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Facts About DUI in Arizona
Many new drivers are confused about the laws regarding DUI. They may have been told myths that sound believable but turn out to be false, landing them in trouble. It is also important that you familiarize yourself with the facts surrounding drunk driving. It may make you realize the true risk you are taking when…
Arizona DUI Penalties: Some of the Nation’s Toughest
In Arizona, it is unlawful for the person in control of a vehicle to be under the influence of any intoxicating liquor or drugs. When you apply for a driver’s license in Arizona it is considered a privilege, not a right. By choosing to apply, you give consent for law enforcement officers to test your…
What If I Have Multiple DUIs?
Many laws are structured in such a way as to punish repeat offenders more harshly. The idea behind this is that since the punishment was not severe enough to make the offender stop the first time, a harsher penalty may have the desired effect of stopping the behavior. Whether it is the unlawful discharge of…
Three People Arrested After Car and Foot Chase
According to recent reports, two men and one woman were arrested after a chase both by car and on foot. Officers attempted to pull over the car on Arizona Highway 51 after car was recorded by radar traveling 98 miles per hour. When the officer attempted to pull the vehicle over, the driver increased speed…
Woman Under Arrest in DUI Death
According to recent reports, Starr-Nesha Branch, 35, is being held by police on suspicion of manslaughter, aggravated assault and driving while under the influence of drugs. This arrest comes four months after the crime, which happen on April 26,2014. The accident occurred at the intersection of McDowell and Citrus in Goodyear, Arizona. Branch collided with…
School Daze: Teacher Arrives Drunk To Class
An Arizona teacher is behind bars after she allegedly drove to school drunk and continued to drink once she arrived, according to recent reports. Kathleen Jardine, 57, was said to have yelled at her students until one reported her to administrators. Jardine is a math teacher at Poston Butte High School. She is facing a…
Extreme and Super Extreme DUIs: Rising Costs and Consequences
Arizona designates several different classifications of DUIs, including regular DUI, extreme DUI and super extreme DUI. The state categorizes DUIs based on the severity of the situation and the amount of alcohol the driver has consumed. Each type of charge leads to different amounts paid in fines and different amounts of jail time associated with…
Man Arrested for DUI While Sleeping
Prescott Valley police reported the DUI arrest of a man sleeping behind the wheel of his pickup truck. Officers arrived at the scene after receiving reports of a car stopped on Highway 89A to find the man sleeping behind the wheel. The car was stopped between two lanes of traffic. The man in the car…
Arizona DUIs Are Pricey
DUIs continue to incur serious consequences as law enforcement and the public push for more stringent laws against them. One of the most common penalties for a DUI conviction is the threat of jail time, but a revoked license can also be very inconvenient. However, the most devastating consequence of a DUI may not be…