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Tempe Memorial Day DUI Task Force
Law Offices of Trent R. Buckallew, PC

According to a media release by the Tempe Police Department, the agency will be out in force over Memorial Day Weekend and have established the following DUI Task Force locations: Fri. May 24 5:00 p.m. Loop 202 & Dobson Rd. Tempe Sat. May 25 6:00 p.m. Tempe Fire Training Facility, 1340 E. University Dr. Tempe…

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Mesa PD Memorial Day DUI Task Force
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According to a recent news release by the Mesa Police Department, they will be participating in the annual East Valley Memorial Day DUI Task Force. These operations will consist of both sobriety checkpoints as well as DUI saturation patrols throughout the East Valley. The task force will be employing a zero-tolerance approach to any driver…

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Defining an “Alibi”
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If you have been arrested for any type of criminal offense in Arizona, you may be looking for a criminal defense lawyer in Mesa. Here at the Law Offices of Trent R. Buckallew, PC we can offer you the legal representation you deserve! One aspect of criminal law that often appears to be used frequently…

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Memorial Day Weekend DUI Lake Patrols
Law Offices of Trent R. Buckallew, PC

According to recent news reports (CBS5), the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) will be ramping up their DUI patrols over Memorial Day Weekend in recreational areas around the valley. The Sheriff’s office has been granted funding from the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety (GOHS), AZ Game and Fish and the U.S. Forest Service, enabling the…

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NTSB Recommends Lowering DUI BAC Limit
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Under current Arizona law, drivers with a blood-alcohol content above 0.08% can be arrested for a DUI violation. Drivers with a BAC less than 0.08% can be charged with impairment, and in Arizona, we have a ‘zero tolerance’ law for anyone under the age of 21. Underage drivers can be charged with a drinking violation…

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Search and Seizure Rights
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Under the Fourth Amendment of the United States Constitution, it is within the right of all people to be protected from experiencing unreasonable search and seizure of their properties. An officer of the law must have probable cause for checking your person or your property, particularly when seeking to use this information against you in…

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Cinco de Mayo DUI Arrests in AZ
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Cinco de Mayo is a national holiday in Mexico marking a momentous time in history and has become a day of celebration and festivities in our country as well, particularly in bordering states such as Arizona. Festivities include indulging in Mexican food, dancing, parades, and of course, enjoying Mexican beer. Because it has become a…

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Arizona Social Host Laws
Law Offices of Trent R. Buckallew, PC

If an adult of legal drinking age permits children under the age of 21 to drink alcohol, this adult could be prosecuted under the ‘social host laws’, as outlined in the Arizona criminal code. This is a mandate which declares under A.R.S. § 4-241 (Q) that: “A person who is of legal drinking age and…

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Aggravated Assault & Disorderly Conduct at Country Thunder
Law Offices of Trent R. Buckallew, PC

Country Thunder is an annual weekend music festival held in Florence, AZ (Pinal County) drawing thousands of people from across the valley. In fact, this year’s event sold out for the first time in its 20-year history, reaching a capacity crowd of 25,000 patrons. In years past, Underage Drinking has been a concern at this…

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Felony Charges in Phoenix, AZ
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Felony Charges in Phoenix, AZ If you are facing first time felony charges in Phoenix, AZ, you may be unfamiliar with the court proceedings and case progression involved in this type of case. Felony charges are taken very seriously and it is important that you understand what is expected of you and how your attorney…

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