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DUI & Your CDL (Commercial Driver’s License)
Arizona interstates are teeming with commercial drivers, including many commercial drivers from out of state. When you drive for a living, a DUI charge can be devastating. If you have a commercial driver’s license (CDL), Arizona (like every other state) holds you to a much higher standard when it comes to safety and Arizona DUI…
Read MoreIf Your Car Was Impounded After A DUI…
If your car was impounded by the police, you’re probably trying to figure out how to get your car out of impound as soon as possible. One of the many inconvenient things about being charged with driving under the influence in Arizona is that police can impound your car. In other words, they can have…
Read MoreDoctors Charged with DUI
One of the many possible “collateral consequences” of a DUI charge in Arizona is its effect on employment. For Arizona doctors, who must be licensed by the Arizona Medical Board, a DUI charge can be particularly troublesome. Arizona Medical Board In Arizona, doctors charged with DUI will not only have to deal with the court,…
Read MoreEffects of DUI on a Nursing License in Arizona
There can be consequences to a criminal conviction beyond the sentence imposed by a judge. These are often called “collateral consequences.” One possible collateral consequence of a DUI is its effect on your employment. This is especially true for anyone involved in or aspiring to a career that requires professional licensure, including nurses and nursing…
Read MoreArizona’s Underage Drinking Laws & "Baby DUI"
Arizona’s underage drinking laws address not only underage drinking, but specifically underage drinking and driving. The consequences of a misdemeanor DUI in Arizona are already severe, but they are even worse if you’re under 21 years old. Minor in Possession A.R.S. 4-244(40) prohibits anyone under the age of 21 from having alcohol in their body.…
Read MoreTucson Domestic Violence Charges
What Qualifies As Domestic Violence Charges The title of “domestic violence” carries some pretty severe connotations (not to mention legal consequences) that aren’t always warranted. After having been subjected to numerous public service campaigns and news reports regarding a number of high profile/celebrity cases, I think most of us are aware that domestic violence is…
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