Arizona Method of Jury Selection for DUI Cases While it is rare, some DUI cases do go through the jury system. You have a right to a speedy and public trial by jury thanks to the sixth amendment and Arizona’s constitution. Jury members are randomly selected using Arizona’s motor vehicle driver’s license database and voter […]
Arizona DUI Jury Selection While it is rare, some DUI cases do go through the jury system. You have a right to a speedy and public trial by jury thanks to the sixth amendment and Arizona’s constitution. Jury members are randomly selected using Arizona’s motor vehicle driver’s license database and voter registration data. The law […]
How to Avoid Getting Pulled Over After Drinking in Arizona Law enforcement has many options for pulling you over, but they can’t do so without a qualifying reason or everything they discover could be void. That means that unless you break the law or attract attention to yourself, law enforcement cannot legally stop you. If […]
A Significant Change to Arizona Parking Laws You should be careful where you park anytime because you could face parking tickets for failing to heed posted parking instructions. But if you’ve been out partying, your judgment could be further impaired, and a small parking ticket could lead to DUI charges if law enforcement finds you’ve […]
How Much Time Can You Get Off for Good Behavior in Arizona? Truth-in-Sentencing Laws took effect in 1993 in the state of Arizona. This revised the existing Criminal Code and allows the state to incorporate good behavior when considering the release of convicted criminals. This includes “time off” for good behavior. A criminal must still […]
Marijuana DUI Laws in Arizona Over the last decade, the legal framework concerning the use of marijuana has changed tremendously. From being a prohibited substance, it became legal for medical use in 2010 and, with the adoption of Proposition 207 in 2020, for recreational use, as well. However, this does not mean that you cannot […]
Can You Get a DUI While Not Driving in Arizona? The definition of driving under influence – DUI in Arizona law, is the following: “ to drive or be in actual physical control of the vehicle”. The last part of the definition makes it possible for law enforcement officers to require you to take a […]
Can You Refuse a Breathalyzer in Arizona? You are driving home after a busy day at work and you see a police car signaling you to pull over. The law enforcement officer presents you with a Breathalyzer and tells you that you have to take a breath test. Should you consent to it or refuse? […]
What is the Penalty for DUI in Arizona? Driving a car on the roads of Arizona is a privilege, not a right, according to the state’s Department of Transportation. Therefore, earning a driver’s license means accepting to oblige all the traffic laws, including the ones that refer to driving under influence (DUI). When it comes […]
What Does Suspicion of DUI Mean in Arizona? Before the dreaded moment when you see police lights in your rearview mirror, your driving behavior or vehicle gives them a reason to pull you over. If you’ve had even just a beer before driving, you should be extra careful about how you’re driving to avoid attracting […]