Does Arizona punish speeding as a criminal violation?
It is natural to think that speeding will not land you in much trouble with the law. You may only pay a $150 fine and move on without giving the matter additional thought. But sometimes law enforcement...
View ArticleHow 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...
View ArticleWhen 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...
View ArticleUnderstanding 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...
View ArticleIs it over okay to permit underage drinking in Arizona?
As a parent, you may assume that you have the discretion to decide when and where your underage child tries alcohol for the first time and/or consumes adult beverages. Like many other parents, you...
View ArticleBill would create drug trafficking homicide offense
Anyone who sells or shares drugs connected to overdose deaths could serve up to 25 years imprisonment under a bill introduced in the Arizona legislature. Drug charges could be elevated to murder if...
View ArticleWhat are my options to respond to a criminal traffic citation?
Typically, when you receive a traffic citation, you have multiple options for taking care of it. You can pay the fine, request a hearing or attend driving school. In the case of a criminal traffic...
View ArticleWhat constitutes criminal assault in the state of Arizona?
Arguments between people in Tempe can easily become heated, especially when passions or perceived criticism are involved. Each party to the argument hurl angry words at one another. Before too long one...
View ArticleArizona ranks among top 15 in auto fraud
In our state, we are blessed with a robust economy, including a bustlingly auto market. Though, with such a robust auto market, reports of fraud have begun to uptick, with 2020 seeing over 120,000...
View ArticleProtecting your rights during a police stop
Being stopped by police may be frightening and confusing and they are usually not looking after your best legal interests. Knowing what to do during police questioning may be vital to your criminal...
View ArticleFamous NBA player’s son arrested on assault charges
The son of a famous professional basketball player was recently arrested by Scottsdale authorities on the grounds of aggravated assault on a healthcare professional, a felony offense under Arizona law....
View ArticleWhat constitutes criminal assault in the state of Arizona?
Arguments between people in Tempe can easily become heated, especially when passions or perceived criticism are involved. Each party to the argument hurl angry words at one another. Before too long one...
View ArticleArizona ranks among top 15 in auto fraud
In our state, we are blessed with a robust economy, including a bustlingly auto market. Though, with such a robust auto market, reports of fraud have begun to uptick, with 2020 seeing over 120,000...
View ArticleProtecting your rights during a police stop
Being stopped by police may be frightening and confusing and they are usually not looking after your best legal interests. Knowing what to do during police questioning may be vital to your criminal...
View ArticleFamous NBA player’s son arrested on assault charges
The son of a famous professional basketball player was recently arrested by Scottsdale authorities on the grounds of aggravated assault on a healthcare professional, a felony offense under Arizona law....
View ArticlePenalties for the possession and sale of marijuana in Arizona
The limited use, possession and cultivation of marijuana by those aged 21 and over is not illegal anymore in Arizona. It was in November 2020, that a voter initiative known as Proposition 207 or the...
View ArticleWhat constitutes criminal assault in the state of Arizona?
Arguments between people in Tempe can easily become heated, especially when passions or perceived criticism are involved. Each party to the argument hurl angry words at one another. Before too long one...
View ArticleArizona ranks among top 15 in auto fraud
In our state, we are blessed with a robust economy, including a bustlingly auto market. Though, with such a robust auto market, reports of fraud have begun to uptick, with 2020 seeing over 120,000...
View ArticleProtecting your rights during a police stop
Being stopped by police may be frightening and confusing and they are usually not looking after your best legal interests. Knowing what to do during police questioning may be vital to your criminal...
View ArticleFamous NBA player’s son arrested on assault charges
The son of a famous professional basketball player was recently arrested by Scottsdale authorities on the grounds of aggravated assault on a healthcare professional, a felony offense under Arizona law....
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