November 17, 2008
- Match VIN to insurance card
Based on my experience in a DUI case today in Phoenix Municipal Court, it is important to make sure that the VIN on your insurance card matches the vehicle you were driving if you want the prosecutor's office to dismiss a failure to provide proof of insurance charge when you didn't own the vehicle you were driving at the time of your arrest.
October 15, 2008
- Light Rail In Phoenix - The antidote for DUI?
Proponents of the Phoenix light rail system that is deep into construction claim that the project will reduct DUI cases by offering people an alternative mode of transportation to and from downtown for cultural and sporting events. (…)
September 27, 2008
- New Metro Phoenix DUI Charging Practices?
In the past weeks it has come to my attention that DUI officers, especially in Phoenix and Scottsdale, may be charging extreme DUI in citations without evidence to back it up. (…)
September 19, 2008
- Arizona DUI Weekend Update
Rumors are buzzing that there is going to be a major Arizona DUI taskforce this weekend. (…)
September 13, 2008
- Arizona DUI Law: Tucson Judge Orders Source Code Revealed
Thanks to the work of outstanding Tucson DUI Lawyer James Nesci, a Tucson Judge has ordered CMI, the manufacturer of the Intoxilyzer 8000 to reveal the source code which informs every breath test given in Arizona.
September 1, 2008
- Arizona DUI Taskforce
The Arizona DUI task force wrapped up a two week patrol, and came up short of the number of arrests that they made in 2007.
What this data means will be debated for weeks to come. (…)
August 26, 2008
- Great DUI Case Result: Hope for justice
Yesterday I blogged about a good but disappointing case result. Today I have better news to report. (…)
August 23, 2008
- DUI Penalties: Don't expect the max, but prepare for more than the minimum
In Arizona DUI cases, for years defendants have been able to depend on getting the minimum sentence under the law. (…)
- DUI Penalties: Don't expect the max, but prepare for more than the minimum
In Arizona DUI cases, for years defendants have been able to depend on getting the minimum sentence under the law. (…)
June 8, 2008
- Arizona Extreme DUI - Prepare for 30 days in jail for a first offense
It's official. The new Arizona DUI law signed by the governor last week will make a first offense extreme DUI conviction carry a mandatory minimum 30 days in jail. (…)
May 27, 2008
- DUI Arrests in Yuma, Arizona number 12 over holiday weekend
YumaSun.com is reporting that the Yuma PD arrested 12 people for DUI over the holiday weekend. The report says that the average body alcohol content was alleged to be .153. (…)
