Police in Phoenix were finally able to stop a woman suspecting ofdriving under the influence after she refused to pull over last Tuesday. They initially received a call about a woman driving the wrong way down 101; when police caught up to her around Cave Creek Road the woman's truck was traveling eastbound in the westbound lanes.

A joint effort between the Scottsdale Police Department and the Department of Public Safety was able to control traffic on 101 while other officers pursued the woman. The woman, undeterred by the chase, was finally stopped when officers employed a PIT (pursuit intervention technique) after trying stop sticks first.

The driver, Amber Nevel, 42, will probably face charges of unlawful flight, criminal damage, endangerment and DUI. Luckily nobody was injured in the vehicle chase on Tuesday.

If you have been arrested for DUI in the city of Phoenix, contact us to get a Phoenix DUI lawyer on your case.

In Phoenix, a Department of Public Safety Officer was recently hit by a person driving under the influence.  Reports indicate that the officer was hit head-on by the drunk driver and is currently recovering from his injuries.  The accident occurred on the Loop 101 around 2 AM on Wednesday. 

Officers say that the drunk driver, 31 year old Michael Chicharello, was driving the wrong way when he hit the DPS officer.  Chicharello would not stop driving, even when the officer turned on his sirens and lights. 

After driving away from the scene of the accident, police were able to find Chicharello at a nearby store.  They had him take a breath tests and his blood alcohol level was reported as being three times the state's legal limit of 0.08%. 

The officer was taken to a nearby hospital where he was treated for facial injuries and injuries to his upper body.

If you have been charged with DUI in Phoenix, you should talk with a Phoenix DUI attorney.  Contact the Knowles Law Firm today!

In Arizona, 29 year old Jessica Wayas was placed under arrest for driving under the influence (DUI).  Police arrested Wayas after she drove into a pickup truck with her two children in her vehicle.  Police say that she was driving with her 5 year old daughter and 6 year old son as passengers when she crashed into a pickup driven by a 71 year old man.

Wayas was arrested for suspicion of two counts of aggravated DUI, two counts of child abuse, aggravated assault and felony criminal damage. 

According to investigators, Wayas' Ford Mustang swerved and then crashed into the pickup.  Wayas suffered injuries and so did her two children who were not wearing seatbelts at the time of the DUI accident.  Her son was treated for cuts and her daughter suffered head injuries.  After Wayas' arrest, the girl was handed over to Children's Protective Services.

The other driver had to be rushed to the hospital due to severe chest pains and had to undergo open heart surgery.

If you have been charged with a serious DUI offense, such as aggravated DUI, you should contact the Knowles Law Firm and set up a time to speak with a Phoenix DUI attorney from our team.

In Phoenix, a 31 year old man is now facing charged if DUI and aggravated assault.  Police say that while driving drunk, the man crashed his car into a canal.

The canal was located near 67^th Avenue and Buckeye Road.  Police report that the vehicle was seriously damaged and that the accident took place last Friday at around 7:00 PM.  The officer that arrived at the scene of the accident said that three people were inside the car, but after the accident, they fled the scene.  They were later picked up by a person driving a white SUV.

Witnesses that saw the accident gave police a description of the white SUV, which was tracked down a short time later.  When police found the driver of the SUV, he told them where he took the three individuals.  Police went to the address and found all three at the residence with minor injuries. They were all escorted to a local hospital for treatment.

The driver of the car had a cut on his head and also had a BAC of 0.146%, which is well above the state's legal blood alcohol limit.  Aside from being charged with DUI, the driver is also facing charges for leaving the scene of an accident as well as endangerment.

Charged with DUI in Phoenix?  A Phoenix DUI lawyer from the Knowles Law Firm can help.  Contact us today to explore your legal options.

This past Wednesday, a driver was arrested for driving under the influence (DUI) after crashing into a light pole which was located near the Arizona State University.  Immediately following the crash, 20 year old Janelle Chambers was arrested for drunk driving. 

Aside from being charged with DUI, Chambers was also charged with possession of prescription drugs without a prescription and possession of narcotic drugs.  Police say that Chambers was behind the wheel of her car when she veered across traffic lanes, eventually crashing into a light pole. 

Police say that at the time of the accident, Chambers was driving alone in her vehicle.  She managed to leave the DUI accident with no injuries.  Officers report no injuries were suffered by third parties.

If you have been charged with DUI and you destroyed property, you absolutely need to obtain the services of a Phoenix DUI lawyer immediately.  Contact us to schedule an initial consultation with a DUI attorney from our law office.

A Phoenix police officer has been charged with DUI and failure to obey an officer following a incident that took place January 3.

At about 10:30 a.m. on January 3, a Gilbert police officer found Seth Samuel Castillo of the Phoenix Police Department slumped over the passenger seat, unconscious behind the wheel of this jeep. The Gilbert officer made several attempts to rouse Castillo but to no avail. Once Castillo woke up, the officer ordered him to step out of the car and place his hands on the hood of the vehicle.

In his report the officer said Castillo made a motion like he was reaching for something around his wasit, instead of putting them on the vehicle. Fearing that Castillo was reaching for a weapon and unaware that he was a police officer, the officer tasered Castillo. It wasn't until Castillo had fallen to the ground that he told the officer he was an off-duty Phoenix police officer.

Castillo eventually admitted that he had consumed two 24-ounce beers and took Ritalin, a prescription drug. Lab results indicated Castillo's blood alcohol concentration at the time of the incident was .172, more than twice the legal limit.

Despite his charges-one for DUI and one for failure to obey an officer-Castillo is still on active duty while both the criminal and internal investigations are underway.

With years of experience in Arizona DUI law, the Knowles Law Firm has the knowledge, resources, and practice to provide any client with effective DUI defense representation. If you need help fighting your DUI charges, you can trust a skilled Phoenix DUI lawyer at the Knowles Law Firm to protect your interests and aggressively defend your case at both the MVD hearing and in criminal court.