Arizona is known for having tough anti-drinking and driving laws. When it comes to punishing people convicted of DUI under age 21, this reputation is definitely deserved. Arizona's juvenile DUI law As most of our readers already know, the legal minimum drinking age is...
Implied consent laws and the PBT
When drivers are pulled over on suspicion of drunk driving, it can be a confusing and scary experience. Drunk driving penalties are severe in every state, and Arizona has some of the strictest laws in the nation driving under the influence of alcohol or any drugs....
What is GERD and how can it affect a DUI?
Many people in Arizona are familiar with stomach and indigestion problems. GERD, also known as Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease or heartburn, affects millions of Americans. But a person may now know that it can also affect their DUI results. What is GERD? A person who...
Arizona’s strict DUI laws
Drunk driving was becoming a serious problem in Arizona, with it having the sixth highest number of DUI fatalities in the country in 2006. In order to curb it, the state created some of the toughest DUI laws in the nation. Where most states have two categories of DUI...
A basic overview of ignition interlock devices
People in Arizona may think nothing of having a drink at happy hour after work or while at a party. However, if a person drinks alcohol and then gets behind the wheel of a car, they could find themselves facing drunk driving charges, and if convicted, serious...
Inaccurate alcohol breath tests are being challenged
As part of due process, there must be evidence that a crime was committed in order for it to be prosecuted. Evidence can include testimony from the arresting police officer or a witness as well as police reports. For cases involving a DUI, the results of an alcohol...
Four alternative penalties for repeat DUI offenders
We all make mistakes at times, and sometimes a person in Tempe who already has a DUI on their record is charged with a second or subsequent DUI later on down the road. When a person is a repeat offender, judges in Arizona have the discretion to order alternative...
Spotlighting Arizona DUI checkpoints: some instructive takeaways
It can be jarring and flatly unsettling, even to a seasoned Arizona motorist who thinks he or she has experienced just about every type of traffic scenario. Today’s blog subject matter highlights DUI checkpoints (also referred to in other ways, such as sobriety...
Getting where you need to go following a DUI
If your driver’s license was suspended due to a DUI you may have one major concern, “How am I going to get where I need to go?” Fortunately, Arizona allows some of those with a DUI to obtain a special restricted driver license that addresses some of these issues. Who...
What are field sobriety tests?
Before you hit the road, it is crucial to understand how local law handles instances of driving under the influence. Each state handles DUI crimes in a different way. But many use the same detection tools on the road. Field sobriety tests are one of these tools. No...