Everyone’s favorite little furry pre-spring friend, Punxsutawney Phil, predicted an early spring this Groundhog Day, and it seems we were graced with springtime temperatures far past their expiration date. For those of you (and I am sure there are not many) that have been diligently anticipating that summertime heat, fear not because it would appear…
Spring Has Sprung!
“Here’s to a long life and a merry one. A quick death and an easy one. A pretty girl and an honest one. A cold pint and another one!” ~ Irish proverb Rain is falling, birds are chirping, and temperatures have not yet broken 90 degrees. It’s a beautiful spring in the Valley, and springtime…
The Legal Repercussions of a DUI
After experiencing an arrest for a DUI charge, you may be scratching your head as to what happens next. Your emotions will be high, and you’ll need time to process what has happened to you. Luckily, a DUI arrest is not a DUI conviction. Your life won’t end, but there will be some inconveniences while…
Do DUI Punishments fit the Crime?
How Effective are DUI Punishments? It is no secret that a DUI can drastically change your life. Being convicted, or even charged, with any crime affects your financial and personal life more than most might think. However, there is an unspoken assumption that a punishment fits the crime. For example, convicted arsonists face steeper consequences…
Turkeys and Togetherness
Ahh, Thanksgiving! A time to celebrate the bounty of our lands and our relationships with other people. While Tater and Tot are giving thanks that they can live to see November 25, 2016 together, the rest of us are busily preparing for time with our families and friends. While family togetherness can be stressful alone,…
Winter Valley Events and the DUI Task Force
Winter is one of the best times to be here in the Valley because there is something great going on every weekend, from the college football championships and the Barrett Jackson car auction to the Waste Management Phoenix Open and Devoured Culinary Classic. Phoenix, Scottsdale, and our other cities put their best feet forward, showing…
The Phoenix Open, the Super Bowl, and Everything in Between!
The spotlight is back on us, Arizona! This is one of the best times of the year to be in the Valley, and whether you’re looking forward to the Pro Bowl, the Phoenix Open, or just ready to watch the biggest football game of the year, we hope you have a bit of time to…
Happy Halloween Weekend
Happy Halloween from all of us at azdui.com! We’re super excited that Halloween is on a Friday this year. Whether you’re planning on going out in a great costume, watching Frankenstein or A Nightmare on Elm Street, or taking the children out trick-or-treating, we hope that you will have fun and be safe. If you,…
Why Does a DUI at the Maricopa County Justice Court Cost So Much?
Getting a DUI is not going down in anyone’s books as being a great experience. But what if getting a DUI from Officer A had worse consequences than getting that same DUI from Officer B in the same city? What if you had to pay thousands of dollars more if Officer A arrests you? Welcome…
Scottsdale Crime Lab: Blood Test Results Challenged
One of the most important pieces of evidence in a DUI case is the blood test result. Once a subject’s blood is drawn, the sample is put into police custody. The blood in evidence is tested for alcohol, and results are reported as evidence. In Scottsdale, blood tests are the most common test conducted on…