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Defensive Driving and Its Benefits
February 05, 2022
Defensive driving is one of the best ways to stay safe while on the road. With defensive driving skills, any driver can steer clear of possible collisions caused by various...
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The Adverse Effects of Alcohol On Your Driving
September 25, 2021
Science has long established that alcohol has a huge impact on a person’s driving. However, people still have a hard time realizing how impaired they truly are after drinking, and...
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Best Ways to Avoid Drinking and Driving
August 27, 2021
A DUI arrest may feel like a one time mistake, but this can also be a sign of a substance abuse problem for the offender. While a seasoned DUI lawyer...
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What to Do If You’re Injured in an Accident by a Drunk Driver
December 31, 2020
When you suffer an injury in a car accident, your whole world may come crashing down. Learning that the “at fault” driver was also a drunk driver only adds more...
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Unexpected Ways a DUI Can Impact One’s Life
April 04, 2019
A person who is pulled over and charged with drunk driving (DUI/DWI) will suffer many consequences. Plenty of drivers are aware of some of these consequences, such as a suspended...
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Teens and the Legal Consequences of an Underage DUI
January 08, 2019
If you’ve already made the mistake of driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol but somehow managed to make it home without injury to yourself or others and...
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Does Arizona allow DUI checkpoints?
June 30, 2017
If you have been charged with DUI in Arizona, contact us now for quality DUI Defense. We have assisted thousands of people in Phoenix and beyond with DUI cases. Not...
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Infographic: 1st vs 2nd DUI: What Are The Consequences?
November 29, 2016
When it comes to DUI charges, do you know what the consequences are? In the infographic below, we are comparing a first DUI charge with a second time DUI offense...
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Arizona Police Officer Put On Leave After Punching Woman
November 23, 2016
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. – An internal investigation is ongoing in the case involving an Arizona cop who punched a woman while taking her into custody. He was arresting the woman on...
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Several Arizona Cities Have The Deadliest Drunk Drivers
October 27, 2016
There are many causes of motor vehicle crashes, including foggy weather, driving at a high rate of speed, or fatigue, but accidents that happen due to any of these reasons...
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Family Of 19-Year-Old Alexis Rumer Grieving Loss Of A Young Woman Lost To Drunk Driver
October 11, 2016
SURPRISE, Ariz. – The Phoenix-area family of 19-year-old Alexis Rumer are grieving her loss, a young woman who they knew as a source of positive energy and encouragement for everyone...
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35-Year-Old Phoenix Bicyclist Killed By Suspected Drunk Driver
September 27, 2016
A 35-year-old bicyclist was killed by a suspected drunken driver Saturday night in a collision that took place near 43rd Avenue and Bethany Home Road. According to Phoenix police spokesman,...
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Iman Shumpert Arrested On Suspicion Of DUI Following A Traffic Stop
September 16, 2016
On 10th of August, Cleveland Cavaliers guard, Iman Shumpert, was taken into custody on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol following a traffic stop in Fayette County. Fayette...
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Intense DUI Task Force Planned Near ASU This Weekend
September 02, 2016
PHOENIX – For this weekend, police is warning Tempe area residents to think twice before consuming alcohol and getting behind the wheel. The message by the police was, “Don’t drink...
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Traffic Laws And Driving Rules In Arizona
August 31, 2016
This article talks about the traffic laws and driving rules in Arizona: Drinking & Driving Violations Driving Under the Influence or DUI is defined under A.R.S. §28-1381 (Title 28, Chapter...
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What Is The Arizona Vehicle Code?
August 31, 2016
From traffic safety laws to vehicle registrations, driver license procedures, and vehicle registration fees, everything is covered under the Arizona “Vehicle Code.” The vehicle code defines the rule of the...
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Man facing DUI charges after rollover crash that injured pregnant woman
August 03, 2016
PHOENIX – A man is charged for driving under the influence of alcohol after he caused a rollover crash and injured a pregnant lady. The accident happened on Wednesday after...
