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DUI Checkpoints

DUI checkpoints are occasionally set up at strategic locations along the roadway to more effectively identify and arrest motorists who appear to be driving under the influence of alcohol or other substances. Essentially, these are traps for those who are breaking the law. This form of DUI enforcement is controversial and it is not entirely clear whether it is constitutional because there is no clear source of reasonable suspicion to justify the administration of a Breathalyzer test.

If you have been charged with a DUI after being stopped indiscriminately at a checkpoint, it is important to defend yourself from the potentially devastating consequences of a conviction. Contact the Arizona DUI defense attorneys of Thompson & Volquardsen, P.C., today at 602-510-9999 to learn more in a free consultation.

Stopping at a DUI Checkpoint

DUI checkpoints are often set up between the hours of 9pm and 3am in order to catch those who have gone out at night to drink. There are two ways law officials catch those DUI through checkpoints:

  • Method 1: Officers find those with a BAC over .08% by asking them questions and performing Breathalyzer tests if the answers give them reason to suspect intoxication. Individuals whose BAC violates the legal limit may be subject to immediate arrest.
  • Method 2: Officers pursue motorists who turn around and drive away upon approaching a checkpoint, presuming the individuals to be attempting to evade DUI arrest when, in actuality, they might simply be nervous.

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If you have been arrested with a DUI, it is time to take action. Hiring an Arizona DUI lawyer of Thompson & Volquardsen, P.C., to represent you in court can potentially help you to have your case dismissed or the charges reduced. Contact us today at 602-510-9999 to speak to an experienced and dedicated attorney about your rights.