The History of the DUI
When was the first drunk driving law created? Today, every state has some version of a DWI statute. Drunk driving laws make it illegal to operate a motor vehicle if ...
Your Driver’s License After a DUI in Arizona
How long will my driver’s license be suspended after a DUI? Most of us will drive our car several times a day, generally venturing to work, shopping, school, friends’ houses, ...
False Positives on Breathalyzer Tests
What foods can cause a false positive on breathalyzer tests? A false positive on a breathalyzer test occurs when the test reports that the driver is intoxicated to the extent ...
What Are the Limitations of Arizona Self-Defense Laws?
We often hear that violence is never the answer. But what happens when you are placed in a dangerous situation and you must protect yourself? In Arizona, people are allowed ...
Prosecuting Drug Overdoses in Arizona
While those who die from drug overdoses are ultimately responsible for their actions, the legal landscape has begun to shift from looking at these tragedies are accidental “deaths by misadventure” ...
Hurt an Animal? You May Just Be Charged with a Felony
Animal lovers all over the country are waiting with bated breath for President Trump to sign the Preventing Animal Cruelty and Torture (PACT) Act. The bill, which would make awful ...
Drones Used for Committing and Solving Crimes
Drones, a type of unmanned aerial vehicle that is controlled remotely, have been utilized for so many purposes. But while about 1.5 million commercial and recreational drones have been registered ...
Examining the Crash that Caused Arizona Lawmakers to Increase DUI Penalties
How can one accident lead to significant legal change? A horrific drunk driving accident that happened in the 1970s ultimately led to increasingly strict DUI laws in the state of ...
The Legality of DUI Stops
Are DUI stops entrapment? Chances are you have heard announcements on the local news about a DUI checkpoint in your area, or perhaps you have found yourself taking part in ...
DUI Stops and Anonymous Tips
Is an anonymous tip sufficient grounds to stop someone for a suspected DUI? As we enter the holiday season, law enforcement officers will be on high alert for suspected drunk ...