You may have heard of situations where the police arrest someone they stopped, not because they saw the person do something wrong, but because they have a warrant out for…
Drinking alcohol while underage might seem like a minor infraction, but the law punishes it harshly. If a person is under 21 and was caught drinking or possessing alcohol, they…
When your car has a powerful engine, and you have an empty road ahead of you, the temptation to see what your vehicle can do can be overwhelming. Although the…
Law enforcement authorities in Arizona tend to prosecute DUIs harshly, even for first-time offenders. However, if you are accused of being drunk behind the wheel while a minor child is…
Most criminal cases never get to trial. Sometimes a criminal defense lawyer can get all charges dismissed entirely, but more often, a defendant and the prosecutor reach a plea agreement.…
Arizona follows the example of numerous other states in defining the act of resisting a police officer’s attempt to arrest you. This is a distinct criminal offense you could be…
Like many states, Arizona assigns a point value to every moving violation and traffic offense. Anyone who gets more than eight points assessed against their license within a 12-month period…
Getting pulled over is a stressful event for you and your passengers. Your goal when you are stopped by police should be to get through the stop uninjured and not…
A conviction on a traffic offense can lead to harsh consequences. You must plead guilty and pay a fine or spend time and money defending yourself in court. If you…
A commercial driver’s license (CDL) provides a means of earning a comfortable living with a flexible lifestyle. Your CDL could be one of your most valuable assets. Without it, you…