Criminal Damage In Arizona

Criminal damage is a pretty common crime in Arizona but the consequences can be severe. While criminal damage is most often charged as a misdemeanor, it can very easily be charged as a felony — the amount of damage just needs to be over $1000 (which would include almost any car accident). When there is…

The Problem With Disorderly Conduct In Arizona

couple arguing in front of son with be charged with disorderly conduct in arizona

Disorderly conduct in Arizona, sometimes referred to as “disturbing the peace,” is a crime that can be committed in an almost infinite number of ways because the language of the Arizona disorderly conduct law is very broad. It is also very subjective because the crime is not well defined. As a result, it’s not uncommon…

Arizona’s Underage Drinking Laws & "Baby DUI"

University of Arizona Police patrolling for underage college students drinking or DUI in Tucson

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.…