The Maricopa county attorney’s office shared some sobering facts on their website: two out of three people will be involved in a drunk driving incident in their lifetime. And over the holidays, incidents of driving under the influence always increase. Here’s what you should know...
There are many common misconceptions about the juvenile court system. Many assume that the juvenile court only deals with delinquent children. However, there are many programs and types of cases that run through the juvenile court, including adoption and custody cases. Here are a few...
Law enforcement officials are meant to uphold our laws and keep the public safe. But when they do not, they must face the same consequences that civilians do. Understanding the limitations of the police and holding them accountable for their actions can help keep our...
White collar crimes are not just the subject of a hit TV show from the early 2000s—they could land you some time in prison. From pyramid schemes to money laundering, the penalties for white collar crimes can top nearly a decade in prison. In fact,...
In the last few months, there have been at least two instances in Arizona where someone brought a weapon onto school grounds. The first involved a 9-year-old child and the other an adult. Arizona has strict laws about firearms on school campuses, and bringing a...
Protecting yourself and your loved ones from danger is something most people consider a heroic act. However, it’s important to understand what types of self-defense are legal in Arizona. Knowing if you are protected under Arizona law can help you make the right decisions in a...
Raging parties, yelling obscenities, and drunken behavior are all activities that land you a disorderly conduct charge. If the retired corrections director of Arizona can be charged with felony disorderly conduct for disturbing the peace with a firearm while drunk, so can you. Read on...
With so much political tension over the last few years, many people have started protesting. But before you join a march or picket line, it is important to know your rights as a protester. While you do have the right to protest peacefully on streets,...
Making mistakes is something that many young people do. If the mistakes are small enough, they disappear when we get older. But other mistakes can be permanent, especially ones that lead to a juvenile record. Having a criminal record—even a juvenile record—in the state of Arizona...
Were you caught damaging someone else’s property? What may have seemed like a harmless prank can have serious consequences. If you’ve been charged with criminal damage in Arizona, it’s important to understand what exactly those charges mean. Let’s take a look at Arizona’s laws about...