arizona DUI Case?
Most people don’t know that you don’t actually have to be driving to be convicted of DUI. “Actual Physical Control” in Arizona DUI Cases This is based on the language of Arizona’s DUI law, which makes it a criminal offense to be in “actual physical control” of a vehicle while impaired by alcohol or drugs. However, the Arizona courts have [...]
Issues with Calling a Rideshare When You’ve Had Too Much to Drink
When you go out drinking and end up having too much to drive yourself home, the best thing you can do is get a ride from someone sober. Right? While this is generally true if you catch yourself before you get behind the wheel, if you start driving and then decide to stop, getting a ride home could still lead [...]
When (and How) Should You Request Independent Testing Following a DUI Arrest in Arizona?
Under Arizona law, when the police test your blood alcohol concentration (BAC) during or after a drunk driving traffic stop, you have the right to request independent testing. Obtaining an independent test of your BAC can be extremely important, and even requesting an independent test can help defend against a drunk driving charge in some cases. In this article, we [...]
Don’t Help the Cops Catch You for DUI in Arizona
In Arizona, the cops have plenty of ways to catch drunk drivers and provide prosecutors with the evidence they need to secure convictions. While there is no excuse for getting drunk and then getting behind the wheel, if you make this mistake, you should do everything you can to mitigate your risk of facing the steep penalties that come with [...]
Can You Get a DUI on Private Property in Arizona?
Many people assume they cannot get charged with driving under the influence (DUI) if they are on private property—and in some states, they may be right. In Arizona, however, this is not the case. Arizona’s DUI statutes do not distinguish between public and private property, which means that you can be arrested for driving under the influence regardless of where [...]
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