In 2020 Arizona voters approved Proposition 207 which legalized marijuana use for those 21 years or older and decriminalized most uses by those under 21 years. Proposition 207 said no drivers can be guilty of the crime of DUI for having THC in their body, unless the THC is impairing the user. Proposition 207 did…
Electric Scooters are now a common sight in Arizona city streets. Thousands of Arizonans use scooters every day to get around without having to use a car. Can I get a DUI on an electric scooter. The answer is NO, except POSSIBLY in Scottdale. Arizona State DUI laws in the he Arizona Revised Statutes, Title…
In 2020 Arizona Voters approved Proposition 207 which legalized Marijuana use for adults and in most situations decriminalized use by those under 21 years. There are two ways someone can be guilty of misdemeanor DUI with drugs. First, under A.R.S. 28-1381.A.1, by being impaired to the slightest degree. Second, under 28-1381.A.3 by having within their…
Beginning May 3, 2023, if you plan to use your Arizona driver license or ID to board an airplane for domestic air travel within the United States (or to enter a restricted federal building or military base) you will need an Arizona Travel ID. Originally scheduled to be mandatory for flight effective October 1, 2020,…
How can I avoid jail time for a DUI? All Arizona Misdemeanor DUI charges mandate jail time. A 1st offense Regular DUI requires 1 day and 2nd offense .20% Extreme, 180 days. A day in jail must be at least 8 hours. A judge cannot waive the jail time. There are 3 ways to avoid…
DUI Attorney Fee Agreements DUI Flat Fee Agreements DUI Flat fee agreements are most often used by lawyers. These are also known as “earned upon receipt” or “nonrefundable” agreements. These agreements must be in writing. The agreement must say the client can discharge the lawyer at any time and may be entitled to a refund…
Arizona DUI Penalties & Arizona DUI Sentencing Laws for Misdemeanor DUIs may be the harshest in the country. Arizona DUI Penalties & Arizona DUI Sentencing Laws Arizona DUI Sentencing Law – Maximums For All Misdemeanor DUIs For all Arizona Misdemeanor DUI offenses the maximum possible sentence is: a.) Alcohol Abuse Screening and any treatment/counseling ordered…
Being arrested for DUI but not immediately charged is relatively common. The several reasons why someone may be arrested for DUI but not charged. Arrested for DUI But Not Charged Arrested For DUI- No Blood Test Results Some police departments do not issue citations when the only chemical test is a blood test. Those departments…
Arizona MVD has been plagued by wide-scale errors for the last several years since the Department migrated to a new computer system. The latest problem as reported by ABC15.com for Arizona drivers are notices titled “Action Required Insurance Suspension”, in many cases sent out in error to people who are in fact lawfully insured. The…
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