Drunk Driver Kills Woman in Horrific T-Bone crash
According to recent reports, a woman was killed when the minivan in which she was riding collided with a Ford Crown Victoria. The driver of the Ford is believed to have been under the influence of alcohol and possibly marijuana at the time of the crash. The driver of the minivan was also seriously injured…
Labor Day DUI Checkpoints Totaled 582 Arrests
The final results from checkpoint DUI arrests over the recent Labor Day weekend are now available, according to a recent report. This year, Arizona authorities revealed that they had made more arrests over the Labor Day Weekend that in comparison to the same time period in 2013. Statistics released by the Arizona Governor’s Office of…
Phelps Receives Suspension following DUI
According to reports, retired Olympian Michael Phelps has been given a six-month suspension from all competitive swimming events after his second DUI arrest in the past ten years. While Phelps is best known for being the most decorated Olympian in history thanks to his 22 Olympic swimming medals, he is gaining notoriety for several legal…
DUI Checkpoint Stops Over 800
A recent DUI checkpoint set up by Pima County Sheriff’s Deputies stopped 848 vehicles in a single day. The checkpoint was near Aviation Highway and Richie Boulevard in Tuscon, Arizona. Out of all the vehicles that passed through the checkpoint, 12 sobriety tests were administered to drivers and there were 3 DUI arrests. Officers also…
392 Alcohol-Related Arrests in a Single Weekend
Last month, officers with the “Safe and Sober” campaign set up by the Tempe Police Department (TPD) made almost 400 arrests in the area surrounding Arizona State University (ASU). It was the first weekend since classes began and many students were out enjoying parties. However, the police are taking a serious stand against underage drinking…
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…