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Two Phoenix men charged with shooting suspected drunk driver
July 12, 2016
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. – According to the authorities, two Phoenix men shot and injured a man they suspected of driving under the influence of alcohol and now both are facing charges....
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2 Officers Injured And Suspect Dead After Shooting Incident At Wal-Mart In Phoenix Suburb
April 26, 2016
CHANDLER, Ariz. – 24-year-old Mitchell Oakley was killed in a shooting incident that took place Saturday at a Wal-Mart in suburban Phoenix, after he opened fire at two officers. According...
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Drunk Driver Backs Into Gas Pump Igniting Fire
April 01, 2016
According to Hillsborough County deputies, 37-year-old Chad Michael Weber was driving under the influence of alcohol when he backed a motor vehicle into a Wawa store gas pump, causing it...
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Suspect In Deadly I-17 Wreck Had History Of DUI
March 18, 2016
Phoenix – On Tuesday morning, a deadly crash that happened on I-17 left one individual dead who was travelling to work on his motorcycle. The accident was caused by 33-year-old...
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58-Year-Old Woman Hit And Killed By Drunk Driver
March 04, 2016
PHOENIX – A 58-year-old woman died Saturday night due to an individual driving under the influence of alcohol in Glendale, according to the police. The cops told that 34-year-old Erick...
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Agencies Teaming Up To Crack Down On Driving Under The Influence For Phoenix Open
February 22, 2016
SCOTTSDALE, AZ -As the Phoenix Open is in full swing, agencies from all over the Valley descended on Scottsdale to crack down on drunk driving. The agencies that teamed up...
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Police Arrest Arizona Man For Suspected DUI
February 04, 2016
43-year-old Jeffrey Michlitch of Phoenix, Arizona, was arrested by Rancho Mirage police Saturday afternoon when he allegedly crashed his car into another while drunk. According to the authorities, the incident...
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Maricopa-County And Uber To Extend Anti-Drinking-And-Driving Campaign
January 18, 2016
PHOENIX – In an ongoing effort to reduce the number of drunk driving-related accidents in the Phoenix area, the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office and ridesharing service Uber will extend their...
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Thanksgiving Weekend DUI Arrests Down From 2014 In Arizona
December 21, 2015
PHOENIX – According to a report released by the Arizona Governor’s Office of Highway Safety, the number of DUI arrests made over the Thanksgiving weekend in Arizona this year were...
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How Does Driver License Suspension Work In Arizona?
November 16, 2015
A DUI arrest in Arizona will trigger two separate cases, one is the administrative hearing with the MVD and the second is the criminal case with the court system. Drivers...
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DUI Field Sobriety Tests And How To Refuse Them In Arizona?
November 16, 2015
Standard Field Sobriety Tests in Arizona are part of the preliminary roadside tests that a police officer will carry out in order to decide if the driver is impaired or...
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Phoenix Police Officer At Risk Of Losing Job After Extreme DUI Arrest
October 26, 2015
PHOENIX – 30-year-old Robert M. Perez, a Phoenix police officer, is at risk of losing his job after he was arrested for Extreme drunk driving. The incident took place over...
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Does The Arizona ‘Aggravated DUI – License’ Law, Pursuant To Arizona Revised Statute §28-1383, Actual Mean What It Says, Or Something Else?
October 15, 2015
The Answer That Has Been Plaguing Civilians and Attorneys for Decades, Now Explained. For some reason, this is an issue that continues to puzzle civilians and attorneys alike. Does Arizona...
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New Ordinance In Tempe Put Brakes On Distracted Drivers
October 01, 2015
Distracted driving is a serious issue which is increasing day by day and it has reached a level at which it is believed as more deadly than intoxicated driving. There...
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20% Fewer Drunk Driving Arrests This Labor Day Weekend In Arizona
September 21, 2015
PHOENIX – According to statistics, the rate of impaired drivers taken into custody over Labor Day weekend this year decreased 20 percent from 2014. In 2014, the number of individuals...
