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Woman Arrested for Driving Children While Under the Influence of Pot
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A 22-year-old woman was arrested and taken into police custody on suspicion of driving under the influence of marijuana.
Amanda Buckner was arrested after she struck a police car that was stopped to block traffic near a construction zone. According to police, Buckner drove around the stopped traffic and hit the cruiser, which had an officer inside.
Upon searching her vehicle police discovered marijuana and paraphernalia. There were also two children in the vehicle.
After determining Buckner was driving under the influence of marijuana, she was arrested and taken into police custody, along with her passenger Curtis Parker. Parker is wanted for multiple outstanding warrants.
Buckner was charged with
DUI,
aggravated DUI, and endangerment.
Contact an Experienced DUI Attorney for Help!
Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol with children in the vehicle is a serious offense that warrants enhanced penalties, including imprisonment, large fines, and more. To prove how serious an offense it is, some states have made it a felony to drive under the influence with children in the vehicle.
When faced with this offense, it’s in your best interest to speak with a knowledgeable DUI defense attorney right away. An attorney can review your charges to determine what you’re up against and prepare a strong defense accordingly. If you are searching for a
DUI lawyer in Phoenix, please take a moment to
contact the Knowles Law Firm, PLC. We have handled thousands of DUI cases, and feel we have the experience, resources, and skills to effectively fight your charges.
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Posted By Phoenix DUI Attorney on February 24, 2010 04:25 pm | Permalink 
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