Can You Join the Military with a DUI?

January 30, 2026 | assault & violent crimes

Even a single DUI on your record can prevent you from a military career in the U.S. armed forces. Depending on which branch you are considering, this may not be an absolute bar to enlistment. In this post, we consider how the U.S. military views a prior DUI when evaluating your suitability to join, and… read more

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Suspended vs Revoked Licenses in Arizona

November 29, 2025 | assault & violent crimes

It can be tempting to think of driver’s license suspensions and revocations in Arizona as two ways of saying the same thing. However, these are distinct concepts with different consequences and different procedures to restore your driving privileges. In this post, we examine the differences between a suspended and revoked license in Arizona. What is… read more

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DUI on Federal or Tribal Land in Arizona

October 31, 2025 | assault & violent crimes

Federal laws can apply to criminal offenses on federal and tribal lands in Arizona, like Grand Canyon National Park, other land owned by the Federal Government (Bureau of Land Management), and tribal reservations. These laws include prohibitions against driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol and/or drugs and/or vapors. On federal and tribal lands, many… read more

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Actual Physical Control in Arizona: ARS 28-1384

October 31, 2025 | assault & violent crimes

In Arizona, “actual physical control” of a motor vehicle is a factual concept that can lead to a driving under the influence (DUI) conviction, even if you are not actively driving. Actual physical control describes current or imminent control of a vehicle that poses a real danger to you or to others when you are… read more

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Implied Consent Law in Arizona: ARS 28-1321

October 31, 2025 | assault & violent crimes

If you drive or are in actual physical control of a motor vehicle in the state of Arizona, and a police officer has reasonable grounds to believe you are under the influence of alcohol or drugs, then under Arizona law, you are subject to the state’s implied consent law. The implied consent law means that… read more

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