Arizona Cannabis Laws, Penalties, Criminal Defense Police officers have long used the alleged scent of marijuana as an excuse to perform searches of alleged offenders’ motor vehicles when they refuse to consent to such searches. After the two divisions of the Arizona Court of Appeals came to different conclusions about…
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Requirements and Exceptions to Lawful Search Warrants in Arizona
Elements of a Valid Search Warrant Under Arizona Laws, Constitution; and the Fourth Amendment of the United States Constitution, a person has protection from unreasonable search and seizures of themselves or their property. In order for the warrant to be valid the following elements must exist: “Probable cause” A.R.S. 13-3924…
Criminal Defense Strategies: Motion to Suppress Evidence
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…
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…
Probable Cause for DUI Arrest in Phoenix
“If there was no “Probable Cause for Arrest”, a good Phoenix criminal defense attorney may be able to get your Phoenix DUI charges dismissed.” “Probable Cause” for Arrest Standard “Probable Cause” to arrest is a higher standard than “reasonable suspicion” to stop someone to for DUI or criminal charge investigation.…