Wondering which state is the worst for a DUI? A Reddit user recently asked this question and someone else chimed in with a warning: Arizona already goes hard on a first offense, but a second one is a different story entirely. They joked that a...
If you’re new to the Phoenix area, you need to be aware that Arizona has some of the strictest DUI laws in the nation. We’re talking about mandatory jail time, license suspension, and installation of an interlock device…even for first time offenders. If you got pulled...
Arizona has a reputation for going tough on DUIs, and Scottsdale is no exception. When the WM Phoenix Open rolled through town, officers made 109 DUI arrests in just three days, along with nearly 1,100 traffic stops. And that's actually not unusual for Scottsdale. Between Old...
If you ever get arrested you will be informed of your rights. The officers might not literally recite all of your Miranda rights, but they are required to tell you what those rights are. Every U.S. citizen has the right to remain silent and the...
The Sixth Amendment guarantees your right to an attorney if you ever get arrested for a crime. A defense attorney is there to help you fight those criminal charges and avoid a conviction if possible. If you cannot afford an attorney, the court will appoint one...
One of your rights as a United States citizen is the right to an attorney. Along with the Fifth Amendment, which we covered in the first two sections of our Miranda Rights series, the Sixth Amendment also protects your rights if you ever face criminal...
Under the law, anything voluntarily said or done is considered an admission and can be documented and used as evidence later on. The Fifth Amendment protects your right not to incriminate yourself. It is reiterated within the Miranda rights as your right to remain silent. This...
We’ve all heard the phrase in movies or tv shows when a character gets arrested: “You have the right to remain silent.” This phrase is the beginning of a series of statements known as the Miranda Rights. These rights are based on the Fifth Amendment, and...
In Arizona, most drug charges are felonies. But the penalties for some types of drugs are more severe than others. Dangerous drugs like meth have much harsher penalties than recreational drugs like marijuana. Here’s how the classification affects the charges. Threshold Amounts In Arizona, every drug has...
If you are facing a dangerous drugs charge, you’re also facing a major felony. That usually means a minimum prison sentence, heavy fines, and a criminal record that will follow you for the rest of your life. In Arizona, the sentences for a dangerous drugs...