Military DUI Consequences

If you’re charged with DUI on a military base in the United States, like Davis-Monthan Air Force Base here in Tucson, your case will probably be prosecuted in federal court. If you are charged with a DUI on base while serving in the military, you could also be subject to a court-martial. Even if you…

DUI & Your CDL (Commercial Driver’s License)

Semi truck trailer driver under the influence in Tucson and I-10 can lose 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…

If 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…

Can You Get A DUI If Your Not Driving?

Sleeping in a car is not always DUI or drunk driving in Tucson Arizona

Most people assume that you actually have to be driving to be charged with driving under the influence. In Arizona, that’s not true. You can get a DUI if your not driving because the charge of driving under the influence in Arizona only requires that a person is either driving a vehicle or is in…

More Arizona Marijuana DUI Law Changes

Arizona marijuana DUI charges have always been difficult to defend because the law basically says a person is guilty if they have marijuana or any of its metabolites in their blood within two hours of driving or being in actual physical control of a vehicle. The Arizona marijuana DUI law does not require that the…

Doctors Charged with DUI

Tucson AZ MD medical License and DUI arrest or conviction can be a problem in court

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,…

Effects 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…