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 …
Understanding what happens as your blood alcohol concentration increases is important for anyone who drinks. You may think that just a drink or two is not going to do much, but it can. It all depends on how well you tolerate alcohol, what type of alcohol you are having, and the condition of your health going into the drinking spree. Even if you only have a few drinks now and again, the risks associated …
12May2015
Arizona DUI Statistics
2013 saw a sharp decline in Arizona DUI arrests with the director of Office of Highway Safety attributing the decline to the public’s better understanding of legal limits and the consequences for driving under the influence.