Vehicle Impoundments after a DUI in Arizona A vehicle may get impounded in Arizona for DUI-related and non-DUI-related charges. Vehicle impoundments after a DUI will be likely to occur when the offense causes a traffic accident, whenever the person is driving with a suspended license and when the driver has multiple DUIs or a past […]
When are Blood BAC Tests Performed in Arizona and Can You Challenge the Results? The most common type of driving under the influence test is the so-called breathalyzer. Depending on the specifics of the situation, however, a driver that has been suspected of driving under the influence may be subjected to blood BAC tests. As […]
Tips about Going through an Arizona DUI Checkpoint: Your Rights and Responsibilities DUI checkpoints are completely legal but many people don’t understand the fact that they have certain rights when being stopped at an Arizona DUI checkpoint. If you’re about to undergo such a police inspection, you may want to rely on the tips and […]
How Bad is it to Leave the Scene of a DUI Accident in Arizona? A hit and run can occur in the heat of the moment – you panic, you get scared about the consequences and you simply leave the scene of an accident. How bad is it to leave the scene of a DUI […]
Prescription Drug Use and DUI Charges in Arizona Prescription medications can produce an array of side effects. In some instances, they may lead to drowsiness and altered judgment that will make driving dangerous. How about the use of medications that the individual has a prescription for? Will such situation lead to DUI charges and what […]
Facts and Statistics about DUIs in the US Driving under the influence (DUI) is a pretty common violation that can have disastrous consequences. Many people have lost their lives or caused the death/serious injury of others when getting behind the wheel after drinking or using illegal drugs. Drunk driving is still a serious problem in the […]
Zero Tolerance in DUI Laws in Arizona Introduction Many states in the United States have a zero tolerance DUI law in place for underage drinkers. These zero tolerance laws make it a criminal DUI offense for drivers under the age of 21 to drive with even a small amount of alcohol in their system.i While some […]
DUI Trials in Arizona Introduction to DUI Trials in Arizona If you receive a DUI, or driving under the influence, the entire process can be overwhelming. It is hard to fully grasp what is going on at each step without the help of an attorney, unless you have been through the process before. DUI trials […]
How Do You Measure Marijuana Impairment for DUIs? Introduction to How Do You Measure Marijuana Impairment for DUIs? More than half of the states in the United States allow for the use of medical marijuana, twenty eight states to be exact (including Washington DC).i On top of those twenty eight states, there are sixteen other states […]
by the Phoenix DUI lawyers at AZ Criminal Defense Group, PLLC The road to a Driving Under the Influence (DUI) charge is a simple one that you do not want to go down. If you are pulled over because a police officer has reason to believe you are driving while intoxicated, you impliedly consent to […]