Blog Posts About DUI – Arizona Law Group

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…

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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…

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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…

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Can Your Trucking Employer Sue You For Getting a DUI?

Being charged with a DUI is a frightening experience. Finding yourself charged, booked, undergoing mandatory blood or urine testing, and held in a cell until your citation is issued is a humbling experience that only worsens when the results of the blood test end in an official DUI charge and arraignment date. Facing Arizona’s…

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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…

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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…

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What Is a Portable Breath Test (PBT)?

A fun night out with friends, a romantic dinner date with wine, or an evening watching the big game at a sports bar can be the highlight of your week. But if your good time turns into a DUI, the results of your night out can be life-altering. Police officers in Arizona need only…

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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…

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