The Bar Association of Arizona certifies several areas of law from mediation services to worker's compensation. To become certified in an area of law, the lawyer must meet several standards. Certified criminal attorneys are lawyers who have earned a specialty in criminal defense. A certified criminal...
As we roll into 2024, so does Arizona’s rise in hate crimes. And when these types of crimes are publicized, they bring up debates and questions about what this charge means. What qualifies as a hate crime? When does the First Amendment apply? In this...
The Old Wives’ Tale—that hot weather makes people irritable and more likely to commit a crime—may just have some validity. In 2014, the U.S. Department of Justice gathered nationwide research and published a report in which they tracked seasonal criminal victimization trends for various violent...
Unfortunately, DUI laws in Arizona and across the United States can be arbitrary. The safest route is always to avoid drinking altogether before getting behind the wheel, but some of us have higher tolerances than others and the same blood alcohol level in two different...
New Year’s Eve is upon us and with that undoubtedly comes celebrations and libations. However, the last thing you will want to start off the new year with is an extreme DUI in Phoenix, Chandler, Gilbert, Tempe, Scottsdale or anywhere else in Arizona. The best...
Often called the “baby DUI,” this DUI charge refers to what a minor in Arizona receives when they are caught drinking. In 2018 in the US, 24% of teens age 15 - 20 who were killed in car accidents had some alcohol in their system....
We’ve taken a look at filing an appeal in Arizona and now we’re going to dive in a little deeper. When you have good representation from the get-go, an appeal is often not needed. However, there are times when an appeal is necessary. We will...
In Arizona, the law states that the police need to have a reason to search your vehicle. They can’t pull you over and arbitrarily search your car. Probable cause is required. Probable cause means that the officer has a reasonable suspicion of a crime being...
What is the model penal code? Established in 1962, the model penal code (MPC) is a set of guidelines for states to follow when deciding how to correct criminal behavior. It helps by creating a baseline in criminal law. The model penal code covers penalties for...
One of the most pervasive crimes is human trafficking. It is the second largest criminal enterprise in the world. Basically, it is a modern form of slavery. Arizona is a hot spot for human trafficking. There are two types of human trafficking. Sex and labor trafficking both...