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Gordon Thompson DUI & Criminal Attorney Blog
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…
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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 The decision is not precedential and may be cited only…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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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 AttorneyCase…
Deandra Grant Law – Texas Criminal Defense & DWI Defense
Ask Deandra: What’s the Difference Between a DWI and a DUI in Texas?
By Deandra Grant, J.D., M.S. (Pharmaceutical Science), ACS-CHAL Forensic Lawyer-Scientist The question: What’s the difference between a DWI and a DUI in Texas? The short answer: In Texas, DWI and…
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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…