Nearly 400 Arizona residents may be dealing with some serious legal issues this week after police saturation patrols and checkpoints netted 389 DUI arrests during the Fourth of July weekend. Last week, we reported on what these efforts would mean for drivers and this year, like others in the past, these efforts resulted in hundreds of arrests.
The Fourth of July holiday in Arizona and around the country is an opportunity to commemorate our nation’s independence, to watch fireworks, to enjoy a barbeque and to spend time with family and friends. It is also an occasion for heightened police activity on the roads, looking to catch those who have perhaps been too enthusiastic in their celebratory spirit.
An Arizona man has been arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence after his involvement in two car accidents. Although he has not been formally charged with DUI yet, an investigation into his actions is underway and police are searching for reasons why this man allegedly caused multiple accidents in one day in the Phoenix area.
A recent case involving the drowning death of an Arizona State University student provides a tragic example of what we would otherwise think of as an ordinary DWI arrest.
To begin with, the underlying vehicle stop was not one of driving while under the influence, but rather boating while intoxicated.
It is a well-known fact that drunk driving accidents can have a significant impact on the lives of both the victims and those who have been charged with a crime. Injured victims can face long, painful recoveries and families of deceased victims face the painful process of grieving their loss.
