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The total number of arrests for a DUI in Arizona has dropped this last year for the first time in the past decade, according to new data from the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety, who coordinates a statewide task force targeting drunk drivers. In 2013, more than 29,000 Arizona DUI arrests were made by the …
All of us make bad decisions. Some decisions may be worse than others and have more significant consequences. The holidays are a time to sit back and relax or celebrate with friends and family; and to laugh, drink and eat lots of home-cooked food with the people you care about most. With the holiday season …
In Arizona, total drug-related DUI arrests increased from 1,674 in 2010 to 2,961 in 2011 – a 44% increase in just one year! The percentage of arrests for drug-related DUIs in AZ increased more than every other DUI offense in Arizona, including aggravated DUI, misdemeanor DUI, extreme DUI and juvenile DUI. A law enforcement officer …
Recently, a client related the following story to us: “I was driving home after meeting up with a friend in Old Town Scottsdale for a couple drinks. I only had two beers, but I am petite and had not eaten much that day. Still feeling confident to drive, I said goodnight to my friend and …
New System Allows Police Officers Almost Instant Access to Warrants for Blood Draws If you’re stopped for a DUI in the greater Phoenix area, you need to be aware of a new system put in place by the Phoenix Police Department called the “eSearch Warrant Application.” This new system allows Officers to quickly and easily …
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Possession of marijuana and dangerous drugs is treated seriously in Arizona. Arizona marijuana laws dictate that even a very small amount of marijuana, or possession of a pipe with residue, can result in you being charged with a felony offense. If you are charged with such an offense, the attorneys at Owens & Perkins, Attorneys …
Most people today would say that the strides taken against domestic violence has been a huge victory for women’s rights. Some would say it’s still not enough. On either side of the issue, Arizona in particular has made sure domestic violence is something that is taken seriously. In the last 5-10 years, the penalties in …
There are so many things that can go wrong if you chose to ignore your DUI instead of dealing with it head on — here are just a few of those problems: If you fail to appear in court for your DUI, the court will issue a bench warrant for your arrest and will add …
Hiring an attorney to represent you in a DUI or other criminal case is one of the most important decisions you will ever make. A good attorney can make the difference in the outcome of your case and the impact this will have on your life and finances. Many defendants make the mistake of believing …
The Truth Separated from the Myths on Marijuana Marijuana has become seemingly more acceptable with the recent changes surrounding the use of medical marijuana in Arizona as well as in other states. The prevalence of marijuana in today’s culture promotes the concept of, “it’s no big deal!” Unfortunately, although society’s attitudes toward marijuana may be …
