31Dec2018
What Do I Get Out of a DUI Screening?
Many people hear the term DUI screening and think “Why would I do this?”. Many wrongly believe that a DUI alcohol screening will not do any good after their DUI arrest and cost them money that they may not have right now. Truth be told, if you were arrested for an Arizona DUI, then you should go out of your way to get a DUI screening, whether or not your lawyer or the judge told you that you had to. …
During a DUI arrest in Phoenix, there are several things to keep in mind. You need to cooperate, but you only need to cooperate so far. If you cooperate too much, it can actually work against you when your day in court arrives. You must remain polite, but you must also protect yourself. Should you face being pulled over for DUI in Phoenix, Arizona, you need to remember that it is your future on the line. By following a few …
Were you told by someone that a DUI screening could help you, should you get convicted of a DUI in Phoenix? Well, they were right. They can be very beneficial should you go through and face a conviction of any DUI charges in Phoenix, Arizona. In nearly all cases, if you get convicted, the judge will offer you less time in jail if you were to go through and complete a DUI screening and the subsequent DUI alcohol classes. However, …
Phoenix DUIs have many different levels because there are different levels of offenses depending on what a driver does wrong. Some DUI offenses do not involve drinking at all, while other offenses are determined by a driver’s blood alcohol level. It all depends on how you are acting, what is going on, and if you are actually in control of a vehicle at the time the police are present. The more you know about DUIs in Phoenix, Arizona, the better off …
15Nov2018
DUIs and The Damage Alcohol Does to You
Drinking alcohol in moderation can be beneficial for healthy adults, according to several scientific studies, but don’t be fooled, ingesting it in excess and for long periods of time, can have some very negative consequences on almost every organ in your body. The damage alcohol does to you is not only physical and emotional, but it can result in a DUI that will tarnish your record for several years. Having a couple of beers after work while hanging out with …
You probably already realize that getting behind the wheel of a motorized vehicle after consuming any alcohol is a serious crime known as driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI). While it only takes a small amount of alcohol to cause this situation, you’re not officially considered drunk unless you have a blood alcohol content (BAC) level of at least 0.08%. As such, you might not even show any warning signs that you’re driving drunk, but this …
It is against the law to drive or physically control a vehicle while you are under the influence of alcohol. This is why when you apply for and accept your driving privileges in Arizona you are also giving consent for blood alcohol concentration and drug content (BADC) testing if you are arrested for driving under the influence (DUI). According to the Implied Consent Law a law enforcement officer must simply believe you are driving while under the influence. They can …
Were you arrested for DUI in Phoenix? If so, then it is important that you know what you can do prior to appearing in court to help your case. Just going along with what the officer and the judge tells you is likely to leave you with hefty consequences. However, if you go to court prepared, you can often knock of much, if not all of your jail time, and sometimes even reduce your fines. There are specific steps to …
A lot of people feel as though they cannot have a problem, like an alcohol addiction, since the “drug” is legal. However, that is not the case. You can have an addiction to any substance that changes how you feel or how you think. This can include things like food, behaviors, and beverages, like alcohol. An alcohol addiction is often something that takes time to develop, so you may not even be sure that you have one. However, there are …
When you get pulled over for a Phoenix DUI there are certain things you need to do and other things you should avoid at all costs, so that you can retain your rights for a potential trial. Your attorney will need all the help he can get and providing statements without a lawyer present can cause you problems down the road. It is illegal to drive a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs and Arizona has …