On June 1, 2017, the Arizona Department of Public Health issued a News Release that stated: The Arizona Department of Health Services today released its latest data on opioid overdoses in Arizona showing the highest number of deaths in ten years. In 2016, 790 Arizonans died from opioid overdoses. The trend shows a startling increase …
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Read MoreThe Arizona Zero Tolerance DUI Law Arizona passed A.R.S. § 4-244(34) in response to the 1995 National Highway Systems Designation Act stating that federal highway funds would be withheld from any state that failed to set a 0.02 alcohol concentration limit for minor drivers. A.R.S. § 4-244(34) provides: “It is unlawful for a person under …
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Read MoreBeing convicted of a misdemeanor DUI once is tough enough. It becomes much tougher if you are arrested for a second misdemeanor DUI. Another conviction would mean additional prison time, heavier fines, longer license suspension, and more loss of your personal reputation. When facing multiple DUI charges, it is best to work with a lawyer …
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Read MoreReasons Why You Would Need Legal Representation for any Extreme DUI Case Many people think that DUI laws in Arizona are similar to other states. They are wrong. They don’t realize that Arizona has unique DUI laws that are stricter compared to most other states. Penalties for a DUI conviction in Arizona are also stiffer …
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Read MoreThere is no doubt that drunk driving has been one of the leading causes of road deaths for decades. Unfortunately, drunk driving is still prevalent in most parts of the country. DUI laws in the U.S. vary depending on the state. Thus, it is a good idea to know about the laws not only in …
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Read MoreDrunk drivers, to put it simply, face harsh penalties and fines in the State of Arizona. The state has some of the harshest DUI laws in the US. In Arizona, you are guilty of DUI if at least one of the following applies to you pursuant to A.R.S. § 28-1381(A)(1)-(4): You are impaired to the …
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