Arizona Marijuana DUI Law Changes

Not all DUI cases involve alcohol. You can also be charged with driving under the influence of illegal, or even prescription drugs. One of the most common drugs alleged in DUI cases is marijuana. Arizona has long prohibited driving while you have even a trace of an illegal drug in your body. This means that…

Arizona DUI Defense Strategies

DUI defense, like sleeping in car that's being used as a temporary shelter, that work in Tucson Arizona drunk driving cases

Being charged with driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) in Arizona exposes you to serious penalties, including hefty fines and possible jail time. Even worse, the consequences of a DUI conviction can last long after you pay the fine or serve your time. Exorbitant auto insurance premiums, suspension of your driving license,…

Entrapment Defense in Drug Cases

One common method used by Tucson law enforcement agencies to bust suspected drug dealers is the undercover sting operation. An officer poses as a potential buyer or seller, approaches the suspect (or someone he believes works with the suspect) and tries to set up an illegal drug transaction. In the movies, when the suspect arrives…

When Can Police Use Drug Dogs?

Trained detection dogs are often used by police to detect different types of contraband, including drugs, currency, and even human beings, due to their highly developed sense of smell. These dogs are regularly used at airports, ports of entry, and border checkpoints, but they are also commonly deployed to search vehicles at traffic stops and…

Can Police Search Your Home Without A Warrant?

Search warrant required in Tucson Arizona

People have a greater expectation of privacy in their homes than in their cars. Thus, the Fourth Amendment generally requires police to get a warrant before entering or searching a house. This protection applies to anyone living in a home, whether they are homeowners, renters, or even overnight guests. If the police search without a…

When Can Police Search Your Car?

Tucson police officer searched car after traffic stop

We all expect some degree of privacy, even while driving around in public. In fact, the Fourth Amendment to the United States Constitution provides us all with the right to be free from unreasonable searches and seizures. Generally, this means that police must obtain a warrant before they conduct a search. However, there are all…

Dealing With A DUI Investigation

Suspect in Tucson AZ DUI or drunk driving investigation ordered to do field sobriety tests on the side of the road after traffic stop

If the police suspect you are driving under the influence (“DUI”), they will begin a DUI investigation. Like any criminal investigation, a DUI investigation can be very stressful and sometimes confusing. Understanding how a DUI investigation is normally conducted can help you get through it without unwittingly providing police with “evidence” of guilt. The way…