June 13, 2025 | Arizona Revised Statutes,DUI Arrest,DUI defense,Vehicular Crimes
Racing, including drag racing, on Arizona streets and highways is illegal under Arizona Revised Statutes (ARS) 28-708. In this post we take a close look at this statute providing the legal definition of what drag racing is, who can get into legal trouble for it (it’s not just the drivers), what the penalties are for… read more
Read MoreMarch 20, 2025 | Arizona Revised Statutes,Vehicular Crimes
Arizona is one of only three states that does not have a specific vehicular homicide law. Instead, the state uses general homicide laws in cases where one or more motor vehicles are the physical means involved in a person’s death. This means that in a fatal car accident, depending on the circumstances, you might be… read more
Read MoreNovember 15, 2024 | Blog,Vehicular Crimes
Arizona criminal laws use four standards to evaluate a defendant’s state of mind at the time of the alleged offense: intentionally, knowingly, recklessly, and/or criminal negligence. Which standard is applicable for the crime(s) charged is set forth by Arizona law and the prosecution will determine the kind of offense you can be charged with, the… read more
Read MoreDecember 22, 2022 | Arizona Revised Statutes,DUI,Vehicular Crimes
Arizona is known for being one of the harshest states in terms of its criminal penalties. A hit-and-run DUI crime is no exception; the consequences for committing this crime are severe. If you get arrested for an alleged hit-and-run DUI in Arizona, contact a criminal defense attorney immediately. Hiring an experienced DUI defense lawyer in… read more
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