drunk driving
Because so much of television news is fluff, it is a pleasure to point out a recent investigative report by Phoenix’s KNXV-TV. The ABC affiliate recently aired a report on Phoenix police officer David Morris, a certified drug recognition expert. About the Investigative Report According to the report, Morris’s expertise is in some doubt after…
Read MoreArizona has some of the nation’s strictest drunk driving laws, and if authorities charge you with drunk driving and that charge leads to a conviction, you can expect to face a wide range of potentially life-altering penalties. Often, whether your driving under the influence charge ultimately winds up leading to a conviction will depend, at…
Read MoreIn most cases, a conviction for driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol in Arizona counts as a misdemeanor. However, there are certain types of DUI behavior that the state considers felonies. These violations are also known as “aggravated DUI” behaviors. The Arizona Governor’s Office of Highway Safety provides clear information on the state’s DUI…
Read MoreIf you occasionally drink while socializing with your friends, you are not different from many other people in Arizona. However, making the decision to get behind the wheel after even have a couple of drinks can have devastating consequences. Expensive Fines and Fees A DUI charge can be expensive. The base fine is $250 for a…
Read MoreDespite the police force’s best efforts, many Arizona residents continue to drink and drive. In fact, some evidence suggests that more people than ever before drive while drunk. Over the most recent St. Patrick’s Day weekend, police arrested 366 people for DUI, which was a slight increase from the same weekend last year. Upon arrest, drivers…
Read MoreArizona police have really cracked down in recent years on people who decide to operate a vehicle while intoxicated. 2017 saw tens of thousands more people pulled over, but luckily, the total number of DUI arrests only increased a little bit. This proves that more people have decided to avoid driving after a night of…
Read MoreEach summer thousands of boaters take to the local waters for some much-needed relief from the scorching Arizona temperatures. Before you take to the lakes in your watercraft this summer, there are a few things you should know about Arizona’s boating DUI laws. Arizona’s Boating DUI Law First and foremost, it is illegal to operate…
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