Law Office of Douglas A. Schwab

Doug Schwab is a graduate of the University of Arizona in Tucson, Arizona. He received a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Media Arts with minors in Communication and Journalism in 1995. Mr. Schwab attended Southwestern University School of Law in Los Angeles, California earning a Juris Doctorate Degree. While in law school, Mr. Schwab received the CALI Excellence for the Future Award for nationally recognized academic achievement in Civil Rights and Civil Liberties.

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Underage DUI

Underage drinkers are more likely to be reckless, speeding and not wearing seat belts, which greatly contributes to DUI-related fatalities in the underage population.

Arizona, famous for its strict DUI laws and enforcement, utilizes a zero-tolerance policy for underage drinkers. Finding a good DUI defense attorney is not only a wise choice for any adult to make when facing a DUI charge but is even more imperative for an underage driver who is charged. #lawofficesofdouglasschwab #arizona #DUIlawyer #DUI #underagedrinking 

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Aggravated DUI

An aggravated DUI is a serious charge and can be classified as a Class 4 Felony or a Class 6 Felony, depending on the circumstances. Because an aggravated DUI is such a serious charge, it is imperative that you seek the experienced legal counsel of a DUI defense attorney. #lawofficesofdouglasschwab   #pheonizduidefenseattorney  #aggravatedDUI   #DUI   #aggravatedDUIonArizona  

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In general, there are "rules of thumb" you can follow when you are stopped for any reason, particularly if you are stopped on suspicion of DUI.

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Firefighters are hoping that they can remind students about the dangers of driving after drinking. http://bit.ly/1mvCaWF

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The line between a peaceful assembly and a mob is sometimes blurry and people can be injured during these events.

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While the idea of a mobile blood testing unit sounds good, it quickly becomes a problem if the equipment is not capable of performing accurate blood analysis

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Craft Beer In The Air: DUI At 30,000 Feet?

Consuming alcohol while inflight seems like a safe and responsible thing to do because typically you are not the one flying the airplane; however, there may be consequences when you land.

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By 2015, there will be an increase of 3.7 percent to $81.85 per day per inmate to house prisoners in Maricopa County jails. This represents a 45 percent increase from 2006, when the daily rate was $56.23.

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Run, Run, Run: Super Extreme DUI and Flight Do Not Mix

While many states make a distinction between those who barely register a .08 percent BAC and those who have a very high blood alcohol content, Arizona has taken things to a new level. http://bit.ly/1oHeH6z

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Crushing Impact: Suspected Drunk Driver Crashes Into Apartment

Two people were asleep in the apartment when an unidentified driver plowed into the side of a studio apartment, caving in the wall and burying the pickup truck halfway into the building.

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Suspected Drunk Driver Crashes Into Apartment

A Chandler, Arizona, family is thankful to be alive after an allegedly drunk driver crashed into their apartment in the wee hours of the morning in a pickup truck, according to police reports. The incident took place near Ray Road and Arizona Avenue when an unidentified driver plowed into the side of a studio apartment, caving in the wall and burying the pickup truck halfway into the building.

Read more here.

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Man Collides With Dump Truck, Charged With DUI

A man who collided with a parked dump truck filled with gravel while fleeing from police was caught and charged with DUI as well as failure to yield and other crimes, according to authorities.

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Mark Grace and Arizona Diamondback's DUI Blindfold?

Mark Grace has been fortunate in that the Arizona Diamondbacks have stuck by him throughout many problems and personal issues. A recent investigative report examined how Grace has "fallen from grace" and how the Diamondbacks have supported him, even through two drunken driving arrests. Some fans have applauded the team's support of one of its own, while others decry the support of a man who has broken the law not once but twice.

Read more here.

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No Breaks for Super Extreme DUI Convictions

Arizona’s super extreme DUI laws were passed in an effort to address the growing problem of drivers with very high blood alcohol content levels. A recent northwest Arizona arrest highlights this issue as a man was arrested with a blood alcohol level of three times the legal limit.

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A Perfect Storm for DUI?

The weekend of the Super Bowl was also the weekend of the Waste Management Phoenix Open, a popular golf tournament attended by hundreds in the area and considered by some to be more “cocktail party” than competition. The combination of these two sporting events may equate to the perfect storm for DUI arrests.

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Sheriff Joe Strikes Again: Female Chain Gangs for DUIs?

Arizona Sheriff Joe Arpaio is famous—or notorious, depending your perspective—for his tough stance on crime. Super Bowl Sunday, Sheriff Joe struck again, dispatching an all-female chain gang to clean up the streets of trash wearing traditional black-and-white-striped garb.

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How To Handle Field Sobriety Test and Other Police Requests

It is very possible that if you are pulled over and a police officer suspects you are drinking and driving you will be asked to perform field sobriety tests and answer questions. While it is easy to think in terms of “cooperating” with the police like a good citizen, the ugly truth is that anything you say or do will probably wind up being used against you. Therefore, it is usually better not to “cooperate” with the police to the extent of giving them material to use against you at trial.

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