Starting on December 31, 2022, Arizona will begin allowing individuals with criminal convictions to apply to have these convictions expunged pursuant to A.R.S. § 13-911. Expungement will effectively seal criminal case records, after the convicted individual has...
Having illegal drugs can get you in trouble with the law. Quite possibly, you will end up with a drug possession charge. However, sometimes a prosecutor will go for the additional count of possessing drugs with an intention to distribute them. Like any crime, an...
People might take several different prescriptions to control a medical condition. However, they may not realize that their medicine could result in a DUI. Certain medicines have side effects, and while some are minor, others can be serious. The Federal Drug...
During an Arizona traffic stop, the law enforcement official who stops over may ask if he or she may look around your car. Depending on the circumstances surrounding the incident, you may have the right to refuse the officer’s request. Knowing when you do and do not...
When you hear of aggressive driving, many things may come to mind. However, the state considers a variety of specific actions as aggressive driving, which are also unlawful. Aggressive driving differs from road rage, but it still can put others' lives in danger. As a...
If you have had a drink or two, few things are likely to cause you more stress than seeing red and blue lights in your rear view mirror. Still, before officers can pull you over, they usually must have reasonable suspicion you are violating the law. They do not...
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...
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...
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...
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...