In Arizona, getting pulled over on suspicion of drunk driving can have several different consequences. The scope and severity of these consequences depend on the specific type of DUI you are charged with. Arizona’s DUI laws are unique; and, if you are awaiting trial following a traffic stop or an arrest at a sobriety checkpoint, [...]
No two driving under the influence (DUI) cases are the same. While a conviction requires proof of the same basic elements in every case, the specific facts involved can drastically impact the strength of the prosecution’s case. They are key to determining what DUI defenses are available. These 13 Facts Could Help Protect You Against [...]
Experienced DUI Lawyer in Phoenix and Tempe, Arizona You were arrested for driving under the influence (DUI) in Arizona. Do you need a DUI lawyer in Tempe or Phoenix, AZ? Or, can you successfully handle your case on your own? These are questions that many people ask in the immediate aftermath of a DUI [...]
Our DUI lawyers explain what you need to know if you face a drunk driving charge in Phoenix or Tempe, AZ. Facing a drunk driving charge can be an utterly overwhelming experience. In addition to worries about how the outcome will affect your future, you may be baffled by the legal jargon of your case [...]
When you are facing a DUI charge, you need to make informed decisions based on accurate information and reliable legal advice. As a former Arizona criminal court judge, I have seen far too many cases of unrepresented defendants making extremely costly mistakes due to having fundamental misunderstandings of the law. Unfortunately, there are several myths [...]
Find Out What to Expect after Getting Arrested for Drunk Driving in Arizona from Our Tempe and Phoenix DUI Lawyers If you get arrested for driving under the influence (DUI) in Arizona and your blood alcohol concentration (BAC) according to a breath or blood test exceeds 0.08 percent (or if you refuse to submit to [...]
Learn about the Penalties for Felony DUIs in Arizona from Our Phoenix Drunk Driving Defense Lawyers Aggravated DUI is a felony offense in Arizona, and a felony is much more serious than a misdemeanor. There are two types of aggravated DUI charges: The first involves driving under the influence at a time when you have [...]
Learn what You Need to Know about the Field Sobriety Tests During a DUI Traffic Stop in Arizona from Phoenix DUI Defense Attorney Mark Weingart To arrest you for driving under the influence (DUI) in Arizona, the police officer who pulled you over must be able to establish “probable cause.” This requires much more than [...]
In Arizona, a drunk driving arrest can have serious consequences. Whether you have been charged with driving under the influence (DUI) or super extreme DUI, and whether this is your first offense or you are being charged as a repeat offender, you are facing jail time and various other penalties. The good news is that [...]
Every state has DUI laws that are meant to stop drivers from getting behind the wheel of a car after drinking. Arizona is no exception with a legal limit of .08%. So what should you do if you happen to be behind the wheel after you have exceeded this limit? Here are some helpful things [...]
