Lots of people visit Arizona every year. Whether you flew into Phoenix for business, to drive to Flagstaff or Sedona, or to drive to the Grand Canyon, it is important to know that you are subject to the state’s laws just like full-time residents. This includes the state’s DUI laws. Getting a DUI in Arizona [...]
Getting a DUI in Arizona can have several consequences. While most people who get arrested worry about going to jail (which is a real possibility in Arizona), this is ultimately just one of multiple consequences you can face as the result of a conviction. When facing a DUI in Arizona, it is important to make [...]
When you are facing a DUI charge, you need to make informed decisions based on accurate information and reliable legal advice. As a former Arizona criminal court judge, I have seen far too many cases of unrepresented defendants making extremely costly mistakes due to having fundamental misunderstandings of the law. Unfortunately, there are several myths [...]
Learn what You Need to Know about the Field Sobriety Tests During a DUI Traffic Stop in Arizona from Phoenix DUI Defense Attorney Mark Weingart To arrest you for driving under the influence (DUI) in Arizona, the police officer who pulled you over must be able to establish “probable cause.” This requires much more than [...]
In Arizona DUI cases, the defendant’s blood alcohol concentration (BAC) can serve as strong evidence of guilt—as long as the defendant’s BAC test result is legally admissible in court. While the police typically test DUI suspects’ BAC with a breathalyzer device on the side of the road, in some cases, they will obtain a blood [...]
Most people don’t know that you don’t actually have to be driving to be convicted of DUI. “Actual Physical Control” in Arizona DUI Cases This is based on the language of Arizona’s DUI law, which makes it a criminal offense to be in “actual physical control” of a vehicle while impaired by alcohol or drugs. [...]
Under Arizona law, when the police test your blood alcohol concentration (BAC) during or after a drunk driving traffic stop, you have the right to request independent testing. Obtaining an independent test of your BAC can be extremely important, and even requesting an independent test can help defend against a drunk driving charge in [...]
In Arizona, the cops have plenty of ways to catch drunk drivers and provide prosecutors with the evidence they need to secure convictions. While there is no excuse for getting drunk and then getting behind the wheel, if you make this mistake, you should do everything you can to mitigate your risk of facing the [...]
What does it mean to be “driving under the influence”? To most people, it simply means drinking and driving. But, if you have been charged with driving under the influence (DUI) in Arizona, you need to understand what constitutes clearly – and what does not constitute – a criminal act under Arizona law. In many [...]
If you have been charged with driving under the influence (DUI) in Arizona, you probably have many questions about your DUI case. One of these questions may be: Should you testify in your defense during your trial? Testifying in your defense might seem like a good idea. It will make it look like you don’t [...]
