Road Rage & Aggressive Driving in Arizona

Arizonans do a lot of driving and traffic here can get pretty bad, especially during rush hour. We have a unique mixture of college age drivers, elderly drivers, and out-of-state drivers. This can lead to frustration. Road rage type incidents seem to be getting more common here in Tucson. In Arizona, Aggressive Driving is usually…

In Arizona, Reckless Driving Has Serious Penalties

Reckless driving is not just a civil traffic offense in Arizona, it is a crime that can carry a mandatory jail sentence and result in the suspension of your driver’s license. Although a reckless driving conviction may be preferable to a DUI conviction in many cases, the Arizona MVD considers it an 8-point violation — the…

When A Domestic Violence Victim Doesn’t Want To Press Charges

Tucson AZ domestic violence victim regretting her decision to call police because now she doesn't want to press charges on her husband

Domestic violence is as big a problem in Arizona as it is everywhere else. It’s a problem that became the focus of law enforcement years ago and has led to the proliferation of special “domestic violence courts” across the country, including in Arizona. A spat of recent high-profile domestic violence cases involving athletes and celebrities…

Pretrial Release And Bail In Arizona

If you have been charged with a crime in Arizona, a judge will determine whether you can be released pending the outcome of your case. If you have been arrested and taken into custody, this determination must be made at an initial appearance within 24 hours of your arrest. The court’s decision can be re-examined…