“Arizona among other states that have legalized Medical Marijuana, have been prohibited from implementing the Medical Marijuana laws, due to Federal prohibition and fear of prosecution. The FBI recently released crime statistics for 2011 crime statistics in 2011. It was estimated that every 42 seconds a Marijuana arrest was made…
Arizona Proposition 14, if passed by voters will protect the victim from being the subject to a lawsuit if a person is injured or death results from felony conduct. The Proposition would amend the following sections of the Arizona Constitution: Article II, section 31 regarding “Damages for death or personal injuries”; …
Family of deceased mentally ill inmate files new lawsuit for $20 Million by family for death of mentally ill inmate, Ernest Atencio who died in December 2011. The lawsuit names multiple entities in the law suit including MCSO, Phoenix Police Department, and other individuals they feel are accountable for his…
This week, the State of Arizona granted Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) a sum of $230,000.00 for DUI and Speeding enforcement. The funds will be used to increase patrols; pay over-time for DUI investigations; drug recognition; and detention. In addition to having some of the toughest laws and penalties for…
National Center of Disease Control (CDC) weighs in on predictable effects based on BAC A person’s BAC refers to the Blood Alcohol Content found in a person’s body. This can be measured through means of a DUI breath or Chemical Blood test. If a certain limit is exceeded, the motorist was…
Vehicular crime laws in Arizona carry some of the most severe consequences and penalties. The Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office was granted additional funding in October 2012 investigation of vehicular crimes that result in serious and fatal auto crashes. The additional $30,000.00 funding will allow police to spend more time investigating DUI…
What Police and city officials are doing to take back their crime plagued city. As the trial begins for the murdered ASU student, Kyleigh Sousa, Tempe Police and City Officials try to prevent, and control crime and take back the downtown areas. What was once the center of fun,…
Under Arizona Law A.R.S. 28-2831 (I) (6) DUI sentencing includes use of certified Ignition Interlock Device (IID) among other penalties. Following reinstatement of fog a 90 day suspension for Misdemeanor DUI first time offense, the defendant will be required to equip their vehicle with a certified IID. The period of time…
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) sponsored research that focused on motorcycle DUI – DWI indicators. These are early cues police may use to detect a non-impaired driver from an impaired driver who may be under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Motor Cycle DUI Indicators NHTSA’s recent studies turned…
A Statute of Limitation is the time frame for which the State and prosecution have to bring criminal charges against a suspect. Under A.R.S. § 13 – 107 time limits for which charges can be brought are either named by crime or criminal classification. In general, the State has one year…