Problems relating to driving under the influence are in the news on a regular basis. The issue seems to be more acute during holiday times, accompanied as they are with more drinking, and more travel. To the extent that education can play a role in reducing the incidence of DUI, some of the facts below […]
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If you take a look at the arrests of Phoenix professional athletes over the past dozen years or so, they involve not only DUI’s, but also assaults, drug charges, domestic violence, and others. We thought it would be interesting to examine one article (20 Most Memorable Arrests of Phoenix Athletes), published a few weeks ago,
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A Tucson woman has been arrested in connection with a fatal collision last week involving a bicyclist. Police say a man was traveling in the bike lane when he was struck from behind and killed by the suspect’s vehicle. According to an eyewitness, the woman left the scene after the crash. The witness apparently followed
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You’ve heard it said that “you can run but you can’t hide.” Well, it’s true, particularly when you’re referring to a criminal charge, like DUI, involving a celebrity defendant. One way or another, the media will find you. Whether it’s TMZ, just a local reporter scouring the police blotter, or a “friend” who decides to
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It wasn’t until late last month that reports surfaced concerning the drunk driving arrest of Arizona Cardinals linebacker John Abraham. The arrest, which took place in June, occurred in DeKalb County, Georgia, near Atlanta. Abraham is a five time Pro Bowl selection, and the active leader in career sacks. The initial stories that appeared in
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Police checkpoints and DUI patrols continue to target drunk drivers throughout the country. Arizona is no exception, and although you can expect more and more attention to impaired drivers at any time during the year, holidays are a particular focus for local and state law enforcement. The state reports that highway patrol officers, local police,
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As many people are aware, the penalties for driving under the influence are harsh, and the trend across the country, including in Arizona, is for stricter enforcement. As serious as the consequences may be for even a first-time offender, those consequences become far greater with repeated drunk driving or drugged driving charges. And whether the
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For close to a decade, from 2004 to 2012, Arizona has seen a consistent increase in the number of yearly arrests for driving under the influence. But last year, for the first time in ten years, the number decreased. Before you come to any specific conclusions, you should be aware that some cities, including Tucson
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You’re watching a professional golf tournament on TV. It seems pretty genteel. All those fans in their golf togs, watching quietly as the golfers stroke the ball into the cup. It almost always seems quiet on the course, the only exceptions being rounds of polite applause when Phil Mickelson or another of the PGA stars
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The Walmart parking lot in Tempe was the scene of a crash Friday evening in which a woman walking to her vehicle was struck by car. The collision was witnessed by others in the parking lot, and was also caught on surveillance tapes. Police say that the driver of the car struck two other vehicles
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