08|2022
DUI Drugs or Metabolite is a Class 1 Misdemeanor in Arizona. This DUI theory criminalizes conduct for a driver having an illegal drug or non-prescribed drug in their system. Per A.R.S. §28-1381(A)(3), it is unlawful for a person to: Drive or be in actual physical control of a motor vehicle While any drug defined under… Read more »
08|2022
A common DUI question asked is whether blood draws are legal in Arizona. The answer to that question is “Yes.” Law enforcement may choose to administer a breath, blood and/or urine test if probable cause exists. Blood Draws are Legal If Supported by Probable Cause The Fourth Amendment to the United States Constitution prevents the government… Read more »
08|2022
DUI Impairment to the Slightest Degree per A.R.S. §28-1381(A)(1) is a Class 1 Misdemeanor in Arizona. This offense requires the State to prove impairment, and is the only DUI theory requiring such. In other theories, the State must merely prove a blood alcohol content (“BAC”) above .08% or that a drug is present. In a… Read more »
08|2022
A “Super Extreme” DUI in Arizona is a Class 1 Misdemeanor per A.R.S. §28-1382(A)(2). To convict, the State must prove a person’s blood alcohol content is above a .20% within two hours of driving or being in actual physical control of a motor vehicle. Indeed, a conviction for a “Super Extreme” DUI carries liberty consequences… Read more »
07|2022
An Extreme DUI is a Class 1 Misdemeanor in Arizona. For a conviction, A.R.S. §28-1382(A)(1) requires the State to prove a person drove or was in actual physical control of a motor vehicle. And, the person’s blood alcohol content is above a .15%, but below a .20% within 2 hours of driving or being in… Read more »
07|2022
You got a DUI. What now? Should you hire a DUI lawyer? Jeremy Huss, an experienced Criminal Defense Attorney in Arizona has some guidance for you. Reasons one Should Hire a DUI Attorney Despite the hefty mandatory court fines flowing from a DUI conviction, retaining an experienced attorney competent in DUI investigations is always in… Read more »
07|2022
It is common knowledge Arizona carries some of the harshest DUI penalties in America. Specifically, this includes the state criminal prosecution as well as driver’s license ramifications. It would stand to reason that Arizona requires jail time for even a first-time DUI offense. Mandatory 24-hour Jail Time The Arizona legislature fortunately revised the law in… Read more »
05|2022
Every type of DUI in Arizona, misdemeanor or felony, carries at least some incarceration, heavy fines and stringent license and ignition interlock device requirements.
