Driving under the influence (DUI) is a serious crime and can have many different negative impacts. In addition to possible fines and/or jail time, you will have a DUI record. This means that your DUI can continue to follow you and affect various aspects of your life. Here are some of the ways having a …
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In addition to stopping you directly, law enforcement officers can arrest you for driving under the influence (DUI) at checkpoints. At these locations, the police set up roadblocks and direct traffic so they can stop drivers to check for intoxication. Although there are some states that have decided this practice is unconstitutional, DUI checkpoints are …
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Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, bars across the country have been shut down, including those in Tucson, AZ. In many areas, this initially led to a decrease in driving while intoxicated (DWI), another name for driving under the influence (DUI). However, some jurisdictions are now seeing drunk driving cases return to pre-pandemic levels, even though …
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Any type of incarceration is less than ideal, but there are important differences between types of facilities. If you are facing criminal charges, you should know whether or not a conviction will result in a jail or prison sentence. It’s also a good idea to know what time in jail vs prison typically looks like. …
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Burglary is the act of entering or remaining on private property with the intent to commit theft or any type of felony crime. It is sometimes called breaking and entering and is one of the most common felonies in Arizona. It may involve theft, although this is not always the case. If you are facing …
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If you have been charged with drug possession, you may also be facing drug paraphernalia charges. Arizona Revised Statutes (ARS) 13-3415 defines what drug paraphernalia is. It also outlines the consequences you may face if the court convicts you of possession. Paraphernalia charges are a class 6 felony and usually accompany other related drug charges. …
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If you are facing criminal charges, then it is important to understand the legal classification and what the possible penalties may be. Both misdemeanors and felonies are separated into different groups. There are three misdemeanor and six felony classes. Arizona Revised Statutes (ARS) 13-702 outlines sentencing guidelines for each type of felony charge up to …
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Voters approved the Arizona Medical Marijuana Act, or AMMA, in November of 2010. This law allows qualifying patients who register with the Arizona Department of Health Services to use marijuana for medicinal purposes. These individuals, as well as their caregivers and health care providers, are exempt from prosecution under certain sections of Arizona’s marijuana laws. …
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If you are convicted of driving under the influence (DUI), there are several different penalties you may face. You may need to meet with a counselor to determine if alcohol abuse or addiction is an issue. If this is the case, the court may order you to complete treatment. During this time period, you will …
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Every year, thousands of Arizona drivers face charges for driving under the influence (DUI). The resulting legal ramifications of a DUI conviction can be significant. Arizona has mandatory jail time for first offenders. Anyone convicted must also have an ignition interlock device (IID) in their vehicle after a period of license suspension. Drunk driving can …
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