Arizona DUI & Criminal Defense Lawyer Blog

While many DUI charges are classified as misdemeanors in the State of Arizona, there are certain circumstances when DUI charges may be classified as a felony, or ‘Aggravated DUI’. If your case was filed in Maricopa County Superior Court, or any other County Superior Court, then it is likely being charged as a felony. Misdemeanor…

Law enforcement agencies across the Valley and throughout the State of Arizona partnered up for their annual DUI Task Force operations and conducted saturation patrols and checkpoints, enforcing DUI and other traffic laws over this past Labor Day weekend. As in years past, officers made thousands of traffic stops – more than 11,000 – and…

Although final numbers have not yet been released, as of early Sunday afternoon, close to 400 people had been arrested on suspicion of DUI as a result heavy enforcement statewide over the Labor Day weekend. According to the state Governor’s Office of Highway Safety (GOHS), there have been 382 DUI arrests since Wednesday. The breakdown…

Labor Day weekend is typically the final weekend of the summer for camping trips, boating at the lake, and other outdoor activities in the cooler, higher elevations outside the valley. It is also a time for end of summer celebrations, gatherings and other festivities. With this brings an increase in the number of drivers on…

Phoenix is surrounded by scenic desert landscape and lakes, attracting thousands of visitors each year for boating, fishing, water skiing, swimming, camping and other recreational activities. Lake Pleasant is just north of Sun City and West Phoenix and offers marina facilities, campgrounds and an RV area. Saguaro Lake is just to the northeast of Phoenix…

What is a crime involving moral turpitude? According to Black’s Law Dictionary, moral turpitude is defined as “Conduct that is contrary to justice, honesty or morality.” It is important to understand the consequences if convicted of a crime involving moral turpitude (CIMT), particularly as it relates to immigration matters. These types of crimes can also…

Are ‘Bath Salts’ Illegal in Arizona? According to a recent article by Arizona State University’s State Press, Arizona Senate and House Bills were recently signed into law by Governor Brewer, making the “creation, sale and use” of chemicals used in making Bath Salts illegal in the State of Arizona. These designer drugs have become increasingly…

While many DUI charges are classified as misdemeanors in the State of Arizona, there are some circumstances which can result in DUI charges being classified as a felony, or ‘Aggravated DUI’. If your case was filed in Maricopa County Superior Court, or any other County Superior Court, then it is likely being charged as a…

What are Protective Orders? Individuals seeking to restrain a person from acts of domestic violence, harassment, coming near a residence, place of employment or school can obtain a Protective Order in any court in the State of Arizona. If you reside in Scottsdale, chances are you will be seeking an order in the Scottsdale City…

If you have been charged with a DUI in the City of Scottsdale, or surrounding areas, it is important to seek the advice of an experienced Scottsdale DUI attorney as soon as possible after being stopped by law enforcement. By doing so, your attorney can guide you through the arrest process and help ensure your…