We all make mistakes at times, and sometimes a person in Tempe who already has a DUI on their record is charged with a second or subsequent DUI later on down the road. When a person is a repeat offender, judges in Arizona have the discretion to order alternative...
Understanding your rights if stopped by the police
Seeing the lights of a police car behind you is always unsettling. Whether you did something wrong or not, you may be wondering what rights you have. Handling encounters with the police in a respectful manner helps avoid things from turning bad quickly. However, if...
When does drug possession become “presumption of sales?”
When it comes to drug crimes in Arizona, the difference between possession and trafficking determines how severe the charges and possible sentence will be. There is a threshold under which the law considers possession to be simple possession, and over which the law...
How does the Arizona bail system work?
When a Tempe area resident has been arrested for a crime it can be a scary situation. The criminal justice system is tough on crime and not very clear to those who are accused of them. It can be an incredibly confusing time for a defendant who just wants to understand...
Spotlighting Arizona DUI checkpoints: some instructive takeaways
It can be jarring and flatly unsettling, even to a seasoned Arizona motorist who thinks he or she has experienced just about every type of traffic scenario. Today’s blog subject matter highlights DUI checkpoints (also referred to in other ways, such as sobriety...