Law Offices of Craig W. Penrod Blog

Tension is a normal part of living together.  When tension mounts due to the holidays, illness, financial stress or relational difficulties, a breaking point is sometimes reached and the police may be called.  Anger is a completely normal, usually healthy, … Continue reading →

Most people understand that it is illegal to drive while under the influence of alcohol, however, many people don’t realize that it is also illegal to drive while under the influence of drugs – even drugs which have been prescribed … Continue reading →

Hundreds of law enforcement officers gathered at the state capitol November 27, 2012, to launch this year’s crackdown on drunk drivers. Hundreds of officers will be on the job in the cities and on the highways enforcing the the laws … Continue reading →

The National Transportation Safety Board urged the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to speed up its research effort with automakers to develop systems that can determine a driver’s blood alcohol concentration using infrared light when the driver presses an ignition … Continue reading →

As we approach Thanksgiving and the holiday season, please be safe! During the holidays, the potential for thefts and robberies increase. More people are out and about, carrying more gifts and money than during other times of the year.  We … Continue reading →

If your driver license has been suspended in the State of Arizona, certain statutes require an SR22 certificate of insurance/financial responsibility prior to reinstating.  Although you may already have automobile insurance, SR22 is a separate certificate of insurance which must … Continue reading →

WASHINGTON, Sept 25 (Reuters) – The U.S. Supreme Court will soon consider whether police must get a warrant before forcing a suspected drunken driver to submit to a blood test, a case that could set a new legal standard for … Continue reading →

Alcohol can produce detectable impairments in memory after only a few drinks and, as the amount of alcohol increases, so does the degree of impairment. Large quantities of alcohol, especially when consumed quickly and on an empty stomach, can produce … Continue reading →

Police agencies across Arizona are launching patrols to seek out drunken drivers during the July 4 holiday. Governor’s Office of Highway Safety director Alberto Gutier says about 50 police agencies in the state will take part in the special patrols. … Continue reading →