Blog – Oliverson Law DUI & Criminal Defense

Arizona DUI Arraignments: From first appearance to your not guilty plea in Phoenix-area courtsAt an Arizona DUI arraignment, the judge advises you of the charge, your rights, and asks for a plea under Rule 14.2, Ariz. R. Crim. P. No...

Traveling During an Arizona DUI Case — What Courts Require Before You Leave the StateYes—if your release conditions permit it or a judge modifies them, you may travel out of state while an Arizona DUI is pending. Under Ariz. R. Crim. P....

How Arizona’s Ignition Interlock Rules Affect Your License, Timeline, and Eligibility for Early Removal After a DUIIn Arizona, most DUI convictions require a certified ignition interlock device (IID) for at least 12 months under ARS...

Maricopa County DUI Arrests Each Year — What Arizona Data & Courts Really ShowRecent Arizona public-safety summaries and agency reports indicate Maricopa County sees roughly 12,000–18,000 DUI arrests each year under ARS 28-1381 to...

Understanding Arizona’s Super Extreme DUI — Charges, Penalties & Court Paths in Maricopa CountyA super extreme DUI in Arizona is a Class 1 misdemeanor under ARS § 28-1382(A)(2) for driving with a 0.20+ BAC within two hours of driving or...

Restricted Driving in Arizona After a DUI — Practical Paths That Keep You LegalYes. In Arizona, you can usually obtain a restricted license after a DUI, but the type and timing depend on A.R.S. §§ 28-1385 (admin per se), 28-1321...

Arizona DUI Records: Permanent, With 7‑Year Priorability and New Sealing OptionsIn Arizona, a DUI conviction stays on your criminal record permanently, but you can seek relief: a set-aside under ARS 13-905 and record sealing under ARS...

What Happens If I Refuse a Breathalyzer in Arizona — Immediate MVD Suspension, Warrants, and Court FalloutIn Arizona, refusing a post‑arrest breath or blood test triggers an automatic driver‑license suspension of 12 months (or 2 years...

Sleeping in Your Car and DUI in Arizona: How ‘Actual Physical Control’ Decides the CaseYes—under A.R.S. § 28-1381, Arizona can charge and convict you of DUI while sleeping in your car if prosecutors prove you were in actual physical...

Aggravated DUI in Arizona — How a Felony DUI Is Charged and FoughtIn Arizona, an aggravated DUI is a felony under ARS § 28-1383 when a DUI occurs with certain aggravators: a suspended/revoked or restricted license, a third DUI within 84...