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Yuma police attempt to stop drunk driving accidents on St. Patrick’s Day

Yuma, AZ - Certain holidays have a strong association with substance abuse and the potential problems that can be associated with excessive consumption of drugs or alcohol. St. Patrick’s Day is known to be a day when many people drink large…
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Drunk driver causes head on highway collision in Yuma

Yuma, AZ - When two cars collide suddenly while going in opposite directions, this is one of the most dangerous types of accidents. The people inside the cars can be seriously hurt or killed from the velocity of these kinds of crashes. Depending…
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What are the penalties for causing a drunk driving accident in Yuma?

Yuma, AZ - Drunk driving accidents are taken seriously by the government in Arizona and other states. This means that penalties tend to be severe in every jurisdiction, and people who cause crashes while intoxicated will usually lose their ability…
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How can a commercial driver be sued for causing a drunk driving accident in Yuma?

Yuma, AZ - Drivers of large semi trucks and other commercial vehicles need to obey the same laws as all other drivers, plus there are additional regulations that they must follow related to vehicle maintenance and working hours. When one of…
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What you need to know about DUI penalties in Chandler, Arizona

  Arizona shares a low tolerance policy for Driving under the influence. Some mandatory DUI penalties in Chandler, Arizona include: Jail, Counseling, Fines and fees, Suspension of driver's license, Vehicle ignition…
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Will a drunk driver who causes an accident in Mesa go to jail?

Mesa, AZ - Arizona and other states have recognized the serious harm that drunk drivers cause by enacting criminal laws with severe penalties. All people face possible time in jail if they were arrested for any crime related to having drugs…
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What are the differences between civil drunk driving lawsuits and criminal DUI charges in Yuma?

Yuma, AZ - When a person causes a motor vehicle crash while they are intoxicated, it is possible that they will both be arrested and made to pay compensation to the victim through a civil lawsuit. However, the process for each is fairly different…
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What are the potential punishments and consequences for drunk drivers in Tucson?

Tucson, AZ - All drivers in Arizona and other states are aware of the serious nature of drunk driving and the possibility of criminal charges if convicted. There are also other problems that can affect intoxicated drivers, even if they are not…
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This is how much you can recover for a DUI accident in Phoenix

Phoenix, AZ - Arizona has the harshest laws on drunk driving in the country. For instance, the minimum jail sentence for a first DUI offense is 10 days in Arizona, while in most other states you can get away with 1 day in prison. However, the…
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Drivers who are responsible for fatalities can be sued as well as charged criminally

Yuma, AZ - Sometimes a serious accident will result in at least one victim passing away. In these situations, the driver at fault may also be charged with manslaughter or some similar crime for driving in such a manner that there would be a…
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Phoenix accident victims may face large costs associated with a collision

Phoenix, AZ - There are a number of different consequences that accident victims must deal with in the months and years following the incident. This can include increased insurance costs, injuries, vehicle repairs, and continued medical treatment.…
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Arizona truck drivers are regulated by the Motor Vehicle Division

Yuma, AZ - There are a number of conditions that commercial drivers must meet to be able to operate a truck or other large vehicle in Arizona. This is because these kinds of vehicles require an additional skill set to operate, and they can be…
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Arizona County Attorney Drops Drunk Driving Charges

The Maricopa County Attorney's Office (MCAO) announced on November 27th, 2019 that they were closing a case and dropping all charges against a drunk driver who was responsible for a deadly crash that killed two. Accused Drunk Driver Runs…
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What can I do when a drunk driving accident causes a permanent disability to one of my family members?

Car accidents often cause severe injuries, and drunk driving incidents are no exception. Some severe accidents will leave a person unable to perform normal tasks such as walking, working, or feeding themselves. The costs associated with this…
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Arizona Cardinals’ Linebacker Earns DUI Rap

Arizona Cardinals' linebacker John Abraham has earned himself a DUI rap. He was arrested last month in Georgia, and the state charged him with multiple counts of offensive behavior including driving under the influence. The news was broken by…