Few people are fully aware of what alcohol really does when it enters your body. There is the euphoria you may experience, but there are also other actions taking place at the same time. It is slowing your ability to think and react, plus it is causing little bits of damage. The more alcohol you put in your body, the more damage it has the potential to do. Plus, alcohol even has the power to rewire how your brain works. …
There are several things that you need to do when recovering from a DUI arrest. First, you need to get your DUI screening done. Second, you need to figure out who is going to be by your side during your court appearances. Finally, but certainly not any less important than the others, you need to figure out your aftercare plan. This is what you set up so that you are far less likely to ever make the same mistake again …
When you get the results of your DUI screening, it is important that you go over them. It is important that you understand what they say and what they suggest for your future. If you made a one-time mistake and rarely drink as it is, you likely got results saying that you need DUI classes. However, if you are a regular drinker, you may have a suggestion for drug and alcohol rehab in the mix. If this is the case, …
04Jan2019
Comparing the Types of DUIs in Arizona
There are several types of DUIs in Phoenix, Arizona. Each of them carries with them unique consequences. You need to understand what constitutes a DUI in Arizona to understand what you could face if you choose to drink and drive. Even if you do not have a blood alcohol level at or above 0.08%, you can still face a DUI arrest in Phoenix. You only have to appear to be unsafe behind the wheel in order to face a DUI …
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. …
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 …
07Mar2018
What is Impaired Driving?
It may seem like the answer to the question above is rather simple. Impaired driving can easily be defined as driving while intoxicated from alcohol (or driving under the influence). However, the answer can become much more complex when truly considered and studied. When understanding the task of driving in itself, it’s really intricate. There’s the requirement for much attention, complete awareness, the proper judgment, good coordination, and a handful of years of experience. Over time, the task of driving …