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...
DUI charges as an older adult
Some people think of a twenty-something when they envision the type of person who faces DUI charges, but it is important to remember that drivers of different ages face these allegations. If you are an older adult, or you have an elderly parent or spouse who is facing...
How reliable are breath test results?
When facing charges for allegedly driving drunk in Arizona, you may think you have few options. If authorities have a breath test indicating that your blood-alcohol content was above the legal limit of .08 at the time of your DUI arrest, challenging such a result may...
Are ignition interlock devices safe?
If you have been arrested and charged with an impaired driving offense in Arizona, you may end up being mandated to install and use an ignition interlock device as part of your penalties. The IID does allow you to drive again during your license suspension or...
A primer on Arizona DUI penalties
Arizona takes a strong stance when it comes to impaired driving. A driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs offense may result in a person losing the right to drive, spending time in jail and more. The presence of prior DUI offenses, a person's blood alcohol...
Punitive measures for multiple DUI offenders in Arizona
Very few drivers make the mistake of operating a vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Those that do immediately increase the danger to themselves and everyone else on the road. To combat these tragedies, Arizona, like all 50 states in the U.S.,...
Could “sleeping it off” in the car lead to DUI charges?
After a night out, you might think that sleeping it off in your car is the best way to keep yourself and other drivers safe. However, the same decision to sleep in your car could put you in legal trouble in the state of Arizona. Being caught behind the wheel while...
Arizona man charged after claiming to have explosives in vehicle
A felony charge laid against an Arizona man for something he said during a traffic stop shows how careful you need to be when talking to a police officer. The man has been charged with use of weapons of mass destruction for allegedly telling a state trooper that there...
