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Can Your Trucking Employer Sue You For Getting a DUI?
TL;DR CDL holders face a stricter BAC limit of 0.04% compared to the standard 0.08% DUI convictions trigger an immediate one-year CDL suspension and mandatory employer notification Employers rarely sue for a simple DUI but may file for negligence if an accident occurs Lawsuits against drivers often aim to recoup losses from damaged freight…
What Is a Portable Breath Test (PBT)?
TL;DR Officers need reasonable suspicion like erratic driving or traffic violations to initiate a stop Portable breathalyzers use chemical reactions to estimate BAC from alcohol vapors Arizona drivers may legally refuse a roadside breath test unless the officer has a warrant Refusing results in an automatic one-year license suspension and can be used as…
Can You Be Expelled From College Because of a DUI?
Everyone makes mistakes and the college years are not typically when we make our best decisions. But what if a bad choice risks the lives of others and puts your entire future at risk? The Arizona justice system takes drinking and driving very seriously. Over 4,500 drunk driving accidents in a single recent year…
Can You Lose Your Driver’s License on Your First DUI in Arizona?
Everyone makes mistakes, but drinking with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of .08 or over in Arizona is a serious mistake with significant repercussions. While most people charged with a DUI have immediate—and reasonable—fears of spending time in jail, the shame and stress of a trial, and the financial consequences of their arrest, for…
What Happens if You Violate Probation for a DUI?
Driving under the influence of alcohol or other substances is a serious offense in Arizona, with mandatory jail time of 10 days or more even for a first offense. Often DUI convictions result in probation for a period of time following the conviction. During the probation period, you may have to complete hours of…
Will You Lose Your CDL After Getting a DUI?
In Arizona, driving while intoxicated comes with stiff penalties. Arizona law enforcement takes drunk driving very seriously. Impaired drivers pose a significant danger to others on the road, killing one American approximately every 45 minutes. Consequences for a first DUI offense in Arizona can bring fines of over $1,250 and ten days of jail…
Can You Be a Commercial Driver With a DUI on Your Record?
States like Arizona depend heavily on the transportation industry for their goods and services, and with 6 major interstate highways, the Grand Canyon State is mecca for truck drivers. But what if you want to become a commercial driver in Arizona but have a past conviction for DUI? Everyone makes mistakes, and you may…
Open Container Laws in Arizona
Like most states, Arizona takes drinking and driving seriously. Driving while impaired can have deadly consequences as well as stiff legal penalties. Arizona also seeks to limit the risk of drunk drivers on the roadways by prohibiting open containers of alcohol in vehicles. You do not have to be intoxicated in order to face…