After your arrest, a judge may allow your release after someone bails you out. This bond guarantees that you will attend future court dates as the court directs. While you are free, however, you may not have the same freedoms as before. A bond permits you to return to...
Prescott Valley Criminal Law Blog
Can a college career suffer due to DUI conviction?
A DUI conviction serves as a potentially enormous blow to anyone who ends up dealing with one. However, college students and prospective students have more riding on the line than they may expect. In fact, the entire trajectory of a student's college path may change...
Can you refuse a breath analysis test?
When an officer asks you to take a breath analysis test, it is not abnormal for the first reaction to involve refusal of some sort. After all, it is an invasive test, and you may worry about the possibility of incriminating yourself. But can you actually refuse to...
What is an extreme DUI?
In Arizona, the law sets several designations for punishment levels for driving under the influence. One of those is an extreme DUI. The category of DUI you get will impact your potential punishment or sentencing for the charge. The Arizona Department of...
What is the punishment for theft in Arizona?
Under Arizona law, the crime of theft occurs by the commission of seven different types of acts that affect the property rights of others. These acts include taking property with the intent to deprive the owner, making misrepresentations to get someone's property away...
What are the types of drug crimes in Arizona?
Drugs are a serious problem for law enforcement and society at large. A criminal drug charge can significantly impact a person's life. Arizona law has different classifications depending on the type of drug and makes several acts related to drugs illegal. Dangerous...
Domestic violence and the duration of firearm seizure
If you are facing allegations regarding domestic violence, many different challenges could lie ahead. These charges could jeopardize your relationship with your child, shatter your reputation and create other serious problems, such as firearm seizure. Sometimes,...
Are there eligibility requirements for a Set-Aside?
Just because you made a mistake in the past does not mean you have to relinquish a promising future. With the right support and a strong defense, you might have the chance to prevent your past from impacting your life in the long term. A Set-Aside is one option you...
What is Arizona’s Romeo and Juliet law?
Even if you find Shakespeare's plays to be somewhat stuffy, you may love to watch the 1996 movie version of Romeo and Juliet. After all, according to reporting from Harper's Bazaar, the movie made the classic tragedy accessible to millions of Americans. The story of...
Can you turn around to avoid a DUI checkpoint?
As temperatures continue to climb in the Grand Canyon State, Arizonans realize summer is just around the corner. From Memorial Day to Labor Day, you and others have plenty of opportunities to enjoy booze. Therefore, you can expect to encounter enhanced DUI enforcement...