Motions to Suppress Evidence in DUI or Criminal Charges Gilbert AZ The Arizona Rules of Procedure for criminal cases governs the procedures and protocol for processing DUI & criminal cases. If retained, your attorney will review your case to determine if any of your rights were violated and what defenses may…
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DUI Charges: Why You Need Legal Representation in Municipal Court
Why You Need Legal Representation in Chandler City Court If you were arrested for a DUI in Chandler or other criminal charges, you are most likely required to appear in Chandler Municipal Court. It is never a good idea to go to criminal court without proper legal representation. Currently all Arizona…
Initial Appearance and Release Conditions Following a DUI Arrest
Initial Appearance in Tempe City Court Following a Tempe DUI arrest, you will be taken into police custody. The “Initial Appearance” is a brief hearing usually held within 24 hours of your detention. It is brief hearing and the first time you will appear before the court regarding the matter. The court…
How to Request Your DUI or Criminal Incident Police Report in Chandler, AZ
To obtain a copy of your DUI or criminal incident police report you can mail your request to the following address: Chandler Police Records PO Box 4008, MS 303 Chandler, AZ 85244-4008 You may also mail make your request or pick-up your report in person at the following location: Chandler Police…
Defenses Commonly Used for Drug or Medication DUI Charges
Arizona Drug DUI – Medication DUI Charges In Arizona, you may be charged with Drug DUI under A.R.S. § 28-1381. Under this law, a driver can be arrest for DUI even if they have not consumed any alcoholic beverage. If convicted, a person will be exposed to the same or similar…
Defenses and How to Preserve Your Rights after a DUI Arrest
“If you were arrested for DUI, you should become familiar with your rights, so you can preserve your defense options.” An arrest is not a “guilty” verdict or conviction. It is an accusation of criminal charges, and the first stage of the criminal justice process. You have a constitutional right…
Why Portable Breath Test Results Cannot be Admitted as Evidence to Prosecute DUI Charges
Portable Breath Test Unit A Portable Breath Test (PBT) Unit is a hand-held mobile device, used by police in Arizona DUI field stops. The PBT is a preliminary DUI breath test tool used to test a person’s Blood Alcohol Content or BAC. The purpose of the PBT is simply to distinguish if…
Court Jurisdiction: What It Is and Why It is Important to Your Defense
Jurisdiction as it relates to criminal charges is a certain Court’s authority to hear specific types of cases. It involves both geographic elements as well as legal authority afforded by the State, County and Federal laws. Felonies and Misdemeanors have are heard in different courts. Generally, the city, county and…
How to Host a Safe and Successful Party
With spring just arrived and summer only months away, many of us look forward to the longer days and hours of outdoor entertaining. Whether casual BBQs and picnics or more formal affairs, warm weather celebrations can often include alcohol. As a responsible party host, you might wonder what you can…
Weapons Crimes: Prohibited Possession of Firearms in Arizona
Possession of Weapons by a Prohibited User in Tempe AZ Under A.R.S. § 13-3102. 4. 5. A person may be guilty of misconduct involving weapons if they knowingly: Possess a “deadly weapon” defined in A.R.S. § 13-3101. A. 1 or “prohibited weapon” A.R.S. § 13-3101. A. 8 if the person…