Beware, DUI Patrols increasing in December!
by
Aaron Black • December 14, 2017
Its official the holidays are here and so are the DUI task forces. Alberto Gutier, director of the Governor's Office of Highway Safety, announced an increased presence of the task forces through New Year’s Day.According to Gutier, the checkpoints will be scattered throughout communities rather than manned areas.
Thanksgiving was unforgiving
The saturated patrols began over the Thanksgiving holiday netting 377 DUI arrests and will continue through December. That number is up from 333 in 2016.What are the police looking for searching for drunk drivers?
A simple miscalculation behind the wheel can garner the attention of the police. In turn, that slipup can put your freedom at risk if you have been drinking, even if it was just a few cocktails at dinner.- Making wide radius turns
- Straddling the center of the lane marker
- Simply "Appearing to be drunk"
- Barley avoiding striking an object
- Weaving
- Driving on other than the designated highway
- Swerving
- Driving more than 10 mph below the posted speed limit
- Stopping your vehicle in traffic for no reason
- Following too closely to the car in front of you
- Drifting
- Tires on lane marker
- Braking erratically
- Driving into oncoming traffic
- Signaling inconsistently
- Responding slowly to traffic signals
- Inappropriately stopping
- Turning abruptly or illegally
- Accelerating of Decelerating rapidly
- Driving without your headlights on
Blood draws vs. the standard breathalyzer
Gutier also told The Arizona Republic that the Police are opting for a blood draw to determine if someone is over the legal limit versus the standard breathalyzer.The blood draw is considered a better option as it also tests for other drugs that might cause impairment. The warrants for blood draws over the holidays will be issued at a far more rapid pace than they usually do.
Defend your rights!
As we all know, Arizona has some of the most severe penalties for DUI in the country. Even a first time DUI can carry some harsh punishments such as serving jail time and hefty monetary fines.DUI offenses involve complex legal issues that require representation by a knowledgeable and experienced attorney who understands the intricacies of DUI laws. An attorney who practices DUI defense law should review your case if you have been charged with DUI in Phoenix or the surrounding areas.
That Law Office of Aaron Black represents clients in Phoenix and surrounding areas that include Apache Junction, Avondale, Chandler, Gilbert, Glendale, Goodyear, Mesa, Peoria, Phoenix, Scottsdale, Surprise, and Tempe, Arizona.
Aaron provides personal representation defending individuals in all Arizona federal, state and city courts. If you are arrested for a DUI over the holidays, as always, I am available 24 hours a day.
Contact the Law Office of Aaron Black or call 480-729-1683 for a free consultation.
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.
