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News Teems with Suspected DUI Cases
Drunk and drugged driving is never far from the front page of the news, but this weekend saw a number of suspected DUI cases, each involving some alleged bizarre driving and other behavior. On Sunday, a man was driving his … Continue reading
Assault and Cover-Up by Cops Alleged in Prescott Bar Fight
It was December of last year, just a few days before Christmas. The players were a number of patrons of a Whiskey Row bar in Prescott. Some of those players looked like they were members of an outlaw biker gang … Continue reading
Armed Robbery Bloopers
Armed robbery is serious business, and a conviction will lead to serious prison time. So you might expect that those contemplating committing this felony would do a little planning beforehand, just to increase the odds of coming away with some … Continue reading
Home Improvement Dispute Leads to 12½ Year Prison Sentence
If you hire someone to do work around your house, what’s the worst that could happen? There might be a monetary dispute, the work might not be done to your satisfaction, or perhaps the contractor could cause some minor damage. … Continue reading
Alice B. Toklas – Alive and Well at Chaparral High
For those of our readers who aren’t familiar with her life, Alice B. Toklas was a literary and artistic figure during the first half of the twentieth century. Born in the United States, she moved to France in 1907 and … Continue reading
AZ Supreme Court asked to Rule on DUI Marijuana Case
An appeal has been filed asking the Arizona Supreme Court to rule on an issue that has implications for anyone who smokes marijuana, including medical marijuana users. The defendant in the case, a medical marijuana user, was charged under the … Continue reading
DUI Charged in Fatal Hit-and-Run
A bizarre set of circumstances has led to charges of driving under the influence and leaving the scene of an accident in connection with a collision that took place in Phoenix this past weekend. Police say that a naked woman … Continue reading
Top Internet Scams
The ingenuity of scam artists is on the increase. It is matched only by the gullibility of many of the people who are targeted. Here are some of the top internet scams that have been making their way around the … Continue reading
James Ray Appeal Points Finger at Prosecutors and Judge
In November 2011, James Ray, a motivational speaker and author, was found guilty by a jury of negligent homicide in the deaths of several people who participated in a “sweat lodge” ceremony he led two years earlier. Ray was fined, … Continue reading
Naked PCP-Fueled Carjacking Case Not Over Yet
We reported in our blog in July of last year (Naked Carjacking in Phoenix) on the rather bizarre case of a John Brigham, who allegedly caused at least two collisions, resulting injuries to a number of people in Scottsdale, as … Continue reading
Shoplifting in Arizona
A report last week recounts an alleged shoplifting incident in Chandler. According to police, an 18-year old man was arrested after he llegedly shoplifted a pair of headphones from a Best Buy store. They add that the act was caught … Continue reading
Unlikely Pair Arrested in Multiple Burglaries
When you think about cohorts in crime, various images may come to mind. A recent report on activities in Chandler has resulted in a finger being pointed in the direction of an unusual pair of alleged thieves – a mother … Continue reading
DUI with Minor Passenger in Phoenix Airport Crash
If you are arrested for drunk driving, some charges are more serious than others. As we reported in our blog of January 17, 2013 (Drug Use Charged in Collision with Motorcycle) an aggravated DUI charge can result if you are … Continue reading
Arizona Ramifications for Misdemeanor Conviction due to DUI
MVD Consequences for DUI in Phoenix Arizona
Hey, this is David Black under the law offices of David A. Black. Today we’re going to talk about MVD ramifications for your DUI. Question, I got a DUI, haven’t been convicted yet, what’s going to happen? The short answer … Continue reading
Drug Charges in Phoenix, Arizona
This is David Black. Today we’re going to talk about drug cases. Drug cases can be divided into two main classifications: • Drug possession cases or • Drug selling cases This discussion is specifically geared towards drug possession cases. You … Continue reading
Peoria Checkpoint Questioned
A major checkpoint established in Peoria AZ last week has angered motorists and civil rights leaders. They contend that the checkpoint, which followed on the heels of President Obama’s address in Las Vegas on immigration, was racially motivated. Numerous drivers … Continue reading
What Happens When you are Charged with a Crime in Tempe Municipal Court
You reached David Black here. You’re watching our website, some of our videos. Today we’re going to talk about the city of Tempe municipal court, what happens when you’re charged with a crime in Tempe municipal court, what types of … Continue reading
