Having a criminal record with a DUI (driving under the influence) conviction can affect your career, your eligibility for housing and financial aid, and your reputation. Until recently, it was not possible to expunge a DUI conviction in Arizona. However, new laws now allow qualifying individuals to clear their records through expungement.
Being convicted of driving under the influence (DUI) in Arizona can lead to significant penalties, including mandatory jail time and the loss of your driving privileges. A diversion program is a type of alternative sentence that is available to first-time offenders in some states.
If you get involved in an automobile accident in Arizona, you most likely do not have to go to court to recover financial compensation through an insurance claim. However, there are situations where taking your case to trial might benefit you, such as if an insurance company does not offer a fair settlement or rejects your claim.
Driving under the influence (DUI) in Arizona is a serious offense that can come with significant penalties. Being convicted of DUI can result in life-changing consequences, such as mandatory jail time and the suspension of your driver’s license. The strength of your DUI defense can make all the difference if you have been accused of a DUI in Scottsdale.
In 2022, legislators passed a new law in Arizona that permits motorcyclists to lane filter for the first time. Within certain parameters, two-wheeled motorcycles can now drive on the line between two lanes of same-direction traffic to pass stopped vehicles. Lane filtering must be done safely, prudently and within the confines of Arizona law.