A recent study has named Mesa, Arizona as the Country’s most conservative city. Even before the study, I have always found that Mesa Court is harder than most courts. My belief is based on two factors. First, there are a lot of retired people who live in Mesa. Second, Mesa has a very heavy Mormon […]
Arizona DUI / Criminal Defense Law Blog
Police Officer Didn’t Administer a Breath Test for my MIC
A common misconception for Minor in Consumption of Alcohol charges is that police officers have to administer a portable breath test in order to file charges against a person. Potential clients call my office all the time to tell me that the officer didn’t give them a breathalyzer and, therefore, their case should be dismissed. Criminal defense […]
How to Get the Largest Settlement for your Car Accident
Everyone wants to know how to get the most amount of money for their car accident. If you were in a car crash caused by someone else and you are injured, why not try to get the biggest settlement possible? No two car accidents are alike. From the perspective of maximizing a settlement, some are […]
Can I go to Jail for Arizona Minor in Consumption of Alcohol?
The number one most common misconception potential clients have when calling my office is believing their Minor in Consumption of Alcohol Charge is not a big deal. People call my office every week complaining that their friend was arrested or cited out of the same event and they got a much better deal than them at court. […]
I Live Out of State and Have Court at University Lakes Justice Court
It is common for people to travel to Arizona and find themselves in legal trouble. With all the bars in Scottsdale and Tempe, people are out to have a good time. Unfortunately, having a good time is generally associated with consuming alcohol and alcohol impairs judgment. If you are arrested at or around Arizona State […]
Arizona MVD Consequences for Possession of Fake ID
My firm has represented more clients for underage drinking than I can count. Most of my underage drinking clients are students at NAU, UofA or ASU. While not all underage drinking cases are the same, most minor in consumption of alcohol or minor in possession of alcohol charges also include possession of a fake ID […]
Scottsdale DUI Lawyer Representing Professional Athletes
Two professional Arizona sports players are facing DUI charges, according to reports released this week. Phoenix Suns player P.J. Tucker was arrested in May in Scottsdale and is reportedly being charged with a DUI. In a separate incident, Cardinals player John Abraham was arrested in Georgia last month for driving under the influence. Busted For […]
You’re Not Out of the Woods for Flagstaff Underage Drinking
Alcohol-related incidents resulting in criminal charges on Northern Arizona University’s campus and in Flagstaff occur for a variety of reasons. The most frequently occurring reason is due to age. Underaged students involved in drinking off-campus could be cited with a minor in consumption (MIC) or possession (MIP) from the Flagstaff Police Department. On campus, a […]
Arizona Minor in Consumption of Alcohol Penalties
My office has represented hundreds of ASU, UofA and NAU students for Minor in Possession of Alcohol and Minor in Consumption of Alcohol. We get the same questions from potential clients day in and day out. Generally, the calls are from students who are pretty much asking us to walk them through the entire court […]
A Tempe Lawyer Who is Well Familiar With Tempe Courts
My family and I were eating lunch this afternoon when I saw a beautiful, brand new Tempe Police Camaro in the parking lot (have a look https://www.facebook.com/pages/Matthew-Lopez-Law-PLLC/148569511851331?ref=hl) . I can only imagine how much the City of Tempe spent on this car. Although I know close to nothing about cars, I can assume this car […]