Many people are unsure of how to react when pulled over by the police on suspicion of DUI. Some react angrily, which is a mistake, while others attempt to talk their way out of the situation. As you'll see below, this is also a big mistake. During a traffic stop, everything you...
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Are DUI Checkpoints Legal in Arizona?
Ordinarily, a police officer must have probable cause to pull over a driver for suspicion of DUI. This means that the police officer must have a legally sufficient reason to believe that the driver he or she pulls over is under the influence of alcohol. Swerving around in the road, for example,...
Continue reading…You Injured Someone While Driving Drunk: Defending Against a DUI Involving an Accident
Each year, nearly 300,000 Americans are injured in DUI related accidents and some 10,000 are killed, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention statistics. Driving while drunk or under the influence of drugs carries the potential for serious penalties. Driving drunk could lead to DUI charges, but you could also...
Continue reading…A DUI and Your Professional Degree
Will I lose my professional license if I am convicted of a DUI?
A DUI conviction can have serious consequences on nearly every aspect of your life. While potential prison time, fees, and loss of your driver’s license may be the first negative repercussions that come to mind, there are many possible others. ... Continue reading…Defending Against Vehicular Manslaughter Charges
What are the penalties if I am convicted of vehicular manslaughter?
When you drive a car, you are operating over 4,000 pounds of solid steel and aluminum. If your car collides with another vehicle or a pedestrian, the result can be catastrophic. Nearly 40,000 people are killed in car accidents each year. At... Continue reading…Defending Against Money Laundering Charges
What are the penalties for money laundering?
Money laundering is a serious crime in the state of Arizona as well as a severe federal offense. The crime of money laundering involves a financial transaction scheme in which funds made through unlawful activities are then transferred to legitimate businesses or accounts, with their illegitimate... Continue reading…
Life After a DUI
How will I find employment with a DUI conviction on my record?
Being convicted for a DUI can feel overwhelming. You may be dealing with mandatory jail time, satisfying fines and fees, and loss of your driver’s license. You might find yourself worrying about your future. It is important to know that you... Continue reading…
Defending Against a Probation Violation
What will happen if I am found to have violated my probation?
Probation violations occur when an individual fails to comply with his or her terms of probation. A probation violation can have serious consequences for individuals in Arizona. Probation is an intensive process and those who violate the terms of their probation... Continue reading…
Defending Against Assault Charges in Arizona
What are the penalties for aggravated assault charges?
We all have likely found ourselves in the middle of a disagreement at one point or another. At times, a simple argument can escalate and become ugly. It is natural to become angry during a disagreement. As tempers flare, one party may call the police... Continue reading…