Property owners have a responsibility to make sure that there are no hazards present on their property that could cause another party to become seriously injured. If you are a property owner and someone does become injured on your property because you failed to keep it safe, the injured party may be able to hold […]

The state of Arizona views driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol as a very serious offense. If you are found driving with a blood alcohol content of 0.08 percent or higher, you can be charged with a DUI. However, the rules are even stricter if you are driving under the influence before being […]

Being charged with driving under the influence of alcohol is a serious matter in the state of Arizona. A DUI is one of the many offenses that bases the offender’s penalties off how severe the crime was. The most serious type of DUI offense in Arizona is considered a Super Extreme DUI. You can be […]

As a result of a conviction for driving under the influence, a certified ignition interlock device must be installed on any motor vehicle you operate for a minimum of 6 to 12 months from the date that your driving privilege is reinstated or from the date the Arizona of Department of Transportation receives the report […]

Alcohol In The Body Alcohol is a general term denoting a family of organic chemicals with common properties. Members of this family include ethanol, methanol, isopropanol, and others. This introduction discusses the physical, chemical, and physiological aspects of the most commonly ingested of these ethanol. Alcohol (ethanol) is a clear, volatile liquid that burns (oxidizes) […]

Standardized Field Sobriety Testing The Standardized Field Sobriety Test (SFST) is a battery of three tests administered and evaluated in a standardized manner to obtain validated indicators of impairment and establish probable cause for arrest. These tests were developed as a result of research sponsored by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and conducted […]

Chemical Tests – Breath, Urine and Blood Tests Chemical tests are used to determine a person’s Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) either directly (i.e. blood sample) or indirectly (i.e. urine and breath analysis). Varying state standards set guidelines to determine legal BAC levels for driving. In Arizona, a person with a BAC above .08 is considered […]

If your insurance company is notified of a DUI related civil suspension of your driving privileges or a DUI conviction they may choose to: Cancel your Policy Assign the Policy to a High Risk Carrier Increase the Policy Rates Every insurance company has different procedures regarding DUI related suspensions and convictions. It is possible your […]

[title] What are sobriety checkpoints? [/title] At sobriety checkpoints, law enforcement officials evaluate drivers for signs of alcohol or drug impairment at certain points on the roadway. Vehicles are stopped in a specific sequence, such as every other vehicle or every fourth, fifth or sixth vehicle. The frequency at which vehicles are stopped depends on […]