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If the wheels of justice turn slowly, you’d be excused for thinking that the wheels of legislation are parked with the engine off, at least when looking at how some states advance their anti-drunk driving laws. It’s been a long battle to get states to recognize that certain measures work and are ready to be …
Ten thousand drivers were pulled over by Durham police over the 7 weeks that ended just after New Year’s Day. Every driver was asked a simple question: “Have you been drinking?” Most said no. But altogether 118 of those drivers – some who might have even have answered “no” despite evidence to the contrary – …
You did the wrong thing – you had a few drinks, and then decided to drive home despite being too drunk to do so safely. And now a police officer has stopped you for DUI. “What seems to be the problem, officer?” You say it slowly and deliberately, with a smile. You make sure your …
What ever happened to drunk driving in Arizona? Okay , that’s an exaggeration. A couple of thousand drivers are still arrested each month for driving under the influence, but it’s fewer than last year, which was fewer than the year before, and so on since 2012. What’s going on? First the numbers. According to statistics …
As the digits move on and 2015 turns to 2016, we tend to look back on the year and choose an area in our lives that we might want to improve with our New Year’s resolutions: Lots of people choose health: exercise, lose weight, eat better. Others choose money: save more, spend less. We all …
A lot of DUI lawyers and civil libertarians don’t like it. Prosecutors are grateful for it. And courts and legislatures have battled over it. Now the Arizona Court of Appeals has ruled that implied consent is valid. In a nutshell, “implied consent” means that when you get your Arizona driver’s license, you automatically consent to …
“It’s the most wonderful time of the year,” goes the song. And for many Christmastime is indeed a joy. Even those who aren’t raised with Christmas traditions enjoy the lights, music, parties, gifts and cheer. It’s hard not to think about the holiday in December, so plentiful are the reminders. Just imagine all that ruined …
Getting home after a holiday party just got a bit easier in Arizona. The rideshare company Uber has partnered with the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office and Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) to introduce customers to the service with a free ride during the holiday season. Anyone in Arizona new to Uber can claim their free …
