The man accused of hitting a group of bicyclists with his car in Michigan is facing extremely serious charges and has a long legal battle ahead of him. Charles Edward Pickett Jr. was witnessed driving erratically in his pickup truck in Kalamazoo County when he struck the cyclists who were riding on the shoulder. The […]
Arizona DUI / Criminal Defense Law Blog
Lawyer Defending Gila Bend Criminal Speeding Cases
When driving around Arizona, it is incredible how much open space there is. Navigating the miles and miles of desert landscape, many push the speed limit and travel faster than the posted signs. Some people forget than the small towns they drive through have much lower speed limits and police who fiercely patrol the area. […]
Attorneys to Help Get a Scottsdale Conviction Set Aside
Is your criminal conviction preventing you from obtaining a job or advancing your education? Our lawyers have found that criminal convictions can haunt people for a very long time. Although you may have found yourself in trouble with the legal system in the past, the attorneys at Matthew Lopez Law can help put your life […]
Phoenix Bicyclist Injury Law Firm
Arizona is known for its beautiful weather and year-round outdoor activities. Hiking, biking, golf, rock climbing, swimming: this place is an adventurist’s playground. One of the most popular activities that you see people participating in daily is road biking. Cyclists are present all over the Phoenix metro area as well as on the long stretches […]
Tempe Marijuana Dispensary Regulations
Since being made legal in Arizona in 2010 the state’s medical marijuana program has grown leaps and bounds. All around Arizona there are marijuana dispensaries popping up, from the big cityscape of Phoenix metro, to the smaller towns like Wickenburg and Payson. Wherever you have people with medical marijuana cards, you will find a dispensary […]
Phoenix Woman Arrested for Unlicensed Practice of Medicine
Practicing Medicine Without a License Many professions out there require a license from a regulating entity to operate. Examples include practicing medicine as a doctor, practicing law as an attorney, operating as a contractor, and being a realtor. There are many more out there that the normal person would know about but these are the […]
Chandler Red Light Cameras Are Back
Watch out East Valley drivers: Chandler has plans to reactivate the red light running / speed cameras at 7 intersections over the next month, in attempts to curb bad habits and dangerous accidents. (Chandler Police actually admitted that one of the reasons for reactivating these cameras is for revenue purposes, undoubtedly causing a collective eye […]
What is Arizona’s Law Regarding Marijuana DUIs
What is Arizona’s Law Regarding Marijuana DUIs The legalities of marijuana DUIs have been in the news recently, drawing more attention to the complexities of these types of cases. As a criminal defense attorney in Arizona, I am extremely interested in these new findings and all the issues surrounding marijuana DUIs as well as the effect they […]
Car Impounded After DUI Arrest
Car Impound After DUI Arrest There are a lot of details to a DUI arrest that many people aren’t aware of until they are actually going through it themselves. Even for those who have recently been arrested, the process is extremely complicated and confusing, adding to the stress already present while facing a criminal charge. […]
What Are The Consequences of an Underage DUI at Mesa Court
Under 21 DUI Cases in Mesa Our law firm regularly represents clients arrested for DUI who are under 21. While it is against the law for a person to drive a vehicle with a blood alcohol content greater than .08, it is against the law for a person under 21 to operate a vehicle with […]