Phoenix Criminal & DUI Law Blog
Written by Our Certified Criminal Law Specialists
Phoenix Criminal & DUI Law Blog
Written by Our Certified Criminal Law Specialists
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, [...]
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 [...]
What Qualifies as a “Vehicle” for Purposes of Arizona’s DUI Law?
What does it mean to be “driving under the influence”? To most people, it simply means drinking and driving. But, if you have been charged with driving under the influence (DUI) in Arizona, you need to understand what constitutes clearly – and what does not constitute – a criminal act under Arizona law. In many cases, it will be possible [...]
Can a Phoenix DUI Defense Lawyer Help You if You are Guilty?
You got pulled over in Phoenix, you blew above the legal limit, and you got arrested for driving under the influence (DUI). You decided to drink and drive, and you got caught. There is no excuse for what you did, and, as far as you can tell, you do not have a defense. So, is it worth it to hire [...]
What Happens if I Refused a Breath Test in Arizona?
When the police pull you over on suspicion of driving under the influence (DUI) in Arizona, you are required to submit to a breath test if requested to do so. This is based on the state’s “implied consent” law. Under Section 28-1321.A. of the Arizona Revised Statutes: “A person who operates a motor vehicle in this state gives consent [...]
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