Phoenix Criminal & DUI Law Blog
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Phoenix Criminal & DUI Law Blog
Written by Our Certified Criminal Law Specialists
How Does the State Prove Impairment in a Marijuana DUI Case in Arizona?
In a “normal” DUI case, a driver’s blood alcohol concentration (BAC) will be key evidence of guilt (unless the driver’s BAC reading is unreliable or unavailable). However, BAC is irrelevant in marijuana DUI cases, and there is currently no comparable test the police can use to determine if a driver’s abilities are impaired by marijuana. So, if you have been [...]
How To Defend Against a Marijuana DUI in Arizona
Now that it is legal for adults over the age of 21 to possess and use small amounts of marijuana for recreational purposes in Arizona, we see an increased number of marijuana-related DUIs. While it may be legal to use marijuana for recreational purposes, it is still very much illegal to drive under the influence of marijuana—just as it is [...]
Arizona’s Medical Draw Exception: When Can the Police Obtain a Blood Sample Without a Warrant?
In Arizona DUI cases, the defendant’s blood alcohol concentration (BAC) can serve as strong evidence of guilt—as long as the defendant’s BAC test result is legally admissible in court. While the police typically test DUI suspects’ BAC with a breathalyzer device on the side of the road, in some cases, they will obtain a blood sample instead. One scenario in [...]
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 Ride share 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 [...]
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, [...]
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