Arizona DUI Blog
Aaron Black offers exceptional legal services, focusing in DUI and criminal defense. DUI offenses in Arizona involve complex legal issues that require representation by a knowledgeable and experienced attorney who understands the intricacies of DUI laws.
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Aaron M. Black • January, 11, 2021
Arizona has some of the toughest DUI laws in the nation. If you are facing a DUI charge, then you need an experienced criminal defense attorney to represent you throughout the legal process. Find out how much that will cost!
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Aaron M. Black • January, 04, 2021
An arrest for driving impaired in Arizona will lead to your driver’s license being confiscated at the traffic stop and a license suspension will follow. But there is a process by which you can fight for your license.
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Aaron M. Black • December, 24, 2020
Traffic officers in Arizona have an arsenal of ways to screen someone who is suspected of driving while impaired by alcohol or drugs. These initial screenings are based in law, training and physiology.
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Aaron M. Black • December, 18, 2020
Did you know that Arizonans drink more during the holiday season than almost any other state in the nation? A survey conducted by Sunrise House, an addiction treatment center in New Jersey, found that the average Arizonan consumes around four alcoholic drinks per day during the holiday season.
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Aaron M. Black • December, 11, 2020
The many organizations that issue and recertify professional licenses and certifications require strict criteria and rules of behavior to follow. Breaking them, such as a charge or conviction for a DUI in Arizona, can mean suspension or revocation that will damage or destroy careers.
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Aaron M. Black • November, 25, 2020
The pandemic may make our holiday season less merry but the virus is not going to stop law enforcement in Arizona from aggressively enforcing our tough zero tolerance DUI laws. Their goal is to save lives during one of the most deadly times of the year for impaired driving crashes.
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Aaron M. Black • November, 20, 2020
Phoenix defense attorney Aaron Black answers the question, how do I build an effective DUI defense? He also reveals the most compelling DUI defense arguments used in court.
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Aaron M. Black • November, 13, 2020
At the Law Office of Aaron Black, we are pleased to announce that Aaron Black was named a 2020 Top Scottsdale DUI Lawyer by Scottsdale Airpark News.
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Aaron M. Black • October, 14, 2020
If your child was arrested for a DUI, then you should know how Arizona law will affect his or her case. Attorney Aaron Black explains the penalties for a baby DUI in the following post.
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Aaron M. Black • September, 23, 2020
You may think that a blood test used in Arizona DUI cases means a slam-dunk conviction, but that is not necessarily the case.
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Aaron M. Black • August, 28, 2020
Red lights flashing in the mirror and an Arizona traffic officer suspects you’ve been drinking. The officer wants you to take a breathalyzer test and in some situations a blood test. Confusion erupts. What should you do?
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Aaron M. Black • August, 14, 2020
Juries hearing Arizona DUI cases weigh the evidence but sometimes they reach an impasse in their deliberations, known as a “hung jury” or a “deadlocked” jury.
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Aaron M. Black • July, 31, 2020
If you’re operating a watercraft while impaired one of several law enforcement agencies can ruin your day and in severe cases harm your way of life.
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Aaron Black • July, 09, 2020
Arizona has some of the toughest DUI laws in the nation and an aggravating factor will raise a misdemeanor DUI to a far more serious felony offense.
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Aaron Black • July, 01, 2020
Should you need a legal consultation over the holiday, I will be available 24/7 representing clients in all Arizona City, State, and Federal courts
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Aaron Black • June, 25, 2020
An arraignment is the first time a person who has been arrested for an Arizona DUI offense will face an impartial judge.
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Aaron Black • June, 11, 2020
Arizona’s legislature has established six levels of felony charges for a DUI.
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Aaron Black • June, 04, 2020
If you have been charged with a DUI, is serving jail time in your future? a complex question with different answers depending upon four factors.
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Aaron Black • May, 28, 2020
A second conviction of super extreme DUI within seven years of the first conviction raises the offense to a class 1 misdemeanor, the most serious of misdemeanors.
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Aaron Black • May, 14, 2020
Bath salts drug are not the common Epson salt used in bathtub water to draw toxins.
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Aaron Black • May, 07, 2020
The long arm of the law in Arizona stretches into the future seven years for aggravated DUI cases.
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Aaron Black • April, 30, 2020
Don’t be fooled by the name. SR-22 insurance is not an insurance policy.
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Aaron Black • April, 23, 2020
The COVID-19 Pandemic has offered a crime of opportunity to many including Porch Pirates.
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Aaron M. Black • April, 16, 2020
An arraignment must be held within 24 hours if you’re in custody, and if that doesn’t happen, the charge will be immediately dismissed.
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Aaron M. Black • April, 09, 2020
Being shut in with family can cause emotions to flare over small things causing tempers to rage, ending in accusations of domestic violence.
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Aaron Black • April, 03, 2020
Arizona courts have, for the most part, closed to the public, and there are no jury trials taking place right now until at least May 1, 2020.
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Aaron Black • April, 02, 2020
Those who possess a threshold amount of drugs will face a class 2 felony charge.
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Aaron Black • March, 26, 2020
Possessing, consuming, manufacturing, selling, or transporting dangerous drugs in Arizona and to other states is a felony.
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Aaron Black • March, 19, 2020
Raising a DUI to the aggravated felony means more severe punishments including mandatory jail time.
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Aaron Black • March, 12, 2020
St. Patrick’s Day is ranked among the top five DUI enforcement days!
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Aaron Black • March, 05, 2020
A criminal conviction for a Super Extreme DUI stays on public record for life and can be viewed by law enforcement in other states.
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Aaron Black • February, 27, 2020
An underage DUI arrest can be made even if the minor wasn’t driving. All that is necessary is that the minor was in “actual physical control” of the vehicle.
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Aaron Black • February, 20, 2020
Without a search warrant, police must have “probable cause” or at least a “reasonable suspicion” to search your vehicle.
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Aaron Black • February, 06, 2020
Arizona doesn’t allow a way to expunge a conviction, however, there is a way to reduce the stigma of some DUI convictions.
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Aaron Black • January, 30, 2020
Drug recognition experts (DRE), can identify someone who is impaired by drugs.
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Aaron Black • January, 23, 2020
In court, you need to wear clothes that are appropriate for a business setting, not casual attire such as open-toe shoes.
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Aaron Black • January, 16, 2020
The ignition interlock device will randomly require you to blow into it for several seconds.
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Aaron Black • January, 09, 2020
Vehicle impoundment serves as a deterrent for repeat DUI offenders.
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Aaron Black • January, 02, 2020
If you plead or are found guilty of driving on a suspended license, you’ll be placed on probation when your sentence is fulfilled.
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Aaron Black • December, 26, 2019
Attorney referrals can come from family and friends, and if that isn’t working you can research DUI Lawyers Online.
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