If you or someone you care about has been arrested for an Extreme DUI anywhere in Arizona — whether in Phoenix, Scottsdale, Tempe, Mesa, Chandler, Glendale, or anywhere else in Maricopa County — it is completely normal to feel overwhelmed.
The Gordon Thompson DUI & Criminal Attorney Blog focuses on legal issues related to DUI and criminal defense in Arizona. It covers topics such as felony and misdemeanor DUI charges, jury trials, sentencing procedures, and the implications of failing to appear in court. The blog also discusses administrative aspects like restricted permits and licenses during suspensions or revocations. Additionally, it addresses case-specific matters such as the proper joining of charges for trial and changes in jail sentencing locations. The content is aimed at providing insights into the practical and procedural aspects of DUI and criminal law in the Arizona legal system.
Arizona DUI Case Law Update | February 2026State v. West | Case No. 1 CA-CR 24-0611 | Filed February 6, 2026
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Arizona DUI Law Can You Get a DUI for Sleeping in Your Car in Arizona? By Gordon Thompson, DUI Attorney | Updated 2024 | Statewide Arizona Home › Blog › Arizona DUI: Sleeping in Your Car & the…
Charged with an Extreme DUI in Arizona? Here’s What You’re Facing Updated June 2026 · 5 min read If you’ve been stopped by law enforcement in Phoenix, Scottsdale, Mesa, Tempe, or anywhere else in Arizona and your blood…
PBTs have limited use in DUIs “PBTs” or “Portable Breath Testing” device, as the name implies is portable. It’s roughly the size of a paperback book and it’s got a breath receptacle to blow into. In Arizona, they can…
These cases discuss decisions issued by the Arizona Court of Appeals. Most are memorandum decisions. Memorandum decisions are not legal precedent for other cases. Memorandum decisions are a good guide for what it takes to be found guilty of a…
Domestic Violence is a serious matter. Having said that conduct which is not necessarily violent can be classified as “Domestic Violence”. When police respond to a 911 Call regarding Domestic Violence they can charge a person for one or more…
In Arizona it may be possible to prove you’re not guilty of a Prescription Drug DUI without calling a witness. I’m Gordon Thompson DUI & criminal attorney for 46 years. In Arizona a person is guilty of a Prescription Drug…
For Arizona THC marijuana DUIs official Federal Government reports may be the best defense. I’m Gordon Thompson DUI Attorney and I have been a criminal attorney for 46 years. In 2020, the Arizona voters passed Proposition 207 (Prop 207) legalizing…
The starting point for most DUI investigations is the stop of the defendant’s vehicle by a police officer. An officer must have a legally acceptable reason to stop a vehicle. If a judge decides there was not a legally acceptable…