Maricopa County Files Petition on Medical Marijuana Ruling
This past Friday, Maricopa County filed a petition with the Arizona Supreme Court to bypass the Court of Appeals and have its appeal of the recent medical marijuana decision go directly to the high court. The petition is the latest … Continue reading
Video on Probable Cause Traffic Stops Resulting in DUI
This is David Black today. We’re talking generally about probable cause and more specifically reasonable suspicion when it comes to traffic stops and likely in your case the traffic stop which eventually led to a DUI. Before we get to … Continue reading
DUI and Other Charges Likely for Mesa Woman
A crash in Pinal County, AZ has led to a charge of driving under the influence for a Mesa woman. The report on the incident contained only a small number of details about the accident that led to her arrest. … Continue reading
Drug Use Charged in Collision with Motorcycle
A woman riding a motorcycle was struck and critically injured in Phoenix Friday morning when she was struck by an SUV. The injured woman was taken to a local hospital, and as of this writing, she was not expected to … Continue reading
Alleged Marijuana Deal Leads to Murder Charge
There is no telling what can happen when you mix illegal drugs and guns. An example occurred in Phoenix recently in which a drug deal gone bad led to a shootout resulting in the death of one of the participants, … Continue reading
Marijuana in the News 2012
As we come to the end of the year, marijuana continues to occupy a prominent place in the news. From smuggling to legislation, here are a few of the stories that have been headlined in and around Phoenix during the … Continue reading
Alleged Slap Leads to Aggravated Assault Charge
For the baby-boomers among us, corporal punishment, whether in the home or the school, was both a common and accepted form of punishment decades ago. Things have changed, particularly with respect to the legal ramifications of striking children. According to … Continue reading
Arizona Medical Marijuana Law Upheld
We’ve reported in the past about the apparent conflict between federal law, under which possession of marijuana is a crime, and Arizona’s Medical Marijuana Act, which permits the use of the drug for certain medical conditions. The issue was brought … Continue reading
Medical Marijuana Limitations
With the passage in 2010 of the Arizona Medical Marijuana Act, the use of marijuana for certain medical conditions, as prescribed by a physician, became legal. But there are a host of restrictions on the use of the drug, and … Continue reading
Domestic Violence and Abuse of Vulnerable Adults
If you are under the impression that a domestic violence charge in Arizona is limited to violence against spouses, children or those in romantic relationships, your definition of the term is too limited. A case in point occurred last week. … Continue reading
Police Point to Drugged Driving in Airport Security Breach
An alleged DUI occurred last week in Phoenix with a few interesting twists. A young mother with her newborn baby in the back seat was somehow able to breach security at Sky Harbor International Airport, and ended up driving on … Continue reading
Domestic Violence Assault in Arizona 2012
Domestic violence in Arizona is not a distinct crime. Rather, it involves the commission of one or more of a laundry list of offenses (for example, assault, homicide, trespass, disorderly conduct, harassment, stalking, and others) which are committed against those … Continue reading
Domestic Violence Charges Filed Against Chandler Man
A 49-year old Chandler man was arrested earlier this week and charged with stalking and ten counts of aggravated domestic violence. According to police, the man allegedly stalked his former girlfriend in violation of an order of protection restricting contact … Continue reading
Tempe municipal Court, and what the procedure is for handling matters
In this clip, Criminal Defense Attorney David Black discusses in general terms what a Tempe Criminal Lawyer does, what types of crimes are handled in Tempe municipal Court, and what the procedure is for handling matters in Tempe. From DUI … Continue reading
Methamphetamine in Phoenix 2012
An article appeared last week on Fox 10 News that seemed at the outset fairly typical of drug crimes in the area. It stated that police arrested a suspect “who admitted to stealing to support his meth habit.” But if … Continue reading
Drug Sale Methamphetamine Phoenix Lawyer
In this clip, Phoenix Criminal Drug Defense Attorney David A. Black discusses how the dangerous drug meth is treated differently than other drugs in Arizona. Specifically, the lawyer explains that probation is either not mandatory (for possession) or not available … Continue reading
Marijuana Seized in Border Patrol Arrests Outside Phoenix
