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I’ve Received a Medical Revocation Notice. What does this mean?

Did you know you could receive a medical suspension or revocation of your Arizona driving privileges based upon a report filed by any individual? And,  if that occurs, the Motor Vehicle Division is not required to disclose the source of that … Continue reading

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New to Arizona?

Arizona State law requires that you obtain an Arizona vehicle registration and driver license, immediately if any of the following applies. If you: Work in Arizona (other than  or seasonal agricultural work), or Are registered to vote in Arizona, or Place … Continue reading

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Arizona: Simple Definition Change Will Reduce Red Light Camera Ticketing

As reported in thenewspaper.com Arizona Senate committee changes definition of intersection to reduce the number of red light camera tickets. Arizona lawmakers who failed to pass a ban on automated ticketing machines are doing the next best thing. They are … Continue reading

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Lack of Attorney Ads in Yellow Pages Leads to DUI Dismissal

If you ever find yourself in a situation where you have been stopped by the police and investigated for DUI, immediately ask to speak to an attorney. Recently, the Arizona Court of Appeals in State v. Penney, No. 1 CA-CR … Continue reading

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St. Patrick’s Day 2012

St. Patrick’s Day should be a holiday of parades and fun. With many of us hitting parties and pubs — and throwing back a pint or two — law enforcement will be keeping their eyes peeled for tipsy drivers. Some … Continue reading

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Marijuana and DUI

According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, THC affects areas of the brain that control the body’s movements, balance, coordination, memory, and judgment, as well as sensations. Because these effects are multifaceted, more research is required to understand marijuana’s … Continue reading

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“Big Breasts” Hinder DUI Test?

PSL woman Maureen Raymond says her ‘big breasts’ hindered her DUI test performance, affidavit states Will Greenlee, Scripps Treasure Coast Newspapers PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. — A Port St. Lucie woman who said her big breasts hindered her ability to … Continue reading

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Scottsdale ruling on public drunkenness draws fire

Scottsdale Judge says state law prohibits arrests by Beth Duckett- Feb.  6,  2012 09:22 PM The Republic | azcentral.com A recent court ruling barring Scottsdale police from arresting rowdy drunk  people in public has drawn a spotlight on a decades-old … Continue reading

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Hey, the Police Took My Car!

Yes, this does happen.  If there is a violation of A.R.S. 28-3511, the vehicle you are driving can be impounded and held for a period of 30 days when one of the following occurs: *You are involved in an accident, and have no proof … Continue reading

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DUI Dictionary

Administrative Per Se (APS) – In Arizona, there are two separate cases that arise from a single drunk driving arrest: the criminal court case and the Administrative Per Se (also referred to as admin per se), a civil administrative hearing … Continue reading

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