Although I represent clients charged with DUI all over the state of Arizona, I represent several clients who have been arrested and are facing a DUI charge. People all over the country associate Scottsdale with drinking and partying. Because of its popularity, and...
The most common concern I receive when people come in for a consultation for a personal injury case is, “I can’t afford to pay for medical treatment so I don’t think it’s a good idea to pursue a personal injury case.” Here’s the good news – if you have been injured...
I receive phone calls on a regular basis from ASU students who have been cited for minor in possession of alcohol and possession of a fake ID. The story begins, “I was walking out of the grocery store….” That’s when I stop them, and ask, “was it the Safeway on...
Periodically, I will receive a phone call from someone who has never been arrested for a DUI and cannot understand why their DUI arrest has resulted in a felony charge. The conversations I have with these potential clients tend to be sobering. In Arizona, there are...
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 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!...
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 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...