The holiday season is almost here, and that means police departments throughout Arizona will soon be ramping up their efforts to stop and arrest drunk drivers. Studies show that drunk driving increases during the holiday season; and, in order to combat this, the police aggressively target individuals suspected of DUI specifically in November and December. [...]
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. [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
If you have been charged with driving under the influence (DUI) in Arizona, you probably have many questions about your DUI case. One of these questions may be: Should you testify in your defense during your trial? Testifying in your defense might seem like a good idea. It will make it look like you don’t [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
