Arizona DUI Blog by Aaron Black
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 and will provide a strong DUI defense for your case.Follow our blog to stay up to date with the latest Arizona DUI laws, including Phoenix, Scottsdale, & Maricopa County.
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 |
Views: 2436
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 |
Views: 1693
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 |
Views: 1276
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 |
Views: 1562
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 |
Views: 2450
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 |
Views: 549
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 |
Views: 702
Is a DUI a Felony in Phoenix, Arizona?
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Aaron Black • June, 11, 2020
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DUI Defense |
Views: 1596
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: 1994
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 |
Views: 759
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 |
Views: 1355
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 |
Views: 1669
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 |
Views: 1158
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 |
Views: 1927
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 |
Views: 1217
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 |
Views: 1209
What Does Drug ‘Threshold’ Mean in Phoenix, Arizona?
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Aaron Black • April, 02, 2020
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Drug Possession |
Views: 1979
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 |
Views: 1175
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 |
Views: 834
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 |
Views: 1091
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 |
Views: 1037
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 |
Views: 2432
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 |
Views: 1892
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 |
Views: 4196
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 |
Views: 1241
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 |
Views: 746
‘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 |
Views: 1618
Second Arizona DUI Brings 30-Day Vehicle Impoundment
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Aaron Black • January, 09, 2020
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DUI Defense |
Views: 1203
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 |
Views: 1684
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 |
Views: 1168
Arizona’s ‘Conforming Reckless’ Alternative in DUI Cases
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Aaron Black • December, 19, 2019
Not every jurisdiction in Arizona applies conforming reckless as an alternative to a DUI conviction.
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DUI Defense |
Views: 2956
Can Arizona’s Dram Shops and Social Hosts Be Liable?
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Aaron M. Black • December, 12, 2019
Businesses serving alcoholic drinks are known as dram shops, a historic term for businesses selling spirits by the dram.
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DUI Defense |
Views: 1768
Phoenix, AZ Repeat DUI Offenders Face Severe Consequences
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Aaron Black • December, 05, 2019
Generally, punishments in Phoenix, AZ and surrounding communities for repeat offenders are much more serious than the first DUI offense.
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DUI Defense |
Views: 978
Can I get home detention for a DUI in Scottsdale, AZ?
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Aaron Black • November, 26, 2019
To get enrolled in Arizona’s home detention program some time must be spent in jail, how long and if detention is allowed is determined by the jurisdiction involved.
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DUI Defense |
Views: 2347
Can I avoid the Ignition Interlock Device in Phoenix, AZ?
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Aaron Black • November, 14, 2019
An Ignition Interlock Device (IID) has a breathalyzer that detects alcohol when the driver exhales into it before starting their car.
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DUI Defense |
Views: 1724
Is Jail Mandatory for an Arizona DUI Conviction?
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Aaron Black • November, 08, 2019
Judges are allowed to use discretion in deciding sentences and there can be differences among cities in which the offense occurred.
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DUI Defense |
Views: 9064
Arizona’s Actual Physical Control Law in DUI Cases
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Aaron Black • October, 31, 2019
Actual physical control now means the defendant’s access to the vehicle must be either “present or imminent.”
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Criminal Defense |
Views: 1917
DUIs for Synthetic Drug use and Possession in Arizona
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Aaron Black • October, 24, 2019
Arizona law classifies synthetic drug violations as a class 2 misdemeanor or a felony can be charged against those who have prior criminal offenses.
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DUI Defense |
Views: 900
Filing a Complaint for an Unlawful DUI Arrest in Arizona
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Aaron Black • October, 17, 2019
If you feel like you've been falsely arrested for a DUI consult with an experienced DUI defense attorney after the arrest to develop the complaint to achieve the best possible outcome.
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DUI Defense |
Views: 1844
