DUIs and Blood Testing
Do law enforcement officers need your consent to take a blood sample? If you are stopped on suspicion of driving while intoxicated, law enforcement officers will take steps to attempt ...
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What a Recent Arizona Court Decision Means for Consenting to Traffic Stops
Traffic stops can be an incredibly intimidating experience. Most people, when pulled over, don’t even think once about asking whether they are free to go, and law enforcement almost never ...
What is Self-Incrimination and How Can I Avoid It While in Custody?
Once you have been arrested, you are in a very precarious position. The moment your encounter with law enforcement begins, you are at risk of putting yourself in unnecessary jeopardy ...
Examining the Legality of the DUI Checkpoint
Do I have to comply with field sobriety testing if requested at a DUI checkpoint? DUI checkpoints are a source of much fear and confusion for many drivers. Law enforcement ...
Recent Court Decision Means Arizona’s New Medical Marijuana Statute Does Not Allow for Hashish Possession
Very recently, an Arizona court issued an important written opinion that has big ramifications for people who are charged with hashish possession in the state. Many of the people we ...
Multiple DUI Convictions: Arizona’s Repeat DUI Laws
What are the penalties for a second DUI conviction in Arizona? Over one million drivers are arrested per year for driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol, according to ...
Wearing a Mask or Disguise While Committing a Crime is Now an Aggravated Factor in Sentencing Under a New Arizona Law
Recently, the Arizona legislature passed a bill creating a new aggravated sentencing factor. The bill says that if a defendant wore “a mask or other disguise to obscure defendant’s face ...
Aggravated DUI Charges in Arizona
What are the penalties for an aggravated DUI? Arizona is known for being tough on crime, and the crime of an Aggravated DUI brings with it harsh consequences. Facing a ...
Defending Against Prostitution Charges
Being charged with prosecution in Arizona can be a traumatic experience. In addition to carrying a significant social stigma, the laws regarding prostitution in Arizona are localized, meaning each city ...
Can Arizona Police Use GPS to Track Your Vehicle Without Getting a Warrant?
Many of us use GPS on a weekly, if not daily, basis to help us navigate to businesses, restaurants, and homes of friends we have never been to before. You ...