March 29, 2026 | DUI
In Arizona, you can be charged with driving under the influence (DUI) if you are driving or are in actual physical control of a vehicle in the state and meet the statutory definition of being under the influence of alcohol or drugs. A “vehicle” for purposes of Arizona DUI laws includes a golf cart. Conviction… read more
Read MoreMarch 28, 2026 | Vehicular Crimes
If a law enforcement officer pulls you over for a routine traffic stop in Arizona, you are required under Arizona law to show your license to the officer if the officer makes a lawful order that you do so. If you do not comply with this request, you can be charged with a Class 2… read more
Read MoreMarch 28, 2026 | Criminal Defense
Arizona does not have a specific law that prohibits public drunkenness. Instead, being intoxicated in public often falls under the coverage of other state statutes, such as disorderly conduct charges under Arizona Revised Statutes (ARS) 13-2904, or local municipal laws/ordinances. Unlike DUI charges, which involve being in actual physical control of a vehicle while impaired,… read more
Read MoreMarch 7, 2026 | DUI
While a DUI stays on your permanent criminal record unless you take action to seal it, most insurance companies look back three to five years when determining your premiums. Some possible insurance consequences of being convicted of a DUI include being dropped by your car insurance company, losing your good driver discount or your policy’s… read more
Read MoreMarch 7, 2026 | Field Sobriety Tests
Yes, Arizona drivers can refuse a field sobriety test. In this blog post, we consider field sobriety testing in Arizona, including why police use field sobriety tests, why and how you might refuse to submit to such testing, and the possible effects of such a refusal. If you have been charged with DUI in Arizona,… read more
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