Arizona DUI & Criminal Defense Lawyer Blog
According to a recent report in The State Press (8/21/13), Tempe police officers began increasing their patrols with the start of the fall semester at ASU. They have launched a task force – Operation Safe and Sober – which will include saturation patrols around campus and surrounding areas in Tempe, beginning August 15 and continuing through the end of the month. Tempe police officers will be on the lookout for minors consuming alcohol, driver's under the influence of alcohol (or drugs), out-of-control parties and other related criminal violations. Their goal is to try and send a message to students early in the school year in an effort to help alleviate potential trends in these types of activities. The Tempe Police Department will also be working the night DUI task force with officers from other agencies, including MCSO, Scottsdale PD, Gilbert PD, Mesa PD and ASU PD. In addition to DUI and party patrols, officers will also focus on traffic violations, aimed primarily at pedestrians and bicyclists. While warnings will be issued during the first week of school for traffic violations, officers will begin strict enforcement of alcohol related violations right away.
Since the launch of Operation Safe and Sober, Tempe PD reported 371 arrests during the first week and another 486 arrests during week two of the campaign. Of the 371 arrests during the first week, there were 111 Minor in Possession of Alcohol arrests, 91 DUI arrests, 17 Extreme DUI arrests, 14 DUI-Drugs arrests, 6 Underage DUI arrests, 2 Aggravated DUI arrests and 54 calls for loud parties, among other various arrests. Arrests during the second week of the campaign include 208 for Minors in Possession of Alcohol, 85 for DUI, 68 calls for loud parties, and 14 for Minors, under the age of 18, in possession of alcohol.
Tempe PD has also incorporated an educational facet to this campaign and has been talking with students regarding alcohol, laws and safety measures.
If you have been charged with any type of crime, the Firm is experienced in representing ASU students who have been charged with all types of crimes, including Minor in Possession of Alcohol, Underage DUI, Drug related charges, Disorderly Conduct charges and countless other related criminal violations. If you were cited by ASU PD or Tempe PD, you will likely be appearing in the Tempe Municipal Court in downtown Tempe, or the University Lakes Justice Court in Chandler. Mr. Buckallew has handled countless cases in both of these courts and has a track record of successfully resolving many of these cases. Mr. Buckallew is a Board Certified Specialist in Criminal Law, which means that he has proven experience in criminal law and has met the rigorous requirements to qualify for this certification by the State Bar of Arizona.
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