Getting a DUI on record can cause you a lot of problems whether or not it is your first offense, no matter how old you are, and no matter what the offense itself was. As a college student, you face even bigger potential penalties. You may even face the possibility of...
When an officer pulls you over on suspicion of DUI, you may think it is within your rights to refuse any blood alcohol content (BAC) test they may request of you. But in reality, it is not a request, and you have already consented to taking one. How, and why? And what...
In 2020, the Arizona public passed Proposition 207, which opened the door for the Arizona legislature to legalize the recreational possession and use of marijuana. However, several ongoing court cases could change the level of protection that Arizonans have against...
When you run a business, such as an entertainment company, you may want to offer alcohol to your patrons. Before you can start doing this, you have to comply with Arizona's liquor laws. If you fail to meet these requirements, you may find yourself facing alcohol...
For some, drug use issues may lead to criminal activities. As a result, people struggling with substance abuse may find themselves facing charges and potentially serious penalties. Fortunately, however, the state offers a drug court program that provides an...
If a police officer or sheriff's deputy recently pulled you over on suspicion of drinking and driving, did they also accuse you of not pulling over as quickly as they wanted you to? If so, you could be facing another criminal charge in addition to DUI. In Arizona, it...
Having an Arizona law enforcement officer stop your car and issue you a ticket may prove frustrating, but things may become more complicated if you ignore the ticket or fail to pay it in time. While traffic tickets typically add points to your license and may impact...
An Arizona drug offense has the capacity to lead to many repercussions if the charge leads to a conviction. If you have a college student who currently uses federal financial aid to help pay for school, you may have concerns about whether a drug charge might impact...
Two of the most dangerous drugs abused in Arizona are heroin and methamphetamine. Heroin is a Schedule I narcotic with no accepted medical uses, but the effects are similar to opioid painkillers. Methamphetamine is a Schedule II stimulant, meaning that it has limited...
It is illegal for a person to do anything sexual in public without caring for the emotional impact on the witnesses. In Arizona, the court severely punishes the crime of public sexual indecency, especially when the person who witnesses the act is under 15 years old....