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...

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...

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...

You’re not exactly thrilled with your housemates, but tough economic times call for drastic measures. You paired up with a few other people you met at school, rented a house and hoped for the best. Then, one of your housemates got busted for dealing drugs and the...

Last year, Arizona, like many states, made it legal for bars and restaurants to allow customers to include alcoholic beverages in their to-go and delivery orders. This was an effort to help these struggling businesses. This May, the Arizona legislature passed and Gov....

If you're facing drug charges here in Phoenix, you’re likely concerned about what the future holds. Arizona is one of many states that give some drug offenders a second chance. You may be able to participate in the Maricopa County Adult Drug Court. It’s for people...

People dealing with police officers or jail guards often need to actively assert their rights to protect themselves. Demanding your right to make a phone call after police officers arrest you in Arizona can seem like a smart move. Many people use this opportunity to...

Vandalism in Arizona happens when one person takes it upon themselves to destroy or deface property owned by another person. Examples include graffiti, broken windows and damage to a vehicle or other personal property. These acts represent serious crimes that can...

Living in Arizona, you may drink and use recreational cannabis as well as other drugs or intoxicating substances. It’s important to know that DUI laws can still hold you accountable if you are impaired when you’re behind the wheel, no matter what the substance is. ...