This week, the West Valley DUI Task Force announced that it arrested 65 people during the course of the holiday weekend for suspicion of driving under the influence.

According to State Department of Public Safety spokesman Bart Graves, 62 officers from multiple agencies patrolled area streets during New Year's Eve and also New Year's Day. The officers were on the lookout for people who are driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol.

Graves said, "It was a success working with these other agencies."

The Task Force was comprised of officers from DPS, Maricopa County Sheriff's Office, El Mirage, Phoenix, Buckeye, Goodyear, Peoria and Surprise.  News sources confirm that the operation was funded by the Governor's Office of Highway Safety.

If you were charged with driving under the influence over the holidays do not wait to contact our law office to speak with a Phoenix DUI attorney who can help you.

This week, it was announced that the holiday enforcement season officially started for police agencies throughout the state of Arizona. Multiple agencies plan to team up in order to keep the roads throughout the state safe.

On Tuesday, Governor Jan Brewer and the head of several departments unified to show residents that driving under the influence on the roads of Arizona will not be tolerated during the 2010 holiday season.

It was announced that multiple patrol units will saturate the state's highways and streets and will be on the lookout for drivers who are under the influence o f drugs and alcohol.

The 2010 Holiday DUI Task Force will run from November 19th until January 1, 2011. So far, or law enforcement agencies report that there were 167 DUI arrests in the state during the specified period.

Charged with DUI over the holidays in Phoenix?  Contact us to speak with a Phoenix DUI lawyer.

In Sierra Vista, it has been reported that the Southeastern Arizona DUI Task Force participated in a statewide DUI enforcement period his past Saturday.

New sources say that 12 officers from three separate agencies in the Southeastern Arizona DUI Task Force conducted 102 traffic stops throughout the state.  During that time, they were able to issue 42 citations and 68 warnings to drivers.

Police say that there were no DUI arrests, alcohol violations or under age alcohol violations issued.  However, they did say that they asked five drivers to perform field sobriety tests because they believed the drivers were impaired.

Agents said they issued one seat belt violation and three child restraint violations and had to make one arrest for another type of criminal offense, but they did not go into detail.

Were you charged with driving under the influence and Phoenix?  Contact the Knowles Law Firm and get immediate assistance from a Phoenix DUI lawyer today.

This week, a news release was issued by the Governor's Office of Highway Safety.  In the release it was revealed that a national initiative aimed at drunk drivers during the Labor Day weekend increased law enforcement units on Arizona roads.

Throughout the holiday weekend, state officials say they are was and increased law enforcement presence and frequent traffic stops as a part of the National Impaired Driving Crackdown.  The Crackdown resulted in numerous DUI arrests and traffic citations.

In 2009, 1,303 officers participated in the Crackdown.  This year, the number increased to 5,423.  Additionally, the number of traffic stops made increased from 13,697 to 30,068.  Police say the total number of DUI arrests during the 17 day enforcement period increased by close to 100, rising from 1,318 to 1,407.

Were you arrested for driving under the influence over Labor Day in Phoenix?  If so, contact the Knowles Law Firm and set up your consultation with a Phoenix DUI attorney today!

In Arizona, new sources are saying that college students should think twice before having one last party prior to the first day of school.

It is reported that Tempe police and the East Valley DUI task force are teaming up over the course of the next two Saturdays. Over the weekend, they will be on the lookout for drivers who are under the influence in the eastern metro Phoenix area.

Police say that they will be conducting their DUI operations from the hours of 8 PM to 4 AM.  According to the Governor's Office of Highway Safety, there's a 30% chance that drivers will be involved in an alcohol-related crash at some point in their lives.

In Arizona, people who are convicted of driving under the influence can be sentenced with mandatory jail time, hefty monetary fine, substantial court fees, driver's license suspension, vehicle impoundment, interlock devices as well as other fees.

If you have been charged with driving under the influence in Phoenix now is the time to consult with a Phoenix DUI lawyer. Contact our office today to set up your initial consultation.

This year, the state of Arizona released statistics to the public that showed the number of DUI arrests made during the 4^th of July weekend was higher in 2010 than in 2009.

This Tuesday, law enforcement released data after DUI enforcement this past weekend.  According to the numbers released by the Governor's Office of Highway Safety, 434 people were arrested for driving under the influence and traffic related offenses.  In 2009, 350 people were placed under arrest during the same time period.

In a news release, officials said, "These impressive statistics are the result of the dedication and training of police officers, sheriff deputies, volunteers, and other law enforcement personnel that comprise the DUI Task Forces throughout Arizona."

The stats indicate that 24 people were arrested for underage DUI and 126 were arrested for extreme DUI.  The average blood alcohol level was 0.15%, which is almost twice the state's legal limit of 0.08%.  52 people were arrested for drug offenses and 269 citations were issued to people who were not wearing seat belts.  

Were you charged with DUI over the 4^th of July in Phoenix?  If so, contact the Knowles Law Firm and discuss your case with a Phoenix DUI attorney now!

Once again, the state of Arizona is cracking down hard on DUI offenders. Both Pima County and Nogales have received grants to help combat underage drinking and driving.

Pima County alone received more than $180,000 to implement more DUI checkpoints, track down drivers with outstanding DUI warrants, and conduct liquor license sweeps. The city of Nogales received $70,000 to do the same thing.

One of the areas DUI enforcement officers are hoping to target most is underage drinkers returning to the United States from Mexico. Because the drinking age in Mexico is 18, many young people travel across the border to drink and party, and then drive back into the U.S. In fact, people as young as 16 are going across the border because bars in Mexico don't often ask for I.D.

Let's just say it's not a good idea for any young person to go across the border to drink. Not only is it illegal to drink and drive once you've re-entered the U.S., but due to the drug war raging in Northern Mexico it's unsafe for American tourists of any age. That being said, if you and your friends decide to drink in Mexico, be sure to designate a sober driver. Once you enter Arizona, if you're caught driving and driving you will be arrested and charged with DUI. Arizona has a very strict underage DUI policy, so strict in fact that having any detectable amount of alcohol in your system, even .01%, can lead to your arrest.

Our advice? If you're under 21 be careful! The police are looking for people like you and will not hesitate to place you under arrest. In the event that you are arrested for underage drunk driving, you can contact the Knowles Law Firm to speak with an experienced Phoenix DUI attorney about your charges.