Living with the consequences can be rough if you are charged with a DUI. Convincing an Arizona judge to dismiss it is possible albeit extremely unlikely. Fighting the charge in court could be a better option. Consequences of DUIs in Arizona The Grand Canyon State does not mess around when it comes to drunk drivers. […]
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DWI numbers fall over Thanksgiving weekend
The timing of major holiday weekends throughout the year correlates with a rise in drivers who choose to drive while intoxicated after a day or night of celebrations. All the more so during the festive season, from Thanksgiving to the New Year. However, this Thanksgiving weekend in 2022 shows a decrease in DWI numbers in […]
Can drunk driving charges impact child custody?
If you currently face drunk driving charges, it is critical to thoroughly understand the different ways that this case could affect your life. For example, you could face challenges with respect to your driving privileges, financial penalties and time behind bars. In addition, a drunk driving case could have a detrimental impact on many other […]
The prospect of jail time and other first-offense DUI penalties
If law enforcement stops you on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol (DUI), the experience can be unnerving at the very least. You wonder what will happen next, what the penalties are for a first-time offender and whether you must spend any time behind bars. Understanding procedures When you accept a driver’s license […]
Did police pull me over illegally?
Getting pulled over for a DUI feels like the end of the world. However, you still have certain rights. According to Arizona Legislation, it is illegal for an alcohol concentration of .08 or more while driving. Even if you fail a breath test, you might have a defense case. See below to learn more about illegal […]
What could happen to someone drinking while underage?
There are various issues that could come up when someone underage is consuming alcohol. Some of these may result in criminal charges. The Arizona Department of Liquor explains the legal drinking age in the state is 21 years old. This is the legal age in all 50 states. Attempting to purchase alcohol If you are underage and […]
Many people could be at risk of a prescription drug DUI
People might take several different prescriptions to control a medical condition. However, they may not realize that their medicine could result in a DUI. Certain medicines have side effects, and while some are minor, others can be serious. The Federal Drug Administration says that some side effects impair a person’s driving. What kind of prescriptions cause […]
Can DUI checkpoints be illegal?
If you have had a drink or two, few things are likely to cause you more stress than seeing red and blue lights in your rear view mirror. Still, before officers can pull you over, they usually must have reasonable suspicion you are violating the law. They do not necessarily have to suspect you of […]
Can I lose my professional nursing license for a DUI?
Nursing is more than a career. It is a calling. It includes patience, long hours and more dedication than most people could muster. Getting your license is something you work hard to achieve and maintain so that you can support the people who need you. Facing drunk driving charges can feel like everything you worked […]
Do police have the right to give you a BAC test?
When an officer pulls you over on suspicion of DUI, you may think it is within your rights to refuse any blood alcohol content (BAC) test they may request of you. But in reality, it is not a request, and you have already consented to taking one. How, and why? And what happens if you […]