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25-Year-Old Ricky Louie Chacon Sentenced To 2.5 Years For Burglary, DUI
August 21, 2015
SAFFORD – A man, who said he wants to change his life while serving jail by getting rid of his addiction so he could be a good person and bring...
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Donovan Mcnabb Arrested For DUI Again In Arizona
July 22, 2015
Donovan McNabb was arrested for his second drunk-driving arrest late last month in Gilbert, Arizona. The former NFL quarterback was involved in a non-injury collision at about 11:35 pm on...
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Arizona Ranked First On List Of States With Harshest DUI Laws In The Nation
June 29, 2015
PHOENIX – A study conducted recently showed that the laws related to drinking and driving in Arizona are the strictest among all states. According to WalletHub, if an individual commits...
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Suspect In Deadly Drunken Driving Crash Turns Himself In
June 10, 2015
PHOENIX – A suspect in a deadly accident, in which alcohol was involved, that happened in the month of April, has turned himself in to the authorities. According to the...
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Wrong way driver arrested on DUI charges in Tempe
May 21, 2015
An Arizona Department of Public Safety spokesman reported that a wrong-way driver got off the highway and wrecked in Tempe early Monday morning before the driver was taken into custody....
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Drunk Driver Sentenced For Killing Motorcyclist
May 05, 2015
KINGMAN – During an emotional hearing on Monday, 52-year-old Joseph Richard Baird who pleaded guilty for killing an elderly motorcyclist while driving under the influence of alcohol on 23rd of...
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25-Year-Old Woman Arrested For DUI After Car Wreck
April 22, 2015
On Tuesday afternoon, a 25-year-old woman was taken into custody by Mesa police after she got involved in an accident and escaped the scene while the driver of the other...
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Arizona Drivers With DUI Face High Car Insurance Rates
March 04, 2015
According to a survey, drivers in Arizona facing a DUI charge can have their car insurance rates increase more than 100%, which is one of the most expensive increases in...
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Wrong-Way Driver In Phoenix Suspected To Be Nearly 4 Times The Legal DUI Limit
February 09, 2015
On Tuesday, a wrong-way crash happened involving a driver, accused of killing a Phoenix Fire Department dispatcher, who had a BAC level content almost four times the legal limit of...
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66-Year-Old Grandmother Killed By Drunk Arizona Teacher
January 23, 2015
An elementary school teacher has been taken into custody and charged with second-degree murder after she ran over a grandmother while driving under the influence of alcohol. 66-year-old Kathleen Searcy...
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Arizona DPS Motorcycle Officer Hurt In Suspected DUI Crash
November 18, 2014
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – On Saturday, a motorcycle officer with the Arizona Department of Public Safety sustained several injuries after he was struck by an alleged drunk driver. The officer is...
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Michael Phelps Suspended For 6 Months After DUI Arrest
October 16, 2014
On Monday, 29-year-old Michael Phelps’ was suspended by the USA Swimming for 6 months and they are forcing him to withdraw from world championships in 2015. He also lost six...
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Drunk Driver Crashes Into Empty Page High School
October 02, 2014
PAGE – According to Page Police report, a Kayenta man was taken into custody after crashing his vehicle into a classroom at Page High School and causing about $20,000 in...
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1 Woman Killed And 2 Injured As Drunk Driver Runs Stop Sign
September 16, 2014
An accident that occurred on Thursday night in Laveen is under investigation by detectives and according to them, the reason of the accident was alcohol. 1 woman died and 2...
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Arizona teacher arrives drunk to class
August 26, 2014
On Thursday, authorities said that an Arizona math teacher arrived drunk to a high school class and drank from the bottle again in the classroom, where she shouted at her...
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PJ Tucker Accused Of ‘Super-Extreme’ DUI
August 04, 2014
In May, Scottsdale police took Phoenix Suns player P.J. Tucker into custody on suspicion of super extreme DUI. Scottsdale police said that on 10th of May, Tucker’s BAC level was...
