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    St. Patricks Day DUI and Field Sobriety Checkpoints

    Zachary Law Group, would like to wish everyone a Happy St. Patrick’s Day.  Below is a current list of DUI and Sobriety check points in the Phoenix Metro Area!

    Monday, March 17: The East Valley DUI Task Force will be in Mesa from 7 p.m. to 3:30 a.m.

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    Friday, March 14 to Monday March 17: The Salt River police will be on the reservation’s border with Scottsdale, from 7 p.m. to 3:30 a.m.

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    Friday, March 14 to Monday March 17: Police in Phoenix will be operating “saturation patrols” based out of the following areas, from 9 p.m. to 4 a.m.:

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    There are no "untouchables" when it comes to DUI

    Book shelfRemember the old television series “The Untouchables”?  Or the movie of the same name in which Kevin Costner portrayed Elliot Ness?  DYou may even remember the real man:  Eliot Ness was a federal agent who specifically targeted bootlegging and the people who supplied alcohol illegally during Prohibition, in the early 20th century.  There is a recent news item across America that there are politicians in Washington who want to name the new headquarters of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms in honor of Eliot Ness.

    Since Prohibition law declared the manufacture, sale and transportation of alcoholic beverages illegal in the U.S., Ness worked to defend that law.  Did people find ways to make, sell, and drink it anyway?  Of course they did. Just watch the HBO series “Boardwalk Empire.” Did Ness himself ever drink alcohol or have personal opinions regarding Prohibition?  We may never know that. Prohibition ended in 1933; consuming alcohol is legal now (with certain exceptions), but driving under the influence of alcohol is not.

    By now, you have probably made the connection.  There are no “untouchables” when it comes to DUI.  Eliot Ness focused on defending the law.  As a DUI defense attorney, my work also centers on the law, and often, on the results of drinking alcohol.  At Zachary Law Group, we make it our mission to find legal solutions for clients facing DUI-related issues.  We establish and assert their rights under the law.   We offer a FREE 30-minute case evaluation too, so we can learn how best to represent our clients, in court and out.  That’s how we “Zach-It!”

    If DUI attorneys ever wanted a patron saint, perhaps Eliot Ness would be a fine choice.  Even he probably realized that some people will do what they want to do whether it’s legal or not, and so law enforcement will always have their work cut out for them.

    Should you have any questions about DUI law and how it may affect you, please don’t hesitate to contact an attorney who can help. Call us today at 1-855-Zach-law.

     

    Vehicular manslaughter and Arizona law

     

    California DUI accident 2Some DUI offenses involve no more than the driver of a vehicle being stopped by a police officer for driving erratically.  Unfortunately, some DUI convictions are for offenses far more severe.  These include what is known as vehicular homicide or vehicular manslaughter.  This crime involves death that is a result of either driving while committing an unlawful act that is not a felony, or the negligent operation of a vehicle.

    Most U.S. states have statutes that recognize a vehicle as a potentially deadly weapon.  However, three states–including Arizona–do not have vehicular homicide statutes.

    Penalties for vehicular manslaughter and vehicular homicide also vary by state.  But whether the person facing the charge is a first-time offender or a repeat one, the crime is always regarded as a felony.  Jail and/or prison time vary, but can often run more than 10 years, and in some cases even up to twenty.

    Some cases of vehicular manslaughter are the result of accidents.  Some are the result of DUI.  If you are facing charges of vehicular manslaughter in Arizona, you should call a criminal defense attorney as soon as possible. Remember, if you are involved in any DUI-related vehicular manslaughter case, you have the right to consult an attorney and have the benefit of a proper defense.  Once your attorney has reviewed the facts of your case, he can recommend the next course of action. I believe you should work with an attorney that has experience dealing with the prosecution and justice system of the courts you will be facing. The experienced attorneys at Zachary Law Group are dedicated to asserting, establishing, and protecting your legal rights in court.  So don’t wait.  Bring your questions and legal issues here, and we’ll do everything we can to “Zach-It!”  Contact us today for a FREE consultation at 1-855-Zach-law.

    Check yourself before you wreck yourself: all about sobriety checkpoints

    DUI checkpointIf you have ever driven to a concert, raceway, sports event, state fair, or gone practically anywhere over a holiday weekend, chances are you have encountered a sobriety checkpoint on the road.  These checkpoints are roadblocks where law enforcement personnel stop vehicles to identify, potentially impaired drivers. Checkpoints can be set up to stop each vehicle one at a time.  Sometimes officers only check vehicles at certain intervals, such as every fifth car. The bottom line is that when a particular event is accompanied by alcohol consumption and attended by large crowds, these sobriety checkpoints are considered an ounce of prevention against DUI.

    What happens at a sobriety checkpoint?  Often, a portable Breathalyzer test will be administered to a driver. Occasionally, a driver may be asked to exit the vehicle and take a roadside sobriety test.  It is important to note that while you may respectfully refuse to take a sobriety test under normal circumstances, roadside checks may be an exception to this.  In this state, if the locations and times of upcoming checkpoints are announced, posted, or disseminated online by law enforcement, taking the sobriety test is required.

    Obviously, one can appreciate some other important objectives that sobriety checkpoints hope to achieve.  Officers may be able to detain people being sought for other crimes.  It is also gives the State an opportunity to inspect and check vehicles for license plate violations, up-to-date or expired tax stickers, and driving without a license.

    Should you encounter a problem related to a DUI charge, whether or not it was at sobriety checkpoint, call an experienced attorney at Zachary Law Group.  We offer a FREE 30-minute case evaluation, along with our own proprietary way of handling your legal problem:  we “Zach-It!”  Let us go to work on your behalf to assert and defend your legal rights.  Give us a call at 1-855-Zach-law.

    DUI penalties in Arizona

    California DUI Beer at StadiumThe 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 certain blood alcohol content range, it will likely be charged as a misdemeanor. There may be jail time. Fines may be associated with the conviction.  Counseling can also be required.

    From there, the consequences of more serious DUI offenses also get more serious.  Fines get higher.  You can lose your driver’s license for a year or even longer.  There can be more jail time.  An ignition interlock device may be required for your vehicle.  And depending on the offense, there may be a felony conviction as well.

    If you are curious, you can read the complete list of offenses and penalties online. But let’s face it, reading a list on a screen may not necessarily feel “real.”  You may think, oh, that will never happen to me, so what do I want to know, or even need to know about DUI penalties in Arizona? But the fact is, at some time or another you might find yourself facing a DUI charge.  You may feel you have no options, nowhere to look for help, and no idea of how your situation will turn out.

    If you are charged with a DUI in Arizona, talk with an experienced DUI defense attorney at Zachary Law Group.  We offer a FREE 30-minute case evaluation.  We will listen, answer questions, and work with you to find out all we can about your situation.  “Experience our approach to finding workable solutions to your legal issues.  Instead of waiting or worrying, simply give us a call today.  The sooner you do, the sooner we can “Zach-It!” by putting the power of the law on your side.  Call us today at 1-855-Zach-law.

     

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