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How Will Pot Vote Affect DUI Charges?
Come November, there will be a ballot vote that – if passed – would allow for recreational use of marijuana in Arizona. There’s concern, however, on how that law would affect drivers with pot in their systems. What’s the Legal Limit? Under current Arizona law, drivers with more than .08 percent alcohol in their system…
Consequences for Debt May Not Be as Dire as You Think
If you’re constantly being called by debt collectors, have you ever wondered what would happen if you simply cannot afford to pay? In this article, we’ll talk about what happens with your debt once it’s been handed off to a collection agency. No Debt is the Same This may surprise you but there’s no universal…
Blood Tests Clears Man of DUI Charges
In an earlier blog, we spoke of blood tests for suspicion of driving under the influence (DUI). In this article, we’ll share news of a man whose DUI charges were dismissed because of his blood tests results. The Case at a Glance The Colorado bus driver was arrested and charged with suspicion of driving drunk…
Man Shows How to Get Rid of Student Debt
A recent story in U.S. News relays encouraging news of a man who had borrowed more than $240,000 in student loans for his children to attend college. While the man was later forced to declare bankruptcy with his wife, the Dept. of Education and the loan provider are settling with the man so that the…
New Law Designed To Gives Cops A Reason To Pull You Over
Arizona state lawmakers have given police a new excuse to pull you over. In short, new legislation signed by Gov. Doug Ducey requires that every brake and tail light on your vehicle be in working condition. If even one of them is out, you’ve unwittingly given police probable cause to stop you.
Supreme Court Rules Pot Smell Enough to Get Warrant for Search
The Arizona Supreme Court has ruled that the mere smell of marijuana is still enough of a sole reason for police to get a warrant to search an automobile. The judges also ruled, however, that the legal foundation for such a search can be completely dismissed if the suspect can prove that they are in…
Misery Loves Company: Debt Climbs for Seventh Straight Quarter
In an earlier blog, we cited an Associated Press story revealing that two-thirds of Americans would be hard pressed to cover a $1,000 emergency bill. The overriding theme was that the majority of Americans are facing tight financial times. In this article, we’ll stay with that theme – this time using numbers from a Federal…
DUI Arrests Flat During July 4th Weekend
In 2015, there were 443 charges of driving under the influence (DUI) during the Fourth of July weekend in Arizona. This year, that number remained rather steady with approximately 488 arrests for DUI. The total number of DUI arrests included aggravated DUIs – meaning there have been previous DUI charges or an invalid license –…
Most Americans Would Have A Hard Time Covering An Unexpected $1,000 Bill
If you’re having difficulty building an emergency fund, you’re definitely not alone. According to a story from the Associated Press, two-thirds of Americans would have a hard time coming up with the funds to cover a $1,000 emergency. Inside The Numbers Digging deeper into the story, which is based on a poll carried out by…