Instead of driving with a license, a Mesa man allegedly decided it was better to drive early Sunday morning with an open container of alcohol in his car and a blood alcohol level nearly three times the legal limit, reports The Arizona Republic.
Twenty-eight-year-old Eden Lopez-Flores was pulled over by Mesa police at two in the morning on Sunday for a routine traffic stop when officers noticed tell-tale signs of intoxication.
Lopez-Flores reportedly admitted to drinking a few cans of Bud Light before driving, and officers found an open 12 ounce can from the "King of Beers" in his car.
After reportedly failing several field sobriety tests and blowing a 0.214 on a Breathalyzer, Lopez-Flores was booked at the Mesa jail on charges of aggravated DUI, driving on a suspended license, false reporting, failure to have identification and having an open container in his vehicle.
Arizona is known for having some of the toughest DUI laws and punishments in the nation. An open container violation alone is a class 2 misdemeanor punishable by a fine of up to $750 and up to four months in jail. On the opposite end, an aggravated DUI is a felony offense that is punishable by a minimum of thirty days in jail, license revocation for three years, the installation of an ignition interlock device, and increased fines and assessments.
Given the severity of charges against him, Eden Lopez-Flores will definitely need the services of an experienced DUI attorney for help with his criminal defense. An attorney can work to get the charges dismissed or reduced and ensure that the defendant's rights are being protected. More information on DUI laws can be found through our Related Resources pages.
Related Resources:
- Find a Phoenix DUI Attorney (FindLaw)
- Arizona DUI Laws (FindLaw)
- Top 5 Worst DUI Consequences in Arizona for First-Time Offenders (The Phoenix DUI Blog)
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