Can an energy drinks cause false positives for DUI or drugs? Are Energy Drinks Dangerous for DUI? Nearly all of us have grabbed a Monster, AMP, or Red Bull at one time or another, usually in anticipation of a looming deadline. According to Healthline, Energy Drinks are not the healthiest energy source for our bodies….
Back in 2014, I wrote a blog looking a few years into the future, to the year 2020. I definitely did not have “global pandemic” on my bingo board, but in some ways, I wasn’t that far off. Here’s a look back: “The year is 2020. You and your friends were out celebrating an event…
This past weekend, October 15-16, marked a truly momentous occasion for those of us living in the Southwest. No, I am not talking about an entire day of rainfall or a day below 95° (it’s mid-October)–I am talking about the 7th annual Arizona Taco Festival! Tacos seem like a rite of passage in Arizona, and…
In Arizona, the State has a right under our implied consent statute to obtain a blood/breath sample if you’re arrested on suspicion of DUI. However, there have been concerns about the language an officer uses to inform an arrestee of this law and what a suspect faces if he or she refuses to consent to a…
Our office is very proud to be taking part in the Executive Council Charities’ annual “The Original Taste” event taking place on Saturday, April 23, 2016, at the Scottsdale Waterfront. Good food, good wine, and a great cause sound like our idea of a wonderful evening! For those unfamiliar with the work of the Executive…
Well, Arizona, we survived that blustering winter storm earlier this week, so it’s time to get back out and enjoy some fresh air and sunshine! The Phoenix Open, the PGA’s most entertaining tournament, is here to provide fun for serious aficionados and fans for a day. Whether you’re looking forward to the Bird’s Nest concerts…
Family and friends gather around the table and its centerpiece, a giant turkey overflowing with stuffing, ready to be slathered with gravy or cranberry sauce, accompanied by sweet potatoes, and washed down with beer and wine. As the food is passed around and the green bean casserole stays mysteriously intact, the conversation begins: “I told…
After our recent blog posts about forensic labs across the country, maybe you thought, well, it is a problem, but these are all crime labs in smaller jurisdictions. They’re not necessarily going to be able to hire the best chemists and forensic scientists in the country. They have budget restraints. So yeah, we definitely need…
Well, the triple-digit temperatures are here to stay. Although it won’t officially be summer until the solstice on June 20th, the Arizona summer heat is definitely here. So crank up the A/C and break out the sunscreen! Kicking back by the pool with a cold drink is a great way to relax. But we need…
In January, I posted an article about the importance of knowing your rights during a DUI investigation, specifically your rights when you are initially pulled over, questioned, and asked to submit to field sobriety tests. Your rights as a defendant continue through all of the fact-finding process. Upon arrest your blood, breath, or urine is…
