Law enforcement coercing false confessions is far more common than you might think. Once you’re held for questioning or arrested, you’re in a vulnerable state. And sometimes, this leads people to admit to crimes they did not commit.
The best protection for avoiding a false confession in Arizona is […]
From the moment you learn that law enforcement is suspicious that you committed a crime, you should hire an Arizona criminal defense lawyer. Criminal law is complex, and you certainly don’t want to waive your rights to an attorney. No matter the circumstances surrounding your arrest […]
Rewind time back to 2017 and the Arizona Supreme Court issued an important decision regarding the admissibility of expert testimony pertaining to domestic violence charges. The court limited the admissibility of certain “cold” testimony provided by experts. This is an important ruling for those accused of domestic violence or assault […]
If you’ve ever been pulled over for DUI, you know the drill. The cops will ask you if you’ve been drinking. They’ll also ask you to submit to a breathalyzer test so they can measure your BAC (blood alcohol concentration). If you fail that test, or refuse to take it, they’ll ask […]
Everybody knows that, if a deal sounds too good to be true, it probably is. We all know what it feels like when somebody makes an offer that doesn’t pass the “smell test.” You can’t put your finger on it, but you know something isn’t right. This […]
People charged with larceny in Arizona are essentially being charged with the crime of theft. Some states use the term larceny while others use the term theft. A lot of people have heard of petty larceny, but they may not understand what it really means. Arizona considers petty […]
If a person is charged with embezzlement, they may be under the impression that they’ll get fired. They don’t realize that they will also be arrested and taken to jail. Of course, the court would almost always grant bail in this sort of case. But you’ll still have […]
One of the most common questions Arizona DUI defense lawyers get asked is whether or not you can refuse to take a breathalyzer test. Some people figure it makes no sense to hand the police proof that you’re drunk. After all, you […]
When it comes to DUI offenses in Arizona, the severity depends on each case’s facts and circumstances. Generally, a reference to a DUI violation means a driver with a valid driver’s license operated a vehicle while intoxicated either with drugs or alcohol.
First-time offenders face a less severe charge and conviction […]
One beauty of the 21st Century is the existence of human rights. These rights apply to everyone, although with specific qualifications and conditions. So, even if the police arrests you in Arizona, you still have certain fundamental human rights. These rights ought to be respected by the arresting […]
