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...
If you are detained by the police and they suspect you’ve committed a crime, they may ask to see your phone. Maybe they want to read text messages on it to see if there is any incriminating information. Maybe they want to look through your photos and videos. Whether...
If you’re trying to avoid a drunk driving arrest, it is important to know the legal limit. For most drivers, this is going to be 0.08% in terms of blood alcohol concentration. Some commercial drivers do have a lower limit, as do some underage drivers. But most people...
Many people don’t think they’ll ever be pulled over by the police. But, when it happens, it can be startling and confusing. What happens next after a driver is pulled over can be a mystery for many people. If you’re pulled over by the police, then you may expect the...
While Arizona has a pretty robust nightlife, and most patrons enjoy themselves responsibly enough, there are times when someone will refuse to leave a bar when asked (or return after being explicitly told they are banned). What probably seems like a minor act of...
Police officers have no obligation to be honest with suspects. They may encourage someone to tell the truth. Suspects may have to swear to tell the truth under oath. However, a police officer who is carrying out an investigation does not always have to be honest. For...
Driving under the influence (DUI) charges can have serious consequences, especially in a state like Arizona with overly strict laws against drunk driving. A conviction can affect your driving privileges, finances, and even freedom. As such, it helps to familiarize...
You may be mistaken to think you'll get off easy if this is your first drunk driving offense. While the law is lenient for first-time DUI offenders in some jurisdictions, it's not the case in Arizona. The Grand Canyon State has some of the strictest DUI laws. So...
Whenever you’re driving, the police could pull you over. This could happen if the police have reasonable suspicion that you are committing or will commit a crime. Perhaps the police believe you ran a red light, drove above the speed limit, swerved between lanes or...
If you are formally charged with a crime, say drunk driving, the court may release you on bail. This way, you can carry on with your life while you are on trial. However, it is important to understand from the onset that bail is never an acquittal. In fact, it is far...