September 8, 2021 | DUI
Arizona is known for being one of the toughest states when it comes to penalizing crimes, including driving under the influence (DUI) of drugs or alcohol. Receiving a DUI conviction in Arizona can come with serious consequences such as a felony on your record, in some circumstances. Although the typical DUI in Arizona is treated… read more
Read MoreAugust 18, 2021 | DUI
Whether you can get a driving under the influence (DUI) charge while driving drunk on your own property or someone else’s privately owned property depends on the circumstances and the laws that apply in your state. In Arizona, the state’s DUI laws do not change whether a driver is operating under the influence on public… read more
Read MoreAugust 4, 2021 | DUI
You might know that it is illegal to operate a motor vehicle under the influence of drugs or alcohol, but you may not realize that drunk driving laws also apply to other types of vehicles, such as golf carts. It is your responsibility to operate a golf cart within the rules and regulations of your… read more
Read MoreJuly 21, 2021 | Blood Alcohol Tests
Alcohol already has a dehydrating effect on the body; if you are drinking alcohol on a hot summer’s day in Arizona, this can dehydrate you even faster. Although heat and dehydration themselves will not make you drunk, they can intensify the effects of alcohol. You may be more likely to be arrested for driving under… read more
Read MoreJuly 7, 2021 | Defense Strategies
An officer’s conduct during an arrest is not beyond scrutiny in a criminal case. If the officer did something wrong, such as violating a suspect’s civil rights, it can make the arrest invalid – potentially leading to case dismissal. A potential argument against a police officer in Scottsdale is that he or she made the… read more
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