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.Follow our blog to stay up to date with the latest DUI laws.
How Much Does a DUI Lawyer in Arizona Cost?
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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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How to Defend a Suspended Driver’s License in Phoenix Arizona
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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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DUI Defense |
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Phoenix Arizona DUI Cases - Field Sobriety Tests
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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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Do Not Let Heavier Holiday Drinking Lead to a DUI Arrest
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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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DUI Defense |
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An Arizona DUI Conviction Can Ruin Professional Careers
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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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DUI Defense |
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Arizona’s Holiday Season DUI Enforcement Operating in Pandemic
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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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DUI Defense |
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How Do I Build an Effective DUI Defense?
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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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DUI Defense |
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Aaron Black Named 2020 Top Scottsdale DUI Lawyer by Scottsdale Airpark News
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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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DUI Defense |
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What Happens if My Child Is Arrested for a DUI?
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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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DUI Defense |
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Independent DUI Blood Tests Are a Legal Right in Arizona
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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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DUI Defense |
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Refusing DUI Breath and Blood Tests in Arizona
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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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DUI Defense |
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How a Hung Jury in Arizona DUI Trials Happen
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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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DUI Defense |
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Beware of Summertime Boating and Drinking in Arizona
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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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DUI Defense |
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Having a Child in your Car While under the influence is an Arizona Aggravated DUI Felony
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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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DUI Defense |
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The 4th of July holiday is here!
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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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DUI Defense |
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Do I Need an Attorney at My DUI Arraignment in Phoenix, AZ?
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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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DUI Defense |
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Is a DUI a Felony in Phoenix, Arizona?
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Aaron Black • June, 11, 2020
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DUI Defense |
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Does a DUI Mean Jail Time in Phoenix, Arizona?
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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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DUI Defense |
Views: 358
Second Super Extreme DUI Penalties Are Severe in Phoenix, AZ
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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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DUI Defense |
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Have you been charged with Bath Salts Impairment during the COVID-19 Shutdown?
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Aaron Black • May, 14, 2020
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DUI Defense |
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How Long Does Arizona Have to Charge an Aggravated DUI?
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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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DUI Defense |
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Have you been accused of being a Porch Pirate during COVID-19?
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Aaron Black • April, 23, 2020
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Criminal Defense |
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What Happens at an Arraignment in Arizona?
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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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Criminal Defense |
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Domestic Violence during COVID-19 Stay at Home order in Phoenix, AZ
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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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Criminal Defense |
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Phoenix DUI, Criminal, & Domestic Violence defense during COVID-19 Coronavirus Pandemic
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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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DUI Defense, Criminal Defense |
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What Does Drug ‘Threshold’ Mean in Phoenix, Arizona?
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Aaron Black • April, 02, 2020
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Drug Possession |
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What’s considered a Dangerous Drug in Phoenix, AZ?
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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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DUI Defense |
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How can I be Charged with an Aggravated DUI in Phoenix, AZ?
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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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DUI Defense |
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St. Patrick’s Day Brews DUI Checkpoints in Phoenix, AZ
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Aaron Black • March, 12, 2020
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DUI Defense |
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Super Extreme DUI while visiting Phoenix, AZ
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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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DUI Defense |
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If a minor gets a DUI in Phoenix, AZ is it a felony or misdemeanor?
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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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DUI Defense |
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Are Police Allowed to Search My Car in Phoenix, AZ Without a Warrant?
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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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Criminal Defense |
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How Long Will My DUI Conviction in Phoenix, AZ Stay on My Record?
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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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DUI Defense |
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Phoenix, AZ Drug Recognition Experts on the Frontline of Drug DUIs
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Aaron Black • January, 30, 2020
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DUI Defense |
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Courtroom Standards of Conduct in Arizona Courtrooms
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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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DUI Defense |
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‘Hidden Dangers’ of Ignition Interlock Devices in Arizona
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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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DUI Defense |
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Second Arizona DUI Brings 30-Day Vehicle Impoundment
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Aaron Black • January, 09, 2020
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DUI Defense |
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What Happens if I Get a DUI While Driving On a Suspended License In Phoenix, AZ?
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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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DUI Defense |
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What Questions Should I Ask when hiring a DUI Defense Attorney in Phoenix, AZ?
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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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DUI Defense |
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