DUI at Lake Powell – Federal Court Leads to Federal Jail As we approach summer, it is important to discuss the precautions needed for boating at Lake Mead. There are portions of Lake Mead that are on federal land. If you plan on operating a boat, be careful not drink. Most people who go boating […]
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Disorderly Conduct at Final Four events in Phoenix
Final Four games in Glendale AZ bring crowds, craziness Another major sports event is gracing the Phoenix area this weekend with not one but both of the Final Four college basketball games. The games will determine the 2 remaining teams to battle for the championship. The actual games are being held in Glendale at the […]
Arizona Fraud & Embezzlement conviction can steal your future
Woman faces AZ fraud, embezzlement felony charges Money can make people do things that they never expected from themselves. When a person gets caught up in a money-making endeavor, it can take over their thinking and start to cloud logic and the normal level of caution. Many times I have seen a case where someone […]
Are Drivers Required to Submit to Field Sobriety Testing?
The answer to the question do you have to submit to a field sobriety or breathalyzer test in Arizona, is No. Many would ask if I had not been drinking or I am not impaired by drugs, why would I want to refuse a test and upset the police officer. First, some people would consider […]
Arizona Spring Training means more MIPs and MICs
Arizona Spring Training means more MIPs and MICs For baseball fans, another exciting season of ball games is about to begin. It all starts here with the Spring Training Cactus League. Our perfect spring weather is the reason so many baseball teams land in Arizona to practice for the upcoming season. Spring Training in the […]
Criminal Damage charges in Arizona
Criminal Damage and Arson charges in Mesa, Arizona Arizona is one of the most biker-friendly states in the country. Miles of open road, mild weather, and plenty of biker hang-outs. Today, a woman made Mesa, Arizona a little less biker-friendly for her boyfriend when she set his $17,000 Harley Davidson on fire. The woman was […]
Can a Peaceful Protest Land You in Jail?
A Peaceful Protest Could Result in Jail Time The right to protest and share your beliefs is protected under the first amendment of the constitution. However, that doesn’t mean that all protests are legal or that you may not find yourself in jail for being part of a demonstration. Even peaceful protests can end with […]
Season for Shoplifting Arrests in Arizona
Shoplifting prevention efforts around Arizona Tis the season for crowded malls and busy box stores. During the winter leading up to Christmas, shops all around Arizona are experiencing a boost in sales. People are feverishly buying stuff: gifts for family and friends, cookware for an upcoming holiday party, or decorations to add to the growing […]
What Impact Could Legalized Marijuana Make Have on DUIs?
Legalization of Marijuana in Arizona Although Proposition 205 did not pass this year in Arizona, it lost by a narrow margin. Legalization of marijuana could still be in Arizona’s future, which could have many impacts on the laws and regulations that exist today. One of the major concerns is how DUIs would be enforced when […]
Was your car or property searched for marijuana in Arizona?
Was your car or property searched for marijuana in Arizona? Ever since medical marijuana was legalized in Arizona in 2010, legislature has been in a frenzy arguing over all sorts of aspects of the program and how it relates to current laws. Many still fight to repeal the medical marijuana act altogether, others argue over […]