Defending Domestic Violence Charges – Misdemeanor and Felony Common defenses for Misdemeanor Domestic Violence and Felony Domestic Violence charges are basically the same. However, since Felony Domestic Violence charges carry prison sentencing, (Misdemeanors do not) the level of defense that is most critical, if a person is convicted, is the…
Arizona Public Records Release Law Under Arizona’s Freedom of Information Laws pursuant to A.R.S. § 39 – 121 is entitled to request their DUI police incident report. Your report is required to be released to you when it is available and upon receipt of the required fee by the police department How to…
Felony Assault v. Misdemeanor Assault charges in Mesa, AZ There are two main differences between Felony Assault charges and Misdemeanor Assault charges: Aggravated Factors – Circumstances which are involved in Aggravated assault that are not present in Misdemeanor assault. Assault charges will be raised from a Misdemeanor to a Felony if at…
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…
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…
“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…
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…
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…
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…
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…