In 2017, the government of Arizona decided to declare a state of emergency over drug use statewide. This state of emergency lasted nearly a year before the government lifted it in 2018. Drug abuse in Arizona continues to be a significant problem. According to Granite...
Substance abuse disorder or drug addiction is a disease that affects your brain. It makes it difficult to practice impulse control regarding legal and illegal substances. Instead, you may use drugs, regardless of the harm it causes. If caught with illicit substances,...
If someone serves you a protective order, this means that someone filed a petition for, and a judge approved, a temporary order. If so, you may be wondering what you should do. You will have the opportunity to defend your case in front of a judge. At this hearing, the...
The State of Arizona has an interest in limiting the number of intoxicated drivers on state roadways. While there are many ways to achieve this objective, it is important for drivers not to have open containers of alcohol in their vehicles. After all, if a container...
You might have heard of your right to remain silent, if only through television shows, movies and other pieces of media. However, not you might not know exactly what these rights covered, or what it even means to have a right to remain silent in the first place. Right...
While an Arizona drug conviction may have immediate effects, such as possible jail time or hefty fines, it may also follow you and hinder other aspects of your life. However, depending on your situation, you may have the option of enrolling in drug court in Maricopa...
Being legally allowed to serve alcohol may be an essential part of certain businesses. But doing so requires permission from the government and specific licenses. It is your responsibility as a business owner to ensure you follow all the rules and regulations...
There are various issues that could come up when someone underage is consuming alcohol. Some of these may result in criminal charges. The Arizona Department of Liquor explains the legal drinking age in the state is 21 years old. This is the legal age in all 50 states....
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...