Arizona Driver’s License Revocation Driver’s License revocation is the State of Arizona’s withdrawal of a person’s driving privilege for an indefinite length of time. Revocation of a driver’s license, in most cases, occurs as the result of a serious Gilbert DUI or criminal conviction that involved your driving. For most…
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Arraignment: How Should I Plea in an Arizona Criminal Court
Following an arrest, you will be required to appear in court for an Arraignment. This is your opportunity to inform the court of how you wish to plea, which dictates the type of criminal processing that takes place from there. If you wish to obtain legal representation, and defend your…
Maricopa County’s Tent City: Where the Punishment Doesn’t Always Fit the Crime
Some call the conditions in Sheriff Joe’s controversial Tent city, cruel and inhumane. In the Arizona desert heat during the summer, temperatures inside the sun beaten tents often soar as to 130 degrees Fahrenheit. Some reported temperatures have been reported as high as 150 degrees Sheriff Joe Arpaio defends his position on…
Bath Salts” and “Spice” Lead to Nation-wide Crackdown and Arrests
“Some people mistakenly think that because a drug is synthetic or imitation, that it is legal.” Law enforcement officials issued 17 search warrants in Maricopa County, as part of a nationwide operation targeting simulated illegal drugs including Cocaine, Meth, Marijuana and synthetic chemicals. The effects of such sales are being called…
DUI and Crime: Safety Tips for New Residents and Arizona Students
Tempe Police are warning students returning to ASU to be cognizant of drunk drivers; thefts; and assaults. DUI, drug charges, and thefts, pose the largest threat to victims, and the most criminal arrests to those who are new to the school or unfamiliar with their surroundings and Arizona Laws. Here are a…
Defending DUI Charges: 10 Challenges to DUI Blood Test Evidence
DUI Arrest Based on Blood Results in Chandler AZ If the police suspect a motorist is impaired due to drugs, or a suspect refuses to allow the police to conduct a breath test, they will get a warrant to proceed with Drug DUI blood test. If the test results are positive…
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…
Defense Strategies for Motions to Dismiss DUI/DWI Charges
Motions to Dismiss Under Arizona Rules of Procedure, which govern criminal cases, your defense attorney may be able to file a motion your DUI or criminal charges based on facts surrounding your case. In order for the presiding judge to grant a dismissal, the request must be make in writing, it…
DUI Field Sobriety Tests (FST): Why and How to Refuse FSTs Whether You Are Impaired or Not
Standard Field Sobriety Test v. Field Sobriety Test Field Sobriety Tests in Arizona are a battery of preliminary roadside test that police use to screen impaired drivers. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has only three approved roadside tests referred to as Standard Field Sobriety Tests (SFST)s which are…
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…