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Serious crash on Loop 101 leads to arrest
June 30, 2014
GLENDALE, AZ – On Saturday, the driver of a vehicle involved in a serious accident in the west Valley was taken into custody by the authorities. The accident happened southbound...
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Avondale animal control officer arrested for allegedly driving under the influence
June 05, 2014
TEMPE, Ariz. – 37-year-old Matthew Hoffman, an Avondale animal control officer, has been taken into custody for allegedly driving while intoxicated. Tempe police spokesman Lt. Mike Pooley said that the...
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Wrong-way driver in fatal Arizona crash was drunk
June 02, 2014
PHOENIX – On Thursday, a wrong-way driver who caused an accident and killed an off-duty police officer in a head-on collision on a Phoenix-area freeway, had a BAC level almost...
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Driver ID’ed in suspected DUI crash that killed taxi driver
May 07, 2014
The name of the suspected drunk driver who caused an Old Town accident in which a cab driver died has been released by the CHP. On Saturday morning, 42-year-old Amy...
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Phoenix man accused of stabbing 12-year-old brother pleads not guilty
April 03, 2014
On Thursday, 27-year-old Andrew Ward, accused of stabbing his 12-year-old brother in a north Phoenix home earlier this month, pleaded not guilty in front of the Maricopa County Superior Court....
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More than 200 DUI arrests made statewide over St. Patrick’s Day weekend
March 27, 2014
PHOENIX – Over St. Patrick’s Day weekend, more than 200 individuals were taken into custody in Arizona for driving under the influence related offenses, according to officials. The Arizona Governor’s...
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Drunk driver causes deadly overnight accident
March 14, 2014
TUCSON – A man accused of triggering a deadly crash overnight on the Southside was taken into custody by Tucson Police. Juan M. Hernandez-Rodriguez, 28, is in Pima County Jail...
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Man arrested for super extreme DUI in Arizona
March 06, 2014
Mohave County, AZ – Steven Ray Radley, Jr. of Lake Havasu City, was taken into custody by the Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies on several drunk driving charges. A traffic stop...
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Alleged Tempe drunk driver accident caught on surveillance video
February 07, 2014
PHOENIX – On Friday, an incident happened, which left a woman injured. Surveillance video shows a woman walking to her blue van in a busy Walmart parking lot at Southern...
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31-year-old drunk driver causes chain-reaction, hits pedestrian
February 04, 2014
TEMPE, Ariz. – On Friday night, a woman was taken into custody for causing two chain-reaction accidents and hitting a pedestrian while driving under the influence of alcohol, said Tempe...
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Drunk Driving arrests in Arizona during last year holiday season
December 31, 2013
In Arizona, driving under the influence is a critical issue. More than 30,000 DUI arrests in 2012 were made according to the state Governor’s Office of Highway Safety. The holiday...
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Phoenix Suns broadcaster Tom Chambers arrested for DUI
December 20, 2013
PHOENIX – Tom Chambers, Phoenix Suns broadcaster, has apologized to the NBA team and its fans after being taken into custody on suspicion of driving under the influence. On Saturday...
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Weeks-old traces of marijuana enough for DUI
December 09, 2013
PHOENIX – Operating a motor vehicle weeks after smoking marijuana increases the chances of being charged with driving while intoxicated in Arizona. On Tuesday, a prosecutor argued that there is...
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Suspected drunk driver crashes into Phoenix girl’s bedroom
December 02, 2013
PHOENIX – According to the authorities, a suspected driver driving while intoxicated crashed his car through a girl’s bedroom overnight. 26-year-old Daniel Sanchez Patino was driving his black BMW when...
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39-year-old Scottsdale woman accused of DUI with baby in car
November 07, 2013
GLENDALE, Ariz. – According to the police, 39-year-old Angela Lynne Erickson was driving while intoxicated with a baby in her vehicle. She is facing aggravated driving under the influence charges....
