When a police officer pulls over a driver on suspicion of DUI, the officer will likely ask the driver to perform a number of field sobriety tests. Some of these tests involve the driver getting out of the car and either walking or assuming a posture. Officers use these tests to determine if the driver […]
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Boating under the influence in Lake Havasu City
In Arizona, it is illegal to operate any vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs — including boats or personal watercraft. Operating under the influence, or OUI, is a charge that carries with it steep penalties that can have a lasting impact on your daily life. Those who plan on spending the day […]
The horizontal gaze nystagmus test
Most people have watched movies or television shows in which scenes depict a character being questioned by officers for suspected drunk driving. The driver is generally asked to perform a series of tests, called field sobriety tests, before they provide a breath sample. This does happen in real life as well and it is important […]
Are DUI arrests more common during the holidays?
Aside from the festive cheer, holiday lights and Christmas gifts, the winter holidays are also known for DUI arrests. With the higher number of people driving in and through Phoenix to visit family for the holidays, the many holiday parties and the potential for inclement winter weather come together in a perfect storm for car […]
Your best steps to take after a DUI in Apache Junction, Arizona
Just one drink too many can land you in the back seat of a police officer’s vehicle, awaiting the results of an alcohol breath test and wondering what to do next after you are charged with a DUI. In Apache Junction, law enforcement officers take drunk driving seriously, and they are quick to charge people […]
Behavior that may indicate aggressive driving
If you are like many Arizona residents, you love to drive. The broad highways and open roads offer transportation ease and beautiful landscapes virtually everywhere. You may get in your car and enter the highway every day, automatically. You may see yourself as a confident driver. Are you also dangerous when behind the wheel? At […]
Can police search your car without a warrant?
On the road, little traffic violations occur all of the time. People lose track of their speed, they may forgot to use their turn signal or any other number of violations. One day, you are speeding along an Arizona highway and the next thing that you know there is flashing lights behind you. On a […]
Breaking down the financial cost of a DUI
How much money is at stake should you receive a DUI conviction? If you have never received so much as a traffic ticket before, the answer could surprise you when you learn firsthand how much a DUI costs. Esurance provides information about the expenses you are likely to incur from an arrest for driving under the […]
Charged with DUI in Yuma?
Every city and town in Arizona, including Yuma, take driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol very seriously. When you drive under the influence, you are not only putting yourself and your passengers at risk, but you are also putting everyone else on the road at risk. Driving is a privilege, and if you […]
What are standardized and non-standardized field sobriety tests?
Residents in Arizona who are suspected of driving under the influence may be asked to take a field sobriety test. Matthew Lopez Law is here to discuss the difference between the standardized and non-standardized versions of these tests. Field sobriety tests come in two forms: standardized and non-standardized. Generally speaking, you will likely be given a standardized […]