A man is suing a police chief over what he says is a wrongful arrest for driving under the influence (DUI) that cost him his job after his boss found out. In this issue, we’ll talk about whether or not your employer will find out about your DUI charge. Am I required to disclose my […]
MoreIn a previous entry, we shared tips for what to do if your arrested by law enforcement. To give you an idea of how to completely blow it, this entry will focus on a woman who probably wishes she had held her tongue. The Case at a Glance The woman was pulled over for suspicion […]
MoreWe hear a lot about blood alcohol concentration (BAC), but how exactly does it affect our ability to drive? That may be a tough question to answer since all of us will absorb and metabolize alcohol at different rates. However, with a bit of assistance from The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), we can […]
MoreIn an incident that garnered national attention in December, former Arizona Cardinal Michael Floyd was found sleeping behind the wheel of his car at an intersection in Scottsdale, Ariz. He was charged with two counts of driving under the influence (DUI). The key for Floyd’s DUI charges likely sticking are found in the article below […]
MoreA Vermont judge who claims there isn’t enough scientific evidence in breath tests to fairly charge someone with driving under the influence (DUI) threw out critical evidence in 25 cases. What is “relate-back” evidence and why is this such a win against it? After the judged tossed the evidence, a defense attorney in the courtroom […]
MoreYou may have read about someone having their charges expunged. In this entry, we’ll talk about what that actually means. Defining expungement Arizona law looks at expungement as “setting aside a judgment.” Having records set aside is akin to the offense or charge never having taking place, even if you did time for it. Even […]
MoreContrary to popular belief, “sleeping it off” is not always a foolproof way to kill your buzz, drive sober and avoid being charged with driving under the influence (DUI). In this entry, we’ll talk about how long it actually takes for alcohol to leave your system. Can people really be arrested for DUI the day […]
MoreA 23-year-old woman was facing serious time – a possible 50-year stint – in prison for various drug charges. But thanks to the wise advice of her lawyer, she accepted a plea deal, knocking her sentencing down to five years. Here’s What Happened The woman was charged after she and another individual were found sitting […]
MoreA woman who was charged with driving under the influence (DUI) after an accident that killed a man during a crash on I-17 in Phoenix gave us all a valuable lesson in exactly how not to behave when questioned by police officers. When officers arrived on the scene the woman verbally and physically assaulted the […]
MoreIt’s a fact that most criminal cases are resolved away from the courtroom through plea bargaining. In this entry, we’ll talk about the different types of plea bargains, and how they can work for you. What exactly is a plea bargain? Simply put, a plea bargain is an agreement between the prosecutor and defendant (you) […]
MoreIf you have been charged with a DUI, drug charge, sex crime or any serious criminal offense, let an experienced defense team fight for you. Schedule a consultation with one of our partners today. Call (480) 562-3482 or send an email.