On behalf of Rosenstein Law Group | Jul 23, 2020 | General DUI Topics
No state is tougher on impaired drivers than Arizona. Of course, most people think of DUI when they think of impaired driving, but the reality of Arizona law is that it’s illegal to drive “while under the influence of . . . any drug . . . if the person is impaired to...
On behalf of Rosenstein Law Group | Oct 24, 2019 | Drunk Driving Charges, General DUI Topics
After having a few too many drinks at the bar, you decide to sleep it off in your car. You know you can’t drive home in your condition. But when you get in your car and turn the key on to listen to the radio and roll the windows down, police pull up behind you and...
On behalf of Rosenstein Law Group | Aug 21, 2018 | General DUI Topics
As we all know, alcohol can often have a calming effect on people and it can also loosen inhibitions. That is why it can be risky to shop after you’ve had a drink or two. According to a recent survey, nearly half of Americans said they have made a purchase...
On behalf of Rosenstein Law Group | Mar 26, 2018 | DUI Arrest, General DUI Topics
In the previous installment in our Breakdown of a DUI series, we talked about several of the penalties commonly associated with DUI convictions. With these penalties being as serious as they are, fighting a DUI charge is something you should never attempt to do on...
On behalf of Rosenstein Law Group | Nov 22, 2017 | General DUI Topics
Often times when law enforcement stops a person suspected of a DUI, they will ask the person to conduct Field Sobriety Tests (FSTs). These tests can include the one leg stand, following the tip of a pen with your eyes (HGN test), the walk and turn, and other tests to...
On behalf of Rosenstein Law Group | Feb 2, 2017 | Drunk Driving Charges, DUI Arrest, DUI Case, DUI Charges, DUI Consequences, Felony DUI, General DUI Topics, Prior DUIs
The State of Arizona is serious about drunk driving. It is by far the most harsh state when it comes to sentencing if someone is convicted of a DUI. Its DUI laws cover every type and degree of offense. There is one set of penalties for first offense DUI’s,...
On behalf of Rosenstein Law Group | Jan 19, 2017 | Drunk Driving Charges, DUI Arrest, DUI Charges, General DUI Topics
Many people become despondent when they go home after an AZ DUI arrest and start googling. The overwhelming majority of people arrested for a DUI have never been in trouble before, and officers often use that naiveté to their advantage and get people to say and...
On behalf of Rosenstein Law Group | Nov 14, 2016 | BAC, Blood Alcohol Tests, Blood Testing, Breath Alcohol Testing, Drunk Driving Charges, DUI Arrest, DUI Case, DUI Charges, Field Sobriety Tests, General DUI Topics
A recent Utah case illustrates how confounding DUI arrests can be. A woman driver was rear-ended at an intersection by a car going 30 mph. Her car was totaled. She called 911 for help. But when police arrived on the scene, she was tested for alcohol, body-searched,...
On behalf of Rosenstein Law Group | Jun 13, 2016 | General DUI Topics
Driving drunk is a serious offense, and if you are charged with a DUI in Arizona it’s important that you understand the laws and get legal representation to protect your interests. While you may not be able to have the charges completely eliminated or even...
On behalf of Rosenstein Law Group | Apr 10, 2014 | DUI Arrest, General DUI Topics
People are often confused by the difference between city jails, county jails and prison. While these facilities are similar there are several important differences. City jails, like those in Chandler and Tempe, are run by local city or police department and are...
