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...
Things to know before driving in Prescott Valley on New Year’s Eve
Concerns over the Covid-19 pandemic have forced the cancellation of Prescott’s annual Whiskey Row Boot Drop event on New Year’s Eve. Organizers say they’re going to help people give 2020 the boot with a virtual event on Dec. 31 on YouTube. You’ll also be able to ring...
DUI Penalties: Ignition interlock devices
People convicted of or who plead guilty to driving under the influence may face several consequences. In addition to a suspension of their driving privileges, fines and jail time, the court may order drivers to have ignition interlock devices installed in any vehicles...
Your Teen’s DUI Charge Could Impact Their Future
Your kids are growing up fast. It seems like just yesterday you were changing their diapers, now they are licensed drivers with active social lives. This newfound independence leads teens to make questionable decisions and hard lessons. Some of those lessons may be...
