Top 10 Arizona DUI Lawyer – Top 40 Lawyer Under 40 I recently received two awards that I’m very proud of. I was named top 10 DUI lawyers in the State of Arizona and top 40 lawyer under 40 years old. Receiving these awards was a major accomplishment. When I received my license to practice […]
Arizona DUI / Criminal Defense Law Blog
Did the Police Have Reasonable Suspicion for My DUI Stop?
I received a phone call yesterday from a young man who believed the Peoria, Arizona police department did not have reasonable suspicion to pull him over for his DUI. People call my office all the time thinking that that they have a glaring issue because their Miranda rights weren’t read at a certain time or that […]
A trusted Phoenix lawyer fighting dog bite cases
Bitten by a Friend’s Dog Last year, a young lady came to my office after having been bit by her friend’s great dane. I really had no idea what type of injuries she sustained until I met with her. Turns out, she was not just bitten by the dog, her face was mauled by the […]
Arizona State University is Known for Underage Drinking
Does ASU Have a Drinking Problem? Every year, my office receives hundreds of phone calls from ASU students and their parents about their underage drinking charge. Police officers and students generally refer to underage drinking as Minor in Possession of Alcohol (MIP) or Minor in Consumption of Alcohol (MIC). The stories are all very similar. […]
What You Need to Know About DUI Court
The Initial DUI Process The procedures following a DUI arrest can be incredibly complicated. After the police officer draws your blood or administers a breathalyzer, the officer will typically allow you to call a cab or arrange for a ride so that you may go home. The officer will also provide you with a few […]
Operation Safe Summer in its 3rd year
Phoenix Police Are Raiding House Parties The City of Phoenix takes alcohol related crimes extremely seriously, especially during the “party” months of summer. Now is the time that students are out of school and letting loose, and families get together at the pool or at the lake. Alcohol is often found at these celebrations. This […]
Did I Really Just Get Charged for Obstruction a Thoroughfare?
What on Earth is Obstruction of a Thoroughfare???? Is the first time you ever heard the word “thoroughfare” when a Tempe Police officer wrote you a ticket for it on Mill Ave? If you are nodding your head, you aren’t alone. I didn’t even know this was a charge until I started practicing in Tempe. […]
Critical Questions To Ask Your DUI Attorney
You have been arrested for a DUI, what do you do now? You have friends or family members that have gone through the process, but you really don’t want to talk to them about your DUI. You are afraid of telling your employer, for fear of losing your job. You don’t want to discuss this […]
Avoid Costly Mistakes When You Are Pulled Over For A DUI
If you are driving on a Friday and Saturday night and are being pulled over, you need to be prepared for an immediate Arizona DUI investigation. Because weekends are synonymous with people blowing off steam from a long work week, police are heavily patrolling for anyone who may be operating a vehicle while under the […]
Lake Trips and Boating DUI Mistakes
With the temperature rising, many people in Arizona escape the heat by hitting the lake. Every summer my office represents numerous people for boating DUI’s. Clients go to the lake to have fun and let loose with their friends. Invariably, when they go to the marina or go back to the dock, they get pulled over […]