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On Behalf of Ortega & Ortega, PLLC | May 31, 2022 | Criminal Defense
Bar hopping in a city's downtown area is a fun pastime for many people, allowing them to socialize and walk between venues rather than drive. However, depending on how much alcohol you have to drink, this may come with the charge of public intoxication in some states....
On Behalf of Ortega & Ortega, PLLC | May 23, 2022 | Criminal Defense
There are three classes of misdemeanors in the state of Arizona. Class 3 is the least severe charge while Class 1 is the most severe. Any DUI misdemeanor on your record may be enough to disrupt your plans for the future, even if it is only a Class 3 conviction. Facing...
On Behalf of Ortega & Ortega, PLLC | Mar 28, 2022 | Criminal Defense
Theft offenses such as shoplifting may result in a misdemeanor or felony charge based on the value of items allegedly taken from a retail store. The Legislature of the State of Arizona notes that misdemeanor shoplifting involves taking property worth no more than...
On Behalf of Ortega & Ortega, PLLC | Mar 26, 2022 | Criminal Defense
When you hop in the car with your friends, you might not think that the contents of their trunk are any of your business. Suddenly, you may find yourself full of worry if a police officer pulls you over. If the police find drugs in your friend's trunk or elsewhere in...
On Behalf of Ortega & Ortega, PLLC | Feb 8, 2022 | Criminal Defense
Property violations have serious consequences, even if they are not violent crimes. Offenders suffer repercussions that follow them for years and sometimes their entire lives. A simple misunderstanding can see you indicted for one of the following charges. Conviction...
On Behalf of Ortega & Ortega, PLLC | Jan 18, 2022 | Cannabis Law, Criminal Defense
The legal status of marijuana has gone through various changes throughout the United States, so if you feel confused about it, your feeling is understandable. Though the federal government still regards it as a Schedule I controlled substance, many states have...
On Behalf of Ortega & Ortega, PLLC | Nov 21, 2021 | Criminal Defense
A disorderly conduct charge could be a misdemeanor or a felony. Either way, it puts a negative mark on your criminal record. In addition, it could lead to fines and jail or prison time. Understanding the charges against you is essential to mounting a proper defense....
On Behalf of Ortega & Ortega, PLLC | Nov 18, 2021 | Criminal Defense
When an Arizona law enforcement official pulls you over and asks to look around your car, the results of that search may lead to legal trouble. However, you may be able to avoid having authorities search your car or truck in the first place by knowing your rights and...
| Oct 1, 2021 | Criminal Defense
As a driver in Arizona, it could benefit you to understand how field sobriety tests work. You shouldn't assume that the way things work in one jurisdiction is the same way they do in another, as each one has different rules and laws when it comes to driving under the...
On Behalf of Ortega & Ortega, PLLC | Aug 26, 2021 | Criminal Defense
We all remember the high school days — some with more fondness than others. But one thing that is almost universal is the tremendous force of peer pressure that causes teens to engage in acts and behaviors they might likely otherwise avoid. Along with drinking alcohol...
