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 is a crime not to pull over […]
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What happens if you ignore a traffic ticket in Arizona?
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 your insurance rates, failing to take care of […]
Do drug convictions affect financial aid eligibility?
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 your child’s ability to use aid moving forward. […]
Regulations to curb drug use do not always help
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 medical uses. However, it is rare for doctors to prescribe methamphetamine to […]
The consequences of public indecency in Scottsdale
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. However, someone accused of this crime can avoid a […]
What are the penalties for DUI in Arizona?
When it comes to DUI penalties, laws in Arizona are often very harsh. That means a single instance of carelessness can leave you faced with exorbitant fines, jail time, and license suspension. It is important for all people facing charges to fully understand what they are up against. Here are a few common DUI penalties and […]
What are my rights in a police search?
If officers search your body or your property, you have some rights. The Legal Information Institute explains you do not need to consent to the search because the U.S. Constitution gives you the right to be secure in your person and property. If you refuse a search, officers must get a warrant to allow them to do […]
What are the consequences of urinating in public in Phoenix?
Urinating in public is illegal in Phoenix, and doing this can imply facing an additional criminal charge for indecent exposure. A person with both criminal charges may have to pay fines and spend time in jail. However, the most significant consequence is not that these crimes come with penalties but that they can stay on […]
What are extreme and aggravated DUIs?
When pulled over under suspicion of a DUI, there are various penalties you may face based on the type of DUI. DUI charges occur when you drive with a blood alcohol concentration of 0.08% and above. According to the Arizona Department of Transportation, you may face DUI charges when you have any alcohol in your […]
Man accused of hit-and-run in accident from March 2021
Authorities recently announced the arrest of a man whom they suspect was involved in a hit-and-run accident from earlier this year. The accident killed one Maricopa County highway worker and left another hospitalized. Police say that the workers were clearing traffic signs in the overnight hours when a pickup truck hit both of them. The driver of […]