Arizona law states that “alcohol in the breath does not cause impairment; impairment results when alcohol enters the body, is absorbed into the bloodstream, and is transported to the central nervous system.” Guthrie v. Jones, 202 Ariz. 273, 274, 43 P.3d 601, 602 (App. 2002). None of my DUI clients struggle with this concept. Their struggle comes … [Read more...] about DUI Criminal Defense and The Blood-Breath Partition Ratio
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Do People Drink Beer for the Taste or the Buzz? #DUIDefenseAttorney
As a DUI defense attorney it doesn’t matter why a particular drink is chosen, it is the effect of your choice that matters. So, if beer is the drink you want at the weekend barbeque or while watching the ball game, have you ever wondered whether if it is the alcohol or the taste that makes you crave a cold beer? In April of 2013, the Indiana … [Read more...] about Do People Drink Beer for the Taste or the Buzz? #DUIDefenseAttorney
Arizona Criminal Defense Attorney – How Can I be Guilty of DUI Drugs if I Possess a Medical Marijuana Card?
As a criminal defense attorney in Arizona, I am consistently meeting people who are downright distraught and confused to have been charged with DUI Drugs (sometimes referred to as “drugged driving”) when the only drug they were using was medical marijuana. In Arizona, a prosecutor has three possible methods for proving that a driver has violated … [Read more...] about Arizona Criminal Defense Attorney – How Can I be Guilty of DUI Drugs if I Possess a Medical Marijuana Card?
Ask an Arizona DUI Attorney – Do the Police Need a Warrant to Get My Blood? #DUIAttorney
As an Arizona DUI attorney, I routinely represent clients whose blood has been taken without their permission. In some cases, the police officers have obtained a telephonic search warrant. In other cases, the officers simply hold my client down and take blood without a warrant. The Fourth Amendment to the Constitution provides that the “right of … [Read more...] about Ask an Arizona DUI Attorney – Do the Police Need a Warrant to Get My Blood? #DUIAttorney
DUI Attorneys Wonder Are the Eyes the Mirror of a DUI Soul? #ArizonaDUIAttorney
As an Arizona DUI attorney, my clients are often puzzled by the arresting officer’s request to gaze deep into their eyes. After all, this is Arizona. “Blood shot and watery” eyes can be simply a sign of allergy season. Arizona DUI cops however, are peering into drivers’ eyes in the hopes of finding something a little more incriminating than a need … [Read more...] about DUI Attorneys Wonder Are the Eyes the Mirror of a DUI Soul? #ArizonaDUIAttorney
Criminal Defense Lawyer Mesa Arizona | Did You Know You Should Move Over?
Over the past decade, almost every state in the Union has enacted a “Move Over” law. These laws seek to reduce injuries to police officers and emergency personnel who are issuing citations or providing medical care on the side of the road. If you do not appreciate the frequent danger these men and women encounter during a simple traffic stop, then … [Read more...] about Criminal Defense Lawyer Mesa Arizona | Did You Know You Should Move Over?