In many Arizona criminal cases, the issue of witness credibility is key. This is because, by and large, most cases present two sides of the same story. Whichever side the judge or jury believes is generally the side that prevails at trial.Whether it be the testimony of a complaining witness,…
In a recent Arizona DUI decision, a defendant appealed his conviction for aggravated driving under the influence. The case arose just after midnight when the police arrested him for driving under the influence and performed an inventory search of his car. Inside his car, they found a pill bottle that…
In a recent Arizona homicide case, the defendant appealed a conviction for negligent homicide. He argued that the lower court should have suppressed the blood alcohol content evidence, and he challenged whether the evidence was sufficient for a conviction. The case arose in 2012 when the police responded to a…
In a recent Arizona appellate case, the defendant was convicted of aggravated assault resulting in temporary but substantial disfigurement and assault. The lower court suspended the imposition of a sentence and put him on probation. The defendant appealed, claiming that there was prosecutorial misconduct in charging him with aggravated assault…
You should be aware that allowing your vehicle or license registration to expire may provide police officers with a reasonable suspicion to stop you while driving in Arizona. Under A.R.S. section 28-2153, you cannot operate a motor vehicle that has not been registered with the department. In the unpublished opinion…
Overview of Arizona DUI Trends, Laws, Penalties, and Criminal Defense If you live in Arizona or plan to drive in the state over the July 4th weekend it is important to be aware of the DUI laws and consequences of a conviction. According to media reports, state and local law…
74 percent of young persons consider their parents to be the greatest influencers in their lives. Resource Article – Part 2 of 2 We start this article with a quote: “The supreme art of war is to subdue the enemy without fighting.” – The Art of War First we define…
No parent is ever fully prepared for a call from their son or daughter from jail following an arrest. The question all parents ask is “What now?” This is where you start. Resource Article: 1 of 2 Parts: Arizona’s Trends, Arrests, Laws; Consequences; and criminal defense On March 30, 2013,…
Appeals Court says to prosecute public drunkenness, violates legislature’s decision to treat alcoholism and substance abuse as a disease, not a crime. Appeals Court Decision: State of Arizona v. David Harold Cole On Monday May 5, 2014 an Arizona Appeals Court ruled unanimously on State of Arizona v. David Harold…