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Anyone Can Drive Drunk (and That’s Why You Shouldn’t)
November 07, 2013
It doesn’t really matter who you are, or your station in life. There comes a time when you may think it’s a good idea to get behind the wheel when...
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Driver in Fatal Phoenix Crash had a BAC level four times the legal limit
October 28, 2013
PHOENIX – A Phoenix man was taken into custody on five felony and five misdemeanor charges after a fatal freeway rollover. He allegedly had a BAC level almost 4 times...
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Stolen vehicle recovered at DUI checkpoint
October 04, 2013
On Saturday night, a truck that was stolen from the State of Washington was found at a Southeastern Arizona DUI Task Force checkpoint. According to CCSO Spokeswoman Carol Capas, the...
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Phoenix Police Detective accused of extreme DUI
September 25, 2013
PHOENIX – A nine-year veteran and a detective with the Phoenix Police Department, Lori Demski, is facing a possible charge of extreme drunken driving. 36-year-old Demski was taken into custody...
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DWI Courts Initiative
September 17, 2013
Wholesalers of America (WSWA) launched a new DWI courts initiative. The initiative focused on establishing best practices for DWI courts and determining national policy issues about drunk driving as they...
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Phoenix detective facing possible extreme DUI charge
September 17, 2013
36-year-old Lori Demski, a Phoenix detective, is on administrative leave and facing a possible charge of extreme DUI. Demski was taken into custody on 11th of August within the bounds...
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Judge tosses out evidence in DUI cases after finding problems with Scottsdale Crime Lab
September 05, 2013
PHOENIX – A judge threw out proof used in a group of DUI cases from Scottsdale, referencing ‘malfunctioning’ equipment in the Scottsdale Crime Lab. After a long legal war, in...
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Use of Medical marijuana in Arizona could lead to a DUI
August 26, 2013
In Arizona, Medical-marijuana cardholders who get behind the wheel after using marijuana may face a difficult legal choice. They may get their driver’s license suspended or their marijuana card or...
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New DUI ruling gives defendants tool to defeat charges against them
August 15, 2013
PHOENIX – A new tool has been given by the state’s high court to individuals charged with DUI to fight against the charges. On Monday in a unanimous ruling, the...
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Prescott woman accused of felony DUI after hitting construction site
July 22, 2013
PRESCOTT, Ariz. – According to Lt. Ken Morley with the Prescott Police Dept., a 43-year-old Prescott woman, is facing multiple felony charges after she hit 4 construction vehicles and injured...
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Laws to lower nationwide DUI limit may have little impact on drivers in Arizona
July 08, 2013
In Arizona, the laws and rules of drunk driving are some of the nation’s strictest, therefore, the NTSB (National Transportation Safety Board) recommendation to decrease the nationwide standard BAC level...
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Consequences of driving under the influence in Arizona
June 27, 2013
Driving while intoxicated is not only unsafe for drivers, it can cost a lot in the form of fines and penalties and as a result of DUI, a person may...
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Man wrongly accused of DUI suing over dismissed DUI
June 21, 2013
PHOENIX – On Thursday, a report was released by the City of Surprise on the interactions police have had with Jessie Thornton who is suing the city over a dismissed...
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Criminal probe of a Phoenix police officer may hurt DUI cases
June 18, 2013
PHOENIX – According to defense attorneys, many DUI cases in Phoenix can be dismissed over a criminal investigation of a Phoenix police officer over fraud allegations. Attorney Lawrence Koplow said...
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Arizona ranks high when it comes to DUI crackdown/enforcement laws
May 27, 2013
PHOENIX – Stricter drunk driving laws and rules are being proposed by NTSB (National Transportation Safety Board). All the 50 states will be affected by the new laws. NTSB officials...
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20-year-old taxi driver busted for DUI
May 20, 2013
Thatcher – It is advised not to hire a taxi driver for getting home anytime soon after he/she has been arrested for DUI. Late Saturday night, 20-year-old Deliliah Reba Cruz...
