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…
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…
10 facts about enforcement of Arizona’s Immigration Law SB 1070 On September 18, 2012 District Judge Susan Bolton release a temporary restraining order on the controversial provisions in Arizona SB 1070. Since it became effective in 2010, it faced legal opposition which led to a US Supreme Court decision. At…
In Arizona, one primary factor for charging a suspect with possession of Marijuana with intent to sell is the quantity of a drug found in a person’s possession. In order to prosecute these charges there must be some additional evidence presented to support the charge. Examples may include proof beyond…
Release Conditions – What the Judge Considers Release conditions are set by the judge in consideration of assuring you will return to appear for your next court date. The judge considers many factors when setting release conditions including but not limited to: Nature and seriousness of the charges; Residency; Family and…
Arizona’s Marijuana Possession Laws In Arizona person may be arrested for Marijuana Possession under ARS § 13-3405. In order to prosecute these charges, the state must prove “beyond a reasonable doubt” the possessor knew or had reason to know, that the Marijuana was in their possession. If the person knowingly possessed…
In Arizona, a motorist may be charged with Marijuana DUI, if they are under the influence of Marijuana, and they are driving “impaired to the slightest degree” A.R.S. 28 § 1381. The burden of proof rests with prosecution to “prove beyond a reasonable doubt” that a person was actually driving…
An individual has rights afforded to them by the U.S. Constitution; the Arizona State Constitution; Arizona Laws; and Procedural, Protocol and Criminal Court rights, and basic Civil Human Rights. Your Rights at a DUI Stop in Chandler, AZ You have the right not to be pulled over for a traffic…
Motions to Suppress Evidence for Criminal Charges The Arizona Rules of Procedure for criminal cases allows for the defendant to file a “Motion to Suppress” evidence in under specific circumstances. If a justified reason exists, your defense counsel, will file a “Motion” for the court to consider suppressing or disallowing the…