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ToggleIf you are going tubing down the Salt River and you are under 21, please make sure you do not drink. If you do decide to drink at the River, you are making a very big mistake. Hundreds of people will be cited, and some will be arrested, this year for minor in consumption of alcohol while tubing down the Salt River.
Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office Patrolling Mesa
My office has handled more underage drinking cases than we can count. Most of the police reports, especially while tubing down the River are very similar. If the police have reasonable suspicion that you are under 21 and have consumed alcohol, they have the legal authority to approach you for further investigation. If your breath smells like alcohol or are showing any signs or symptoms of alcohol consumption, they can issue a citation – even if you did not blow into a breathalyzer.
My Best Legal Advice
If you you are under 21 and approached by police, and you have been drinking, I suggest just handing them your driver’s license (by law you have to) and do not answer any of their questions. When I say don’t answer their questions, I mean none of their questions. As soon as you open your mouth, they will say you smell like alcohol. If they want to proceed with a breathalyzer, do not blow.
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Author Bio
Matthew L. Lopez
Matthew L. Lopez is the Managing Attorney and founder of Matthew Lopez Law, a criminal defense and DUI firm serving clients throughout Arizona. His track record of case dismissals and charge reductions has earned him honors, including a National Trial Lawyers Top 40 Under 40 nomination, a “Superb” 10/10 Avvo rating, and a Rising Star designation by Super Lawyers.
Matthew is a member of the National College for DUI Defense and holds active memberships with the Arizona Association for Criminal Justice and the Arizona Association for Justice. His firm handles criminal defense, DUI, drug charges, and traffic offenses, offering free consultations and affordable payment plans to make quality defense accessible to all Arizonans.
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