2015 4th of July DUI Patrol - Ghost cars
by
Aaron Black • July 03, 2015
DPS (Department of Public Safety) unveils "ghost" cars for 4th of July DUI enforcement. The new "ghost" cars have police graphics that make them hard to spot when driving. Each holiday weekend DPS arrest 300-400 people for driving while impaired. Last year alone, over 25% of all DUI arrests occurred only the holiday enforcement period. 500 of those arrests were made on the 4th of July in 2014.
DPS makes it clear that the purpose of the "ghost" cars are intended specifically to catch drunk drivers. The police are using a lot of resources to catch impaired drivers, and the state will utilize even more resources to convict you of DUI.
As you know Arizona has some of the harshest penalties in the nation for drinking and driving under the influence of alcohol. In fact given the right circumstances, even a few drinks over dinner can land you in jail.
Always demand an independent blood testIf you are arrested this weekend, immediately ask for a lawyer. Call me, Aaron Black, immediately before you do any roadside tests, blow or give blood. Call 480-729-1683.
Interstates saturated this weekend looking for drunk drivers
- I-10 near Picacho Peak;
- Along all of the I-17 and
- All of SR 87
DPS makes it clear that the purpose of the "ghost" cars are intended specifically to catch drunk drivers. The police are using a lot of resources to catch impaired drivers, and the state will utilize even more resources to convict you of DUI.
As you know Arizona has some of the harshest penalties in the nation for drinking and driving under the influence of alcohol. In fact given the right circumstances, even a few drinks over dinner can land you in jail.
If you are pulled over for a suspected DUI
- Politely answer the officer when he asks for your license and personal information
- If an officer asks a question about drinking, don’t answer. Simply ask for a lawyer
- Comply if the officer asks you to get out of the car
- Sobriety tests – the officer will more than likely ask you to participate in sobriety tests. The tests include but are not limited to the following.In each case respectfully refuse the test and request a lawyer. There is no need to help the police more by doing the tests. In all likelihood you will probably be arrested anyway because the officer will say that he could smell the odor of alcohol, he noticed bloodshot and watery eyes, your voice was slurred, or he saw you swerve.
- Looking at your eyes and asking you to follow his pen
- Balancing on one leg
- Walking a straight line
- Blowing into his Portable Breath machine which is known as a Preliminary Breath Test (PBT)
Always demand an independent blood testIf you are arrested this weekend, immediately ask for a lawyer. Call me, Aaron Black, immediately before you do any roadside tests, blow or give blood. Call 480-729-1683.
About the Author
Aaron Black is the founder and sole attorney of the Law Office of Aaron Black. Located in Phoenix, Arizona, his DUI and criminal defense law firm provides legal services to people who have received felony or misdemeanor charges from the state.
Aaron has developed a strong interest in defending people who have been arrested and received criminal charges for driving under the influence. With his professionalism and knowledge of Arizona DUI and criminal law, he has acted as a check and balance on the police, prosecution and courts and has protected a great number of his clients from excessive and unfair sentencing.Along with DUI defense, Aaron handles a range of other criminal matters, including aggravated assault, burglary, domestic violence, drug possession, drug trafficking, fraud defense, insurance fraud, sex crimes and white-collar crime.
After graduating college in 2003 from the University of Arizona, Aaron decided to pursue a law degree. He followed a family long tradition and went to the University of South Dakota School of Law where he pursued his goal of becoming a criminal defense lawyer.
After passing the Arizona and South Dakota bar exams, Aaron joined the Maricopa County Office of the Public Defender where he defended hundreds of people charged with serious criminal offenses. His work as a public defender helped him sharpen his litigation skills and gave him a unique insight into the Arizona criminal justice system.
Over the course of his 15-year legal career, Aaron has spent a considerable amount of time in both Arizona justice, municipal, state and federal courts. He has argued over 50 jury trials, tried over 100 bench trials and has become one of the highest-rated criminal and DUI defense attorneys in Phoenix and the surrounding areas. He has received a 10/10 rating from the legal directory Avvo because of his legal background and successful case record. Since 2014, he has received the Super Lawyer rating for his work as a Phoenix DUI and criminal defense attorney.
You can review Aaron’s Attorney Bio page for more information about his background, education and experience as a Phoenix DUI and criminal defense attorney.
