drunk driving
While springtime brings pleasant weather to the Mesa area, a brutal summer is just around the corner. To stay cool behind the wheel, you may be thinking about bringing a cold beer with you. Doing so, though, is a mistake. Arizona’s Open Container Law & Penalties In Arizona, it is illegal to have an open…
Read MoreIf you were convicted of or pleaded guilty to driving under the influence charges in Arizona, the court may have ordered you to equip your vehicle with an ignition interlock device. Installed in any vehicle you own or regularly operate, such devices require you to provide a breath sample before allowing the vehicle to start.…
Read MoreCertain driving offenses, including driving under the influence of alcohol, entail a license revocation period. During this period, you will be prohibited from operating a vehicle until enough time has elapsed. You will also be required to take certain steps to reinstate your license, as explained here. How to have your license reinstated Your license does…
Read MoreWhen a Maricopa County sheriff’s deputy or Mesa police officer pulls over a driver on suspicion of drinking and driving, their goal is to gather as much evidence as possible against the driver to justify an arrest for DUI. Whatever else they might tell you, that is the purpose of everything they order you to…
Read MoreA 28-year-old woman who allegedly drove the wrong way on an Arizona freeway and almost struck a police vehicle on the night of May 12 has been charged with drunk driving and endangerment. Initial media reports do not indicate if she has been released from custody. Toxicology tests performed after the woman’s arrest are said…
Read MoreDriving under the influence of alcohol, or DUI, is a serious charge in the state of Arizona. It is even more serious if the offense is either extreme or aggravated DUI. These are categories that bring heavy penalties including installation of an ignition interlock device that must remain in your vehicle for up to 12…
Read MoreDrinking and driving is a terrible idea in the Grand Canyon State, mainly because Arizona has the toughest DUI laws in the country. If you have a blood alcohol concentration above the state’s 0.08% legal limit, you face a variety of consequences. A not insignificant one is having to install an ignition interlock device on every vehicle…
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When people break the law, harsh punishment is not always the answer. In certain cases, there may be an underlying issue that caused the offender to commit the crime. For this reason, many states adopt specialty courts for certain offenses, including driving under the influence. There are a few key things to understand about these courts…
Read MoreFollowing a DUI in Arizona, you may need to have an ignition interlock device installed in your vehicle. An IID can benefit you in some ways; it allows you to keep your license so that you retain access to transportation. This can allow you to continue to take care of your family and work. However,…
Read MoreMost drunk driving cases in Arizona and around the country begin with a routine traffic stop. Police officers often suspect that motorists are under the influence of drugs or alcohol after observing them driving recklessly. However, they may also begin to suspect impairment after initiating a traffic stop for some other reason and then detecting…
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