In Arizona criminal cases, the defendant can argue that the evidence seized was in violation of his statutory or constitutional rights, and should not be admitted in a trial against him. This is normally done through a motion to suppress evidence. These motions to suppress are very common in Arizona…
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In a recent unpublished Arizona DUI decision, the defendant was convicted of second-degree murder, DUI, and extreme DUI. He was sentenced to 12 years’ imprisonment for the murder charge. His DUI sentence was suspended, and he was put on two five-year probation terms set to start after he served his…
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 In the unpublished opinion…
Arizona Among Highest Increases in Fatal Alcohol-Related Accidents The good news would be that the East Valley Tribune reported on January 8 that driving under the influence (DUI) arrests in Arizona decreased 14 percent from 2014 to 2016. The bad news, however, is that CBS News reported on December 26,…
How High is Too High to Drive? In November 2016, Arizona voters rejected a measure to legalize recreational marijuana, with many people citing concerns about a possible increase in driving under the influence (DUI) violations as being the reason behind their opposition. Appellate courts in Arizona, however, have made a…
Proposition 205 Results for Legalization of Marijuana In the November 2016 election, five states including Arizona, had legalization of recreational marijuana on the ballot for voters. Of those, it passed in four states. But Arizona was not one of them. Proposition 205 gave Arizona voters the opportunity to legalize recreational…
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…
On November 20, 2015, the Supreme Court of Arizona decided Dobson v. McClennen (P.3d, 2015 WL 7353847, Arizona Supreme Court 2015). The decision has important implications for individuals that use medical marijuana and might have THC or its metabolite in their system but drive at a time when they are not impaired.…
Plus 3 Safety Tips for Drivers to Begin Your Year-End Holiday Festivities This holiday season we wish to remind Arizona drivers that the new ban on Texting and Driving in Tempe AZ is in effect. Tempe joined Phoenix, AZ, and several other cities to ban texting and driving with…