DUI
All posts discussing DUI issues.
A 2016 analysis by WalletHub.com lists Arizona #1 strictest state in the country for DUI consequences. As pointed out in the article, though the jail sentence is probably the most-dreaded punishment there are many other possible collateral consequences and the jail time may well be the quickest and most painless. For more information and…
6/29/16 Two Phoenix men have been arrested and charged in the shooting of a man they suspected to be driving under the influence (DUI). The incident, which took place on Monday in the Blue Ridge section of Coconino County, began when the men noticed what appeared to be a DUI driver behind them. Themselves…
3/24/16 On March 22nd, Kris R. McClain was sentenced in the Yavapai County Superior Court to 32 years in prison on the charges of manslaughter, aggravated assault, aggravated DUI and a probation violation charge. For more on this story, see dcourier.com: http://dcourier.com/news/2016/mar/22/mcclain-gets-32-years-fatal-2013-car-crash-while-i/ If you’ve been charged with DUI or another criminal offense, getting help from…
3/14/16 Maricopa County Attorney and Uber team up to offer a $20 discount to first-time Uber users through March 17th for St. Patrick’s Day. For details, see the story at ktar.com: http://ktar.com/story/958592/uber-and-county-attorney-partnering-for-st-pattys-day/ If you’ve been charged with DUI or another criminal offense, getting help from an experienced and knowledgeable lawyer is one…
3/4/16 In a jury trial the judge is required to instruct the jury on the law and evidence they must consider. These instructions may be given at the beginning of the case and must be given at the conclusion of the evidence, before the jury retires to decide the case. A jury instruction must…
3/4/16 Arizona Court of Appeals says DUI jury instruction stating the breath test machine was working properly before and after the defendant’s tests was not improper. In a jury trial the judge is required to instruct the jury on the law and evidence they must consider. These instructions may be given at the beginning…
3/2/16 In Arizona a person arrested for DUI has the right to consult with an attorney prior to submitting to the chemical tests as long as that consultation does not interfere with the ongoing police investigation. If the police do interfere with the person’s right to counsel the usual remedy is suppression of the use…
3/2/16 In Arizona a person can be guilty of DUI if they are driving or in actual physical control and are impaired by alcohol, drugs or some combination thereof. In State v. Bayless-George, the defendant was charged with driving while under the influence. The impairing substances at issue were Ambien (which is a central…