Month: October 2012

Over my career, I have represented countless Arizona State University student with all types of criminal charges.  One of the first questions I ask the students is whether they have told their parents about their charge.  An overwhelming amount of ASU students who...

There was a major car accident this morning in Tempe on the I-10 that caused a 5 mile back up.  Driving has become one of the most dangerous activities we do – and the scary part is, we do it every day.  Every time I drive, I see people texting.  This drives me crazy!...

I was very sad to hear on my way home today that there was a motorcycle accident very close to my office in Chandler that resulted in a fatality.  Riding a motorcycle is very dangerous and I urge people to be extremely careful and cautious when not only riding a...

There is a common misconception that only drivers of a vehicle are entitled to compensation if they have been involved in a car accident.  The reality is, passengers are entitled to compensation irrespective of whether they were the passenger in a vehicle that was hit...

I recently read this article about ASU police joining Tempe police in weekend DUI task forces on Mill Avenue.  You can read the article by clicking here. A few years ago, I was at an annual DUI seminar and one of the presenters shared the single best piece of advice I...

The driver’s license portion of a DUI case is one of the more complicated issues to understand. If you have been arrested for a DUI in Arizona, typically the police officer will take your driver’s license and provide you with a form labeled “Admin Per Se / Implied...

My firm not only represents clients who have been involved in a car accident, we represent clients who were hit by a car as a pedestrian – including riding a bicycle.  I had a recent case where a client was not only riding his bike on a sidewalk in Tempe, he was...

I was able to achieve two very favorable settlements this week for my personal injury clients.  A personal injury case must be handled quickly and carefully.  My law firm has an effective plan of action for clients who have been involved in car accidents. To maximize...

New study reports that incidents of teens drinking and driving are down nearly 50% from 1991.  The article can be found at http://ktar.com/22/1581202/CDC-Teen-drinking-and-driving-rates-down-54-percent-since-1991. A person under 18 who has been arrested for a DUI may...