Cinco de Mayo in Arizona Can Mean the Threat of DUI Arrests Last year, more than 1,200 police

officers and deputies participated in the DUI Task Force during Cinco de Mayo weekend to ensure everyone was driving home safe ly, and sober. Of the 6,500 traffic. Scottsdale, AZ, April 26, 2014 -- While Arizonans are busy celebrating Cinco de Mayo with festivities, food and drinks, Arizona's police force will be on the look out for revelers who choose to get behind the wheel and drive home after too man y margaritas. Last year, more than 1,200 police officers and deputies participated in the DUI Task Force during Cinco de Mayo weekend to ensure everyone was driving home safe ly, and sober. Of the 6,500 traffic stops that were conducted, 460 people were a rrested for DUI, including 148 extreme DUIs. These statistics demonstrate that Arizona DUI laws are not to be taken lightly. Arizona is one of the toughest states on DUIs. Penalties include mandatory jail time, license suspension and significant fines even for a first offense. Having an experienced Arizona DUI defense attorney on your side could make a huge diffe rence in your case, according to the Scottsdale law firm Corso & Rhude. Arizona DUI convictions could mean jail time for more than 10 days, a minimum fin e of $1,250, installation of a certified ignition interlock device and more, said Christopher Corso. DUIs are not only dangerous but extremely expensive, which ma kes having an experienced DUI defense attorney imperative. Corso and John Rhude are former Maricopa County prosecutors with plenty of Arizo na DUI expereince. Together, they have more than 15,000 DUI cases under their be lt, making them an excellent choice when it comes to Arizona DUI defense. Although every DUI case is different, and outcomes are dependent on the circumst ances surrounding the charges, the Arizona DUI defense attorneys at Corso & Rhud e know how the system works and do everything to protect the rights of their cli ents. Our job is to protect our clients and their families, Rhude said. We do that throug h the aggressive defense of our clients, keeping their families informed through out the process and working hard to obtain the best possible outcome. In addition to DUI defense, Corso & Rhude handles all types of criminal defense cases, including domestic violence defense, possession of drugs, felony drug cha rges, photo radar, criminal speeding, disorderly conduct and marijuana possessio n. The experienced criminal defense lawyers at Corso & Rhude serve clients througho ut Arizona, including the cities of Ahwatukee, Avondale, Buckeye, Chandler, El M irage, Gilbert, Glendale, Goodyear, Mesa, Peoria, Phoenix, Scottsdale, Sun City, Surprise, Tempe, Tolleson and Youngtown. To schedule a free consultation, please visit www.corsorhude.com or call (480) 4 71-4616. The Law Office of Corso & Rhude, PLLC is located at 14500 N. Northsight Blvd., Suite 116 in Scottsdale, Arizona, 85260. Contact: Al Stevens Corso & Rhude - Attorneys at Law 14500 N. Northsight Blvd., Suite 116 Scottsdale, AZ 85260 480-648-1770

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