Summer holds inherent risks of danger for outdoor drinking because the sun increases the effects of alcohol. Heavy drinking combined with excessive sun exposure causes fluid loss, fatigue, dehydration, exhaustion, severe sunburn, alcohol poisoning, and impaired driving charges. Other potential injuries and criminal charges occur as a result of excessive…
A Tragic Video Confession You might remember the viral video of an Arizona man, 22 year old Matthew Cordle, who caused a fatal drunk driving accident. He provided a confession in a four-minute online video that went viral with 2.3 million views last September. Cordle began his chilling confession with…
The 4thAmendment right put to the test: Unlawful search and seizure On September 25, 2012, the US Supreme Court agreed to hear Missouri, Petitioner v. Tyler G. McNeely. The decision could affect DUI blood test consent cases throughout the nation. The high court will rule on the issue of when…
Establishing driver impairment is the most challenging element of a DUI Elements of a DUI There are three elements of a DUI charge in Arizona. Establishing impairment is the third, and most difficult to confirm. First, the facts need to establish that the motorist must be driving or in actual…
Much controversy still surrounds the Arizona Medical Marijuana Act, even though the state law approved use for medicinal by qualified card-holders. Users driving who are patients that possess a medical marijuana card arrest for both possession, and Drug DUI. Marijuana Possession Charges Under current law qualified patients of the MM…
DUI Arrest Based on Blood Test Results Mesa AZ The police have discretion of whether or not to conduct a blood test or a breath test following a DUI stop in Arizona. Here are 5 reasons why an officer may decide to conduct a blood test over a breath test:…
Q and A What You Need to Know About Mesa Charges and Criminal Defense for DUI DWI or Drunk Driving Charges in Mesa AZ Q. Do I need a DUI lawyer for my Mesa DUI? A. Yes. Whether your DUI is a felony or misdemeanor, you should consult an Arizona…
Felony DUI Penalties, AZ DUI Laws Overview “In dollars and “sense” the cost of retaining a good Mesa DUI defense lawyer, is far less a price, than fines, fees, costs, and your freedom, if convicted of a Mesa felony DUI.” If you were charged with felony DUI in Mesa, AZ…
How to Find the Best DUI Attorneys in Mesa, AZ Arizona State Laws are strict, and punishments severe for DUI charges in Mesa Arizona. First time DUI convictions carry mandatory sentencing of jail time along with other adverse punishments. You will need to hire a good criminal defense or DUI…
DEFENSES THAT GOOD MESA DUI ATTORNEYS USE TO FIGHT DUI CHARGES Mesa AZ DUI Charges If you face Mesa DUI charges you should consult a Mesa criminal defense attorney or Mesa AZ DUI lawyer as soon as possible. Arizona has some of the toughest DUI laws and penalties in the…