What you need to know about Domestic Violence With domestic violence being a hot topic in the news, I thought I would write a short article informing readers and potential clients about my experience defending Phoenix Domestic Violence cases. Domestic violence is a very broad criminal charge. There is the stereotypical types of domestic violence […]
Arizona DUI / Criminal Defense Law Blog
Edible Marijuana Could Lead to Serious Prison Time
To the benefit of patients who use marijuana to help alleviate their medical issues, Arizona has incorporated provisions of the Medical Marijuana Act. The Medical Marijuana Act is governed by the Arizona Department of Health Services. If the dispensary is licensed, the patient receives a recommendation from a licensed physician and the patient receives no […]
I have a DUI case at University Lakes Justice Court
The University Lakes Justice Court in is Chandler, Arizona but has jurisdiction over most of downtown Tempe. People whose case has been assigned to the University Lakes Court were most likely issued citations by Arizona State University Police Department, Department of Public Safety or Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office. Generally speaking, the agencies do not perform […]
Arizona Marijuana Dispensary Employees Arrested
Recently, my office has represented multiple clients for charges stemming from working at a business holding itself out as a legitimate medical marijuana dispensary, but in reality they were not licensed by the Arizona Department of Health Services. In very simple terms, Arizona law states that it is illegal for someone to sell marijuana to […]
Tempe Uses Breathalyzers for DUI Investigations
When a person is arrested for a DUI, there a two ways their blood alcohol content (BAC) can be measured, breath or blood analysis. Generally, whether their breath or blood is analyzed depends on the arresting agency. For example, most cities in Maricopa County use blood to analyze BAC and most Sheriff’s Office or Department […]
Why is ASU so Strict on Underage Drinking?
People ask my office all the time why is Arizona State University so hard on underage drinking. I know there are other law firms that represent clients for various university-related offenses, but I’m in court every day and as far as I can see, there’s not another law firm that handles as many Arizona State […]
Can I still be Charged with Underage Drinking If I Didn’t Blow
One of the more common questions my firm receives from our university clients is whether the courts can move forward with criminal charges even though they didn’t blow into the police officer’s portable breath test. Because a breathalyzer is one of many tools a police officer can use to develop probable cause to arrest or […]
Field Sobriety Tests: Just Say No!
Although most Arizona motorists are vaguely familiar with field sobriety tests, many people are unsure what to do if a law enforcement officer requests that a driver participate in these physical and mental exercises. Many people who are intimidated by police officers and unsure of their legal rights consent to participate in these exercises. These […]
Driving While Under the Influence of . . . Diabetes
Many people arrested and charged with DUI in Tempe and the surrounding areas of Arizona elect to take the path of least resistance. This decision is usually influenced by the misconception that a first-time DUI offense is “no big deal” and that the evidence used in DUI cases is based on reliable science. These mistaken […]
Free Legal Advice for ASU Students
With school back in session, ASU police will be on high alert for ASU students who are breaking Arizona’s very strict laws. Your first year of college will be one of the best moments of your life. You are on your own for the first, experiencing your first sense of independence. While it is important […]