In the criminal justice system, it often feels like the police and prosecutors have all of the power. In reality, they do wield an enormous amount of power. At the same time, they are required to follow certain laws to protect the constitutional rights of people accused of crimes. Despite these requirements, law enforcement often […]
What to Do If You’re Falsely Accused of a Sex Crime in Arizona
Statistics collected by sexual violence nonprofits show that false accusations of rape are relatively rare. That being said, they DO happen. And when it happens to you, the impact can be devastating. Prosecutors often build sex crime cases largely on the testimony of the accuser, without any forensic evidence. This means that it is possible […]
What Happens If Sexual Assault Charges Are Dropped Before Court?
Being charged with sexual assault or another sex crime can be devastating. Not only will you face the possibility of prison time, but you may also be required to register for life as a sex offender. The simple fact of the accusations can also be incredibly embarrassing if they become public. In some cases, prosecutors […]
Statutory Rape in Arizona: Understanding the Age of Consent Laws
Teenagers often believe that they are adults (and act like it!). Yet teens are still children, without fully formed frontal lobes to aid them in decision-making. For this reason, a teenager in Arizona cannot legally consent to sexual activity until they are 18 years old. Under these laws, anyone who has sex with a person […]
Legal Consequences for a Minor in Consumption Charge in Arizona
As parents, we all want what is best for our kids. As they get older, however, they start to make choices that are often outside of our control. This may even include things like drinking alcohol before they are 21. In Arizona, anyone who possesses or consumes alcohol before the age of 21 can be […]
Underage DUI in Arizona: Zero Tolerance Laws Explained
When you’re a teenager, a lot of things may seem like a good idea…or at least not like a terrible idea. Our brains aren’t fully developed until our mid-twenties, which can often lead to rash decision-making. Sometimes, this includes the choice to drink before the age of 21 or even to get behind the wheel […]
Signs of a Weak DUI Case in Arizona
Being charged with a DUI can be devastating. Arizona has strict DUI laws that include a mandatory minimum jail sentence. Arizona also allows prosecutors to charge a person with driving under the influence if they are even slightly impaired by drugs and/or alcohol. If you are charged with a DUI, you might believe that your […]
Other Charges That Can Accompany DUI Cases
Just seeing the lights of a cop car in your rearview mirror is enough to make your stomach drop. This is particularly true if you have had a few drinks or committed a traffic violation. In this situation, you might be facing both a DUI and related charges. When you are stopped on suspicion of […]
Can Rising Blood Alcohol Levels Be Used as a DUI Defense?
Under Arizona law, it is illegal to operate a motor vehicle while impaired by drugs and/or alcohol. Typically, alcohol intoxication is measured through a person’s blood alcohol concentration (BAC). The legal limit in Arizona is 0.08 BAC for most drivers. If you are charged with driving under the influence (DUI) in Arizona, it may be […]
Can You Challenge a Field Sobriety Test in Arizona?
If you have been charged with driving under the influence (DUI) in the past, you might be familiar with field sobriety tests. There is also a good chance that you have seen the police administer field sobriety tests on TV or in the movies. Put simply, they are a series of physical tests, like standing […]