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Accidents & DUI When an impaired driver is involved in a traffic accident one of their first reactions is a sense of guilt. Guilt is a very human emotion however acting in response to guilty is a bad idea because unanticipated consequences can be very serious for the driver, their family and even the victim.…
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…
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…
Arizona Marijuana DUI trials have become battles over the science of THC and impairment. In 2020 Arizona ballot Proposition 207 dramatically changed the issue for Marijuana DUI trials. Under the old law if the defendant had active THC within their body (usually proven through blood testing), they were guilty as a matter of law…
School zones present traffic safety hazards for a number of reasons. Not only are there a greater number of pedestrians around a school zone, but many of them are young children. School-age children are still learning traffic safety rules, and anyone who is learning a new skill is likely to make some mistakes from time…