November 15, 2024 | Blog,Vehicular Crimes
Arizona criminal laws use four standards to evaluate a defendant’s state of mind at the time of the alleged offense: intentionally, knowingly, recklessly, and/or criminal negligence. Which standard is applicable for the crime(s) charged is set forth by Arizona law and the prosecution will determine the kind of offense you can be charged with, the… read more
Read MoreNovember 15, 2024 | Blog,Underage Drinking
Consider a scenario: you stop by a store. As you approach the doorway, a teenager approaches you and offers you money to buy them cigarettes. You agree to do so, and when you leave the store, you give him the cigarettes you purchased. Have you broken the law? Or, imagine going to the store with… read more
Read MoreSeptember 25, 2024 | DUI
When you think about the consequences of driving under the influence in Arizona, your immediate concerns might include jail time, fines, probation, community service requirements, or license suspensions. However, there are longer-term consequences to consider. For example, you may have trouble finding employment, getting a loan, or buying a firearm. But what if we told… read more
Read MoreSeptember 11, 2024 | DUI
Not every lawyer is cut out to practice DUI defense law in Phoenix. Only a handful of criminal defense attorneys have the right combination of professional and personal qualities to be among the best. It takes tough plea deal negotiating skills with prosecutors, an encyclopedic knowledge of Arizona DUI laws, courtroom trial experience, and—most importantly—never… read more
Read MoreAugust 29, 2024 | Arizona Revised Statutes,BAC
If you are accused of driving under the influence in Arizona, your exposure to the state’s DUI laws will come in the form of interacting with an Arizona court, judge, and jury. These institutions rely on the state’s statutory system, also known as the Arizona Revised Statutes (ARS), to weigh your guilt or innocence. The… read more
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