Phoenix Criminal & DUI Law Blog
Written by Our Certified Criminal Law Specialists
Phoenix Criminal & DUI Law Blog
Written by Our Certified Criminal Law Specialists
Can You Fight Your Arizona DUI if You “Failed” the Field Sobriety Tests (FSTs)?
In Arizona, you are not required to take the field sobriety tests (FSTs) when the police pull you over on suspicion of driving under the influence (DUI). But, most people don’t know this; and, even among those that do, most aren’t comfortable telling the police, “No.” This is especially true when standing on the side of the road with a [...]
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 [...]
Can You Refuse a Chemical Test During a DUI Stop in Arizona?
If the police pull you over and ask you to take a breath test, can you refuse? Can the police require you to provide a blood or urine sample for chemical testing if you refuse a breath test? What happens if you still refuse to provide a sample? These are important questions, and they do not have simple answers. Understanding [...]
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 [...]
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