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• Arizona Extreme DUI: The Out of State Visitor Dilemma

  The harsh penalties for an Arizona extreme DUI conviction have been well chronicled in this blog.  However, what happens when we apply these penalties to people who were only visiting Arizona and charged with DUI?…

• How accurate is blood testing for alcohol?

  The truth of the matter is we don’t really know. Most labs in the Phoenix Arizona area claim to be accurate within 5%. That means if your blood result came back at .08, then the…

• No Consent, No Warrant, No Blood

  Some things in life seem obvious. It is hotter in the summer. It is colder in the winter. The government must get a warrant to stick a needle in your arm before they forcibly take…

• 5 Things You Should Know About Arizona Super Extreme DUI Convictions

  Arizona is one of a few states that has created something referred to as "Super Extreme DUI."  A DUI is "Super Extreme" if a person's blood alcohol concentration is .200 or above.  While this crime…

• What Do Field Sobriety Tests Prove?

  The short answer is not much. At best, they may correlate to someone having a blood alcohol concentration over a .08. At worst, they prove nothing at all. To understand their meaning you must look…

• A Person Accused Of DUI Deserves A True Second Opinion

  Arizona DUI cases almost always involve a chemical test. There is a movement in Arizona towards the exclusive use of blood testing. It is well settled that blood testing is more accurate than breath testing.…

• A Well Written Post on The Source Code Issue

  I ran across an excellent post discussing the source code issue.  That is, the fight between criminal defense attorneys and the maker of the breath tester (CMI) to disclose the code used in their breath…

• I Need to Hire the Guy that Made This Video.

  Here is a very well researched and produced video regarding an Ohio DUI case.  While I do not agree with everything he argues, her certainly makes some vaild points.  Enjoy:  

• Please Think About This Before You Drink And Drive This Holiday Season

  There is significantly more drinking and driving during the holidays.  It happens every year, in every place.  I have plenty of business.  However, I don't want you to become a customer. Trust me, you have…

• This Video Demonstrates True Field Sobriety Testing

  In case you ever wondered what happens on the side of the road when a person is stopped for DUI, here is a video showing exactly what goes on.  Enjoy:   DUI Stop from konu…