Arizona DUI Law

Erin Swezey Act goes to governor
A bill strengthening state DUI penalties has been sent to the governor; it is named for a 20-year-old Edmond college student killed by a drunken driver.

Published May 20, 2011.
Read more: The Edmond Sun

Judge gives light sentence to on-the-lam gay-basher
Patrick Groce, a family man with plenty of community ties, was a 19-year-old thug in June 1994 when he and a buddy pulled their car to the curb, verbally taunted a gay man, and beat the stranger to the ground near 13th and Lombard streets.

Published May 17, 2011.
Read more: Philly.com

Agreement on DUI corrections funds reached
TOPEKA — State budget negotiators agreed Tuesday to spend $1.5 million for community corrections for DUI offenders — welcome news to supporters of a bill that strengthens penalties for drinking and driving.

Published May 10, 2011.
Read more: The Wichita Eagle