Border Patrol agents say they have seized 66 pounds of marijuana and arrested two Mexican nationals in connection with the haul. The men were allegedly discovered walking in the desert with backpacks filled with pot. The marijuana is valued at … Continue reading
Defense Attorney Discusses Drug Charges
Phoenix Defense Attorney David Black discusses drug charges and outcomes in this brief, informal video. For more information visit his website at http://www.dbphoenixcriminallawyer.com, or call his office at (480) 280-8028, or go to 40 North Central Ave., Suite 1400, Phoenix, … Continue reading
Mass Undercover Operation Leads to Underage Drinking Arrests in Wittmann
In our blog of July 9, 2012 entitled Underage Drinking in Arizona 2012, we pointed out the various charges that may result from alcohol being consumed by minors. We also noted that law enforcement had resorted to using undercover teens … Continue reading
ACLU Lawsuits Targets Deadly Shootings by Scottsdale Cop
The majority of police officers are never involved, during their entire careers, in a fatal shooting. But between 2003 and 2011, Officer James Peters was involved in six of them. No alarm bells went off at the Scottsdale Police Department, … Continue reading
Children Left in Car So Parents Could Drink
A man and a woman were arrested in Cave Creek on Friday for leaving their children in the family car while their parents could continue to drink at a local restaurant. According to Fox 10 News, the couple had arrived … Continue reading
Student Killed in Hit-and-Run Accident
In a tragic accident on Sunday night, a Northern Arizona University student was killed when she was struck from behind by a truck in Flagstaff. According to witnesses, the truck fled the scene, but was located after a search. Police … Continue reading
Facebook and Online Impersonation in Arizona 2012
The anonymity of the internet in general, and, some believe, of social networking sites such as Facebook, continue to cause problems for innocent people. Last week it was reported that a North Canyon High School teacher was placed on administrative … Continue reading
Aggravated DUI Charge for Diamondbacks Announcer
It was a sad day last Friday for the Arizona Diamondbacks and for sports fans around the state, when announcer Mark Grace was arrested for aggravated DUI and other charges. Grace is also a former major league baseball player, who … Continue reading
Aggravated DUI with a Minor Passenger
Earlier this month a Mesa woman was arrested on suspicion of aggravated driving under the influence of drugs while her one-year old son was a passenger in the vehicle. According to the news report, the driver crossed over a sidewalk … Continue reading
Wiretapping Offenses 2012
Arizona has a number of criminal laws dealing with illegal wiretapping and recording of telephone conversations. Our interest in this subject has been heightened by a case in New Hampshire in which Adam Mueller, a journalist and founder of copblock.org, … Continue reading
2012 Law to Require Parolees to Pay for Drug Tests
A new bill signed by the governor in April of this year will require parolees and those on community supervision to pay for any required drug testing fees as a condition of their release. The law went into effect last … Continue reading
Golf Cart Ride Leads to DUI Charge
Charges of driving under the influence (DUI) can result from some unusual activities. Earlier this month, the drummer for rocker Ted Nugent was arrested for DUI and other charges in Bangor, Maine. According to reports, the drummer, Mick Brown, had … Continue reading
Driving Under the Influence In Arizona
http://youtu.be/4-TGpxwezUk Attorney David A Black is a DUI lawyer based in Phoenix Arizona. If you have been charged with driving under the influence in Maricopa Country feel free to contact us today at the Law Offices of David A. Black … Continue reading
Cultivation of Marijuana on Federal Land
The San Francisco Chronicle reported this week that four men have been arrested in Arizona for growing more than 12,500 marijuana plants on federal property located in the northwestern part of the state. This was apparently a huge operation, involving … Continue reading
Phoenix Criminal Lawyer Discusses Reasonable Suspicion for DUI
Phoenix DUI Defense Attorney at Law Offices of David A. Black, 40 North Central Avenue, Suite 1400, Phoenix, Arizona, (480) 280-8028, discusses reasonable suspicion of Driving Under the Influence. Please call or visit http://www.dbphoenixcriminallawyer.com
DUI Lawyer Phoenix; Arizona DUI Attorney
http://youtu.be/KTSvNdV2rbE Attorney David A Black is a criminal & DUI attorney based in Phoenix Arizona. Are you looking for a DUI Lawyer in Maricopa Country feel free to contact us today at the Law Offices of David A. Black. Visit … Continue reading
Drunk Driving Lawyer Phoenix, Arizona Drunk Driving Attorney
