Arizona wrong-way drunk drivers unprotected for not knowing action was illegal, appeals court rules

PHOENIX — Two Arizona motorists accused of driving drunk are arguing they can escape being convicted of the more serious crime of driving the wrong way in traffic while intoxicated because no one has proven they knew it was illegal.

But the state Court of Appeals says that claim won’t work.

In a new ruling, the three-judge panel said some offenses are those of strict liability. That includes most civil traffic violations…

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