April 8, 2023 | DUI
If you cause a car accident in Arizona while driving under the influence (DUI), you will be held responsible for paying to repair any related property damage suffered by a victim. This refers to not only damage to someone else’s vehicle, but a home, business, fence or any other type of property that was damaged… read more
Read MoreMarch 23, 2023 | DUI
In Arizona, a police officer cannot typically pull someone over without due cause. The law requires police officers to have a valid reason to stop drivers, such as a violated traffic law. This prevents law enforcement from conducting stops for unfair reasons, such as personal biases. In addition, some offenses are written into the law… read more
Read MoreMarch 13, 2023 | DUI
Arizona has some of the strictest drunk driving laws in the country. Arizona’s driving under the influence (DUI) law prohibits not only driving a motor vehicle while intoxicated but being in “actual physical control” of a vehicle. This means that, in some circumstances, a vehicle passenger can be charged with DUI. The Answer: It Depends… read more
Read MoreMarch 8, 2023 | DUI
Arizona lawmakers are constantly searching for new ways to prevent people from driving under the influence (DUI) of drugs and alcohol. One method used is the installation of DUI checkpoints throughout the state at various times and locations. Checkpoints are especially common in what is perceived as high-risk times of the year: the holidays. What… read more
Read MoreFebruary 27, 2023 | DUI,Field Sobriety Tests
A field sobriety test is a method used by law enforcement to determine if a driver or suspect is under the influence of drugs or alcohol. It is a test that is conducted during a traffic stop and judged solely on the police officer’s opinion. For this reason, field sobriety tests are largely biased, inaccurate… read more
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