Can Arizona Police Pull You Over for No Reason?

March 23, 2023 | DUI

In Arizona, a police officer cannot pull you over without having “reasonable, articulable suspicion” that a crime or traffic violation may have occurred. This requirement that law enforcement must have reasonable suspicion prevents law enforcement from conducting stops for arbitrary and/or capricious reasons, like personal biases, race, gender, etc.  In addition, some offenses are written… read more

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Can You Get a DUI as an Occupant in a Vehicle in Arizona?

March 13, 2023 | DUI

Arizona’s driving under the influence (DUI) law not only prohibits driving a motor vehicle while intoxicated but also being intoxicated while in “actual physical control” of a vehicle. Thus, there are circumstances in which a vehicle occupant can be charged with DUI if they’re found to be in actual physical control. The Rosenstein Law Group… read more

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Are DUI Checkpoints Active in Arizona Around the Holidays?

March 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

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Are Arizona DUI Consequences Harsher When Injuries Occur?

March 3, 2023 | DUI Consequences

Arizona has different levels of DUI (driving under the influence) charges. If an individual is arrested for DUI, the charge(s) and level of the crime entered will depend on the nature and circumstances of the incident. If a drunk driver causes a DUI car accident with bodily injuries, the crime will be upgraded to an… read more

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Types of Field Sobriety Tests Used in Arizona

February 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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