As temperatures continue to climb in the Grand Canyon State, Arizonans realize summer is just around the corner. From Memorial Day to Labor Day, you and others have plenty of opportunities to enjoy booze. Therefore, you can expect to encounter enhanced DUI enforcement...
Sobering statistics about Arizona DUI
The holiday season brought expanded enforcement to the Prescott area to reduce accidents associated with driving under the influence. Reviewing Arizona's DUI statistics can help you understand the safety risks of substance use as a motorist. These are some of the most...
Can you refuse a breath analysis test?
When an officer asks you to take a breath analysis test, you may feel like it is within your rights to refuse. But is it really? It may surprise you to hear the answer: you can refuse, but you do so at a steep cost. What exactly is the cost of refusal? Can you afford...
Can a failed field sobriety test get you arrested?
Officers have many tools at their disposal to use in instances where they believe someone has driven under the influence. If they pull you over suspecting the same, then you may end up dealing with one or more of them. Field sobriety tests make up one of the many...
How do DUI convictions affect your college career?
Facing any charges related to intoxicated driving can have a lasting impact on your life both in the short and long term. Sometimes, you may feel invulnerable due to your age, especially without a previous history of conviction. But just one wrong move can change...
What are the DUI penalties in Arizona?
According to the Arizona Department of Public Safety, the state takes driving under the influence (DUI) very seriously. As a result, all motorists should understand the laws surrounding intoxicated driving. You should also know the exact penalties that await should...
What is a field sobriety test?
Officers often rely on several tools to detect whether you are driving sober or not. Though the most well-known tests are the breath and blood analysis tests, they are not the ones you will see right away. More often than not, that will fall to field sobriety testing....
What should I know about breathalyzer calibration?
In the event that the police accuse you of driving while under the influence in Arizona, it is highly likely that one of the key pieces of evidence against you is a breathalyzer reading. A breathalyzer is a specific type of machine that requires a suspect to breathe...
DUI sobriety checkpoints in Arizona: some key takeaways
Arizona drivers across the Prescott Valley and other parts of Arizona who have encountered DUI checkpoints and interacted with police officers pursuant to their enforcement will likely never forget the experience. Because it’s jarring. And almost always an unexpected...
How To Defend Against DUI Charges
A DUI conviction comes with more consequences than just jail time and fines. A conviction can also have collateral consequences like losing your job, your license, and a damaged reputation. These kinds of consequences can impact your life for years to come, which is...
