The presence of drugs at a crime scene can quickly lead to an arrest for drug possession. Yet just because there’s evidence of drugs at a crime scene doesn’t necessarily mean they belong to the person being charged. That’s the lesson from a recent...
Can a firearm be seized in a domestic violence arrest?
If a person in Arizona is charged with a domestic violence crime, it can be a very serious situation, especially where firearms are concerned. The right to bear arms is very important to many residents of Arizona, so understanding how accusations of domestic violence...
Juvenile crime down in Arizona, nationwide
Adults in Arizona may see teenagers as troublemakers. But, it may come as a surprise that juvenile crime in Arizona and nationwide is on the downturn. Nationwide, juvenile arrests reached its highest point in 1996. However, the number of juvenile arrests nationwide...
Assistance in navigating drug charges
Despite our better judgment, we all make mistakes. Unfortunately, some of these errors in judgment hold much more severe consequences than others. Situations involving drugs, for example, can carry life-altering repercussions for those caught up in the matter. Drug...
Federal agents appeal ruling that US warrants don’t apply abroad
There are good reasons why warrants issued by one country don't apply in another. The laws and legal standards differ from country to country, which leads to conflicts. Such conflicts, if they arise in natural circumstances, are usually resolved through diplomacy....
