Arizona DUI / Criminal Defense Law Blog

Another large drug bust makes headlines in Southern Arizona. This time, it was Maricopa County Sheriffs who discovered half a ton of marijuana in Gila Bend.  The drugs were being transported through the desert south of Gila Bend in  several vehicles.  Two men were arrested in connection for the drug transportation, and a third person allegedly […]

Border patrol agents have accused a 71 year old man on attempting to smuggle six pounds of heroin over the US-Mexcio border.  The man was allegedly hiding the drugs, worth an estimated $80,000, in his computer case in his SUV.  The drugs were confiscated and the man was taken into custody facing some very serious charges.  Drug […]

Valentines Day is fast approaching and what better way to celebrate your love than on a date drinking unique and delicious cocktails. Arizona has gone one step further: next week is Arizona Cocktail Week. Restaurants and bars around the state will be featuring some house made interesting libations and for some good prices. As you enjoy […]

For all of you drag racing fans, 2014 brings with it some good news. The National Hod Rot Association has signed an agreement to bring the Mello Yello Drag Racing event to the Phoenix area starting this year.  The event series will be held at the Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park, formerly known as the Firebird International […]

A wrong way driver died early this morning when he crossed traffic lanes on the I-17 near Anthem and drive into an oncoming semi truck.  The truck driver escaped the incident unharmed but the driver of the SUV in the wring lane was not so lucky.  In this incident, the at fault party has passed away, and […]

This time of year is the best time to be in Arizona.  While the rest of the country is under layers of snow and ice, we are enjoying sunny skies and warm temps.  Lake Havasu is celebrating this weekend at their 29th annual Winterfest. At this outdoor event, Lake Havasu City will host an array of […]

It is not every day you see a new story about a police officer being arrested for driving under the influence. Today, a member of the University of Arizona police department is making headlines himself rather than the criminals he arrests.  To add the embarrassment and seriousness of the crime, the officer is a sergeant, was on […]

A fatal accident shut down the interstate 10 near Marana on Tuesday morning.  The accident happened in the eastbound lanes and resulted in one person being killed and two other injured.  The details released are terrifying: an SUV traveling westbound rolled and crossed over into the eastbound lanes.  When the vehicle stopped, one of the passengers got […]

This weekend is a big weekend for sports fans in Arizona.  Not only are the pro golfers swinging for a win in North Scottdale at the Phoenix Open, but of course the biggest game of the year is on Sunday: the Super Bowl.  The Broncos and the Seahawks will go head to head on the […]

The grass, the sun, the crowds, the golf, and of course the drinks! This is what draws tens of thousands of people to this weekend’s Waste Management Open in Scottsdale.  Drinking and rowdy fans make this golf tournament different from all other tournaments.  It makes for a fun event for people of all ages.  This year there […]