Can I be charged with DUI if I wasn't driving?
Oct 23, 2013
Yes--you can be charged with DUI even if you are not driving. The charge is DUI While in "Actual Physical Control" of a vehicle.Whether you are in actual physical control or not is a question of law th...
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When does an arrest occur? Is it only when the police say "You're Under Arrest"?
Oct 23, 2013
Being placed under arrest always occurs when the police say the words: "You're under arrest." But their actions can also amount to an arrest. The determination of when someone is placed under arrest wi...
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Will I lose my license if I am arrested for DUI in Arizona?
Oct 23, 2013
By simply driving in the State of Arizona, you impliedly agree that if you are stopped and arrested for DUI, you will submit to chemical testing. This is why it is called the Implied Consent Law and th...
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Arizona Supreme Court Unanimously Shoots Down Prosecution’s Attack on Breath Testing Defenses
Oct 22, 2013
What started as a seemingly routine motion to prevent the defense from telling the truth about breath testing in the Tucson City Court, grew into a two-and-a-half year battle which was played out in th...
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Texas is Follwing Arizona Down a Slippery Slope
Oct 22, 2013
Texas is following Arizona on what appears to be a slippery-slope which will be affecting more states as time goes on. A new law went into effect on September 1st, 2013 which was passed by the 83rd Tex...
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Will a Medical Marijuana Card Protect Me from a DUI in Arizona?
Oct 22, 2013
A Medical Marijuana Card will not protect you from a DUI in Arizona. To understand why the card will not protect you, you must first understand three things: (1) Arizona Law, and; (2) the definition of...
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Can a DUI Conviction be Expunged in Arizona?
Oct 22, 2013
Can DUI Conviction be Expunged in Arizona?
Mandatory jail time, fines, ignition interlocks and license loss are direct effects of a DUI. There are many indirect effects, such as increased insurance rat...
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Do the police have to read me Miranda Rights when I am arrested?
Oct 22, 2013
The short answer is No. The triggering event for Miranda Rights is whether you are in custody or not. If you are not in custody, the police can ask you whatever they want to ask, and if you give a...
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What should I do if I receive a photo-ticket in Arizona?
Mar 15, 2012
What should I do if I receive a photo-ticket in Arizona?
You have four options upon receiving a photo-ticket in the mail. The first option is to accept responsibility and pay the ticket. Be aware that...
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How do the police test for alcohol in my blood?
Mar 15, 2012
How do the police test for alcohol in my blood?
Keep in mind that a police-administered blood test creates an estimate of the amount of alcohol that is in your blood. Like all estimates, it can be acc...
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