When the police pull you over on suspicion of drunk driving, there are a lot of mistakes you can make on the side of the road. One of these mistakes is admitting that you have been drinking. But, how costly is this mistake really—and can you still fight your DUI if you admitted to drinking [...]
Lots of people visit Arizona every year. Whether you flew into Phoenix for business, to drive to Flagstaff or Sedona, or to drive to the Grand Canyon, it is important to know that you are subject to the state’s laws just like full-time residents. This includes the state’s DUI laws. Getting a DUI in Arizona [...]
If you are facing a DUI charge in Arizona, you need to defend yourself by all means available. In many cases, this will involve presenting multiple defenses that work together to prevent prosecutors from meeting their burden of proof. Even so, you may be wondering, “What is the best defense to an Arizona DUI?” Simply [...]
Getting a DUI in Arizona can have several consequences. While most people who get arrested worry about going to jail (which is a real possibility in Arizona), this is ultimately just one of multiple consequences you can face as the result of a conviction. When facing a DUI in Arizona, it is important to make [...]
If you are facing a DUI charge in Arizona, you must make informed decisions about your defense. What you don’t know can cost you; if you make mistakes, you can face life-altering consequences unnecessarily. So, what do you need to know about your case? The simple answer is, “More than you might think.” Several key [...]
If you are facing a DUI charge in Arizona, you could have several defenses available depending on the facts of your case. But, you also need to be careful to avoid asserting “defenses” that don’t protect you under Arizona law. In fact, if you say the wrong thing, not only could your “defense” be ineffective, [...]
In a previous article, we discussed 10 things not to do if you want to avoid getting arrested for driving under the influence (DUI). But, what if it’s already too late? What if you got arrested, and you are now awaiting trial on a DUI charge with your future hanging in the balance? If you [...]
If you are facing a DUI charge, an aggravated DUI charge, or an extreme DUI charge in Arizona, you need experienced legal representation. You are facing steep penalties, and the prosecutor assigned to your case will do everything he or she can to secure a conviction. With so many Phoenix DUI lawyers out there, how [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
