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 Black • December, 19, 2019
Not every jurisdiction in Arizona applies conforming reckless as an alternative to a DUI conviction.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Aaron Black • September, 05, 2019
Criminal damage is charged in Phoenix, Az and surrounding DUI cases involving vehicle crashes.
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Aaron Black • September, 03, 2019
Ron Minegar has been fined $200,000 and suspended for six weeks.
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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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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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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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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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Aaron Black • August, 08, 2019
Unlawful imprisonment happens when somebody “knowingly” restrains another person.
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Aaron Black • August, 01, 2019
The punishments for shoplifting are determined by the value and type of merchandise.
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Aaron Black • July, 25, 2019
You don’t have to answer incriminating questions that law enforcement poses.
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Aaron Black • July, 19, 2019
Did you know that every 48 minutes a DUI fatality occurs somewhere in the nation in July?
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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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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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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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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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Aaron Black • June, 06, 2019
People convicted of cruelty to domestic animals will serve time in prison under a new law.
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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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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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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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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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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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Aaron Black • April, 25, 2019
Arizona also became the 18th state to ban using a handheld cellphone while driving.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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