It is not a crime to be drunk in public in Arizona. However, public drunkenness can lead to other criminal charges. What should people know about drinking in public in Arizona? Drinking in public is illegal While it is not illegal to be drunk in public, it is illegal...
Arizona DUI/Criminal Defense Law Blog
Do you have to disclose your drug conviction on the FAFSA?
If you want to compete for means-tested federal financial aid, you have probably already begun to prepare the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. After all, according to the U.S. Department of Education, these applications are due on June 30. Your college or...
Statutory speed limits in Arizona
Speed limits are not arbitrarily imposed on drivers. According to the Arizona Department of Transportation, they are a reflection of the reasonable and safe behavior that most drivers display as they go about their daily activities. Governments at the local, state and...
Can I lose my professional nursing license for a DUI?
Nursing is more than a career. It is a calling. It includes patience, long hours and more dedication than most people could muster. Getting your license is something you work hard to achieve and maintain so that you can support the people who need you. Facing drunk...
Can you get expelled for a DUI?
Getting a DUI on record can cause you a lot of problems whether or not it is your first offense, no matter how old you are, and no matter what the offense itself was. As a college student, you face even bigger potential penalties. You may even face the possibility of...
Do police have the right to give you a BAC test?
When an officer pulls you over on suspicion of DUI, you may think it is within your rights to refuse any blood alcohol content (BAC) test they may request of you. But in reality, it is not a request, and you have already consented to taking one. How, and why? And what...
New court cases could change the fate of Arizona marijuana users
In 2020, the Arizona public passed Proposition 207, which opened the door for the Arizona legislature to legalize the recreational possession and use of marijuana. However, several ongoing court cases could change the level of protection that Arizonans have against...
Know the facts before selling liquor at a business
When you run a business, such as an entertainment company, you may want to offer alcohol to your patrons. Before you can start doing this, you have to comply with Arizona's liquor laws. If you fail to meet these requirements, you may find yourself facing alcohol...
Arizona drug court – an overview
For some, drug use issues may lead to criminal activities. As a result, people struggling with substance abuse may find themselves facing charges and potentially serious penalties. Fortunately, however, the state offers a drug court program that provides an...
Help, I didn’t pull over right away for the police DUI stop!
If a police officer or sheriff's deputy recently pulled you over on suspicion of drinking and driving, did they also accuse you of not pulling over as quickly as they wanted you to? If so, you could be facing another criminal charge in addition to DUI. In Arizona, it...
Being drunk in public could result in criminal charges
It is not a crime to be drunk in public in Arizona. However, public drunkenness can lead to other criminal charges. What should people know about drinking in public in Arizona? Drinking in public is illegal While it is not illegal to be drunk in public, it is illegal...
Do you have to disclose your drug conviction on the FAFSA?
If you want to compete for means-tested federal financial aid, you have probably already begun to prepare the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. After all, according to the U.S. Department of Education, these applications are due on June 30. Your college or...
Statutory speed limits in Arizona
Speed limits are not arbitrarily imposed on drivers. According to the Arizona Department of Transportation, they are a reflection of the reasonable and safe behavior that most drivers display as they go about their daily activities. Governments at the local, state and...
Can I lose my professional nursing license for a DUI?
Nursing is more than a career. It is a calling. It includes patience, long hours and more dedication than most people could muster. Getting your license is something you work hard to achieve and maintain so that you can support the people who need you. Facing drunk...
Can you get expelled for a DUI?
Getting a DUI on record can cause you a lot of problems whether or not it is your first offense, no matter how old you are, and no matter what the offense itself was. As a college student, you face even bigger potential penalties. You may even face the possibility of...
Do police have the right to give you a BAC test?
When an officer pulls you over on suspicion of DUI, you may think it is within your rights to refuse any blood alcohol content (BAC) test they may request of you. But in reality, it is not a request, and you have already consented to taking one. How, and why? And what...
New court cases could change the fate of Arizona marijuana users
In 2020, the Arizona public passed Proposition 207, which opened the door for the Arizona legislature to legalize the recreational possession and use of marijuana. However, several ongoing court cases could change the level of protection that Arizonans have against...
Know the facts before selling liquor at a business
When you run a business, such as an entertainment company, you may want to offer alcohol to your patrons. Before you can start doing this, you have to comply with Arizona's liquor laws. If you fail to meet these requirements, you may find yourself facing alcohol...
Arizona drug court – an overview
For some, drug use issues may lead to criminal activities. As a result, people struggling with substance abuse may find themselves facing charges and potentially serious penalties. Fortunately, however, the state offers a drug court program that provides an...
Help, I didn’t pull over right away for the police DUI stop!
If a police officer or sheriff's deputy recently pulled you over on suspicion of drinking and driving, did they also accuse you of not pulling over as quickly as they wanted you to? If so, you could be facing another criminal charge in addition to DUI. In Arizona, it...