The national statistics for deaths of young people due to easily preventable driving under the influence (DUI) deaths are sobering. They are even more sobering for the state of Arizona. Completely senseless deaths from DUI are hard to take for any age, but the group most at risk from dying from drinking and driving are under 21. Things are so bad that the Insurance Institute … [Read more...]
Simple tips to prevent a DUI
There are many simple and obvious choices on how to avoid a DUI, but first and foremost one must possess the integrity to make them. Humans, in general, often feel infallible. "I had a few drinks and drove home fine last time." The success in that venture was created by an alcohol fueled illusion. Who hasn't felt the overwhelming sense of relief at making it home safely after a … [Read more...]
Recommended procedures for being pulled over while intoxicated
"I can do this. I can drive home. I'm not drunk. Yeah, I can do this." That's what you told yourself as you climbed behind the wheel and headed home from a night out with friends. You thought everything was going fine until you saw those flashing lights in the review mirror and heard the siren signaling you to pull your vehicle over to the side of the road. You realize now that … [Read more...]
How to find and choose a good DUI lawyer
Most people would prefer never to have to choose a lawyer for a criminal case. But in the real world, people are confronted by situations where having a lawyer with skills in a particular area of the law becomes necessary. Being prosecuted for DUI is not something a person should undergo without the "right" lawyer. In fact, to go through the process without a lawyer is … [Read more...]
How a DUI conviction can impact your permanent record, jobs and life
A DUI conviction does not end with the end of your probation and drunk driving classes, it will affect many areas of your life or for at least the next 7 years or so. In this article, we will examine each area far beyond your driving privileges that will be affected by one night of drinking. Driving Privileges The most obvious is your driving privileges, in most cases you will … [Read more...]