When you consume alcohol and you drive in Arizona, chances are that you’ll have to face the consequences of your decision. To establish your intoxication, law enforcement professionals will do a chemical BAC test. While a blood draw will often be required to check the concentration […]
If you are driving down the road and the police pull you over because they suspect you are driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol, you are most likely nervous. You do have reason to be, but you need to try to keep your cool […]
If you are facing criminal charges in Arizona criminal law statute of limitations applies to such charges. That means prosecutors only have a specific amount of time to file a case. There are several things that come into play when determining a statute of limitations and how it affects a […]
Arizona has strict laws regarding drug possession. If knowingly possess or use illegal drugs, you will face the consequences. If you are found while under the influence of drugs or you have drugs in your possession or near you, you will most likely face felony drug possession charges. Arizona […]
Robbery is a generic term that refers to several different kinds of crimes. More information about the definition of Arizona robbery can be found in Arizona Revised Statutes 13-1902, 13-1903 and 13-1904.
The three statutes define robbery, […]
The work of police officers in Arizona is regulated by strict rules. On occasion, the use of force may be justified. It should be used to keep a suspect from fleeing or causing somebody else harm. Excessive physical and lethal force, however, cannot be utilized. These will […]
Even if you are suspected of a crime in Arizona, you have certain rights that police officers need to respect throughout the investigation. Warrantless searches and seizures are one area that many suspects and defendants worry about.
When can a warrantless search and seizure occur and which factors make it illegal? Acquainting […]
A person found guilty of a crime in Arizona would either have to serve jail time or they’ll get supervised probation. Receiving probation is a great thing and individuals provided with such an opportunity are lucky. As a result, it’s certainly an excellent idea to stick to the […]
A pat-down, which is also known as a frisk done by law enforcement, is designed to be less intrusive than a full-body search. The frisk is conducted to ensure that the officer is safe by making sure the suspect is not armed with weapons and no dangers are […]
So, you have been suspected of driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol in Arizona. Police ask you to take a chemical test to reveal your blood alcohol content (BAC). This can be done with a blood, breath, or urine […]
