August 15, 2019 | assault & violent crimes
The state of Arizona operates under the law of implied consent, which means that individuals who are pulled over on suspicion of DUI will be required to take a blood, breath or urine test upon arrest. Assuming that the individual is lawfully arrested by a law enforcement officer who displayed no malicious intent at the… read more
Read MoreAugust 9, 2019 | Uncategorized
Arizona Gambling Ruling On May 14, 2018, the United States Supreme Justices in a 6-3 decision in Murphy v. NCAA struck down the 1992 Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act, a Federal Law which dictated that most states cannot allow sports wagering. The majority of the justices concluded that it is unconstitutional for Congress to… read more
Read MoreAugust 8, 2019 | News
What is the Teen Driving Law? Put down the phone and watch the road! In 2018, a law banning wireless use by teens while driving went into effect. Arizona teen drivers who hold a Class G license (also known as an Arizona’s Graduated Driver’s License or a “GDL ) are prohibited from using wireless communication… read more
Read MoreJuly 26, 2019 | drugs
Is possession of marijuana really a felony?! Because it’s totally legal in California… and Nevada… and we have medical marijuana in Arizona… Yes. Possession of Marijuana for personal use is a felony offense in Arizona. Arizona Revised Statutes § 13-3405 provides that a person shall not knowingly possess or use marijuana, and that violating the… read more
Read MoreJuly 15, 2019 | assault & violent crimes
Drivers in Arizona who are arrested for a DUI can face license suspension even if they are never convicted of a crime. The reason for this is that Arizona’s Motor Vehicle Division (MVD) handles driving privileges as a separate proceeding from the criminal charge. Arizona considers driving a privilege, not a right. The government reserves… read more
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