Being detained by the police is not the same as getting arrested. It is a legal way for law enforcement to hold a suspect or witnesses in order to gain more information. Most of the time, when someone is detained they are released within 48...
Most Americans have heard of the Fifth Amendment. It gets mentioned in popular TV shows, on social media, and in classrooms. If you’re watching a court drama and one of the characters “pleads the fifth” during a trial, it means they are exercising their Constitutional...
Arizona has some dangerously high statistics when it comes to drunk driving. About 1.7% of all Arizona residents have admitted to driving after drinking too much alcohol. And between 2020 and 2021, over 2,200 people in Arizona died in vehicle crashes involving a drunk driver. Police...
Being charged with a crime impacts the rest of your life. Those with a criminal record may find it difficult to find employment and housing. Depending on your crime—and whether it’s a felony conviction—they may lose some public benefits and civil liberties. This article explains...
Arizona is one of the most gun-friendly states in the country. In Arizona, open carry and concealed carry gun laws allow residents to purchase, own, and transport a firearm on them without any type of permit or license. However, there are quite a few nuances...
When a person is arrested they are read the Miranda Warning. In addition to having the right to an attorney, individuals have the right to remain silent and not incriminate themselves. Before the landmark case of Miranda v. Arizona, this right against self-incrimination was only...
If you’ve ever been pulled over and had your car searched or been arrested for a crime, you may be wondering if your rights were violated. The Fourth Amendment states that probable cause must be established before a warrant can be issued. But what is...