Every Arizona resident is entitled to certain rights and protections. These rights extend to individuals who are suspected of committing crimes. While Arizona does have DUI checkpoints enabling police officers to inspect multiple vehicles and determine whether the operator is intoxicated, DUI stops can be unlawful under certain circumstances. If you ever […]
Certain situations pose additional legal challenges when it comes to DUI cases. Vehicle operator unconsciousness is one of the factors that can contribute to complications. Does the police have any power whenever unconscious drivers are involved? Can the respective individual be prosecuted for driving under the influence?
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In Arizona, the installation of ignition interlock devices (IIDs) is explained in A.R.S. 28-1464. According to the regulation, anyone convicted of driving under the influence may be ordered by court to have an IID installed in their car. The requirement could continue being enforced even after […]
Arizona Implied Consent Law requires you to submit to chemical testing if arrested for DUI in Arizona. Chemical testing can be a breath test, blood test, or urine test that checks for alcohol or drugs in the system. Before the test is administered, the arresting officer must have reason […]
Every individual who has been convicted of a crime has the right to request post-conviction relief in Arizona (PCR). There are strict time limits when it comes to PCR, however. Having a knowledgeable and experienced criminal defense attorney representing you is imperative to get the best possible outcome.
Arizona laws are strict when it comes to driving while drunk or under the influence of drugs. These Arizona DUI laws concerning alcohol were designed to reduce the number of drunk drivers on the roads and to protect those travelling on Arizona roadways. Any Arizona DUI […]
If you have been convicted of a DUI in Arizona, you have probably heard the term ignition interlock device (IID). So let’s find about ignition interlock and Arizona DUI laws. Understanding how these machines work and how they come into play with DUI convictions is important to […]
In Arizona, DUI checkpoints or sobriety checkpoints are used to help keep intoxicated drivers off the road. These mobile checkpoints are roadblocks or traffic stops that are not connected to any specific suspicions. These roadblocks can be set up at random and temporary locations. According to reports, […]
The installation of an ignition interlock device (IID) is a standard procedure following certain DUI convictions. The aim of the device is to keep a driver from operating a vehicle after the consumption of alcohol. A common question that arises about IID is whether they’re 100 percent accurate. […]
Whenever you get in a car accident that causes property damage and you’ve been drinking or using drugs, you would potentially be charged with two separate things – driving under the influence and criminal damage in Arizona. For the second charge to hold, the prosecutor will have to demonstrate that the […]
