What is Prop 207 in Arizona? Arizona voters passed Proposition 207 in November’s 2020 general election, legalizing the possession of marijuana in the state. Specifically, the Smart and Safe Arizona Act (another name for Prop 207) legalizes the adult recreational use of marijuana by allowing adults who are 21 and older in Arizona to possess […]
Property Crime in Arizona In Arizona, a property crime can include robbery, burglary, or both grand and petty theft. In legal terms, theft involves taking another person’s property illegally, regardless of its value or any ancillary criminal charges. Unfortunately, property criminal law is complex and often difficult to understand. If you are charged with a […]
What are the DUI Laws in Arizona? Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol is a serious crime in Arizona and throughout the rest of the US. If you are charged with any type of DUI, it’s imperative that you take the charges seriously and contact knowledgeable Arizona defense attorneys to assist with your […]
Why Is Arizona Bail Reform So Important? Over the last few years, more states have implemented new bail reform measures than ever before. While Arizona has passed a few new measures, the bail system hasn’t changed all that much. If you are charged with a felony or misdemeanor and are facing jailtime, call our office […]
Are Orders of Protection Which Take Guns Constitutional? Arizonans in trouble with the law often question how an Order of Protection impacts gun rights. Below, we address this concern, explaining what an Order of Protection actually means and detailing how it impacts an Arizonan’s right to bear arms. The Order of Protection An Order of […]
When is Your License Suspended After a DUI in Arizona? If your drivers license is suspended, don’t panic. An Arizona DUI attorney can help by challenging the suspension of the license. Let’s take a look at how Arizona DUI laws of Implied Consent and Amin Per Se are applied in the context of a DUI […]
What is Disorderly Conduct in Arizona? Arizona is a rare state in that it doesn’t have penalties for public intoxication or drunk and disorderly. But law enforcement will get involved if you cause a public disturbance while intoxicated. In that case, the responding officers can charge you with disorderly conduct. Other states treat public intoxication […]
How We Can Avoid False Confessions in Arizona Law enforcement coercing false confessions is far more common than you might think. Once you’re held for questioning or arrested, you’re in a vulnerable state. And sometimes, this leads people to admit to crimes they did not commit. The best protection for avoiding a false confession in […]
How to Help Your Criminal Defense Attorney Win Your Case From the moment you learn that law enforcement is suspicious that you committed a crime, you should hire an Arizona criminal defense lawyer. Criminal law is complex, and you certainly don’t want to waive your rights to an attorney. No matter the circumstances surrounding your […]
Domestic Violence Expert Testimony in Arizona Rewind time back to 2017 and the Arizona Supreme Court issued an important decision regarding the admissibility of expert testimony pertaining to domestic violence charges. The court limited the admissibility of certain “cold” testimony provided by experts. This is an important ruling for those accused of domestic violence or […]