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.
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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Views: 878
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: 442
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: 391
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: 806
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: 564
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: 2885
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: 330
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: 345
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: 747
Arizona Drive-by Shooting Law and Defenses
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Aaron Black • October, 10, 2019
Drive-by shootings and episodes of road rage also have predictable drive-by results, unintended victims.
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Criminal Defense |
Views: 401
Did you know that DUI Blood Tests in Arizona Can Be Inaccurate?
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Aaron Black • October, 03, 2019
Blood testing to determine the Blood-Alcohol Concentration (BAC) when suspected of drinking and driving is not infallible.
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DUI Defense |
Views: 1190
Arizona Open Container Law: What is Legal & What is Not
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Aaron Black • September, 26, 2019
An open container is defined in Arizona law as a beverage that has a broken seal and a portion of the contents have been removed.
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DUI Defense |
Views: 4261
Stopped But Not Cited for a Phoenix, AZ DUI? A Charge is Still Possible
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Aaron Black • September, 12, 2019
In some instances after a traffic stop for suspicion of drinking and driving, the police won't arrest you immediately but they will conduct an investigation and the prosecution will determine if the evidence is sufficient to charge you.
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DUI Defense |
Views: 357
Arizona’s Criminal Damage Charged in DUI and Other Crimes
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Aaron Black • September, 05, 2019
Criminal damage is charged in Phoenix, Az and surrounding DUI cases involving vehicle crashes.
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Criminal Defense |
Views: 559
AZ Cardinals Chief Operating Officer Suspended
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Aaron Black • September, 03, 2019
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DUI Defense |
Views: 235
Happy Labor Day!
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Aaron Black • August, 30, 2019
As always, Aaron is available 24/7 and represents Clients in all Arizona City, State, and Federal courts.
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DUI Defense |
Views: 241
What if I fail to obey an Arizona Police Officer’s Order?
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Aaron Black • August, 29, 2019
A person can’t “willfully fail or refuse” any lawful order or direction given by a police officer under Arizona Revised Statute §28-622(A).
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Criminal Defense |
Views: 949
Endangerment in Arizona includes Driving under the Influence
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Aaron Black • August, 22, 2019
There are numerous situations of endangerment which includes driving while intoxicated or under the influence of drugs.
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DUI Defense |
Views: 352
Arizona Cardinals’ Chief Operating Officer Arrested for DUI
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Aaron Black • August, 15, 2019
Arizona has a no tolerance policy for drinking and driving or for being in “actual physical control” of a vehicle.
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Criminal Defense |
Views: 339
What is considered Unlawful Imprisonment in Arizona?
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Aaron Black • August, 08, 2019
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DUI Defense |
Views: 1088
Shoplifting Laws in Arizona - What You Need to Know
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Aaron Black • August, 01, 2019
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Criminal Defense |
Views: 2484
DUI Bride in Arizona: The Importance of Remaining Silent
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Aaron Black • July, 25, 2019
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DUI Defense |
Views: 556
July is USA’s Deadliest Month for DUI Fatalities
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Aaron Black • July, 19, 2019
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DUI Defense |
Views: 274
DUI Task Forces will be in Full Swing over the 4th of July Holiday
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Aaron Black • July, 03, 2019
Remember, Arizona is a zero tolerance state meaning that police can arrest you if you’re only “slightly impaired.”
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DUI Defense |
Views: 292
Law and Science of Detecting Drug Impairment in Arizona
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Aaron Black • June, 27, 2019
Prescription, illicit and some of the over-the-counter cold remedies have the chemical ability to cause impairment.
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Criminal Defense |
Views: 660
Perils of Unlawful Flight from Arizona Police
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Aaron Black • June, 20, 2019
The most dangerous episodes of fleeing are those who decide to run to avoid detection as an impaired driver.
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DUI Defense |
Views: 594
Driving on a Suspended License in Phoenix, AZ is Risky Business
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Aaron Black • June, 13, 2019
Arizona Revised Statute §28-3473 allows suspending, revoking, canceling, or refusing to issue a license for the privilege to drive on the state’s roadways.
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Criminal Defense |
Views: 949
Arizona gets Tough on Domestic Animal Cruelty
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Aaron Black • June, 06, 2019
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Criminal Defense |
Views: 544
Extreme & Super Extreme DUI Differences in Phoenix, AZ
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Aaron Black • May, 30, 2019
The principal difference between an extreme DUI and a Super Extreme DUI is the amount of alcohol in a person’s system.
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DUI Defense |
Views: 387
Don’t let Memorial Day Boating Sink your Life in Phoenix, AZ
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Aaron Black • May, 23, 2019
Arizona’s no tolerance policy enacts harsh penalties for boating while impaired as they are the same as driving intoxicated on roads.
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DUI Defense |
Views: 565
Phoenix, AZ Street Racing’s Dangerous Past & Present
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Aaron Black • May, 16, 2019
Department of Public Safety officers can cite racers not only with this statute but also with criminal speeding and reckless driving.
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Criminal Defense |
Views: 1444
Fleeing Serious Injury and Fatal Crashes is a Felony
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Aaron Black • May, 09, 2019
Leaving the scene of a fatal crash is a violation of Arizona Revised Statute §28-661 and a class 3 felony.
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Criminal Defense |
Views: 525
Arizona’s Tough Aggravated Domestic Violence Law
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Aaron Black • May, 02, 2019
Police who are called to answer an aggravated domestic violence call don’t need an arrest warrant to take the suspect into custody as long...
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Criminal Defense |
Views: 692
Beware: Arizona Bans Texting While Driving
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Aaron Black • April, 25, 2019
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Criminal Defense |
Views: 473
Moving Violations Causing Serious Injuries or Death in Phoenix, AZ
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Aaron Black • April, 19, 2019
Under Arizona law a conviction for a class 3 misdemeanor can mean serving time in county jail.
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Criminal Defense |
Views: 614
Negligent Homicide: The Prosecution’s Low Card in Arizona
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Aaron Black • April, 11, 2019
Committing a negligent homicide is a class 4 felony that require a term of incarceration be served in state prison and fines.
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Criminal Defense |
Views: 575
Legal and Illegal Cultivation of Marijuana in Arizona
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Aaron Black • April, 06, 2019
Since the legalization of medical marijuana in Arizona, understanding of what’s legal and what’s not can be unclear.
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Criminal Defense |
Views: 1252
How do I get my license back after an ARS 28-1385 Admin Per Se Suspension?
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Aaron Black • April, 03, 2019
There are many steps you must take to get your license back after an ARS 28-1385 Admin Per Se Suspension.
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DUI Defense |
Views: 2634
‘Phantom’ Checkpoints in Phoenix and surrounding areas
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Aaron Black • March, 28, 2019
A Phantom Checkpoint is merely a sign that’s used for real DUI checkpoints indicating that a checkpoint is a short way ahead
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DUI Defense |
Views: 391
The US Appellate Court Rules Passengers Can Refuse to Show ID to Police
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Aaron Black • March, 21, 2019
The Ninth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals decided in January after hearing a case from Arizona Police can’t extend a traffic stop because a passenger declines to show their ID.
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Criminal Defense |
Views: 866
