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A bill just passed the Arizona Senate that would require DUI tests for any driver involved in a collision resulting in injury or death. Senate Bill 1054, like many bills associated with drunk driving, began with a tragic incident. Joseph Smith, a teenager from Phoenix, was killed in a crash last June. The driver of …
Soon every Arizona driver involved in a collision in which someone was injured or killed might have to be tested for alcohol or drugs. The bill is informally called “Joe’s Law,” after Joseph Smith, a Phoenix teenager who was killed in a crash on Interstate 10. Because the semi driver responsible was never tested, it …
If you have an Arizona DUI, one of the requirements for having your driving privileges reinstated is getting an Arizona ignition interlock – a device which prevents the vehicle from starting if the driver has been drinking. You have 30 days to have the device installed. The process for getting the device isn’t hard. You …
In the US, 18-year-olds can’t buy alcohol anywhere. Anywhere. They can drink alcohol in some states. Believe it or not quite a few states allow minors to consume alcohol with parents’ consent in a private home. And even without parental consent in some places. Laws are confusing. But Arizona has, up till now, been pretty …
If you’ve been charged with drunk driving in Arizona, you’ve got a lot on your mind, starting with figuring out how to get around while your license is suspended. And no doubt you’ve considered whatever fine you’ll end up paying. But unfortunately, the fine is just a part of the expense of the Arizona DUI …
Complex as alcohol and drunk driving issues are, they can seem simple compared with the challenges that marijuana poses to the legal system. A recent Arizona Court of Appeals decision highlights just how different the two drugs are. In December the court ruled that medical marijuana patients arrested for driving under the influence of cannabis …
Okay, it is news. The Arizona Cardinals wide receiver was found asleep at the wheel of his car in Scottsdale with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) level of .217, more than twice the legal level. This qualifies him for the designation of “super extreme DUI,” which carries stiff penalties. We said it’s not news because …
Tipsy Tow. Those are the words you need to know this Sunday night. If you’ve been partying – or if your driver has been partying, call the AAA help number and ask for a Tipsy Tow. A tow truck and driver will pick you up – and pick up your vehicle – and deposit you …
