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    Arizona DUI officer training: they’re way ahead of you

    Arizona DUI Officer TrainingSome impaired drivers think they can fool any officer that stops them and questions their sobriety.  Those people are usually wrong.  Because, along with the evidence provided by medical/scientific tests on bodily fluids, law enforcement officials now receive specialized training in identifying impaired drivers.

    In Arizona, one of these programs is A.R.I.D.E. — Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving Enforcement.  This course focuses on DUI tools such as SFSTs, Standardized Field Sobriety Tests:  how to administer, describe and document them. Officers also learn about as the laws regarding these tests.  In Arizona, once a driver is arrested, he/she may not refuse to take a blood, breath or urine test.  Arizona law gives the arresting officer the choice of which test to use; however, here in the Gilbert jurisdiction, only blood may be taken.

    The DEC Program – Drug Evaluation and Classification – trains law enforcement officials as drug recognition experts (DREs).  Officers learn the physical and mental signs of impairment, as well as the importance of biological/medical tests.  Now that DUI laws apply to both drugged and drunk driving, this expertise is more relevant than ever.

    In addition, law enforcement officers may receive phlebotomy training, to draw blood if needed, at the station or other location.

    An impaired driver may believe that luck, timing, or even charm can fool an officer during a roadside stop.  The truth is, Arizona officers are increasingly well-trained regarding impairment and DUI charges.  So obviously, the smart thing would be not to challenge them to demonstrate.

    No doubt drivers will continue to find themselves in DUI-related situations.  Should that occur, here is a valuable piece of knowledge:  seek out the help of an experienced attorney at Zachary Law Group.  We offer a FREE 30-minute case evaluation to get started on your questions and issues.  From there, we can represent you, assert and protect your rights, and work toward the best possible outcome.  That’s how we “Zach-It”!  So be smart.  Give us a call soon, at 1-855-Zach-law.

    More DUI technology for human consumption

    Home Lab Test Though I focus on DUI defense, I applaud every preventive effort that goes toward keeping impaired drivers off the road.  For example, I’m fascinated with the portable testing devices for breath alcohol levels.  They’re compact, one has a smartphone app, and one goes on a keychain, presumably next to the car keys.  These products have a terrific premise.  If you consume alcohol and wonder whether you should drive or not, the device tells you almost instantly, theoretically before you start your car.

    Some people may depend on the device and abide by what it tells them. Other people may see or hear the device tell them that their breath registers over the legal limit for alcohol, and still get on the road. (In Arizona, that’s 0.08.) That’s their choice, but those drivers may soon face the other kind of breath alcohol test:  the kind administered by law enforcement.  The kind that comes with a DUI stop.

    For the sake of discussion, it can be argued that the cost of one of these devices, around $100, is well worth the investment because, as I actually heard someone say once, “it’s cheaper than a DUI.” But here’s another consideration:  would you risk your life, the lives of others, and your future as well, on the accuracy of a consumer product?  Now, I do not mean to suggest or imply anything relating to the quality or reliability of these products.  I am merely creating a hypothetical scenario.  The choice, as always, lies with the person holding the car keys.  And remember, Arizona Statute 28-1381 is specific as to “how much” alcohol or drugs constitutes legally actionable impairment:  even to the slightest degree.

    Ingenuity, technology, and meeting consumer needs are all admirable.  However, there is also, and probably always will be, the need for experienced legal help for people in DUI-related situations.  So if that need arises, please call on us at Zachary Law Group.  Take advantage of our FREE 30-minute case evaluation to get answers to your questions.  From there, we can work towards finding the best legal solution possible.  That’s how we “Zach-It”!  It’s your decision – make it count! Give us a call soon, at 1-855-Zach-law.

     

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