============================================================ –> Can You Get a DUI in Arizona Without Driving? What State v. McKinney Teaches Phoenix Drivers Last updated June 2026. This post discusses a published Arizona Court of Appeals decision and is provided for general educational purposes. It
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Can a DUI Conviction Survive a Recanting Witness?
By Gordon Thompson, Phoenix DUI & Criminal Defense Attorney | Licensed in Arizona Since 1982 | 47 Years of ExperienceOne question I hear constantly from clients and their families is some version of: “What if the witness changes their story
Suspended License Makes Misdemeanor DUI a Felony
NOTICE: This case is a memorandum decision which means it is not for official publication under Arizona Supreme Court Rule111(c). The decision is not precedential and may be cited only as authorized by rule. Although not official precedent it does
Asleep at the Wheel Can Be a DUI Says Arizona Appeals Court
The Bottom LineIn State v. Cooker (2025), the Arizona Court of Appeals upheld two aggravated DUI convictions against a driver who was asleep and unresponsive in a running SUV with a BAC of .263 and a revoked license. The car
DUI Trial in Absentia: What If You Missed Court Appearance?
In April 2025, the Arizona Court of Appeals issued a ruling that every person charged with DUI in Arizona should read. In State v. Ruiz-Estrada, 2 CA-CR 2024-0164, the court upheld a DUI conviction entered after the defendant stopped
DUI Conviction Upheld Despite Late Disclosure of 911 Calls
A recent Arizona Court of Appeals ruling offers an important window into how Arizona courts balance a defendant’s right to timely evidence against the practical realities of law enforcement and multi-agency disclosure. In State v. Reyes, the court affirmed two
Wrong-Way DUI: You Can Be Convicted Even If You Didn’t Know
The Bottom LineIn Franz v. State (2025), the Arizona Court of Appeals ruled that wrong-way DUI under A.R.S. § 28-1383(A)(5) is a strict liability offense. The State does not need to prove you knew — or even should have
Court Upholds THC DUI Conviction in State v. Martell
Case: State v. Martell, No. 1 CA-CR 24-0308 | Arizona Court of Appeals, First Division | Decided October 22, 2025Why This Case Matters for Arizona DriversArizona has legalized recreational marijuana, but getting behind the wheel while impaired by THC remains
Blood Draw Timing Can Be a Game-Changer in Your DUI Case
What the State v. Bryant Decision Could Mean for DUI Defendants Across ArizonaDUI Defense | Arizona Court of Appeals Decision | October 22, 2025 |By Gordon Thompson, Phoenix DUI Attorney
Case at a GlanceCase NameState of Arizona v. Kenneth
What are the Penalties for 1st & 2nd Offense Regular DUI?
By Gordon Thompson | Arizona DUI & Criminal Defense Attorney | Updated June 2026If you or someone you care about has been stopped or arrested for DUI in Arizona, one of the first things you need to understand is what