Convictions result in life altering criminal and collateral consequences for offenders. The search resumes for missing 19 year old ASU student who disappeared during what he previously described to his family as “hell week” for initiation into a fraternity. He was last seen at Tempe Marketplace 11:00 pm on November…
DUI Breath Test Laws: Despite rules and regulations DUI breath tests results may prove to be inaccurate or invalid Arizona Laws Governing DUI Breath Tests Under A.R.S. 28-1324 the Director of the Department of Public Services (DPS) is responsible for adopting regulations for methods, and procedures for administering DUI…
When the primary DUI evidence is found to be inaccurate, this often leads to dismissal of charges. People often ask “Which is more reliable, a DUI blood test or breath test?” But the fact is, that inaccuracies can result from both types of testing. In an effort to…
10 factors that can result in insufficiency of DUI blood samples DUI Blood evidence is considered by many to be more reliable than a breath test. However, that is not always the case. Questions of validity may still surround any forensic evidence, and should be evaluated for admissibility in court,…
Road rage is prosecuted as a criminal offense in Arizona The National Highway Safety Administration (NHTSA) as driving that markedly exceeds the normal safety driving behaviors. It consists of driving that affects other motorists and their passengers and places them in unnecessary danger. Law enforcement agencies recognize it as driving…
Police increase ability to find locations where shots were fired from; and apprehending suspects responsible for firing the shots. Arizona Weapons Crimes A party in a Phoenix AZ neighborhood quickly ended with gunshots fired and resulting injuries around 2:00 a.m. November 17, 2012. At least 3 people were injured after…
AZ Drug Recognition Program Earns National Recognition for Success in Identifying Drug Impaired Drivers Many Police Officers in Maricopa County are trained in drug recognition and evaluation. This intense and specialized training allows them to distinguish between drug impaired drivers from medically impaired drivers. Symptoms are often similar or the same in…
Why Resisting Arrest is a Bad Idea This week we in the news, an Arizona motorist was stopped and investigated by police for driving impaired due to alcohol or drugs. The suspect allegedly became angry at the line of questioning taking place during the stop. He then allegedly initiated punched one…
Felons can no longer sue victims Arizona voters passed Proposition 114, as expected, by an overwhelming 80% margin. The Arizona Constitution will be amended to abolish the right of aggressors to sue their victims if they are harmed in the process of committing a felony offense. There was little opposition,…
The Maricopa County Attorney’s office recently issued a press release about Maricopa County Prosecutors preparing to receive some of the most advance training available, to enhance prosecution of drug impaired drivers. Drug DUI charges now constitute almost half of DUI charges. It is also reported that drug impaired drivers make up…