Arizona DUI / Criminal Defense Law Blog

Most drug trafficking busts don’t get to be labeled festive, but this one certainly was. Border patrol officials in Canada allegedly discovered almost 5 pounds of cocaine….stuffed into three pumpkins. The pumpkins were found inside a woman’s luggage at a Montreal airport last week, with the help of the scanning equipment.  Drug traffickers certainly come up with some […]

Three people died of their injuries suffered on Tuesday after the major dust storm crossed over the Interstate 10 and caused several serious car crashes.  There were about 19 vehicles involved in the various accidents that were a result of 30 mile per hour winds and zero visibility along the main road between Phoenix and Tucson just […]

A big rig driver is in big legal trouble after he plowed into three Arizona Department of Public Service vehicles that were pulled over on Interstate 8 assisting in a minor crash, sadly resulting in the death of one of the DPS officers.  Now, it is being reported that the truck driver was allegedly looking at photos […]

With all the Halloween events happening around the Valley this month, there is no doubt anyone looking for a fun time will find it.  While some events are geared toward the younger crowd, there are many activities for the over 21 group at bars, shows, and festivals.  Many of these fall events will feature alcohol, and even […]

A rollover accident in Chandler on Saturday left two young children in critical condition and two other people with minor injuries.  The crash happened when a truck was traveling at high speeds westbound on Ray Road, lost control of the vehicle and crashed into an SUV.  The driver of the truck fled the scene leaving a passenger, […]

This weekend a national campaign to collect unused prescription drugs is hitting the Valley.  The events, sponsored by the Drug Enforcement Administration, will be held a various locations including some police and fire stations.  According to Will Humble, director of the Arizona Department of Health, more people die from opiate overdoes than in a shocking statistic.  Abuse […]

Family and friends are in mourning this week in Prescott Arizona after a deadly car accident claimed the lives of 3 people, including a nine year old girl and a thirteen year old boy.  Two others were injured in the head on collision that took place Wednesday morning just outside Prescott.  This horrific accident serves as a […]

A semi truck rollover caused some major delays early Wednesday morning on the southbound Interstate 17 north of the Loop 101. The truck rolled over, spilling its large haul of lumber across the road, causing three lanes to close. The driver was treated for some minor injuries from the crash, and not other injuries were reported. Also […]

An Oregon man had quite the surprise when police were able to use Google Earth to peek into his private property and find his thriving marijuana garden.  Officials had received a tip that Curtis Croft was talking openly about his pot plants on his property.  They used the satellite software and later an airplane to […]

‘Tis the season in the Valley for a busy social calendar! As always in Arizona this time of year, there are plenty of fun activities going on this weekend to keep you entertained and well-socialized.  Many of this weekend’s hot spots are at night, such as several music concerts and a Jazz festival at Arizona […]