DUI Tag

are dui checkpoints unconstitutional -- top of a police car

09 May Are DUI Checkpoints Unconstitutional?

Posted at 16:36h in Arizona Law, Constitution, Criminal Defense Attorney in Phoenix, DUI, Law Enforcement, U.S. Constitution by Todd Coolidge

Arizona has some dangerously high statistics when it comes to drunk driving. About 1.7% of all Arizona residents have admitted to driving after drinking too much alcohol. And between 2020 and 2021, over 2,200 people in Arizona died in vehicle crashes involving a drunk driver. Police...

13 Apr Vertical IDs no longer a Deterrent for Purchasing Alcohol in Arizona

Posted at 16:42h in DUI, Laws, Todd Coolidge by Todd Coolidge

The younger, college-aged readers out there may already know this, but legislation that went into effect a little over a year ago had made it a little more difficult to purchase alcohol for those with the wrong kind of identification. If the customer in question...

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07 Apr Can I Face a DUI for Prescribed Medication in Arizona?

Posted at 15:47h in Arizona Law, Criminal Defense Attorney in Phoenix, DUI, Laws, misdemeanor by Todd Coolidge

Driving under the influence (DUI) charges usually involve alcohol or illicit drugs. However, in Arizona, a person can also receive a DUI for driving under the influence of prescription medications, including medications that you legally have a prescription for. If your medication instructions say not...

can you lose your cdl for dui -- commercial truck on the road

11 Jul Can I Lose My Commercial Driver’s License for a DUI in Arizona?

Posted at 20:18h in Arizona Law, Criminal Defense Attorney in Phoenix, DUI, Laws by Todd Coolidge

Everyone knows that driving a car, motorcycle, or truck while under the influence of alcohol or drugs is illegal in Arizona. The same is true for those who hold a commercial driver’s license (CDL) and drive for a living. In fact, DUI penalties for a...

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18 May How Can I Reinstate My License After a DUI?

Posted at 16:43h in Arizona Law, DUI, Laws by Todd Coolidge

An Arizona driver’s license is a privilege, but under certain circumstances, the state could take your license away. For people living in a large metropolitan area like Phoenix, not having a driver’s license can be quite an inconvenience, making it hard to keep a job...

how to get through sobriety checkpoint arizona, avoid sobriety checkpoints in arizona

14 Jul How to Get Through a Sobriety Checkpoint in Arizona

Posted at 13:00h in DUI by Todd Coolidge

Arizona is not the only state that has legal DUI checkpoints on the roads. It is estimated that in the U.S. someone dies from a drunk driving accident every 33 minutes. The best plan when you’re out drinking, is to have a designated driver. This...

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07 Dec Defenses for a DUI in Arizona – Part I

Posted at 23:05h in DUI by Todd Coolidge

Being convicted of driving under the influence (DUI) in Arizona will almost undoubtedly result in severe consequences. Arizona does not fool around when it comes to intoxicated drivers, as this state has some of the toughest DUI laws in the entire country. Whether you were...

DUI in Arizona - cop near motorcycle and car

14 Dec Defenses for a DUI in Arizona – Part II

Posted at 17:34h in DUI by Todd Coolidge

As we discussed last week, driving under the influence in Arizona carries some serious consequences. Todd K Coolidge utilizes a number of statutory and constitutional defenses when preparing for your case in Tempe, Phoenix, Queen Creek, Chandler and the rest of Arizona. Find the first...

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03 Jul How to Tell if the Officer Pulling You Over is a Real Cop

Posted at 22:15h in Traffic Offenses by Todd Coolidge

If you’ve ever been pulled over, it can be a nerve-wracking experience. But if you know you were speeding, driving recklessly or while under the influence, then you have a good reason to suspect that the police officer is stopping you for a real traffic...

16 Jan Installing an Ignition Interlock Device in Arizona

Posted at 17:28h in Arizona Law, DUI by Todd Coolidge

If you’ve been convicted of a DUI in Chandler, Gilbert or Tempe, the state of Arizona may suspend or revoke your license. After you’ve served your license suspension or revocation, you can apply to regain your driving privileges. This application process involves fulfilling certain requirements...

DUI Tag

09 May Are DUI Checkpoints Unconstitutional?

13 Apr Vertical IDs no longer a Deterrent for Purchasing Alcohol in Arizona

07 Apr Can I Face a DUI for Prescribed Medication in Arizona?

11 Jul Can I Lose My Commercial Driver’s License for a DUI in Arizona?

18 May How Can I Reinstate My License After a DUI?

14 Jul How to Get Through a Sobriety Checkpoint in Arizona

07 Dec Defenses for a DUI in Arizona – Part I

14 Dec Defenses for a DUI in Arizona – Part II

03 Jul How to Tell if the Officer Pulling You Over is a Real Cop

16 Jan Installing an Ignition Interlock Device in Arizona

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