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.
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 can affect a person's right to own a weapon is important.
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 plummeted 68 percent by 2015. Specifically, between 2007 and 2014, per information compiled by the Arizona Department of Juvenile Corrections, there was a 45 percent decline in the number of juveniles sent to the courts in the state, and a 49 percent decline in the number of juveniles ultimately sent to corrections.
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.
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. They aren't best handled by the business community.
