DUI Consequences
By Gordon Thompson | Arizona DUI & Criminal Defense Attorney | Updated June 2026 Arizona DUI Law Explained: Penalties for First & Second Offense Under A.R.S. § 28-1381 If you or someone you care about has been stopped or arrested for DUI in Arizona, one of the first things you need to understand…
Arizona Court Rules on Probation Credit: What Every Defendant Needs to Know Published June 9, 2026 • Arizona Criminal Defense • Gordon Thompson Attorney Legal Notice: The case discussed in this post is a Memorandum decision that means the following: NOT FOR OFFICIAL PUBLICATION. UNDER ARIZONA RULE OF THE SUPREME COURT 111(c), THIS DECISION…
Charged with an Extreme DUI in Arizona? Here’s What You’re Facing Updated June 2026 · 5 min read If you’ve been stopped by law enforcement in Phoenix, Scottsdale, Mesa, Tempe, or anywhere else in Arizona and your blood alcohol concentration (BAC) measured 0.15 or higher, you’re not dealing with a standard DUI —…
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…
11/26/15 A DUI or criminal conviction, misdemeanor or felony, can come with consequences which may not be widely known or easily thought of. College students or college hopefuls who receive a DUI or criminal conviction may not be able to proceed with their educational and career goals, depending on the criteria held by the educational…
A charge of driving under the influence is very serious and can have stiff penalties. Yet if you are a public transportation driver — such as a bus driver, taxi driver or train conductor — the penalties can be far more severe. Working with an experienced DUI attorney in Mesa can help you get the…