http://youtu.be/tHcI9XgsLXc Attorney David A Black is a criminal lawyer based in Phoenix Arizona. If you have been charged with drunk driving in Maricopa Country feel free to contact us today at the Law Offices of David A. Black at 40 … Continue reading
Domestic Violence Lawyer Phoenix; Arizona Domestic Violence Attorney
http://youtu.be/jR34lgGONW4 Attorney David A Black is a criminal lawyer based in Phoenix Arizona. If you have been charged a Domestic Violence charge in Maricopa Country feel free to contact us today at the Law Offices of David A. Black at … Continue reading
Underage Drinking in Arizona 2012
Much has been written and said recently about the epidemic of drug addiction in Arizona and throughout the United States. In the process, many lose sight of the fact that (a) alcohol is considered one of the most prevalent “gateway … Continue reading
Cocaine Attorney Phoenix, Methamphetamine Lawyer Arizona
http://youtu.be/BrE63q0MIWw Attorney David A Black is a criminal lawyer based in Phoenix Arizona. If you have been charged with crimes involving cocaine or methamphetamine in Maricopa Country feel free to contact us today at the Law Offices of David A. … Continue reading
Naked Carjacking in Phoenix – Bath Salts Again?
The news has been flooded lately with articles about bath salts. While they sound rather benign, bath salts in today’s world have little to do with soothing your feet or obtaining a smooth overall look to your skin. What’s being … Continue reading
Chandler DUI Lawyer and Driving Under the Influence Attorney
http://youtu.be/FTbS5le4bFQ In this video, attorney David A. Black essentially tests out his video equipment using the tag, “Chandler DUI Lawyer,” making no bones about it. The video explains really one main point: that a DUI in Chandler, Arizona, is the … Continue reading
Burglary Lawyer Phoenix, Arizona Burglary Attorney
http://youtu.be/GJx6mo_jrZc Attorney David A Black is a criminal lawyer based in Phoenix Arizona. If you have been charged with Burglary in Maricopa Country feel free to contact us today at the Law Offices of David A. Black 40 North Central … Continue reading
Sexual Abuse Trial Begins for Flagstaff Officer
The sexual abuse trial of an 11-year veteran of the Department of Public Safety began this week in Flagstaff. Officer Robb Evans is charged with groping a woman at a bar by walking up behind her, placing his hand under … Continue reading
Drug Crimes Lawyer Phoenix; Arizona Drug Crimes Attorney Part II
http://youtu.be/q3AkRNYkSKQ Attorney David A Black is a criminal lawyer based in Phoenix Arizona. If you have been charged a Drug Crimes crime charge in Maricopa Country feel free to contact us today at the Law Offices of David A. Black … Continue reading
Assault Attorney Phoenix, Arizona Assault Lawyer
http://youtu.be/x8ywTPnRU9Y Attorney David A Black is a criminal lawyer based in Phoenix Arizona. Are you looking for an assault Lawyer in Maricopa Country feel free to contact us today at the Law Offices of David A. Black at 480.280.8028 or … Continue reading
Aggravated DUI Lawyer Phoenix
http://youtu.be/wBvx7ysFlKI Attorney David A Black is a criminal lawyer based in Phoenix Arizona. If you have been charged with aggravated DUI or driving under the influence in Maricopa County feel free to contact us today at Law Offices of David … Continue reading
Drug Crimes Lawyer Phoenix; Arizona Drug Crimes Attorney
http://youtu.be/BRx-bKDgxmw Attorney David A Black is a criminal lawyer based in Phoenix Arizona. If you have been charged a Drug Crimes crime charge in Maricopa Country feel free to contact us today at the Law Offices of David A. Black … Continue reading
Phoenix Criminal Lawyer and Attorney in Phoenix in Arizona Representing DUI Clients
http://youtu.be/xpIlAAYg108 In this video, Phoenix Criminal Lawyer David A. Black, located at 40 North Central Avenue, Suite 1400, Phoenix, Arizona, 85004, (480) 280-8028, discusses criminal law in the context of DUI, and the attendant consequences one faces regarding suspension of … Continue reading
Dump Truck Retrial – Manslaughter and Causation
Jury selection began this week in the retrial of a man accused of plowing into a group of motorcyclists, killing four of them, while under the influence of drugs. The collision took place in March 2010, and in April of … Continue reading
David A. Black Discusses Traffic Stops
Phoenix DUI Lawyer David A. Black, located at 40 N. Central Ave. #1400, Phoenix, AZ, 85004, discusses major case law and reasons for traffic stops that are not in violation of Fourth Amendment Rights leading to arrests for Driving Under … Continue reading
Phoenix Prosecutor Dismisses Nearly Two Dozen Occupy Phoenix Cases
Just hours ago, the City of Phoenix, the Phoenix Prosecutor’s Office and the State of Arizona dismissed almost two dozen cases against Occupy Phoenix protesters. In applying for the dismissals, which were granted without objection by the judge this morning, … Continue reading
Verdict in the Baby Gabriel Case – What Are Aggravating Factors?
