Driving after a long day can be a welcome break until flashing lights appear ahead. As traffic slows and you approach a line of vehicles, it becomes clear you have entered a DUI checkpoint. Even if you have not had anything to drink, it is common to feel a wave of...
In a DUI case, probable cause is a key evidential standard. It refers to the facts or evidence that would lead a reasonable person to believe a crime has been committed. Before police can arrest someone for DUI, they must have probable cause to think the driver was...
If you are involved in a traffic stop or if a police officer comes to your house, they could have a variety of questions for you. For instance, during a traffic stop, officers often ask where you are going, if you know why they stopped your car or if you have had...
If you are facing allegations of criminal wrongdoing, what you type—whether in a private message, email, text or a public post—can be used against you in court. Until your case is fully resolved, it is incredibly important to be cautious about what you write and share...
Driving under the influence (DUI) is a serious offense that can result in license suspension, steep fines, and even jail time. However, being charged with DUI doesn’t automatically mean guilt, and there are several potential defenses that can be raised in court. Here...
If you’re facing marijuana-related charges, such as driving under the influence (DUI), a test may be done to check for the substance in your system. For example, the authorities may ask you to perform a urine test. This will demonstrate if you’ve been using marijuana...
Like many other states, Arizona has legalized recreational marijuana. It can be sold at a licensed dispensary, and people can buy it simply for adult use – not just medical use. Since 2021, dispensary owners have been able to get the proper license and set up...
Some DUI stops begin as minor issues. Perhaps a person’s license plate light has burned out, so an officer pulls them over to let them know. The officer then realizes that the driver is impaired and makes an arrest. But these cases can sometimes be problematic for the...
The federal government struggles to keep up with the increasing number of designer drugs flooding the streets. One such drug, Xylazine, is also known as the "Drug of the Living Dead," because the illegal use of Xylazine has been linked to excessive skin sores, which...
Adults in Arizona could find themselves accused of criminal activity under a variety of different circumstances. For example, the pursuit of a romantic relationship could potentially put someone at risk of sexual assault accusations. Such allegations often involve...