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Driving Under the Influence of Medication
When most people think of DUI charges, they think about drinking alcohol and driving. But DUIs come in many varieties, one of which is driving under the influence of medication. No one is really immune to this type of DUI, but it’s of particular concern to a group of people that most wouldn’t consider “at risk”…
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 MoreSuper Bowl + Gem Show = Criminal Charges in Arizona
Like any big event, the Super Bowl brings big economic benefits to its venue. It also brings a temporary spike in certain types of crime. Arizona can expect to see an increase in: Fraud, Prostitution, Drug Crimes, DUI and even Illegal Gambling. While a lot of this will be confined to Glendale and the greater…
Read MoreArizona DUI Checkpoints
Normally, a police officer needs a reason to stop your car and start a DUI investigation. This is not the case at DUI checkpoints. A few states have found that DUI checkpoints are unconstitutional, but the U.S. Supreme Court has determined that they are constitutional if done properly and a majority of the states, including…
Read MoreWhat Happens To Your Driver’s License If You Are Charged With DUI?
One thing that people sometimes overlook when dealing with a DUI case is the effect of the DUI charge on their driver’s license. So what happens to your driver’s license if you are charged with DUI? There are two types of license suspension that can occur in an Arizona DUI case: (1) an Admin-Per-Se suspension…
Read MoreWhat is an Extreme DUI in Arizona?
Arizona has some of the toughest DUI laws in the nation. They get even tougher when you have a very high blood alcohol concentration (BAC). In these cases, the state can charge you with additional DUI charges commonly known as Extreme DUI and Super Extreme DUI. Many people confuse these charges with felony Aggravated DUI…
Read MoreArizona 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…
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