Last week the jury returned its verdict in the Baby Gabriel case. While the case centered on the disappearance of a nine month old baby, who has not been seen since December 2009, this wasn’t a murder or child abuse … Continue reading
David Black Discussing Orders of Protection
Criminal Defense Attorney David Black discussing What is an Order of Protection? How Can I Fight One? How Can I Get One? For specfiic questions and answers always follow the lnk below and contact David A. Black, criminal defense attorney … Continue reading
Justice Department Sues Joe Arpaio
In our blog of December 21, 2011, we reported that the United States Justice Department was investigating the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) amid claims of racial profiling and other improper conduct aimed at Latinos. Apparently unable to reach an … Continue reading
Prescription Drug Abuse-Where Do the Drugs Come From?
We have been talking recently about the epidemic of prescription drug abuse. This leads us to wonder where all these drugs come from. We’re not discussing drugs such as heroin or cocaine, the origin of which may be South America … Continue reading
Motions In Limine Defense Lawyer Pretrial Motions
Attorney David A. Black discusses pretrial motions called Motions in Limine, and characterizes them as pretrial motions or objections made in writing. Deals with criminal law. Law Offices of David A. Black, Phoenix, Arizona, #1400, Phoenix, AZ 85004. (480) 280-8028.
Trial… to go or not? That is the question.
A common question we are asked is whether or not we, as Phoenix criminal attorneys, recommend our clients seek a trial. The question is a complex one, and depends upon a variety of things, but most important are whether or not … Continue reading
Prescription Drug Take-Back Day in Phoenix
On April 28, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) hosted the fourth annual Prescription Take-Back Day. The event, which took place in Phoenix and in other areas across the country, is designed to get expired and unused prescription drugs out of … Continue reading
Mother Arrested in Phoenix After DUI Crash
Two weeks ago police happened upon a woman who was standing in the parking lot of Adams Traditional Academy, just east of Interstate 17. She had apparently crashed her SUV into a cinderblock wall at the school. Her children, ages … Continue reading
Stand Your Ground Law and the Zimmerman Case
On February 26, 2012, according to George Zimmerman, Trayvon Martin jumped him in Sanford, Florida, broke his nose, and pounded his head into the ground, causing Zimmerman to be in fear for his life. The next thing that happened is … Continue reading
Former Maricopa County Attorney Disbarred
Yesterday, a three-person Hearing Panel appointed at the direction of the Supreme Court of Arizona ordered former Maricopa County Attorney Andrew Thomas disbarred. Thomas faced 33 charges, from dishonesty to conflict of interest, alleging that he misused his prosecutorial powers … Continue reading
Grand Juries and Indictments Discussed by a Phoenix Criminal Lawyer
Phoenix, Arizona Criminal Defense Attorney David A. Black discusses in very broad terms what a grand jury does and what it means to be indicted. Generally, an indictment is just a formal word for the start of a felony criminal … Continue reading
Phoenix Criminal Attorney to Discuss “What is an Evidentiary Hearing?”
