When Does a DUI Become a Felony? Most DUI arrests in Arizona are charged as misdemeanors. However, certain circumstances automatically elevate a DUI to a felony offense, also known as an Aggravated DUI. A felony DUI conviction carries severe consequences, […]
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What Happens If You Have Prior Convictions and Face New Criminal Charges in Arizona? When someone is charged with a new crime in Arizona, their past does not stay in the past. Prior convictions can significantly impact how a new
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Enjoy the Big Game While Making Smart Choices on Super Bowl Sunday Super Bowl Sunday is one of the most anticipated days of the year. Every February, millions of people gather with friends and family to watch the biggest football
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Are They Legal? Driving under the influence (DUI) remains a major public safety concern in Arizona and throughout the United States. To combat impaired driving and prevent alcohol-related crashes, law enforcement agencies sometimes conduct DUI checkpoints—also known as sobriety checkpoints—on
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What Parents and Young Drivers Need to Know Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs is treated with extreme seriousness in Arizona, especially for drivers under the age of 21. The state enforces some of the strictest underage DUI
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Know Your Charges—Arizona’s DUI Laws Go Beyond the Basics Arizona enforces some of the harshest DUI laws in the nation. For those arrested in cities like Scottsdale, Lake Havasu City, or anywhere across the state, understanding the distinctions between Extreme
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What Arizona Drivers Need to Know About DUI Test Refusals and Implied Consent Laws If you’re stopped on suspicion of DUI in Arizona, one of the most stressful moments can come when an officer asks you to take a breath
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Understanding “No Tolerance” Laws in Arizona The term “no tolerance” is frequently used in Arizona law, especially in criminal, DUI, juvenile, and school-related cases. While the phrase sounds absolute, “no tolerance” does not always mean the same thing in every
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What You Need to Know Before Your First Hearing If you were cited or arrested in North Phoenix, your case may be assigned to Desert Ridge Justice Court—a busy Maricopa County precinct court that handles a wide range of misdemeanor
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Legal Insight from Rideout Law Group – Scottsdale & Lake Havasu DUI Victim Representation Attorneys When a drunk driving accident occurs in Arizona, the intoxicated driver is often the first person held accountable. But in many cases, the bar, restaurant,
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