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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Any person who is facing a criminal charge should quickly contact an experienced and qualified criminal defense attorney. Arizona residents of all ages and stages may find themselves in need of representation at one point or another, but for veterans, it's...
If a law enforcement officer pulls you over for suspicion of drinking and driving on a public roadway, the law states that you must consent to a breath or blood test if he or she requests one. However, you may wonder if the same holds true during boating stops. While...