Criminal attorney David Black discusses in his blog what an evidentiary hearing is in very general terms. In this video, David Black discusses how an evidentiary hearing is simply a forum in which objections to evidence are discussed. Law Offices … Continue reading
How Much Did the Occupy Phoenix Protest Really Cost?
by Ben DeMeter As far as Occupy protests go, the Occupy Phoenix demonstration wasn’t exactly something to write home about. Roughly 1,000 people showed up in Cesar Chavez Plaza on the morning of October 15th, 2011 to represent the “99 … Continue reading
Attorney Discusses Aggravated DUI Under Phoenix Criminal Law
Attorney David A. Black discusses the three major types of felony DUI, or Aggravated DUI. These include having children in the car; having 3 DUIs in 84 months; or DUI with a suspended, revoked, or cancelled license. David A. Black … Continue reading
Phoenix DUI Lawyer Explains Evidentiary Hearings in the Context of Criminal Defense Trial Practice
Attorney David A. Black talks about different hearings in the process of a phoenix criminal case: older videos discussed pretrial conferences; this video addresses issues about evidentiary hearings on motions to supress, preclude, and dismiss. Whatever your case, whether it … Continue reading
Criminal Lawyer David A. Black Discusses the Pretrial Conference in Phoenix and Maricopa County
In Arizona, and specifically in Maricopa County, after the Arraignment but before the Trial, many pretrial conferences are held in the criminal courts. In Scottsdale, there may only be two of them before the court sets the case to trial. … Continue reading
Phoenix Criminal Lawyer Discusses Felony and Misdemeanor Arraignments
In this video, Phoenix lawyer David A. Black discusses arraignments in the context of criminal law; specficially addressed are the broad questions of What is an Arraignment? What happens at an Arraignment? And are there differences between felony and misdemeanor … Continue reading
Medical Marijuana Update
In our blog of December 22, 2011, we informed you of the passage of Arizona’s Medical Marijuana Act (Title 36, Chapter 28 of the Arizona Revised Statutes). In the blog, we pointed out some apparent inconsistencies between the Federal and … Continue reading
Holiday Task Force Leads to 4,000 DUI Arrests
In our blog of December 19, we warned you about the efforts of the DUI Task Force, and stepped up enforcement of the DUI laws through the end of the 2012 New Year’s weekend. The figures are now in, and … Continue reading
Underage Drinking in Arizona
Did you ever wonder what the facts really are about underage drinking in Arizona? The following statistics may interest you. It is reported that when asked, over 28% of the population between the ages of 12 and 20 admitted to … Continue reading
December Street Crime Statistics for Phoenix
We hear about crime all over the news on a regular basis. When it comes to street crime, the media seems to be in a constant frenzy. But what are the real statistics in Phoenix? According to a recent report, … Continue reading
New Arizona DUI Laws in Effect as of January 1, 2012
If you have been charged with drunk driving (DUI or DWI) in Arizona, you might be interested in some recent changes in the law that went into effect on January 1, 2012. The changes don’t modify the basic laws regarding … Continue reading
DUI Breath Testing in Arizona
If you have been charged with a DUI in Arizona, you likely were given, in addition to a field sobriety test, what is commonly (but mistakenly) referred to as a “Breathalyzer” test. In fact, “Breathalyzer” is a trade name for … Continue reading
Assault Charges in Arizona – Confused?
