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Accident or Aggravated Assault in Arizona?
Accidents will always happen because humans make mistakes. It’s human nature to want to blame someone when someone gets hurt and, most of the time, someone is at fault. Our legal system deals with these people in a couple of different ways: (1) through the civil justice system, where the person at fault can be…
Read MoreDoctors Charged with DUI
One of the many possible “collateral consequences” of a DUI charge in Arizona is its effect on employment. For Arizona doctors, who must be licensed by the Arizona Medical Board, a DUI charge can be particularly troublesome. Arizona Medical Board In Arizona, doctors charged with DUI will not only have to deal with the court,…
Read MoreEffects of DUI on a Nursing License in Arizona
There can be consequences to a criminal conviction beyond the sentence imposed by a judge. These are often called “collateral consequences.” One possible collateral consequence of a DUI is its effect on your employment. This is especially true for anyone involved in or aspiring to a career that requires professional licensure, including nurses and nursing…
Read MoreDriving Under the Influence of Medication
When most people think of DUI charges, they think about drinking alcohol and driving. But DUIs come in many varieties, one of which is driving under the influence of medication. No one is really immune to this type of DUI, but it’s of particular concern to a group of people that most wouldn’t consider “at risk”…
Read MoreArizona’s Underage Drinking Laws & "Baby DUI"
Arizona’s underage drinking laws address not only underage drinking, but specifically underage drinking and driving. The consequences of a misdemeanor DUI in Arizona are already severe, but they are even worse if you’re under 21 years old. Minor in Possession A.R.S. 4-244(40) prohibits anyone under the age of 21 from having alcohol in their body.…
Read MoreSuper Bowl + Gem Show = Criminal Charges in Arizona
Like any big event, the Super Bowl brings big economic benefits to its venue. It also brings a temporary spike in certain types of crime. Arizona can expect to see an increase in: Fraud, Prostitution, Drug Crimes, DUI and even Illegal Gambling. While a lot of this will be confined to Glendale and the greater…
Read MoreImmigration Crimes in Arizona — Alien Smuggling & Illegal Reentry
Immigration offenses are primarily prosecuted by the federal government, although they have also been prosecuted by the state of Arizona since the passing of SB 1070 in 2010. A federal district court recently struck down the provisions of SB 1070 that allow the state to prosecute these crimes, finding that only the federal government can…
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