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Device was installed and working properly on the day of the offense and there were no violations that day according to the device itself. police did not stop me driving the car. they have an eye witness that indentified me as the driver. if i was intoxicated the car would notstart due to the blow... View More 
answered on Apr 23, 2012
The state must prove you were driving the car. You need to hire an attorney and interview the witness. This is a serious offense and requires 4 months in prison if convicted.
answered on Dec 22, 2011
The best answer I can give you is to go over to the AZ MVD and order a printout of your driving record if you are already licensed in AZ. This will show you how AZ in treating your Colorado DWAI.
I am not sure what a DWAI, but if you took care of it in Colorado you should be fine in AZ. Most... View More
answered on Nov 29, 2011
There is a possibility at getting the minimum sentence. However, a lot will depend on the BAC. if the BAC is under .15 the minimum sentence is 90 days in jail with 60 suspended. If .15 to .199 the minimum is 120 days. If over a .2 the minimum is 6 months, which is also the max. Please visit... View More
answered on Nov 25, 2011
Yes, the police need a warrant to get your blood after a breath refusal. However, if the officer allows you to consent to the blood prior to the warrant being issued then no warrant is necessary.
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answered on Sep 24, 2011
Arizona has some of the strictest DUI laws in the country and unfortunately, there is no diversion program for first time offenders. Arizona law requires jail time for every single person convicted of a DUI, no matter how clean their past is. DUI is a class 1 misdemeanor offense and carries a... View More
answered on Sep 21, 2011
The 84 months should be from the date of the arrest, not your date of conviction.
answered on Sep 21, 2011
In order for your 2011 DUI to be considered a second DUI for punishment purposes, your first conviction must be within 7 years. Your previous DUI from 15 years ago should not affect you too much, but often times prosecutors will attempt to increase your jail time slightly because of your first DUI.
answered on Sep 21, 2011
If you are convicted of a second DUI, the minimum sentence you can receive is 90 days in jail of which the judge may suspend 60 days if you complete alcohol counseling. If the second DUI is an Extreme DUI, you are facing a minimum of 120 days with 60 days that may be suspended with the completion... View More
answered on Sep 21, 2011
It depends on what jurisdiction your warrant is out of. The judge has an option of doing a number of different things, including taking you in and requiring you to pay a cash bond, releasing you to pre-trial services with alcohol testing or simply releasing you on your own recognizance. You may... View More
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answered on Jun 24, 2011
Your question does not contain enough details for me to provide an adequate, complete answer. There are far too many factual variables which must be known and evaluated for me to answer your question. You may contact me directly if you want to explore further. Craig
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