Drinking and driving isn’t the only way you can get a DUI in Chandler or elsewhere in Arizona. With the legalization of recreational marijuana in nearby states along with medical marijuana here in Arizona and an ever-increasing prescription drug epidemic, police are seemingly now more...
In our last blog post we discussed some of the expectations one might have when dealing with assault charges. The two categories we discussed were Misdemeanor Assault and Aggravated Assault in Arizona. However, there are other charges that fall under the category of assault that...
The fourth of July brings with it plenty of fun and festivities, but it’s important to understand the laws surrounding fireworks before you go and get yourself in trouble by shooting off illegal fireworks! It goes without saying that you should read our blogs posts...
The severity of the assault charge itself can vary as widely as the penalties of a conviction. Being charged with assault in Arizona, or even merely investigated, can be a very difficult and scary time. Assault is one of the more serious crimes in the...
Just as Arizona has some of the harshest laws in the country when it comes to DUI’s involving alcohol, it is equally severe when it comes to marijuana--if not even more so. Not only that, you will likely be charged with other crimes like possession...
In our last blog post, we outlined a few of the avenues that remain after you are convicted of a misdemeanor or felony in Chandler, Scottsdale, Tempe or anywhere in Arizona. This included Appeals, Habeas Corpus, PCR Petitions and Arizona Rule 32. Today we will...
Being convicted of a felony in Arizona, or even a misdemeanor, is not the end of the line. There are still avenues that can be taken to positively effect your life, reduce the number of negative consequences of a criminal conviction, or even overturn or...
As the summer heats up in Phoenix, Arizona, so do people’s tempers. Impatience and agitation take over for many drivers in the valley. DUI’s tend to pick up and to add insult to injury, Arizona has fallen from 14th on the list to 6th for...
New laws are passed every year by state and federal governments. Needless to say, it can be a little difficult to keep up with them all. Ballot initiatives are one of the few methods of legislating that are sourced directly by the people of a...
Not all crimes involve violence, drugs, traffic offenses or traditional definitions of theft. White collar crimes are generally understood to be nonviolent illegal actions that result in personal financial gain. White collar crimes generally involve office workers, accountants, managers, stock brokers, fund managers or business...