Types of DUI Field Sobriety Tests Field sobriety tests (FSTs) are utilized by law enforcement officials when pulling over drivers suspected of DUIs. Three tests are specifically approved by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, a component of the U.S. …
Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry and Its Use in Crime Labs Abbreviated to GC-MS, gas chromatography-mass spectrometry is a top-of-the-line method for analyzing forensic trace evidence in crime labs. With its ability to both isolate and analyze the individual components in mixtures …
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CODIS In 1998, the Federal Bureau of Investigation introduced its first “national” DNA database that covered nine states. Today, the Combined DNA Index System (CODIS) encompasses all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Army Criminal Investigation …
What is a Crime Lab? Crime labs work for the government to provide laboratory and forensic services related, most commonly, to crimes. In addition to being referred to as Crime Scene Investigation (CSI) units, they can also be called scientific …
Fake IDs in Arizona Especially in Arizona, where college campuses and major universities abound, fake ID cards are often in high demand, often for underage students trying to get into bars or purchase alcoholic beverages. While this may seem innocuous …
Aggravated DUI Laws in Arizona While Arizona differentiates between different impairment levels of DUIs, receiving an aggravated DUI charge actually has nothing to do with the blood alcohol level of the driver. Rather, it has to do with the additional …
Extreme DUI and Super Extreme DUI Levels in Arizona In Arizona, anyone driving with a blood alcohol level (BAC) of at least .08 can be charged with a DUI. However, Arizona recognizes additional DUI classifications, with corresponding penalties, for those …
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DUI Laws in Arizona: A.R.S. 28-1381 Laws pertaining to drunk driving (DUI’s) are detailed in A.R.S. 28-1381, which describe driving or being in actual physical control of a vehicle while under the influence. According to the Arizona statute, it is …
Signs You Are Too Drunk to Drive According to the United States Department of Transportation, 37 people perish daily in the United States as a result of drunk-driving accidents. Alcohol impairs the ability of the brain to make decisions and …
Underage Drinking in Arizona Underage drinking in the United States is a persistent issue across the country. According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, a 2021 study reported that 13.4 million people ages 12-20 had had at …
