When someone is convicted on a DUI charge here in Arizona, the penalties can include jail time, monetary fines, required community service, driver’s license suspension, and drug/alcohol testing, counseling and education – just to name a few. Sometimes, just the suggestion of incarceration or a … [Read more...] about How an Arizona DUI conviction can get you into a “fine” mess
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What happens if you get pulled over for DUI in Arizona?
If you are stopped by the authorities for suspicion of driving under the influence (DUI) in Arizona, there is a specific series of questions and events that usually follows the stop. You will be asked to provide your driver's license and registration You may be asked it you had anything to drink … [Read more...] about What happens if you get pulled over for DUI in Arizona?
DUI penalties in Arizona
The offense of driving under the influence (DUI) is punishable under Arizona law by several different kinds of penalties. Those penalties can fall within different categories of criminal offenses from misdemeanors to felonies. If the charge is a first offense, for example, and falls within a … [Read more...] about DUI penalties in Arizona
Is Refusing An Arizona DUI Breath Test A Good Idea?
If local or state law enforcement pulls you over in traffic to question you on suspicion of drunk driving in Arizona, you have the right to refuse two things: 1) You can refuse to speak to police without an attorney present, and … 2) You can refuse to attempt to perform one of our state's especially … [Read more...] about Is Refusing An Arizona DUI Breath Test A Good Idea?
Repercussions Of A DUI Conviction In Arizona
The aftermath of your Arizona DUI conviction may include a hearing before a judge, a heavy fine, jail time or probation, damage to your reputation and increased insurance premiums. And the bad news doesn't end there. Due to the importance of background checks used by landlords and employers in … [Read more...] about Repercussions Of A DUI Conviction In Arizona
The Many Problems With Any DUI Arrest
Too many things can go wrong with a DUI arrest. As a result, there are almost as many ways to defend you after a traffic stop as there are fraudulent reasons for police to stop you for investigation of drunk driving. Law enforcement can mistake erratic driving for drunk driving and misconstrue its … [Read more...] about The Many Problems With Any DUI Arrest
