Actual Physical Control DUI in Arizona — How courts decide APC and when cases can be wonIn Arizona, “actual physical control” (APC) for DUI means you can be convicted under A.R.S. § 28-1381 for being in control of a vehicle while...
Why bicycling after drinks in Arizona usually isn’t DUI—but can still bring chargesYes and no: In Arizona, you cannot be charged with DUI for riding a human‑powered bicycle because A.R.S. § 28‑1381 applies to a “vehicle,” and A.R.S. §...
Second DUI in Arizona: Mandatory jail, 84‑month lookback & one‑year revocation explainedIn Arizona, a second DUI within 84 months triggers mandatory jail, steep fines, a one‑year license revocation, and at least 12 months of ignition...
Arizona DUI convictions aren’t expunged—but you may qualify to set aside or seal the recordNo—Arizona does not allow expungement of DUI convictions. Under ARS 36-2862, expungement applies only to certain marijuana offenses. However, many...
Arizona’s 84‑Month DUI Lookback — How It Drives Charges, Jail, and Your LicenseArizona uses an 84‑month (seven‑year) DUI lookback. Under ARS §§ 28‑1381, 28‑1382, and 28‑1383, prior DUI convictions within 84 months of the new offense date...
What Arizona Judges Really Impose for DUI Jail Time in City & Justice CourtsYes—Arizona DUI statutes require some jail time, but the amount and whether alternatives apply depend on the charge. Under A.R.S. 28-1381, first-offense...
What Are Common DUI Defenses in Arizona — How Suppression, Dismissal, or Reduction Happens in Real Arizona CourtsCommon DUI defenses in Arizona include attacking the stop, field-sobriety evidence, and blood/breath tests under ARS 28-1321,...
How to Beat a DUI in Arizona by Attacking the Stop, Testing, and WarrantsYou beat a DUI in Arizona by suppressing unlawfully obtained evidence, excluding unreliable tests, and creating reasonable doubt under A.R.S. §§ 28-1381, -1382, and...
Arizona BAC Limits Explained — How 0.08, 0.15 & 0.20 Play Out in CourtIn Arizona, the legal BAC limit for most drivers is 0.08% within two hours of driving under A.R.S. § 28-1381(A)(2). Commercial drivers face a 0.04% limit while...
How a DUI Impacts Insurance After ADOT Suspensions, SR-22, and Interlock Orders in ArizonaA DUI in Arizona typically raises your auto insurance rates substantially because convictions under ARS 28-1381, 28-1382, or 28-1383 and ADOT...