Former beauty queen Tori Vance of Ahwatukee and 2010 Miss Arizona Teen USA, was recently pulled over and arrested in Los Angeles on suspicion of DUI. Vance, who won the title of Miss Arizona Teen USA when she was just 16-years-old, had plans of competing for Miss California in 2013. Looks like she needs a [...]
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Matthew Fox DUI arrest
Matthew Fox was arrested for a DUI. The actor, known for his role in “Lost,” was driving at 3:30 am when he was pulled over. Mr. Fox reportedly was headed to a local fast food restaurant when he was stopped on suspicion of driving under the influence. I’m not sure exactly what the consequence of [...]
Phoenix DUI Attorney Nick Alcock: Bench Warrants?
Many people call me and tell me that they missed their DUI court date. Most of these people are very stressed and confused about what will happen to them. The court system obviously requires that DUI defendants appear in court on time. If they don’t an addition charge of failure to appear can be filed against them. The reality, however, is that most people who miss a court date can get back on track without facing harsh penalties or additional jail time. You may need to hire a DUI attorney, however, to help you through the process.
DUI punishment in Arizona: How priors work
Attorney Nick Alcock discusses how DUI priors affect sentencing If you already have prior DUI conviction(s) on your record, you may be interested to know what kinds of penalties await you if you get caught drinking and driving again. Generally, states view repeat DUI offenders in a very unfavorable light, which is reflected in the [...]
How much does a DUI attorney cost?
Attorney Nick Alcock discusses the questions surrounding how much attorneys charge for DUI cases in Arizona
What happens during the first DUI Court appearance in AZ?
DUI Attorney Nick Alcock explains the first DUI setting.
If you were pulled over for a DUI, your court date is probably in a month or so. Most people are terrified to go to this first setting, because they are afraid to stand in front of a judge. People worry that the first court date is a trial. Many also worry that they can be hauled off to jail from court.
DUI fines explained by DUI attorney Nick Alcock
DUI offenses can be incredibly costly. DUI attorney Nick Alcock breaks down the fine amount and gives some pointers to people facing conviction for drunk driving.
10 Things to Know about City DUI Courts in Arizona
There are a few things that anyone charged with a misdemeanor DUI in Arizona should know. I have looked at the information out there, and it seems to me that some clarification is in order. Here are the top ten things you need to know about City DUI cases in Arizona. Obviously this list is not [...]
St. Patrick’s Day DUI taskforce arrests 50+
DUI attorneys are surprised to see that there weren’t more DUI arrests over the St. Patrick’s day holiday weekend. The West Valley DUI task force is reporting that out of more than 300 traffic stops, fifty drivers were cited for DUI. In all, over 30 officers participated in the saturation patrols. During those task forces, [...]
Second offense DUI in Arizona: DUI attorney
DUI Attorney explains jail time for repeat offenders. If you have previously been arrested for a DUI in Arizona, a second offense can mean big increases in jail time and fines. Arizona law allows the government to use a misdemeanor DUI prior that is 7 years old. The state uses the date of offense as [...]
