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Strange DUI Laws

As with all laws on the books, there are some rather silly ones related to alcohol. There was this bar that opened up and was named “O’Neil’s Saloon.” The owner was actually told by the state liquor authority that it’s against the law to use the word “saloon” in his store name. So the owner [...]

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New Arizona DUI Laws

Gov. Janet Napolitano on Friday signed into law legislation that would increase penalties for driving and boating under the influence of alcohol. Her action came more than a month after she vetoed a similar proposal, saying she opposed a provision that cut in half the amount of time that first-time DUI offenders would be required to [...]

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Could Arizona be the Toughest State on Drunk Drivers?

In October 2007, the state of Arizona passed a bill that some would say confirms the opinion that Arizona is the toughest state in the US regarding drunk drivers. This new bill states that if someone is driving with a BAC reading of .08 or more and it’s a first offense they could be fined for [...]

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AZ Court Ruling Marijuana Not Ok For Religious Use

Arizona “Associated Press – Frequently the debate of using marijuana for medicinal purposes comes up. But this time there was a debate in Arizona on whether or not the use of marijuana should be allowed if it is for religious purposes. But an Arizona court has found that the constitution does not back the use of [...]

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DUI Driver in a Parked Car a Crime?

Associate Press – The DUI laws are being evaluated as it pertains a person who sits behind the wheel of a park car. The question lies in whether or not the potential use of a person whose blood-alcohol level is over the legal limit can be charged for a crime when they are not driving [...]

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