Prescott Valley Criminal Law Blog

Conviction on domestic violence-related charges will have a dramatic impact on a person's personal and professional life. Understanding the law as to when a case is classified as domestic violence is an integral part of formulating a defense.

There can be a domestic violence arrest if the incident occurs between the victim and the defendant if they are married or are living or have lived in the same location. It can also be made if the couple shares a child or if one is pregnant by the other. It is not just a spousal or intimate relationship that can result in these charges if there are domestic violence allegations. If the parties are simply related by blood or court order in any way, there can be a charge of domestic violence.

Being arrested for drug offenses is difficult enough, but if the arrest occurs in Arizona and those who are charged are from another state, it is critical to have legal advice from a lawyer based in Arizona. Since state law enforcement is vigilant about drugs and will conduct investigations into potential drug crimes, it is not unusual for there to be a traffic stop, a vehicle search and allegations related to drug sale and drug possession. While these charges can be difficult to defend against, there are viable avenues to deal with the charges. Having legal help from the start is vital.

A traffic stop led to the arrest of two men on drug possession charges. An officer and a K9 unit stopped a 2008 Chrysler 300 as it drove slower than the speed limit on the interstate. When the search was conducted, the officer discovered black tar heroin and methamphetamine. The packages - .60 pounds of the heroin and more than two pounds of meth - were in shrink wrap and coated with a spice and grease. The men, from Colorado, are facing multiple charges related to drugs.

For drivers in Prescott Valley, it is important to remember that law enforcement is intently seeking people who are violating the law. This can include those who are allegedly carrying significant amounts of drugs. Methamphetamine is a continuing problem in Arizona and across the nation. It is not unusual for there to be a traffic stop trying to find drivers who are violating the state's drug laws with methamphetamine. Even when there is a traffic stop and the officer makes an arrest for drugs, there remain viable strategies to craft a strong defense against the charges.

According to recent reports, two men were arrested after a traffic stop and now face drug charges. The incident occurred in the morning shortly after 10 a.m. The vehicle had California license plates. There were two men in the vehicle, ages 26 and 23. They did not have identification. The 26-year-old was driving and officers asked him for permission to conduct a search of the vehicle. He said yes. In the vehicle, they reportedly found crystal residue. The vehicle was brought to police headquarters and bundles of what allegedly turned out to be methamphetamine were found. Overall, law enforcement officials found more than 50 pounds of it. The men were arrested on numerous charges, including two class 2 drug felonies and a class 6 felony for drugs.

In Arizona and across the U.S., teens are inundated with material that might not be suitable for them at their impressionable age. Peer pressure, not understanding the law and how they can be impacted by long-term consequences by one mistake can cause major problems in a juvenile's life. Sexting and other acts might not seem to be the basis for criminal charges to the juvenile, but if there are allegations of illegality with an underage person, it can be extensively problematic.

Using an electronic communication device unlawfully in this way is illegal. For those charged, it is imperative to have a strong defense from an attorney experienced on the juvenile law system. If a juvenile knowingly or intentionally uses any form of electronic communication device as a method for transmitting or displaying visual images of minors as part of sexual material, it is a legal violation. It is also illegal for the juvenile to possess these images that were transmitted via an electronic communication device.