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59-year-old Arizona woman with 4 DUI convictions arrested for extreme DUI
April 24, 2013
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. – A 59-year-old Arizona woman has been arrested on suspicion of extreme DUI. According to Northern Arizona authorities, the Williams woman already has four DUI convictions. This makes...
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Dozens of DUI prosecutions in Arizona threatened by Officer Todd Long’s misconduct
April 18, 2013
TEMPE, AZ – The main purpose of Tempe Police Department specialized squad is to keep intoxicated drivers off the roads for the safety of citizens. Todd Long, 17-year veteran, is...
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Man with prosthetic leg from Arizona arrested for 7th DUI
April 12, 2013
SILVER CITY – Police reports confirm that a 52-year-old man with a prosthetic leg was arrested for his seventh DUI on Highway 180 near Gila, New Mexico. He belongs to...
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Dealing with a Dwi – Dui Charge
March 14, 2013
The risks and costs of driving while intoxicated are now greater than ever. U.S. state legislatures have passed increasingly stringent DUI and DWI laws over the past three decades. In...
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Phoenix police officer dragged and injured by DUI suspect
March 04, 2013
PHOENIX – On Sunday, around 12:45 a.m. near 34th Place and Glenrosa Avenue, a Phoenix police officer was injured in an accident caused by a 30-year-old suspected drunk driver. A...
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Colorado Rockies first baseman Todd Helton apologizes for DUI arrest
February 25, 2013
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – According to reports, Colorado Rockies first baseman Todd Helton regrets about his recent drunk driving arrest. Helton was arrested at 2:30 a.m. on Feb. 6 in the...
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Drunk Arizona mom smashes through a parking gate at Sky Harbor Airport
February 15, 2013
PHOENIX, Ariz. – Janet Martinez, 43, of Arizona, is charged with DWI after she smashes through a parking gate at Sky Harbor Airport in Phoenix. According to police reports, she...
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CSI: NY Star Carmine Giovinazzo Arrested for DUI
February 12, 2013
39-year-old actor, Carmine Giovinazzo, was charged with drunk driving in Arizona. He is known for his role on two CSI spin-offs. The incident took place on Jan.21 in Scottsdale and...
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Former D-backs player and broadcaster Mark Grace sentenced to jail in Arizona DUI case
February 04, 2013
Former Arizona Diamondbacks player and television analyst Mark Grace has been sentenced to four months in jail PHOENIX – Former D-backs player and broadcaster Mark Grace has been sentenced to...
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23-year-old Chandler man arrested on extreme DUI charge
January 29, 2013
PHOENIX – According to authorities, a 23-year-old Chandler man was arrested on an extreme DUI charge Sunday. The incident took place at an intersection when Chandler police found a man...
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Mark Grace blames himself for firing after second DUI arrest last season
January 21, 2013
PHOENIX – The former first baseman with the Diamondbacks and the Chicago Cubs and broadcaster, Mark Grace, said that he blames himself not the team for firing him. He had...
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Suspected drunk driver slams into city bus injuring six people
January 16, 2013
TEMPE, AZ – A serious crash took place in Tempe Sunday night when a vehicle hit a city bus. The accident took place at the intersection of Priest and Baseline...
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DUI suspected in a fiery crash at Three-Way Junction
January 16, 2013
It is suspected that the driver of a one-vehicle accident involved in a rollover at Three-Way Junction may be driving under the influence. The incident took place around 10:30 am,...
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‘Extreme’ DUI BAC in Holidays for Arizona Drunk Drivers
January 16, 2013
Arizona’s statistics for drunk driving during the holidays this time around have not been as well as had been hoped. This is despite the fact that police officers were on...
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DUI judge arrested on the suspicion of driving drunken
January 15, 2013
It is reported that an Arizona judge, who hears felony DUI cases, was stopped by the police recently and taken into custody on suspicion of driving under the influence. Law...
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