Phoenix’s drug charges can carry stiff penalties as Arizona is a state known for its tough drug laws. Whether you are facing minor charges such as possession or more significant charges such as distribution, knowing the Phoenix drug charges laws is critical to helping you better understand and prepare your case. Will I be charged with […]
Can you answer these questions about DUI charges in Tempe?
DUI laws in the state of Arizona are some of the strictest in the country. If you find yourself facing DUI charges in the city of Tempe, below are some questions you likely are seeking answers to. What types of DUI charges can you face in Tempe? You may face five DUI charges in Arizona, […]
What should I do if I get a DUI in Mohave County?
Anyone may find themselves entangled in the justice system and facing a charge of driving under the influence (DUI). This may be due to an error on the part of the arresting officer or a defective blood alcohol testing device. In other situations, a good person may make one poor decision that affects the rest […]
Arizona’s juvenile DUI law is one of the toughest in the U.S.
Arizona is known for having tough anti-drinking and driving laws. When it comes to punishing people convicted of DUI under age 21, this reputation is definitely deserved. Arizona’s juvenile DUI law As most of our readers already know, the legal minimum drinking age is 21, and 16 is the age you can receive a graduated […]
Implied consent laws and the PBT
When drivers are pulled over on suspicion of drunk driving, it can be a confusing and scary experience. Drunk driving penalties are severe in every state, and Arizona has some of the strictest laws in the nation driving under the influence of alcohol or any drugs. Many people believe that when they are initially stopped by law […]
What do you know about mitigating a traffic ticket?
Recently, Arizona law enforcement pulled you over for speeding. You do not feel the punishment fits the traffic violation, but you do not know your options. NerdWallet describes how to negotiate a traffic offense. You do not have to feel trapped with paying the entire ticket penalty. Understanding mitigation Rather than pay the ticket, you may instead […]
What is GERD and how can it affect a DUI?
Many people in Arizona are familiar with stomach and indigestion problems. GERD, also known as Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease or heartburn, affects millions of Americans. But a person may now know that it can also affect their DUI results. What is GERD? A person who suffers from GERD expels stomach vapor and gasses back up through their […]
What 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 citation, according to the Maricopa County Justice Courts, you have only one option, which is to go to court. Identifying a […]
Bill 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 the proposed House Bill 2779 becomes law. House Bill 2779 The bill is intended to prosecute dangerous drug traffickers who knowingly taint or misrepresent their products. […]
Is 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 would be wrong. According to Britannica ProCon.org, 45 states have exceptions that allow for the underage consumption of alcohol in select circumstances. Of […]