There are several charges that are common within Scottsdale’s bar district. These charges include: disorderly conduct, resisting arrest, assault and failure to obey police officer. Our law firm gets hired for different types of offenses in Scottsdale. Occasionally, we are surprised at the harsh penalties people are charged with in Scottsdale. For instance, we represented a young man who innocently […]
Arizona DUI / Criminal Defense Law Blog
Sun Devil Fans Seek ASU Alum Attorney Matt Lopez
ASU football season is well underway, with another exciting game scheduled for this weekend. ASU Sun Devils face off with their next foe at Sun Devil Stadium. Home games never fail to bring out the crowds of local fans and alums to root for the home team. Despite recent rumors of stricter guidelines for drinking […]
How to Find the Best Lawyer for Tempe Municipal Court Cases
Our law office is located approximately 4 miles from Tempe Municipal Court. Because of which, we are at the court nearly every day. In terms of experience, we really are second to none. There are many lawyers throughout Arizona who claim to have experience, but unless a lawyer is at your court on a very […]
Top Criminal Defense Attorney in Phoenix
When you are charged with a crime, your life and reputation are on the line. Regardless of the circumstances, the first step to take once you are charged is finding the best criminal defense attorney to represent your case. Fight for your future by hiring Matthew Lopez, one of the top criminal defense lawyers in […]
Celebrity Hit with Public Drunkenness Charge
It’s a rough life being a celebrity You’ve had one too many drinks and get arrested for public intoxication, and now it becomes national news. These are the PR woes actor Shia LaBeouf has lived though. Several years ago LeBeouf was arrested during a Friday night in Texas for public intoxication. Police discovered him acting drunk in public. […]
Halloween DUIs
Nothing is scarier than spending Halloween night in jail for a DUI. Yet, every Halloween many young adults in the Phoenix and Tempe area find themselves in a jail cell come November 1st. While it may be fun to attend one of the many parties that will be filled with festive costumes and tasty beverages, […]
Need a Criminal Defense Lawyer in Parker?
Life can be fun in Parker, with plenty of opportunities to spend time outdoors on the Colorado River or partying with friends at Moovalya Lake. But even a good time can turn into a life-changing event that can end up with an arrest. Even if you have never been in trouble before, you can find […]
DUIs & DUI Checkpoints During the Holidays
Arizona law enforcement officers take DUIs seriously, especially during holidays when alcohol consumption is at its highest. Almost every major holiday where drinking and driving is a concern is paired with DUI patrols and checkpoints throughout Arizona. Memorial Day weekend, 4th of July, Labor Day weekend and through the winter holidays, you can expect to […]
Consequences for a Gilbert Urinating in Public Charge
Consequences for a Gilbert Urinating in Public Charge Most people do not hire my law office because they are worried about the monetary consequences associated with their urinating in public case out of the Gilbert Court. Generally speaking, people hire my office because they do not want a criminal conviction on their record. Last time […]
Did You Get a Boating DUI Over Labor Day?
There is no doubt that many boats out on the water Labor Day weekend had ice chests full of alcoholic beverages. Unlike a land vehicle, drinking alcoholic beverages is allowed on boats by the passengers; however, drivers of the boats must maintain sobriety to safely guide their vessel. Arizona is tough on any type of […]