If you have been charged with assault in Arizona, you may be confused about not only the specifics of the charge, but also about the possible penalties you face. Your confusion is understandable, since the assault laws in Arizona are … Continue reading
Violent Crime Up in Phoenix While U.S. Rate Falls
While violent crimes declined in most areas of the United States in the first 6 months of 2011, many Arizona cities, including Phoenix, experienced a rise in such crimes during that same period. According to a recent FBI study, violent crime … Continue reading
Outstanding Warrants in Phoenix
Are you looking over your shoulder because you have an outstanding misdemeanor warrant in Phoenix? If so, you may have missed a chance to clear the slate. Earlier this month, Phoenix officials launched Phase I of its “New Opportunity Warrant … Continue reading
Harsh Sentencing Laws in Arizona – Cost vs. Benefit
While many states have adopted laws designed to reduce prison populations, Arizona has gone in the other direction. The United States has the highest rate of incarceration in the world, and Arizona is among the states with the highest rate … Continue reading
U.S. Supreme Court to Hear Challenge to Arizona Immigration Laws
Are you curious as to the status of Arizona’s new immigration law? This month the United States Supreme Court, in Arizona v. United States, agreed to review a successful challenge to a number of the provisions of Arizona’s 2010 tough … Continue reading
Massive Drug Bust in Arizona
Officials announced last month that they made “massive” drug-related arrests after a 17-month investigation dubbed “Operation Pipeline Express.” The agencies involved, including those in Maricopa County, stated the bust resulted in the seizure of over 30 tons of marijuana and … Continue reading
United States Constitution vs. USA Patriot Act
With the passage of the USA Patriot Act of 2001, and more recent laws (including the National Defense Authorization Act of 2012 passed on December 15), the government has called into question its commitment to protecting the constitutional rights of U.S. … Continue reading
Medical Marijuana Use in Arizona
If you suffer from certain medical conditions, you may be wondering if Arizona has joined the growing list of states which have legalized the medical use of marijuana. In November of last year, Arizona voters narrowly approved Proposition 203, making … Continue reading
Justice Department Targets Maricopa County Sheriff’s Department
Do you believe you have been mistreated or wrongfully detained or arrested in Maricopa County? If so, you should be aware that the United States Justice Department has issued a report claiming that Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio’s department engaged … Continue reading
Underage Drinking and Social Host Liability
Do you serve liquor at your home to anyone under the legal drinking age? If you live in Tempe, you should be aware of a new local ordinance, scheduled to go into effect in February, holds parents accountable even if … Continue reading
Holiday DUI Task Force
If you are operating a motor vehicle in the Phoenix area during the holiday period up to and including New Year’s Eve, be aware that the Phoenix Police Department is participating in the East Valley DUI Task Force throughout the … Continue reading
Will a Defense Attorney Help Me Prove Entrapment?
Entrapment occurs whenever a police officer goes above and beyond simply taking note of the circumstances and actually causes you to commit a crime. If you believe you’ve been a victim of entrapment, your best bet is to call a … Continue reading
Drunk Driving Fines
Being charged with a DUI has many unpleasant side effects, from jail time to heavy fines. If you’ve been charged with drunk driving, you’ll want a Phoenix drunk driving lawyer on your side to defend you and protect your freedom … Continue reading
What Is Included in a Consultation With a Defense Attorney?
If you’re being charged with a crime, speaking with a Phoenixdefenseattorney may be your best bet for regaining your freedom and keeping your life on track. However, many people who have been charged with a crime for the first time … Continue reading
How to Find a Criminal Defense Attorney
If you’ve been on the hunt for a good Phoenix criminal defense attorney, you know just how challenging it can be. Finding the right lawyer can mean the difference between winning and losing your case – or even whether or … Continue reading
The Difference Between Aggravated DUI and Regular DUI
Learning the difference between a regular DUI and an aggravated DUI can save you from having to call a Phoenix aggravated DUI lawyer. Before you get behind the wheel when you’ve been drinking, consider the following: An aggravated DUI comes … Continue reading
What To Do If You Get Stopped For a DUI
Nothing comes close to the terror of spotting flashing lights behind you and realizing that it’s you they’re after. If you’ve been stopped for a DUI, you know exactly how scary it can be. However, knowing what to do when … Continue reading
What To Do After You’ve Been Charged With A DUI
If you’ve been charged with a DUI, hiring a Phoenix DUI lawyer is just one step in a lengthy process. From the initial charges to the day of the trial, the DUI process can take months to complete. DUI convictions … Continue reading
The Different Degrees of Burglary
Burglary is a serious crime that can have many potential consequences, from prison time to a felony on your record. If you’ve been charged with burglary, you’ll want to talk with a Phoenix defense lawyer about your case. They can … Continue reading
3 Phoenix DUI Laws You Should Know About
Having to hire a Phoenix DUI lawyer is never a pleasant experience, and the best way to avoid having to deal with it is to avoid getting a DUI entirely. If you’re aware of Arizona DUI laws, you’ll be more … Continue reading
What is credit card fraud and how can a defense attorney help?
If you or someone you know is found guilty of credit card fraud in Phoenix, prison could be the outcome. Hiring a defense attorney can help you prove your innocence and avoid jail time. But first, you need to understand … Continue reading
How can a DUI lawyer help me?
Beginning of a conversation about the pros and cons of hiring a private DUI defense in Phoenix, Arizona. Continue reading
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