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 …
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, …
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 …
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 …