March 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
Read MoreMarch 6, 2026 | DUI Charges
The short answer to the question of whether you can be charged for DUI in Arizona without evidence is no. Evidence is the cornerstone of any criminal prosecution in Arizona, including a charge of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs (DUI). If the prosecution does not have enough evidence to prove beyond a… read more
Read MoreFebruary 24, 2026 | DUI
In Arizona, if you are charged with a criminal offense like driving under the influence (DUI) and do not plead guilty, you have one of two options: plead not guilty or plead no contest. Guilty and not guilty pleas are easy to understand, but a no contest plea is more complicated. In this blog post,… read more
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