Arizona can be a harsh state for criminal and DUI cases, and a defendant in Navajo County recently found out just how harsh in a recent case, court of appeals case, State v. Tafoya. He didn’t go to prison for the crash that started his case. He went to prison for missing one court date.…
Arizona Court Rules ADOT Can’t Suspend Your License for THC Metabolites Alone — Kirsten v. ADOT Explained By Gordon Thompson, Arizona DUI & Criminal Defense Attorney | Licensed in Arizona Since 1982 If you’ve been told your driver’s license is being suspended because a blood test found THC metabolites in your system — even though…
============================================================ –> Can You Get a DUI in Arizona Without Driving? What State v. McKinney Teaches Phoenix Drivers Last updated June 2026. This post discusses a published Arizona Court of Appeals decision and is provided for general educational purposes. It is not legal advice for any specific case. One of the most misunderstood parts of…
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Can a DUI Conviction Survive a Recanting Witness? What Arizona’s State v. Padilla Ruling Means for Your Case By Gordon Thompson, Phoenix DUI & Criminal Defense Attorney | Licensed in Arizona Since 1982 | 47 Years of Experience One question I hear constantly from clients and their families is some version of: “What if the…
What Arizona’s State v. Mendoza Decision Reveals About Aggravated DUI Risk — And Why You Need an Experienced DUI Attorney NOTICE: This case is a memorandum decision which means it is not for official publication under Arizona Supreme Court Rule111(c). The decision is not precedential and may be cited only as authorized…
Arizona THC Marijuana DUI Defense: How Federal NHTSA Reports Can Help Win Your Case Quick answer: Since Arizona voters passed Proposition 207 in 2020, there is no automatic (“per se”) blood THC limit for a marijuana DUI in Arizona. The State must prove actual impairment beyond a reasonable doubt. Because federal research — including the…
Gordon Thompson DUI & Criminal Defense Attorney 📞 (602) 467-3680 Arizona DUI Case Analysis • 2025 Asleep at the Wheel, Engine Running: Arizona Says That’s Still a DUI You don’t have to be driving — or even awake — to face aggravated DUI charges in Arizona. A 2025 case shows exactly how that…
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