Drug trafficking and drug distribution charges are serious criminal charges. It is important for accused individuals to understand what they are facing and be prepared to defend themselves against drug trafficking or drug distribution charges. Drug trafficking and...
How do I know if my breath test is accurate?
A breath test can be used as the basis of drunk driving charges which are serious criminal charges. For that reason, accused drivers need to be familiar with the ways they can challenge the accuracy and reliability of a breathalyzer test that was not properly...
What legalized marijuana means (and doesn’t mean) in Arizona
On November 3, Arizona Proposition 207 was approved by more than 1.9 million voters across the state. This proposition essentially legalized recreational marijuana, but it's important that residents in the state understand what this means — and what it doesn't mean....
Can you get prior marijuana charges expunged from your record in Arizona?
Word spread quickly that recreational marijuana use was legalized in Arizona after voters approved Arizona Proposition 207 on November 3. While there were a lot of questions among people about when they could possess marijuana or where they would be able to purchase...
What are my rights if I’m accused of a criminal traffic offense?
So much can happen in the blink of an eye while driving. You may either purposely or inadvertently break traffic laws while behind the wheel. While some traffic offenses only result in a civil fine, some traffic offenses in Arizona are so serious that they go beyond...
Can I legally refuse to take a sobriety test in Arizona?
When a person is pulled over for a DUI in the Tempe area, they can feel overwhelmed and anxious. The law enforcement officer may be intimidating, and a defendant may not know what to do. A person who is pulled over on suspicion of DUI is required to take a blood,...
DUI defenses in Arizona
Drivers charged with DUI in Arizona face potentially devastating personal and financial consequences. A first-offense conviction can result in 24 hours to 10 days in jail, $1,500 in fines and a minimum 90-day driver’s license suspension. While no one should ever...
Nearly 400 drivers arrested for DUI over Labor Day in Arizona
Arizona drivers should be aware that law enforcement is constantly on the lookout for drivers who might be under the influence of alcohol or drugs. This vigilance is frequently enhanced when there is a holiday. The recently passed holiday weekend of Labor Day – widely...
How does Arizona define public sexual indecency?
There are several different sexual offenses in Arizona, and it's important for people of all ages and stages of life to be aware of these offenses and the associated consequences. Public sexual indecency charges in Arizona are a serious offense, and anyone who is...
Sexual conduct with a minor is a serious offense in Arizona
All of the sexual offenses in Arizona are considered to be very serious charges, and many of these charges result in lasting consequences for the person who is convicted. However, some are considered to be more serious than others, and sexual conduct with a minor is...
